Hotels in Laos

All of our Laos hotels are in Luang Prabang, the former royal capital in the north of the country and, for many travellers, the highlight of a trip to Laos. The old town sits on a peninsula between the Mekong and the Nam Khan, with dozens of Buddhist temples, French colonial villas and a nightly handicraft market.

Places to stay are mostly small and family-run: traditional wooden villas near Wat Xieng Thong, guesthouses by the night market and riverside hotels with balconies over the water. The Luang Prabang page groups them by area so you can compare like with like, and explains which parts of town are livelier in the evening and which are quieter for early nights before the dawn alms round.

Destinations in Laos

Places to stay across Laos

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Villa in Wat Xieng Thong & the peninsula tip

Villa Kee Lee Hotel

Balcony rooms and an outdoor fireplace, a three-minute walk from Wat Xieng Thong

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Hotel in Luang Prabang

Jasmine Hotel

An outdoor pool and Lao-style architecture within walking distance of the night market

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  • garden
  • terrace
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Planning a trip to Laos

When to go

The dry season, from about November to April, is the most popular time. December and January bring cool mornings, while March and April are hot and often hazy from agricultural burning. The rainy season, roughly May or June to October, turns the countryside green and fills the waterfalls, with fewer visitors around.

Getting to Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang International Airport has flights from Vientiane and from regional hubs such as Bangkok and Hanoi. The Laos–China Railway links the city with Vang Vieng and Vientiane in a few hours, and the slow boat down the Mekong from Huay Xai, on the Thai border, takes two days with an overnight stop. Schedules change, so check before you travel.

Money and getting around

The currency is the Lao kip. Cash is still important, especially at markets and in small guesthouses, though cards are accepted in some hotels. Luang Prabang's old town is compact enough to walk, and tuk-tuks cover longer trips.

Before you go

Visa rules, including the e-visa and visa on arrival, and health advice can change. Check the latest guidance from the UK government (gov.uk foreign travel advice) or your own country's equivalent before you book.

Questions about staying in Laos

How many days do I need in Luang Prabang?

Three or four nights lets you see the main temples, climb Phousi Hill for sunset, watch the morning alms round and take day trips to Kuang Si Falls and the Pak Ou caves.

Is Luang Prabang easy to combine with Vietnam or Thailand?

Yes. There are direct flights from Bangkok and Hanoi, and overland routes from northern Thailand via the Mekong slow boat. Many travellers fly in from one country and out to another.

Do you take bookings?

No. We compare hotels and link to booking partners, where you check live prices and book directly with them.