There are now a couple of halfway-decent midrange "hotels" and attempts at boutique style residences.
Generally though, double rooms go for US$6-15, make sure you see the room (and bathroom!) before paying. More local, low-key (which is pretty low-key in Vang Vieng to start with) places are by the market and more shiny set ups are on the main road. The party crowd tend to advocate choosing a bungalow on the island, but expect it to be quite noisy if you want to sleep during the night.
Most guesthouses have large TV-viewing areas, practically coated in the Southeast Asia signature triangular cushions, where they serve food. But be forewarned - you'll be hard pressed to find a place screening something other than the US sitcoms "Friends" and "Family Guy".
Bee Bee Guest House - Is full of great character just nearing the end of the main bar street. Rooms are clean and spacious and the family that runs this guesthouse speaks English and are always ready to help. Free wifi, all rooms have hot showers en suite, drinking water and supplies tourist information. Great roof views from the balconies, safe rooms and great price.
Babylon Guest House - Is an established inimitable accommodation that's either loved or not. Being in the centre of town at the start of the main bar street many characterful guest enjoy the accommodation. With free wifi and internet for guest and a downstairs bar & organic restaurant. Politically incorrect jokes are a must and English speaking staff are helpful. All rooms have hot showers en suite. Great roof terrace views.
Central Backpackers, (On the main road between Q-Bar and the Vip Bus stop), ☎ +856 23 511 593, +856 20 5570 0005 (), . Just feel at home with friends at Central Backpackers. This brand new hostel is located right in the centre of Vang Vieng and a 2 min walk away from the tubing starting point. It has clean, cheap and safe rooms (doubles,twins, triples & dorms) with safety lockers. Good food available, friendly English speaking staff and big chill-out area with foosball table, games of dart, drinking related activities, water pipes (shisha, hookahs, nargila) and regular screening of TV shows & live sports. Free Wi-Fi! Rooms from 30.000 Kip �
Champa Lao Bungalow - Best view of mountains, affordable tasty food. Cheap huts on the Island down stairs with river view. 100,000 kip. Friendly local family and traditional-style rooms. Mountain view from the wooden porch with hammocs upstairs priced at between 40,000-70,000 kip. Breakfast included and free wifi.
Champa Lao Villa - Nice garden, affordable tasty food. Nice rooms 60,000-80,000 kip and also family rooms priced at around 250,000-200,000 kip. Breakfast included and free wifi.
Chillao, (On the main road north of Q Bar), ☎ (023) 511 328 (). checkout: 12pm. Centrally located, social hostel offering dorms and some of the cheapest single rooms in Vang Vieng. Adequately clean despite the rather unorthodox plumbing, dorm rooms have broken lockers, offers free wifi 20,000-70,000 kip. �
The Elephant Crossing Hotel, . Small hotel. All the rooms have a view of the river, with a restaurant right next to the river. Good selection of food and beer, free wifi.US$30-50. �
Greenview Bungalows and Restaurant, ☎ Mobile +856 20 212 8086, +856 20 501 1679. Just across the road from the Phoudindeng Organic farm. Khamsone and his wife Sone offer comfortable clean bungalows with hot showers, great Lao food, and occasional campfires and singalongs. A great place to escape the noise of downtown. Bicycle and motorbike rentals are available. Bungalows with double beds 70,000 kip, other double rooms for 40,000 kip.
Island bar Great view over the mountains from the restaurant. Midrange. Grumpy owner.
Jammee Guesthouse is a new guesthouse on the quiet end of Vang Vieng village, but still within walking distance of the town center with all the party activities. The surrounding views are stunning, the place is quiet and offers comfortable, large rooms as single, double and family rooms, all with private bathroom, hot shower, free wifi and balconies or verandas to enjoy the mountain scenery.
The rooms are big, clean and new, with bathroom and hot shower inside. In the rooms you have either king or queen size beds or twin singles all with innerspring mattresses. All the rooms have a veranda or a secured balcony with spectacular mountain views. Also a dormitory is available with free mosquito nets provided.
Free wifi is available in all rooms and throughout the guesthouse.
Water, coffee, tea and bananas are for free.
Free pickup service; call (856-20) 55898945. Email: [email protected].
Lucky Guest House Great view over the mountains from the huts. Cheap huts on the Island. Friendly local family.
Nam Song Garden Lao born Malay's and Norwegian Arne's place. Great view over the mountains from the shaded garden. Cheap rooms from 40,000 kip. Free LAN internet connection (by ethernet cable) for computers.
Nana Guest House , 3 story, simple guest house at the south end of the main street. Friendly family-run staff, hot showers, a fourth-story balcony and laundry. Good for sleeping away from the raucousness further north.
Pans Place Guesthouse" situated on the main street of Vang Vieng,
Clean rooms at an affordable price. Quiet location, 300 metres from the centre of town and 200 metres from the river. Restaurant open from 7am till late, offering snacks and meals, Internet cafe, with discount rates for guests. TV room with cable and dvd's, Communal balcony with views of the mountains and sunsets, Laundry service, Free drinking water, All rooms have fans, comfortable beds and are mossie-proofed.
Phoudingdeang Organic farm (3 km north of Vang Vieng). Peaceful and serene, an employer of orphans, mountain views. Simple short term rooms, long term residences in adobe houses.
Sengdeuan Guest House, (Just past the Kangaroo Sunset bar), ☎ +856 23 511138. checkout: 12 noon. All rooms come with towels, soap, bottled water & toilet paper included. The private pool in the garden has water in it from Feb-Nov. A great place to learn about the history of the area and the Hmong people.Fan rooms with own bathroom s/d 40,000/50,000 kip. A/C 90,000 kip. �
Tony Guesthouse, (South end of the main street, just after Nana GH.), ☎ +856 23 511 232, +856 20 560-2830. Friendly family-run guesthouse. Large, clean and recently renovated rooms, probably one of the best value in town. Laundry service available and free wifi.Double rooms from 60,000 kips with private bathroom. �
Villa Vang Vieng Riverside, (Near the Kangaroo Sunset bar and the toll bridge), ☎ +856 23 511460 (), . Located directly at the river, with a great view. Buildings and rooms are designed in Lao style. Fast free wifi.US$30-US$50, incl. breakfast. �
Le Jardin Organique. Away from the party in a nice location with lovely looking rooms. Hot water doesn't get hot and some find the owners are difficult to deal with.$US18 per night for bungalows with hot water. �
Domon Guesthouse, (Beside River). Nice enough double room worth the extra money. Views from the balcony onto the river and towards the mountains are stunning, especially at sunset.60,000. �
Chanhthala Guest House. checkout: 11.30. cheap, free wifi with tovel and soap25000-50000. �
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Where To Stay & Best Hotels in Vang Vieng - updated Apr 2024
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