Vientiane Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Patuxai monument or Patuxay Monument at twilight in Vientiane, Laos., Shutterstock ID 728129395, Purchase Order: SP-1900, Order Number: SP-1900 Go Guides, Client/Licensee: Hotels.com, Other: Supattra
Patuxai monument or Patuxay Monument at twilight in Vientiane, Laos., Shutterstock ID 728129395, Purchase Order: SP-1900, Order Number: SP-1900 Go Guides, Client/Licensee: Hotels.com, Other: Supattra
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Where to stay in Vientiane

Lao cafe

Chinatown

While Chinatown isn't home to many top sights, Ban Anou Night Market and Mekong Riverside Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Chinatown
Amari Vientiane Laos

Amari Vientiane Laos

5 out of 5
Chaofa Ngum Road, Wat Chan Village Vientiane
The price is 2.164.154 ₫ per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
2.164.154 ₫
2.618.626 ₫ total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Vientiane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Xieng Khuan and Lao National History Museum are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (158 reviews)
Amazing hotel King size bed firm matress and pillows Great layout

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Amari Vientiane Laos
Family Boutique Hotel

Family Boutique Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Pangkham Road, Chiengyuean Village Vientiane
The price is 703.268 ₫ per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
703.268 ₫
850.955 ₫ total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Vientiane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions That Dam and Oot Ni Gallery are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (261 reviews)
Room is clean, good location.

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Family Boutique Hotel
Riverside Hotel

Riverside Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Rue Nokeokoummane Vientiane Vientiane Prefecture
Stay at this hotel in Vientiane. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (267 reviews)
Affordable, clean, breakfast included but if you expect immediate hot water in less than a minute and like large room then it may not be for you

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Riverside Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Somerset Vientiane

Somerset Vientiane

4 out of 5
Souphanouvong Avenue Vientiane
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Vientiane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (203 reviews)
住みたいくらい快適に休暇を過ごせました。 部屋の間取りや雰囲気が最高に気に入りました。

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Somerset Vientiane
Vanida Hotel

Vanida Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Rue Samsenthai Kaoyord Village Vientiane Vientiane Prefecture
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Vientiane. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Vientiane Center and Parkson Laos ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (10 reviews)
Friendly and helpful staff, very clean place. However, bed was HARD.

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Vanida Hotel
Ban Saylomleng Residence

Ban Saylomleng Residence

3 out of 5
Ban Sikhay Vientiane Vientiane Prefecture
Stay at this apartment in Vientiane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Chao Fa Ngum Statue and Lao National History ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4 reviews)
Good place.clean Helpful staff especially May

Reviewed on 9 Apr 2025

Ban Saylomleng Residence
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Reviews of Vientiane

4.3
Top destination
5 - Excellent
16
5 - Excellent 36%
4 - Good
23
4 - Good 52%
3 - Okay
5
3 - Okay 11%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Time to explore would be nice, it’s a safe place and people are extra friendly. It’s far more laid back than Say Vietnam and Cambodia

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

very nice small city , people very kind everywhere , good beer wine eating and cheap , many nice place to visit

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Great for hang out and leisure

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

I enjoyed the shopping and the food.

4/5 - Good

Chris

Really chilled capital with wonderfully friendly people and good food. Probably a bit quiet if you're looking for a party though.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Vientiane was lovely! There is lots to do there but it isn’t a destination for gap year travellers ! There was enough to do around the hotel though :) There is also really easy access to transport to Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang!

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