Best Hostels in Vang Vieng
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Guest favorite
Nana Backpackers Hostel
- Kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- In-room safe
- Laundry
- Fitness centre
- Outdoor swimming pool
Organic Mulbery Farm Cafe is fairly close to this hostel, while Vang Vieng Hospital is a mere 450 metres away. Viengkeo can be reached just a 5-minute walk from the Vang Vieng hostel.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to Tham Chang Cave, which is 1.8 km away.
Nana Backpackers Hostel
- Kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- In-room safe
- Laundry
- Fitness centre
- Outdoor swimming pool
Nana Backpackers Hostel
Organic Mulbery Farm Cafe is fairly close to this hostel, while Vang Vieng Hospital is a mere 450 metres away. Viengkeo can be reached just a 5-minute walk from the Vang Vieng hostel.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to Tham Chang Cave, which is 1.8 km away.
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Best-rated
Vangvieng Rock Backpacker Rooftop Hostel
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
This Vang Vieng hostel is right in the centre of the city, surrounded by a mountain and greenery. The cosy hostel is within a few blocks of Nam Song River.
The 60-room Vangvieng Rock Backpacker Rooftop hostel is just 500 metres from Post Office and just 6 minutes on foot from Vang Vieng Elephant Sanctuary.
The rooms at the property have extra-long beds in the bedrooms plus a separate toilet, a sink, and a shower in the bathrooms. Also, these rooms include a stone fireplace, as well as comforts like air conditioning.
Vangvieng Rock Backpacker Rooftop Hostel
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
Vangvieng Rock Backpacker Rooftop Hostel
This Vang Vieng hostel is right in the centre of the city, surrounded by a mountain and greenery. The cosy hostel is within a few blocks of Nam Song River.
The 60-room Vangvieng Rock Backpacker Rooftop hostel is just 500 metres from Post Office and just 6 minutes on foot from Vang Vieng Elephant Sanctuary.
The rooms at the property have extra-long beds in the bedrooms plus a separate toilet, a sink, and a shower in the bathrooms. Also, these rooms include a stone fireplace, as well as comforts like air conditioning.
Vang Vieng Lily Backpackers Hostel
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Billiard tables
- Sun terrace
The hostel is merely 1.2 km from Wat That.
Also, the property is approximately 10 minutes' drive from Lusi and Pha Poak Caves.
The rooms at this Vang Vieng hostel come with a balcony and offer views of the mountain.
Vang Vieng Lily Backpackers Hostel
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Billiard tables
- Sun terrace
Vang Vieng Lily Backpackers Hostel
The hostel is merely 1.2 km from Wat That.
Also, the property is approximately 10 minutes' drive from Lusi and Pha Poak Caves.
The rooms at this Vang Vieng hostel come with a balcony and offer views of the mountain.
Cheap Hostels in Vang Vieng
Jungle Backpackers View
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
Wat Kang Buddhist Temple is within 25 minutes' walk of the Vang Vieng hostel.
Also, the Vang Vieng property is 3.9 km from Silver Cliff Lower Viewpoint.
Jungle Backpackers View
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
Jungle Backpackers View
Wat Kang Buddhist Temple is within 25 minutes' walk of the Vang Vieng hostel.
Also, the Vang Vieng property is 3.9 km from Silver Cliff Lower Viewpoint.
Vang Vieng Chill House
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Billiard tables
- Outdoor swimming pool
Guests may find Wat That located within easy reach of this hostel, while Viva Pub is 250 metres away. Also, Vang Vieng Chill House hostel is 2.1 km from such natural sights as Tham Chang Cave.
The property is situated 10 minutes' drive from Silver Cliff Lower Viewpoint and within reach of Vang Vieng Elephant Sanctuary.
Vang Vieng Chill House
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Billiard tables
- Outdoor swimming pool
Vang Vieng Chill House
Guests may find Wat That located within easy reach of this hostel, while Viva Pub is 250 metres away. Also, Vang Vieng Chill House hostel is 2.1 km from such natural sights as Tham Chang Cave.
The property is situated 10 minutes' drive from Silver Cliff Lower Viewpoint and within reach of Vang Vieng Elephant Sanctuary.
Sabai Backpacker Hostel
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Pool with view
In addition, Morning Market can be found nearly a 10-minute drive from this comfortable hostel.
The accommodation provides a convenient location only a few steps from Wat Kang Buddhist Temple.
A seating area are included in each of the allergy-friendly rooms.
Sabai Backpacker Hostel
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Pool with view
Sabai Backpacker Hostel
In addition, Morning Market can be found nearly a 10-minute drive from this comfortable hostel.
The accommodation provides a convenient location only a few steps from Wat Kang Buddhist Temple.
A seating area are included in each of the allergy-friendly rooms.
Youth Hostels in Vang Vieng
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Popular choice
Vang Vieng Santara Backpackers Hostel
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Plunge pool
There is Jang Cave a 10-minute drive from the comfortable hostel.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to Tham Chang Cave, which is 2 km away.
Vang Vieng Santara Backpackers Hostel
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Plunge pool
Vang Vieng Santara Backpackers Hostel
There is Jang Cave a 10-minute drive from the comfortable hostel.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to Tham Chang Cave, which is 2 km away.
Rock Backpackers Central Hostel
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
Also, this comfortable hostel is 2.2 km from such natural sights as Tham Chang Cave.
Guests will find Vang Vieng Elephant Sanctuary, which is just 8 minutes' stroll away.
Rock Backpackers Central Hostel
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
Rock Backpackers Central Hostel
Also, this comfortable hostel is 2.2 km from such natural sights as Tham Chang Cave.
Guests will find Vang Vieng Elephant Sanctuary, which is just 8 minutes' stroll away.
Saphaothong Guesthouse
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Terrace
- Garden area
In addition, Nam Xay Viewpoint can be found 2.9 km from this Vang Vieng hostel.
Tham Chang Cave is within 15 minutes' drive of the hostel.
The property comprises 24 rooms that include a dining area and overlook the garden.
Saphaothong Guesthouse
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Terrace
- Garden area
Saphaothong Guesthouse
In addition, Nam Xay Viewpoint can be found 2.9 km from this Vang Vieng hostel.
Tham Chang Cave is within 15 minutes' drive of the hostel.
The property comprises 24 rooms that include a dining area and overlook the garden.
Hostels In Vang Vieng City Centre
Riverside Garden Hostel
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Pool with view
Also, the hostel is around 10 minutes by car from such natural sights as Tham Chang Cave.
Riverside Garden hostel offers access to Vang Vieng Elephant Sanctuary, which is merely 0.6 km away.
Riverside Garden Hostel
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Pool with view
Riverside Garden Hostel
Also, the hostel is around 10 minutes by car from such natural sights as Tham Chang Cave.
Riverside Garden hostel offers access to Vang Vieng Elephant Sanctuary, which is merely 0.6 km away.
Vang Vieng Freedom View Hostel
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Billiard tables
- Pool with view
Thanks to a convenient location of this hostel, guests can quickly reach Vang Vieng Elephant Sanctuary, which is a mere 8 minutes' walk away.
Lusi and Pha Poak Caves is 2.9 km from the Vang Vieng accommodation.
Vang Vieng Freedom View Hostel
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Billiard tables
- Pool with view
Vang Vieng Freedom View Hostel
Thanks to a convenient location of this hostel, guests can quickly reach Vang Vieng Elephant Sanctuary, which is a mere 8 minutes' walk away.
Lusi and Pha Poak Caves is 2.9 km from the Vang Vieng accommodation.
The Rock Monkey Hostel
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Entertainment
Located 3.6 km from Morning Market, the hostel is also in a business area of Vang Vieng. There is ShootUpVV Paintball a 10-minute drive from the Vang Vieng property.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to Tham Chang Cave, which is 2.2 km away.
The Rock Monkey Hostel
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Entertainment
The Rock Monkey Hostel
Located 3.6 km from Morning Market, the hostel is also in a business area of Vang Vieng. There is ShootUpVV Paintball a 10-minute drive from the Vang Vieng property.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to Tham Chang Cave, which is 2.2 km away.
Hostels in Vang Vieng with Car Parking
West Water Hotel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Leisure/ TV room
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
Morning Market welcomes shopping lovers 2.3 km away, while View Point is 250 metres from the comfortable hostel. There is Foot bridge in close proximity to this Vang Vieng property.
Also, West Water hostel is a 10-minute ride from Silver Cliff Lower Viewpoint.
West Water Hotel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Leisure/ TV room
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
West Water Hotel
Morning Market welcomes shopping lovers 2.3 km away, while View Point is 250 metres from the comfortable hostel. There is Foot bridge in close proximity to this Vang Vieng property.
Also, West Water hostel is a 10-minute ride from Silver Cliff Lower Viewpoint.
Easy Go Backpacker Hostel
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Billiard tables
- Bar/ Lounge area
In addition, Organic Mulbery Farm Cafe can be found in the vicinity of the hostel.
The accommodation provides a stunning location merely 450 metres from Vang Vieng Elephant Sanctuary.
Easy Go Backpacker Hostel
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Billiard tables
- Bar/ Lounge area
Easy Go Backpacker Hostel
In addition, Organic Mulbery Farm Cafe can be found in the vicinity of the hostel.
The accommodation provides a stunning location merely 450 metres from Vang Vieng Elephant Sanctuary.
West Water Hostel
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Pool with view
Staying at the comfortable hostel, guests can pay a visit to Vang Vieng Elephant Sanctuary, located 9 minutes' walk away. There is View Point just moments from the Vang Vieng property.
Tham Chang Cave is 1.5 km from this Vang Vieng hostel.
West Water Hostel
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Pool with view
West Water Hostel
Staying at the comfortable hostel, guests can pay a visit to Vang Vieng Elephant Sanctuary, located 9 minutes' walk away. There is View Point just moments from the Vang Vieng property.
Tham Chang Cave is 1.5 km from this Vang Vieng hostel.
Hostels in Vang Vieng with Private Rooms
Outland Hostel Vang Vieng
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Billiard tables
- Garden area
Staying at the hostel, guests can pay a visit to Vang Vieng Elephant Sanctuary, located just 600 metres away. The 7-room Outland Hostel Vang Vieng is around 3 km from ShootUpVV Paintball.
The Vang Vieng accommodation is also located within 25 minutes' walk of Tham Chang Cave.
Outland Hostel Vang Vieng
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Billiard tables
- Garden area
Outland Hostel Vang Vieng
Staying at the hostel, guests can pay a visit to Vang Vieng Elephant Sanctuary, located just 600 metres away. The 7-room Outland Hostel Vang Vieng is around 3 km from ShootUpVV Paintball.
The Vang Vieng accommodation is also located within 25 minutes' walk of Tham Chang Cave.
Mad Monkey Vang Vieng
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Pool with view
Morning Market is not far from the Vang Vieng hostel.
Vang Vieng Elephant Sanctuary can also be found 8 minutes' walk away.
Mad Monkey Vang Vieng
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Pool with view
Mad Monkey Vang Vieng
Morning Market is not far from the Vang Vieng hostel.
Vang Vieng Elephant Sanctuary can also be found 8 minutes' walk away.
Real Vang Vieng Backpacker Hostel
- Restaurant
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Billiard tables
- Indoor swimming pool
Staying at this hostel, guests can pay a visit to Vang Vieng Elephant Sanctuary, located about 600 metres away. Vang Vieng Hospital is not far from the property.
Also, Real Vang Vieng Backpacker hostel is a 10-minute ride from Lusi and Pha Poak Caves.
Real Vang Vieng Backpacker Hostel
- Restaurant
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Billiard tables
- Indoor swimming pool
Real Vang Vieng Backpacker Hostel
Staying at this hostel, guests can pay a visit to Vang Vieng Elephant Sanctuary, located about 600 metres away. Vang Vieng Hospital is not far from the property.
Also, Real Vang Vieng Backpacker hostel is a 10-minute ride from Lusi and Pha Poak Caves.
Family Hostels in Vang Vieng
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Great deal
Blue Sunset Hostel
- Leisure/ TV room
- Soundproofed rooms
- Live entertainment
- Entertainment
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
Wat That is in proximity to the comfortable hostel, and natural sites like Nam Song River are about 5 minutes' drive away. Post Office is a mere 650 metres from the hostel.
Also, the Vang Vieng property is around a 25-minute walk from Tham Chang Cave.
- Leisure/ TV room
- Soundproofed rooms
- Live entertainment
- Entertainment
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
Wat That is in proximity to the comfortable hostel, and natural sites like Nam Song River are about 5 minutes' drive away. Post Office is a mere 650 metres from the hostel.
Also, the Vang Vieng property is around a 25-minute walk from Tham Chang Cave.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Hostels in Vang Vieng, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Nana Backpackers Hostel |
9.0 / 10 (1101 Reviews) |
From 8$ | |
| Vangvieng Rock Backpacker Rooftop Hostel |
9.1 / 10 (539 Reviews) |
From 17$ | |
| Vang Vieng Lily Backpackers Hostel |
8.1 / 10 (833 Reviews) |
From 9$ | |
| Jungle Backpackers View |
8.3 / 10 (998 Reviews) |
From 12$ | |
| Vang Vieng Chill House |
8.4 / 10 (1158 Reviews) |
From 12$ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What budget hostels in Vang Vieng are located near the town center?
Hostels like Nana Backpackers Hostel and Vang Vieng Santara Backpackers Hostel are within walking distance of the downtown area. This reflects a convenient base to explore local shops and restaurants.
Choose a hostel near the Main Street for easy access to eateries and shops open late.
Which hostels in Vang Vieng offer good views?
Vang Vieng Freedom View Hostel and Vang Vieng Chill House provide scenic views of the surrounding mountains. You can enjoy a relaxing atmosphere while taking in the landscape.
Book a dormitory bed in the upper floors for the best mountain vistas.
What are the best budget hostels for socializing in Vang Vieng?
Real Vang Vieng Backpacker Hostel and Easy Go Backpacker Hostel are popular choices for meeting fellow travelers. They often host social events and group activities.
Join the nightly activities at the hostel to connect with other backpackers and share travel experiences.
Which budget hostels near Vang Vieng's popular attractions are worth considering?
Look into West Water Hostel and Riverside Garden Hostel for their proximity to attractions like the Blue Lagoon and Tham Chang Cave. You'll save time traveling back and forth.
Plan to visit the Blue Lagoon on weekdays for fewer crowds and a more enjoyable experience.
Which budget hostels in Vang Vieng are pet-friendly?
Outland Hostel Vang Vieng and Jungle Backpackers View allow pets, making them great options for travelers with dogs. Check their pet policies for any additional fees.
Ensure to book in advance during peak seasons as pet-friendly accommodations can fill up quickly.
What are the best hostels in Vang Vieng that offer breakfast?
Vang Vieng Lily Backpackers Hostel and Sabai Backpacker Hostel both include breakfast in their rates. It's a great start to your day before exploring.
Opt for the breakfast option as it often includes local dishes, giving you a taste of Laos culture.
What budget hostels have great amenities in Vang Vieng?
Mad Monkey Vang Vieng and Rock Backpackers Central Hostel feature swimming pools and social areas perfect for relaxation. These amenities are popular among backpackers.
Take advantage of the hostel facilities during the day to meet other guests and join group activities.
What is the best way to explore Vang Vieng during the day?
Rent a bicycle or a motorbike for an enjoyable way to explore the beautiful landscapes and surrounding caves at your own pace. This is ideal for discovering hidden spots.
Visit the local rental shops before 10am for the best rates and condition of bikes.
Are there any unique local events in Vang Vieng?
The Vang Vieng Balloon Festival takes place annually in November, offering hot air balloon rides with stunning views. It's a memorable experience, particularly for adventure enthusiasts.
Reserve your balloon ride in advance as spots fill up quickly due to high demand.
How can I find cheaper dining options in Vang Vieng?
Street food stalls around Vang Vieng sell local meals that are delicious and affordable. Try them for a true taste of Laotian cuisine.
Look for stalls near the night market; they often offer meals for under 50,000 LAK.