Hostel · Vientiane
Barn1920s Hostel
9.1
132 reviewsStylish, good social area, close to the Mekong.
- Wi-Fi
Passport · LaosSoutheast Asia
Vientiane
Southeast Asia · Laos
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- A day
- ~US$30
- Best
- Nov–Mar
OverviewPage 2
Budget-friendly
Why Vientiane
- The Laos-China Railway connects here to Luang-Prabang in under 2 hours, transforming overland travel
- COPE Visitor Centre tells the story of UXO (unexploded ordnance) in Laos — free and essential
- Mekong riverside sunsets with cheap Beer Lao
Southeast Asia's most laid-back capital city sits on the banks of the Mekong River, directly across from Thailand. With no skyscrapers, minimal traffic compared to other capitals, and a blend of French colonial and Buddhist architecture, Vientiane feels more like a large town. Most backpackers pass through for a day or two en route to Vang-Vieng or Luang-Prabang.
Where to stay in Vientiane
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- BHBarn1920s Hostel
9.1 · Stylish, good social area, close to the Mekong
- DHDream Home Hostel 2
8.3 · Popular with backpackers, communal kitchen, clean dorms, friendly staff
- FMFunky Monkey Hostel
8.0 · Social vibe, cheap dorms, decent bar area
Hostel · Vientiane
Dream Home Hostel 2
8.3
328 reviewsPopular with backpackers, communal kitchen, clean dorms, friendly staff.
- Wi-Fi
- Kitchen
Hostel · Vientiane
Funky Monkey Hostel
8.0
337 reviewsSocial vibe, cheap dorms, decent bar area.
- Wi-Fi
- Bar
Things to do in Vientiane
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- CM
- EP
- VB
- VC
- VP
- WM
- WM
Culture · Vientiane
Explore Pha That Luang, the golden stupa and national symbol of Laos
Explore Pha That Luang, the golden stupa and national symbol of Laos (entry ~$1)
- Price
- US$1
Tours · Vientiane
Visit Buddha Park
Visit Buddha Park (Xieng Khuan) — 25 km from center, reachable by local bus ($1) or tuk-tuk ($10-15 return)
- Price
- US$1
Classes · Vientiane
Visit COPE Visitor Centre to learn about UXO/landmine legacy in Laos
Visit COPE Visitor Centre to learn about UXO/landmine legacy in Laos (free, donations welcome)
Nature · Vientiane
Visit Patuxai, Vientiane's Arc de Triomphe equivalent
Visit Patuxai (Victory Gate), Vientiane's Arc de Triomphe equivalent (climb to the top for views, ~$1)
- Price
- US$1
Tours · Vientiane
Watch sunset over the Mekong from the riverside promenade with a Beer Lao
Watch sunset over the Mekong from the riverside promenade with a Beer Lao ($1-2)
- Price
- US$1–2
Getting to Vientiane
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