Asia · 2 destinations
Boutique hotels in Laos
Laos's small hotels are teak mansions in Luang Prabang, riverside lodges and quiet bungalows on the Mekong.
Choose your setting
Laos by setting
Laos is a quiet country of rivers, karst mountains and Buddhist temples. Its boutique hotels are concentrated in Luang Prabang, with a handful of riverside lodges elsewhere.
The north
Luang Prabang is the star, with restored French villas, teak mansions and morning alms-giving. Vang Vieng and Nong Khiaw have limestone scenery, and Muang Ngoi is a village reached only by boat.
The south
Pakse, Champasak and the Bolaven Plateau are known for coffee, waterfalls and the temple of Wat Phou. The 4,000 Islands are a slow stretch of the Mekong.
Capital and center
Vientiane is relaxed and compact, and Thakhek is the start of a loop through caves and karst.
When to go
The cool, dry season, from November to February, is best. March and April are hot and smoky.
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Questions about Laos
Where is the best place for a boutique hotel in Laos?
Luang Prabang is our top-ranked boutique hotel destination in Laos, followed by Vang Vieng.
What kinds of boutique hotel destinations does Laos have?
Our 2 destinations in Laos are 1 countryside and 1 old town & heritage.