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Spicylaos BackpackersvsThongbay Guesthouse

Spicylaos Backpackers and Thongbay Guesthouse are both highly recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Thongbay Guesthouse scores slightly better than Spicylaos Backpackers. Thongbay Guesthouse has a TripExpert Score of 75 with positive reviews from 4 reviews including Rough Guide, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.

Spicylaos Backpackers
7/10
46 Hnuay 04, Samsanthai Rd, Ban Thong Cha Leaun, Luang Prabang 06000 , Laos
From $5/night
  • Free Internet
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"In an atmospheric colonial building dating back to 1936 and just a short walk from the old city, this is a relaxed, popular hostel with ample space for guests to relax and mingle."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Not the most attractive hostel you'll ever see, this place situated on a quiet street has newish dorms with safety lockers and air-con as well as a few private rooms without." Full review
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One of the cheapest crashpads in town, travellers aren't really here for the beds, but to avoid going to bed, as it rumbles on into the early hours.
Thongbay Guesthouse
7/10
Ban Vieng May, Vat Sakem, Luang Prabang, Laos
From $90/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Thongbay is just outside town, but it's right on the Nam Khan River and every bungalow has a deck...from which to look out over the river or the beautiful gardens."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"The eight Lao-style bungalows here are set in a beautiful garden, with the best looking over the river. Though a bit of a distance from the centre, the peaceful location more than..."
Oyster Oyster
Budget
"Thongbay Guesthouse is an older, small property overlooking the banks of the Nam Khan River -- slightly outside of the center of town." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Subtle lighting and immaculately managed foliage intersperse the Thongbay's close-packed wood-and-thatch bungalows." Full review

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