The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Luang Prabang

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Luang Prabang

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Visiting Luang Prabang, Laos for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Luang Prabang, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Luang Prabang based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Luang Prabang for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Luang Prabang before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Luang Prabang for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Luang Prabang for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Souphattra Hotel Luang Prabang

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $73 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Luang Prabang

Located at Naviengkham Village, Souphattra Hotel Luang Prabang has great rooms from $73 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.8 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a bar, child care, golf, city views, and a spa at this relaxing hotel. Don't miss the pool bar which offers drinks and a fun area to unwind.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool


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Thongbay Guesthouse Luang Prabang

Guest house with prices starting at $40 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Thongbay Guesthouse Luang Prabang which has nice rooms starting at $40. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 9.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Ban Vieng Mai, Vat Sakem. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, city views, free parking, an indoor play area, and laundry facilities which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.2 km from the city center. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


La Résidence Phou Vao

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $356 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Luang Prabang
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found La Résidence Phou Vao to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $356. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.40 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Phou Vao Road. You'll also find laundry services, a hot tub, a game room, a spa, and free parking which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1 km from the center of town. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Breakfast in the room


Luang Prabang View Hotel

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $47 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $47, Luang Prabang View Hotel, at Luang Prabang View Hotel provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Its terrific guest rating is 9.30 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a bar, child care, laundry services, city views, and a hot tub. It's located just 1.6 km from the city center, too. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Infinity pool
  • Saltwater pool


The Namkhan, a Small Luxury Hotel of the World

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $87 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The Namkhan, a Small Luxury Hotel of the World has a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. The great rooms here start at $87 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 6000 Ban Donkeo Village Luang Prabang. Furthermore, it also offers a bar, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, and a spa, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 4.5 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool


The Apsara Rive Droite

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $79 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Luang Prabang
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

The great guest rating of The Apsara Rive Droite is 9.20 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and laundry services. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $79, and it's located at Baan Phanluang. We also love the a game room, a spa, free parking, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1.4 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Breakfast in the room


Avani+ Luang Prabang Hotel

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $152 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A cool place is Avani+ Luang Prabang Hotel because it has great rooms that start at $152. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Setthathirath Road, Hua Xieng Village, PO.Box 1142. Only 0.3 km from the city center, travelers will especially love a bar, child care, laundry services, golf, and pet-friendly rooms at this convenient hotel.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


Satri House Hotel

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $102 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Luang Prabang
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Satri House Hotel offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and laundry services which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $102 (before taxes). It's located at 057 Phothisarath Road and has earned a guest rating of 9.00/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers golf, a spa, free parking, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.5 km from the city center.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Pullman Luang Prabang

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $88 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at Ban Pong Wanh, Pullman Luang Prabang has great rooms from $88 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.90 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a bar, hiking, laundry services, golf, and a spa which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 3.9 km from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club


The Luang Say Residence

4-star Resort with prices starting at $65 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Luang Prabang
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is The Luang Say Residence which has nice rooms starting at $65. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 4-5 Ban Phonepheng. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers laundry services, golf, city views, a hot tub, and free parking. It's located just 1.1 km from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Also, you might be interested in the nearby first time trip hotels in Luang Prabang and Vang Vieng.

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How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Luang Prabang?

Luang Prabang Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$47

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Luang Prabang, Laos. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Luang Prabang, Laos based on data from 148 hotels is an affordable $47. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Luang Prabang.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $166
  • 4-star hotels: $67
  • 3-star hotels: $25
  • 2-star hotels: $17


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