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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Vientiane

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Vientiane

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Visiting Vientiane, 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 Vientiane, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Vientiane 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 Vientiane 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 Vientiane before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Vientiane for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Vientiane 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.)

ibis Vientiane Nam Phu

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $45 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Located at Namphu Ban Xieng Ngneung, ibis Vientiane Nam Phu has great rooms from $45 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, child care, and laundry services. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.9 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love city views, free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and family rooms at this relaxing hotel. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
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  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
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Souphattra Hotel Vientiane

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $69 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Vientiane
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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A great place to stay is Souphattra Hotel Vientiane which has nice rooms starting at $69. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 9.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Rue 23 Singha. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, city views, and a spa which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.5 km from the city center. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Kids' club
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Muong Thanh Luxury Vientiane

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $48 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Heated pool
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We found Muong Thanh Luxury Vientiane to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $48. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Bourichane Road, Phonsinouan. You'll also find a bar, laundry services, city views, a hot tub, and a game room which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 2.9 km from the center of town. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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City Inn Vientiane

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $27 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Vientiane
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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With terrific rooms from $27, City Inn Vientiane, at Rue Pangkham provides room service, a restaurant, a bar, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services. Its terrific guest rating is 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers city views, a hot tub, free parking, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental. It's located just 1.1 km from the city center, too. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Peaceful Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $26 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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Peaceful Hotel has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $26 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Rue Chanthakhoumane. Furthermore, it also offers laundry services, city views, free parking, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.1 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
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One Riviera Hotel and Residences

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $60 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Vientiane
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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The great guest rating of One Riviera Hotel and Residences is 9.20 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $60, and it's located at Hom 3-4, Phoxay village, Sisattanak Disctrict, Vientaine, Laos. We also love the rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, city views, free parking, and family rooms which are great for visitors. And since it's just 5.3 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Infinity pool
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Salana Boutique Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $56 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
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A cool place is Salana Boutique Hotel because it has great rooms that start at $56. It has room service, a restaurant, a bar, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Chao Anou Rd, 112 Vat Chan Village, chanthabouly district, Riverfront. Only 0.3 km from the city center, travelers will especially love laundry services, golf, city views, a hot tub, and a game room at this convenient hotel. You'll enjoy unwinding in the hot tub, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
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Le Thatluang D'oR Boutique Hotel

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $51 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Le Thatluang D'oR Boutique Hotel offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $51 (before taxes). It's located at Thatluang Neua Hom 11, Saysettha and has earned a guest rating of 9.00/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, rooms with kitchens, laundry services, city views, and a spa which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 4.3 km from the city center. We always love being able to cook meals in a hotel room, and the kitchen here was a nice touch.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool
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Green Park Boutique Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $67 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Vientiane
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
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Located at 248 Khouvieng Road, Nongchanch, Green Park Boutique Hotel has great rooms from $67 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 9.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find laundry services, a spa, free parking, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 2.4 km from the center of town.

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

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $35 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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A great place to stay is Mintra Hotel Vientiane which has nice rooms starting at $35. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Rue Nokeokoummane, 001 9 0. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers a bar, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and city views. It's located just 0.6 km from the city center, too. Don't miss the pool bar which offers drinks and a fun area to unwind. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Vang Vieng, Vientiane, Udon Thani, Nong Khai, and Chiang Khan.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Vientiane, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Vientiane, Best Luxury Hotels in Vientiane, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Vientiane, Best Hotels for One Week in Vientiane, Best Hotels for One Night in Vientiane, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Vientiane, Best Party Hotels in Vientiane, or Best Business Hotels in Vientiane.


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

Vientiane Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$44

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Vientiane, 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 Vientiane, Laos based on data from 55 hotels is an affordable $44. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Vientiane.

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

  • 5-star hotels: $64
  • 4-star hotels: $48
  • 3-star hotels: $32
  • 2-star hotels: $18


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