Funny Riverside Backpackers

Luang Prabang · Laos

Funny Riverside Backpackers

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62% MEH
High confidence 514 reviews
3rd best in Luang Prabang

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Facilities

👕 Laundry 🍳 Free Breakfast 🍺 Bar ☕ Cafe
Other facilities (14)
Free WiFi Free Internet Access Luggage Storage Currency Exchange Housekeeping Reception (Limited Hours) Pool Table Wi-Fi Filtered Water Dispenser Towels For Hire Hot Showers 24 Hour Security CCTV in Common Areas Fire Extinguishers

Prices

Dorms $18 / night

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Recent reviews

United Kingdom Solo traveler Apr 22, 2026 7.0/10

+ Nice communal space and rooms. Room came with good AC. Bathroom was cleaned daily. Came with a basic free breakfast (eggs and bread, made to order). Has a nice view of the river although in the dry season the river shrinks a lot lol.

- Didn’t feel very social and they don’t organise activities there (although you can book tours through them and other guests may also be joining so you can meet people that way). Overall, perfectly decent place to stay. Hostel is about 20 mins walk to centre of town which personally wasn’t a problem for me. You go through so winding narrow paths to get to the hostel - the first time might be confusing lol. A lot of aggressive dogs in the area at night, I felt unsettled by that. Hostel also has dogs that live there but they are friendly.

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United Kingdom Solo traveler Apr 18, 2026 10.0/10

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Brazil Solo traveler Apr 14, 2026 9.0/10

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Greece Solo traveler Apr 11, 2026 8.0/10

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France Solo traveler Apr 11, 2026 10.0/10

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France Solo traveler Apr 11, 2026 10.0/10

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Germany Solo traveler Apr 10, 2026 8.0/10

+ Symphatisches Hostal, zentral gelegen und doch ruhig; schöner Blick beim Frühstück auf den Fluss; sauber, geräumig, Locker vorhanden; komme gerne wieder

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Germany Solo traveler Apr 10, 2026 6.0/10

+ Die Lage war gut und auch das Frühstück sehr gut! Das Personal war immer sehr freundlich und hat bei Fragen/Problemen geholfen.

- Die Doorms sind sehr dunkel und die im Raum befindlichen Badezimmer sehr veraltet und dementsprechend teilweise nicht mehr wirklich gut zu verwenden. Die Dusche im Zimmer war schimmelig und unkomfortabel. Zudem ist der Pool eher ein großes Planschbecken als ein richtiger Pool und immer sehr trüb. Wirklich social ist es auch nicht. Ich würde nicht nochmal dort bleiben.

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France FEMALE 25-30 Apr 10, 2026 Atm 80%

Je suis restée 1 semaine dans l’auberge qui est magnifique, terrasse qui donne sur le Mékong Assez sociable, même si effectivement il n’y a pas d’événements organisés Lits et chambres confortables, la salle de bain devient vite sale mais franchement supportable Dans une petite ruelle calme, très bien placé La piscine est verte, peu s’y sont aventurés L’hostel est calme, peu de bruits, super pour chiller, j’ai passé une merveilleuse semaine

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England MALE 18-24 Apr 8, 2026 Atm 100%

Cool place

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Canada Solo traveler Apr 7, 2026 7.0/10

+ Amazing breakfast, great view of the river and patio for a rainy day.

- Not the hostels fault at all but someone stole my hiking sandals and the camera placement didn't allow for us to see who took them. I will keep my shoes with me in my dorm rooms from now on :(

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Switzerland MALE 18-24 Apr 7, 2026 Atm 100%

Alles was ein gutes Hostel haben muss. Man kau auch Tour zum Kuang Si Wasserfall für 150'000 Kip und auch Busse und das Slowboat (720'000 Kip) buchen.

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Ukraine Solo traveler Apr 6, 2026 10.0/10

- Надо понимать что это общежитие. В комнаты селят мужчин и женщин

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Denmark Couple Mar 28, 2026 6.0/10

+ Dejligt socialt område og super god morgenmad

- Aircondition virkede ikke på værelset, bruseren var ekstremt svag og det var ikke behagelige tæpper man sov med.

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England FEMALE 25-30 Mar 27, 2026 Atm 100%

I really enjoyed my stay here. The dorms and bathrooms are clean and spacious. The communal space is super nice and is great for either socialising or just chilling out. Staff are also extremely lovely and friendly. I ended up extending for an additional 4 nights here!!

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Australia Group Mar 24, 2026 10.0/10

+ Great social area! Perfect for meeting people or chilling solo. Comfy beds too.

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England FEMALE 25-30 Mar 24, 2026 Atm 100%

I had a really great stay here. The communal area is lovely and there’s even tables and chairs outside rooms on the first floor for those wanting a bit of quiet. I rechecked in after the hike and was a bit unnerved as I was the only girl in my room, and the man at reception let me swap rooms into the female only dorm. Staff are all round lovely and it’s a great atmosphere. Was sad to leave.

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England FEMALE 18-24 Mar 24, 2026 Atm 80%

had a really great time here! met some lovely people

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Finland FEMALE 18-24 Mar 22, 2026 Atm 80%

Ok for a short stay but my room was really smelly and the toilet/shower dirty the whole time I was there.

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France Solo traveler Mar 20, 2026 8.0/10

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