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DownTown Backpackers Hostel
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8.6

Excellent

359 reviews

359 reviews

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9.2

Exceptional

Location rating score

Exceptional location - Inside city center
Popular neighborhood
Exceptional for walking
Parking
FREE
Walkable places
Luang Prabang Library
130 m
Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham
130 m
Local fresh Market
130 m
Phousi Massage
160 m
Royal Theatre
170 m
Popular landmarks
Bamboo Bridge
490 m
Alms Giving Ceremony
680 m
Wat Xiengthong
1.2 km
Tad Sae Waterfall
10.4 km
Kuang Si Falls
21.7 km
Closest landmarks
Lao Development Bank
100 m
Tourist Information Centre
150 m
Cross River Ferry
180 m
Post Office
240 m
Green Discovery
360 m

DownTown Backpackers Hostel

112 Thanon Souvanarath Ban Pakham, Town Center, Luang Prabang, Laos, 10003 - See map

Conveniently situated in the Town Center part of Luang Prabang, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options.

Highlights

Located in heart of Luang Prabang

Front desk [24-hour]

Airport transfer

Excellent breakfast

Inside city center

Travel sustainable property

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Facilities

Airport transfer

Pets allowed

Car park

Shuttle service

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Front desk [24-hour]

Check-in/out [express]

Luggage storage

Your dates are popular among travelersUsers are booking a place in Luang Prabang every 7 minutes on Agoda.com
Value for money8.8
Location rating9.2
Nearest airportOudomsay Airport (ODY)
Distance to airport89.5 km

Rooms available at DownTown Backpackers Hostel

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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  • Room size: 22 m²/237 ft²
  • Outdoor view
  • 1 bunk bed
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Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
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  • Room size: 15 m²/161 ft²
  • Outdoor view
  • 1 single bed
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Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
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  • Room size: 16 m²/172 ft²
  • Outdoor view
  • 1 bunk bed
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Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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  • Room size: 15 m²/161 ft²
  • Outdoor view
  • 1 single bed
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Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
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  • Room size: 18 m²/194 ft²
  • Balcony/terrace
  • 1 single bed
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What people love about DownTown Backpackers Hostel

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Location

    "Great location."

    Desi

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    July 12, 2023

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Bathroom

    "Clean bathroom."

    Desi

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    July 12, 2023

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Staff 

    "Friendly staff."

    Desi

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    July 12, 2023

Overall rating:

8.6

Excellent
217 reviews
Cleanliness
8.2
Facilities
8.0
Location
9.2
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More about DownTown Backpackers Hostel

More about DownTown Backpackers Hostel

DownTown Backpackers Hostel features air-conditioned rooms in Luang Prabang. The property is set 200 metres from National Museum. Free WiFi is available and on-site parking is provided. At the hostel, rooms are fitted with a ceiling fan. Each bed in dormitory rooms come with a personal reading light. Guests have access to a shared bathroom equipped with shower facilities. Speaking Czech, English and Vietnamese at the 24-hour front desk, staff are always at hand to help. Night Market is 300 metres from DownTown Backpackers Hostel, while Mount Phousy is 400 metres away. The nearest airport is Luang Prabang International Airport, 7 km from the property.

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Amenities and facilities

Excellent
Facilities

8

Most talked about facilities

Breakfast

19 mentions

Housekeeping

7 mentions

Languages spoken
  • English
  • Vietnamese
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Internet services
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Garden
  • On-site entertainment
  • Ticket services
  • Tours
Cleanliness and safety
  • Anti-viral cleaning products
  • Body thermometer
  • Breakfast takeaway service
  • Cashless payment service
  • Doctor/nurse on call
  • First aid kit
  • Free face masks
  • Guest rooms seal after sanitization
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Hot water linen and laundry washing
  • Individually-wrapped food options
  • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
  • Protective screens in common areas
  • Rooms sanitized between stays
  • Safe dining setup
  • Sanitized kitchen and tableware items
  • Shared stationery removed
  • Staff trained in safety protocol
  • Temperature check for guests and staff
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Alternative meal arrangement
  • Grocery delivery
  • Happy hour
  • Restaurants
Services and conveniences
  • Air conditioning in public area
  • Concierge
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Convenience store
  • Currency exchange
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Elevator
  • Food delivery
  • Grooming service
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Smoking area
  • Terrace
  • Xerox/fax in business center
For the kids
  • Playground
Access
  • Adult-only property
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Check-in/out [express]
  • Check-in/out [private]
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Front desk [24-hour]
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pets allowed
  • Safety/security feature
  • Security [24-hour]
  • Smoke alarms
Getting around
  • Airport transfer
  • Car park [free of charge]
  • Car park [nearby]
  • Rental car
  • Shuttle service
Available in all rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Air purifier
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony/terrace
  • Cleaning products
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free bottled water
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Individual air conditioning
  • In-room safe box
  • Linens
  • Locker
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Private entrance
  • Reading light
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Sleep comfort items
  • Smoke detector
  • Socket near the bed
  • Tile/marble flooring
  • Towels
  • Trash cans
  • Wake-up service

Location

112 Thanon Souvanarath Ban Pakham, Town Center, Luang Prabang, Laos, 10003
Exceptional
Location

9.2

Public transportation
  • Luang Prabang Northern Bus Station
    2.3 km
  • Luang Prabang Southern Bus Station
    2.5 km
Airports
  • Oudomsay Airport (ODY)
    89.5 km
Hospital or clinic
  • Eng Pharmacie
    400 m
Convenience store
  • On-site
Cash withdrawal
  • ATM
    570 m

What's nearby

Popular landmarks
  • Old Quarter Luang Prabang
    310 m
  • Bamboo Bridge
    490 m
  • Alms Giving Ceremony
    680 m
  • Wat Xiengthong
    1.2 km
  • Tad Sae Waterfall
    10.4 km
  • Kuang Si Falls
    21.7 km
Nearby landmarks
  • Lao Development Bank
    100 m
  • Luang Prabang Library
    130 m
  • Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham
    130 m
  • Local fresh Market
    130 m
  • Tourist Information Centre
    150 m
  • Phousi Massage
    160 m
  • Royal Theatre
    170 m
  • Cross River Ferry
    180 m
  • Wat Pa Huak
    240 m
  • Post Office
    240 m
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

Minimum age of guests is: 18 year(s).

Others
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from13:30
  • Check-in until23:00
  • Check-out from06:00
  • Check-out until11:30

Property announcements

Please note that the property offers airport pickup services at an additional charge. Guests are kindly advised to contact the property directly for more information.

Reviews of DownTown Backpackers Hostel from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
8.6
Excellent
Cleanliness8.2
Facilities8.0
Location9.2
Service8.7
Value for money8.8
High score for Luang Prabang
Rating
9+ Exceptional (57)
8-9 Excellent (24)
7-8 Very Good (17)
6-7 Good (4)
<6 Below Expectation (11)
Time of the year
Mar - May (28)
Jun - Aug (21)
Sep - Nov (21)
Dec - Feb (43)

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8.8
Excellent
Sau from China
Solo traveler
Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
Stayed 3 nights in July 2018

good for value”

overall i like here. they will make good breakfast for you. there are some information about bus. overall the staff is caring even he does not talk a lot to me. hahaha, choose this hostel as a good start of your journey in luang prabang.

Reviewed July 25, 2018

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8.8
Excellent
Kaki from Canada
Solo traveler
Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
Stayed 3 nights in June 2017

It had what you need”

Although having been spoiled by Thailand hostels, I believe this hostel is doing what it needs to continue it's crazy turn over if backpackers. This hostel is very well known for its location, breakfast, and amenities. The only thing I wish could be better are mostly things that are #firstworldproblems. I wish the internet was better, the bathrooms and showers could be cleaner (I felt like there were bugs that would pop out, but in reality - all in my head). In the end, if they take the time to fix up the "look" of the place, A+! It is a family run hostel and everyone there is super nice. The lady at the desk is super helpful and everyone is friendly. The breakfast was filling and definitely worth it. It is right in front of the morning market, so get ready for some noise in the morning and sewer smell. A/C is off during the day, but there are fans that run full blast to make up for it.

Reviewed June 07, 2017

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8.8
Excellent
Tee from Malaysia
Solo traveler
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Stayed 2 nights in September 2017

Simple yet enough”

I am very surprised as with such a affordable price, we can get a comfortable bed, delicious breakfast and necessary amenity. Besides that, the hostel is very near to night market and major attractions. It is also a good place for you to meet other backpackers. Definitely, i will recommend this hostel for other backpackers.

Reviewed September 16, 2017

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10.0
Exceptional
Hari from India
Solo traveler
Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
Stayed 3 nights in October 2016

GooD”

I booked the rooms for 3night and end up staying there for 4nights, itz located in the center of the town, morning market, Night market, Alms Giving ceremony, temples are just walkable distance from the the hostel, the rooms are neat and clean, Free Breakfast is provided, 24hrs Tea/Coffee available over there..

Reviewed October 25, 2016

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10.0
Exceptional
Grace from United States
Solo traveler
Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
Stayed 2 nights in December 2016

Great place! ”

Solo female backpacker here. Loved this hostel! Was close to everything and the facilities were super clean. Hot showers all the time (truly the best) and free breakfast every morning. Would stay here again if I come back to LP!

Reviewed December 21, 2016

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8.8
Excellent
Wei from Singapore
Solo traveler
Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
Stayed 4 nights in October 2017

Excellent”

The hostel is just beside the night market, very near to most of the popular area in town. Friendly staff. But need to check ensure the price before check in, might have some hidden charge without notice

Reviewed October 29, 2017

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9.2
Exceptional
Khay from Malaysia
Solo traveler
Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
Stayed 5 nights in January 2017

Good location, nice breakfast”

The location is very good, right at the morning market and just a path away from the night market. Walking distance to Mount Phousi, Palace Museum, Bamboo bridge and Tourist Information centre. Staffs are nice, breakfast is good. Only towel is provided, bring your own shampoo. :) One thing to note, the minivan booking at the hostel to Kuongsi Waterfall is cheaper than outside.

Reviewed January 24, 2017

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8.8
Excellent
Rohan from India
Solo traveler
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Stayed 6 nights in April 2017

Excellent Experience”

As far as backpacker's hostels go, this is as good as it gets. Clean and airconditioned rooms, regularly cleaned bathrooms, lockers for safekeeping of valuables and you can book onward travels, do laundry, get ice cold beer and water all within the premises. The morning market is set up outside, the night market is a short walk (< 5 mins) away and it's close to the Mekong river.

Reviewed April 28, 2017

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10.0
Exceptional
Alexandra from United States
Solo traveler
Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
Stayed 3 nights in July 2017

Exceptional”

Loved this hostel! Very clean and organized with the MOST helpful and friendly staff. Free breakfast with a lot of good options to choose from. Best location too! On the street of the morning market and parallel to the Main Street which the night market takes place. Honestly couldn't ask for a better spot. Stay here! You won't regret it.

Reviewed July 27, 2017

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10.0
Exceptional
Annie from Canada
Solo traveler
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Stayed 2 nights in July 2019

Best hostel in Luang Prabang ”

This is one of the best hostels I have ever stayed at. - staff was very nice and accommodating - they make you free breakfast in the morning! - can book busses and tours directly from them - big common area to meet people - rooms were clean

Reviewed July 26, 2019

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9.2
Exceptional
William from Australia
Solo traveler
Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
Stayed 1 night in August 2019

Cheap, good breakfast, clean dorms”

Host was helpful to me, especially with scooter hire and some tips exploring without tours. Dorms are clean and with aircon, breakfast included and substantial. Great location next to morning markets, which is the cheapest shopping for gifts as it’s the locals markets. Highly recommend this hostel

Reviewed September 05, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
Ewa from Poland
Solo traveler
Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
Stayed 1 night in December 2018

Very helpful staff”

Hostel is located on day market close to night market. Rooms are clean, bed comfortable, Staff really nice and helpful! We were staying here on christmas eve, and they were supporting us and gave us beers as a gift.

Reviewed January 04, 2019

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8.8
Excellent
Anders from Hong Kong SAR, China
Solo traveler
Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
Stayed 2 nights in June 2017

Excellent”

Nice Breakfast! Comfy bed. You can easily meet others backpackers. The local is convenience just next to the morning market. Friendly host!

Reviewed July 27, 2017

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8.0
Excellent
Rune from Mongolia
Solo traveler
Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
Stayed 3 nights in April 2017

A place with such a good breakfast.”

I've been on the road for almost 7 months. This place has a such a good breakfast which cooked as very well. There were 3 receptions, (2 guys, and 1 girl) and that girl was so friendly and heplful. And that guy who was every morning when i was havnibg breakfast was sooo bad. He has been with always angry face. I really really don't understand him, and he should realize that he s working at hostel. He should be helpful and friendly. He should take care his guests. But he was not! I was feeling not comfortable when i was talking with him, and i was afraid of him, actually. And another reception guy was not too bad. Location is so good, it s 2 or 3 mins far from night market and mount Phousi by walk.

Reviewed April 27, 2017

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9.2
Exceptional
Pierre from China
Solo traveler
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Stayed 3 nights in January 2017

Very pleased”

Often out of water in the coffee machine. They need to fill her up more regularly. Still, a great hostel that is well run/organised.

Reviewed January 23, 2017

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9.2
Exceptional
Lilja from Iceland
Solo traveler
Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
Stayed 4 nights in December 2016

Lovely staff, excellent location.”

I highly recommend this hostel. Met wonderful people and the staff was very helpful.

Reviewed December 10, 2016

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9.2
Exceptional
Caoimhe from United Kingdom
Solo traveler
Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
Stayed 3 nights in March 2017

Nice little spot in heart of city ”

This is a lovely, clean hostel in an excellent location! Great value for money!

Reviewed March 24, 2017

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8.4
Excellent
Kamil from United Kingdom
Solo traveler
Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
Stayed 2 nights in January 2019

Party Party Party”

Great for solo backpackers thirsty to meet others while making memories

Reviewed January 15, 2019

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9.6
Exceptional
Emily from Thailand
Solo traveler
Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
Stayed 5 nights in December 2017

Exceptional”

Good breakfast. Clean rooms. Nice outside area to chill out. 35,000 kip shuttle to Kuang Si waterfall was quite convenient. But they should empty trash bins in the bathrooms more often, and sometimes shower drains were super clogged. But overall, a nice place to stay!

Reviewed December 30, 2017

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8.0
Excellent
Gianluca from Germany
Solo traveler
Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
Stayed 3 nights in October 2016

Nice hostel”

Very nice hostel and extremely friendly staff, but they did ruin my laundry somehow.

Reviewed November 10, 2016

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