--- title: "Downtown Hostel, Luang Prabang: reviews, location & comparison" description: "Downtown Hostel in Luang Prabang: rated 8.3 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/downtown-hostel-luang-prabang/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-14 --- Hostel · ★★★ # Downtown Hostel Houaxieng, Luang Prabang, Laos 8.3 · Very good 141 reviews · #178 #178 of 261 in Luang Prabang · 6.5 Location score ## About Downtown Hostel Downtown Hostel is a hostel in Houaxieng, Luang Prabang, Laos. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 8.3 out of 10 across 141 reviews. Facilities include free breakfast, free wi-fi. It is 630 m from the centre of Luang Prabang. The nearest airport, Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ), is 4.2 km away. - **Type:** Hostel - **Star rating:** ★★★ - **Check-in from:** 14:00 - **Check-out until:** 12:00 - **Rooms:** 1 - **Other stays within 500 m:** 106 Ban What That What That road, Luang Prabang, 2 ## How Downtown Hostel scores Better rated than 31% of hotels in Luang Prabang - Guest rating **8.3** - Location **6.5** Luang Prabang average ## Amenities ### Food & drink - Free breakfast ### Internet - Free Wi-Fi ### Services - Laundry - Luggage storage ### In the rooms - Air conditioning - Coffee or tea maker - Blackout curtains Based on the property listing at our booking partner. ## Location - **Location score:** **6.5**/10 - **Walk grade:** **73**/100 Good for walkers - **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **48** - **Sights within 1 km:** **9**
Nearest airportLuang Phabang International Airport (LPQ)4.2 km9 min drive
Distance to the centreLuang Prabang630 m10 min walk
### Sights nearby - ວັດທາດນ້ອຍ ແຂວງນະຄອນຫຼວງພະບາງ70 m - วัดแสนสุขธาราม310 m - Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre430 m - Royal Palace & National Museum650 m - Luangprabang Nation Musium650 m - หอพระบาง660 m ## Downtown Hostel: in detail Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Downtown Hostel. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hostel. The accommodating team at the reception will aid you with amenities such as luggage storage. Traveling with minimal baggage is achievable at Downtown Hostel, as the hostel's dry cleaning service and laundry service ensures your garments stay fresh. Room amenities feature daily housekeeping, allowing you to unwind and make the most of your visit. Each accommodation at Downtown Hostel is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In certain rooms, the hostel offers linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning for guest convenience and satisfaction. In select rooms, guests at the hostel can enjoy top-notch in-room entertainment with daily newspaper and television available for their convenience. Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, you will find the convenience of bottled water, a coffee or tea maker, instant coffee and instant tea at your disposal. Maintain your cleanliness and comfort using a hair dryer and toiletries available in select guest restrooms. Begin your holiday on a high note. At Downtown Hostel, your mornings are greeted with a delightful, free breakfast. Experience the delight of a fresh morning by savoring excellent coffee at the cafe situated within hostel. Should you prefer not to venture out for a meal, the enticing culinary choices at hostel are always available for your satisfaction. ### Compare ## Compare Downtown Hostel with nearby hotels Similar hotels within 3 km. Open a match-up to see where each one wins. - [Luangprabang Suankeo boutique Villa](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/luangprabang-suankeo-boutique-villa-luang-prabang/) Hotel ★★★ 40 m away 8.9 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/downtown-hostel-luang-prabang-vs-luangprabang-suankeo-boutique-villa-luang-prabang/) - [Villa Nirasim](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/villa-nirasim-luang-prabang/) Guesthouse ★★★★ 50 m away 8.2 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/downtown-hostel-luang-prabang-vs-villa-nirasim-luang-prabang/) - [Suan Keo Place house](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/suan-keo-place-house-luang-prabang/) Hotel ★★ 70 m away 7.8 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/downtown-hostel-luang-prabang-vs-suan-keo-place-house-luang-prabang/) - [Frangipani Inn](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/frangipani-inn-luang-prabang/) Inn ★★ 80 m away 6.8 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/downtown-hostel-luang-prabang-vs-frangipani-inn-luang-prabang/) - [Rattana Guesthouse](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/rattana-guesthouse-luang-prabang/) Guesthouse ★★ 90 m away 8.7 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/downtown-hostel-luang-prabang-vs-rattana-guesthouse-luang-prabang/) - [Villa le Tam Tam boutique Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/villa-le-tam-tam-boutique-hotel-luang-prabang/) Hotel ★★★ 110 m away 8.1 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/downtown-hostel-luang-prabang-vs-villa-le-tam-tam-boutique-hotel-luang-prabang/) ## Questions about Downtown Hostel ### How do guests rate Downtown Hostel? Downtown Hostel has a guest rating of 8.3 out of 10 from 141 reviews, which is better than 31% of rated hotels in Luang Prabang. ### What are the check-in and check-out times at Downtown Hostel? Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 12:00. ### Does Downtown Hostel include breakfast? The listing mentions free breakfast. Check the room you book to confirm it is included. ### How far is Downtown Hostel from the airport? The nearest airport, Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ), is 4.2 km away in a straight line. ### How many rooms does Downtown Hostel have? Downtown Hostel has 1 rooms. Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/downtown-hostel-luang-prabang/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/