Essential Facilities: The Sun Backpackers Hostel in Nong Khiaw offers a garden, terrace, and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the outdoor seating area or enjoy the picnic spots.
Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, balconies with garden or mountain views, and private bathrooms with bidets and free toiletries. Additional amenities include tea and coffee makers, work desks, and dining areas.
Convenient Services: The hostel provides private check-in and check-out, a lounge, outdoor fireplace, 24-hour front desk, concierge service, minimarket, and tour desk. Free on-site private parking is available.
Local Attractions: Located 133 km from Luang Prabang International Airport, the hostel is near attractions such as Nong Khiaw Bridge and Nam Ou River.
“The family who is running the place is super friendly and helpful. I booked my tours and bus through them which was a really good choice.
The dorm is new and the beds are extremely comfortable.”
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Natacha
France
“The owner and his wife are really lovely. It’s a new hostel, opened just a month ago and everything is really clean and the bed is comfortable with a good privacy.
It’s also good to meet people, and gather around a fire at night.
You have the...”
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Shannon
Ireland
“This property was great! Staff are so so nice. It is 1 16 bed dorm but very very quiet. Was full when I was there but because it’s not a party or social hostel, everyone was in bed at 9:30pm.
Free bananas, coffee and tea aswell. Toilets are...”
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Janet
United Kingdom
“Hostel opened in October 2025, 16 beds in total, free water tea and coffee, hot showers, comfy beds with quilt and curtains, 1 street away from the main village of Nong Khiaw overlooking the Nam Ou River, tours available here, 100% recommend”
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Theana
United Kingdom
“Really clean beds with nice duvet and sheets
Free bananas
very friendly owner who can help you book things”
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Stacey
United Kingdom
“Clean space, comfortable beds, towel provided for showering, free refillable drinking water, tea & coffee also and fruit. Nice location right on riverside with gorgeous views, owners are very friendly really nice to chat with and super helpful....”
Phanvilay
Laos
“The room is clean and quiet. In front of the hostel is a lake and mountain. It is a brilliant view. Recommended for those who need view and quiet place”
Martyna
Poland
“The hostel was very clean, the staff were extremely friendly and helpful, and I felt very comfortable staying here :)”
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Wendy
France
“L'emplacement, l'hôtel est neuf donc tout est parfaitement propre, rideaux, clim, recharge d'eau, thé/café à disposition. Au bord du Mekong pour le coucher du soleil. Pour le prix, je recommande largement !”
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Sybille
France
“Nuit très agréable et confortable ! J’aurais pu y rester plus longtemps.
L’auberge est neuve donc les installations sont propres et confortables.
C’est au bord de l’eau donc avec une belle vue et un espace paisible peu bruyant avec café, thé et...”
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Check-in
From 12:00 to 20:00
Check-out
From 10:00 to 12:00
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Children and beds
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
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