| a laid back cafe/bar with a fire pit offers happy hour drinks. set amid tropical gardens close to eateries and bars, this informal hostel with a lively vibe is 2 km from panoramic views at mount phousi, and 3 km from french colonial architecture and a local history museum at the royal palace. breakfast and bike rentals are available. it's 5 km from luang prabang airport. check in time: 2:00 pmcheck out time: 11:00 am. featuring industrial style decor, the simple mixed gender and female only dorms have wi fi, and bunk beds with reading lights. all provide lockers, air conditioning and shared bathrooms; some sleep up to 12 guests. there's a rooftop pool with a sundeck and village views
Luang Prabang Airport 8 min
Wat Xiengthong (8 min)
Buddhist temple complex featuring a variety of ornately detailed shrines, prayer halls & gardens. Royal Palace (6 min)
Local-history museum in a stately former king's mansion with gardens & ornate architectural accents. Wat Sibounheuang (7 min) Tat Sae Waterfalls (23 min)
Best in the rainy season, these scenic waterfalls flow over limestone & form varied swimming pools. Wat Aham (17 min)
Buddhist temple, built in 1818, with stone stupas & a prayer hall decorated with colorful murals. Elephant Village Sanctuary & Resort (6 min)
Attraction offering up-close experiences with elephants, including feeding, bathing & walks. Wat May Souvannapoumaram (5 min)
Built in the 18th century, the city's largest monastery houses gold Buddha statues & wood carvings. Pha Tad Ke / Botanical Garden Reception (7 min)
Botanical garden featuring bamboo, orchids & other local flora, plus a cafe in a picturesque locale. Wat Chom Si (5 min) Alms Giving Ceremony in Luang Prabang (6 min)
Monks accept food offerings at sunrise in a Laotian Buddhist ritual that starts on this main street. Wat Wisunarat (18 min)
Buddhist temple dating to the 16th century, known for its large, watermelon-domed stupa. Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre (4 min)
Displays of clothing, craft tools, plus religious & ritual objects related to various ethnic groups. Phousi Hill (6 min)
Accessible by hiking, this summit with sweeping views is a well-known spot to watch the sunset. Haw Pha Bang (6 min)
Intricate Buddhist temple located in the grounds of the Royal Palace Museum, built in 1963. Night Market (5 min)
Bustling cluster of vendors selling local street foods & baked goods, plus paper lamps & textiles. | 
