Name: Little Hostel
Address: Ban Houayxay Neau. Houayxay. Bokeo, 01000 Ban Houayxay, Laos, Ban Houayxay Neau. Houayxay. Bokeo, 01000, Laos
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $7 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.7

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Ban Houayxay Neau. Houayxay. Bokeo, 01000 Ban Houayxay, Laos –

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March 23, 2017

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We stayed for one night in transition to Luang Prabang. Staff really helpful with booking slow boat trip - can make you a packed lunch for boat trip too. Rooms are comfortable size and clean.

Kat, New Zealand

Large indoor and outdoor living space. Staff were very friendly. Beds were comfortable enough with a curtain, light, and power outlet for each.

Reema, United States of America

Well, with two dorms for 4 people each and a common area, it’s a perfect place to socialize with other traveler. It’s very good located on the main road of Huayxai. I enjoyed the atmosphere.

Arturowing, Austria

Great little hostel, quiet and clean and only 8 beds which was lovely. Perfect location for catching the slowboat or for The Gibbon Experience. GREAT breakfast!

Aidan, Australia

Great location and helpful host that booked all my forward travel for hardly anything at all. (Seriously, I compared prices and I paid maybe a little over a dollar to have her make my life sooo much easier) I was able to order food in advance for the next days travel which was tasty and promptly prepared.

Benjamin, United States of America

The staff were really great, sweet and helpful. It's a convenient location and they sell lunch boxes for the boat the following day which was lovely and a great idea. The breakfast was decent and a reasonable price

Erica, United States of America

Honestly the most quaint, understated hostel I have ever stayed at. It Feels like a home with there only being 8 beds available, so it is never over crowded. The coffee is amazing (all things considered) and so is the food. I had lunch and dinner at other restaurants in the area when I first arrived only to discover the best food was right on my patio. After that I never ate anywhere else Wifi is superb and there is a little lounge for one to relax instead of always having to lie on your bed for rest. Thank you for my stay, really enjoy it

Tayla, South Africa

Staff were helpful. Other guests were nice as well.

Kelsey, Canada

Fine place for a solo traveler for a night. Friendly, quiet hostel.

Gregory, United States of America

Just spent the night here, came late from the slow boat on the Mekong and left early for the gibbon experience. Bed was comfortable and facilities were clean. I made a reservation but came in late after the designated check in time, but the lady at reception waited for me and saved my bed for me. I really appreciated that.

Jeff, United States of America

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9.3

Excellent location!
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What guests loved the most:
“We stayed for one night in transition to Luang Prabang. Staff really helpful with booking slow boat trip - can make you a packed lunch for boat trip too. Rooms are comfortable size and clean.”

Kat New Zealand
“Large indoor and outdoor living space. Staff were very friendly. Beds were comfortable enough with a curtain, light, and power outlet for each.”

Reema United States of America
“Well, with two dorms for 4 people each and a common area, it’s a perfect place to socialize with other traveler. It’s very good located on the main road of Huayxai. I enjoyed the atmosphere.”

Arturowing Austria
“Great little hostel, quiet and clean and only 8 beds which was lovely. Perfect location for catching the slowboat or for The Gibbon Experience. GREAT breakfast!”

Aidan Australia
“Great location and helpful host that booked all my forward travel for hardly anything at all. ”

Benjamin United States of America
“The staff were really great, sweet and helpful. It's a convenient location and they sell lunch boxes for the boat the following day which was lovely and a great idea. ”

Erica United States of America
“Honestly the most quaint, understated hostel I have ever stayed at. It Feels like a home with there only being 8 beds available, so it is never over crowded. ”

Tayla South Africa
“Staff were helpful. Other guests were nice as well.”

Kelsey Canada
“Fine place for a solo traveler for a night. Friendly, quiet hostel.”

Gregory United States of America
“Just spent the night here, came late from the slow boat on the Mekong and left early for the gibbon experience. Bed was comfortable and facilities were clean. ”

Jeff United States of America

Set conveniently in Ban Houayxay, Little Hostel offers cozy dormitory rooms with free WiFi. Various restaurants and shops can be found within walking distance.

The bunk beds all come with their own personal reading light and power socket. Guests have access to a shared bathroom and toilet facilities in the building.

At Little Hostel, the helpful staff at the reception are more than happy to provide any travel information and recommendations. Guests can also catch up with other visitors in the shared lounge area. For those wishing to explore the area, the hostel also provides bicycle rental services for a reasonable fee.

The hotel is located opposite The Gibbon Experience where guests can enjoy an exhilarating experience, zip-lining with the gibbons in the Nam Kan National Park. A small walk brings guests to a boat cruise port, where they can spend a relaxing afternoon enjoying the sights along the Mekong River.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Ban Houayxay! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Ban Houayxay! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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An Inside Look at Little Hostel

Little Hostel is set up by Noke, who like traveling and she want to set up some place that people can stay cheap with a good quality, clean ( no bed bug ). There is area that people can sit and relax or chatting with other. Little hostel is located in the center of the town, which everything so close by such as restaurant, shop and bar, temple, tuk tuk or Mekong river.

Area Info – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Restaurants & Markets

KounKeo Market
0.6 miles
Bar How Cafe/Bar
0 miles
Noi Supermarket
0 miles
River view Restaurant
0 miles

Natural Beauty

The Gibbon Experience Ski lift
0 miles
Namkong River
0.1 miles
Temple Ski lift
0.5 miles

Closest Airports

Chiang Rai International Airport
41 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Very nice and friendly girls at the reception. They can help with organising transport, tours etc. And give good advice. The place was clean, shower was hot and...”

Michaela

Slovakia

“Really close to the gibbon experience which most people were doing over there. And the host was really kind, could speak English well and remembered exactly wha...”

Anne

Netherlands

7.9

“anok, receptionist was amazing and very friendly, very very near to the gibbon experience. (couldn't be nearer the gibbon experience 30 second walk.)”

Patrick

United Kingdom

9.5

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1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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7:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

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Pets are not allowed.

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“We stayed for one night in transition to Luang Prabang. Staff really helpful with booking slow boat trip - can make you a packed lunch for boat trip too. Rooms are comfortable size and clean.”

Kat

New Zealand

“Well, with two dorms for 4 people each and a common area, it’s a perfect place to socialize with other traveler. It’s very good located on the main road of Huayxai. I enjoyed the atmosphere. ”

Arturowing

Austria

“Great location and helpful host that booked all my forward travel for hardly anything at all. (Seriously, I compared prices and I paid maybe a little over a dollar to have her make my life sooo much easier) I was able to order food in advance for the next days travel which was tasty and promptly prepared. ”

Benjamin

United States of America

“The staff were really great, sweet and helpful. It's a convenient location and they sell lunch boxes for the boat the following day which was lovely and a great idea. The breakfast was decent and a reasonable price ”

Erica

“Honestly the most quaint, understated hostel I have ever stayed at. It Feels like a home with there only being 8 beds available, so it is never over crowded. The coffee is amazing (all things considered) and so is the food. I had lunch and dinner at other restaurants in the area when I first arrived only to discover the best food was right on my patio. After that I never ate anywhere else Wifi is superb and there is a little lounge for one to relax instead of always having to lie on your bed for rest. Thank you for my stay, really enjoy it”

Tayla

South Africa

“Just spent the night here, came late from the slow boat on the Mekong and left early for the gibbon experience. Bed was comfortable and facilities were clean. I made a reservation but came in late after the designated check in time, but the lady at reception waited for me and saved my bed for me. I really appreciated that.”

Jeff

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Reviewed: December 5, 2018

Marianne
Netherlands
8.8

“Good stay.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Shower was cold. But that was because of a switch (outside of the shower), she forgot to tell us.
Great staff, really helpfull and nice! Good to combine with gibbon experience.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 5, 2018

Bas
Netherlands
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great staff and excellent location for the gibbon experience. All very clean, beds are a bit hard (as in most places in Lao)

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: December 3, 2018

Gerardo
El Salvador
10

“Great location for the Gibbon experience ¡great price ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Que se puede ir el agua.
La atención de su staff en especial la chica llamada AMOR.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 28, 2018

Diane
United Kingdom

2 helpful votes
8.8

“Great Hostel”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Top bunk has a very low rail, scared of rolling off.
Very friendly staff who speak very good English (not expected but always a nice bonus). Rooms are nice and cosy. Adequate facilities and big communal lounge area. Easy to book tours etc through the hostel.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 27, 2018

Nicolle
United States of America
8.8

“Lovely small hostel with a great staff and good food.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
With having two bathrooms, at times they can get full with guests showering and thus you need to wait a few moments.
It's a very small hostel with a very cozy feel. The staff (both the owner and Amor at the front desk) were very helpful and friendly. It only sleeps 8 and is a great quiet place to go if that is what you want. I ate a few meals at the restaurant and all of them were good. It's located on the main street of Houayxay and is a good value.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 27, 2018

Michaela
Slovakia

1 helpful vote
10

“Nice small hostel with good vibe”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Very nice and friendly girls at the reception. They can help with organising transport, tours etc. And give good advice. The place was clean, shower was hot and with good pressure. Beds have curtains, they were comfortable. Good location near restaurants amd Gibbon experience. The breakfast and lunch boxes are nice.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 25, 2018

Elisabeth
Germany
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
The staff is so lovely and helpful! I would stay here again and recommend the hostel to everyone. The Breakfast is really good, the WiFi is fast and the facility’s are clean. It’s a lovely little hostel and I liked staying here ❥ Thanks you so much!!!!

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 20, 2018

Tyler
Australia
8.8

“Nice enough property and best location in town. I returned to stay again after the Gibbon experience”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very small bathroom/shower area however this was common throughout Laos.
Enjoyed the central location and the staff were able to provide great recommendations for the local area and how to get around.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: November 18, 2018

Amanda
New Zealand
Age group: 35 – 44
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Amore the amazingly helpful receptionist drove me back to the visa check point where I had left a bag. She was so so helpful. Would recommend staying here to anyone. Also really easy to book the slow boat through.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 16, 2018

Christophe
Belgium
Age group: 25 – 34
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The host makes you feel at home instantly. Good information about to do’s! Great hostel!!

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 9, 2018

Stickyrice
Belgium
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing really.
Super friendly staff, small hostel with only 7 beds, cozy, good breakfast, good wifi, clean showers. All good!

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 6, 2018

Midori
United Kingdom

2 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No complaints at all
Amore was really welcoming and friendly, helpful providing information about the local area and moving on afterwards. The hostel is very little, only 8 beds, but there are curtains for privacy.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 4, 2018

Mark
United States of America
7.1

“A little disappointed in my first Laos hostel experience.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
AC was not usable.
Helpful staff.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: October 31, 2018

Anne van Duijvenvoorde
Netherlands

1 helpful vote
7.9

“Great for the night!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was alright for one night! Only 2 showers which also was the toilet so if there were people showering you'll have to wait if you need to go to the toilet badly.
Really close to the gibbon experience which most people were doing over there. And the host was really kind, could speak English well and remembered exactly what we had for breakfast and which order was lunch. Plus there were curtains on the beds.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 31, 2018

Indi
United Kingdom
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
My shower wouldn't run hot and the bathroom was a little dirty. Also they played really loud music that woke me up before 8am which I found inconsiderate as most of us were asleep.
The beds were comfortable and the location was great, next to many good little shops and places to eat. You can book the slow boat from the hostel and the staff were really nice.

Stayed in October 2018

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