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the large, wood-panelled roo ms in a separate building behind, with private sit-outs onto a
peaceful courtyard ($50). $30
XiengMouane Xotikhoumman Rd 071 252152, xiengmouane@yahoo.com ; map . In an
elegant hundred-year-old family home with historic connections (check out the sepia-tinted
photos by the entrance), this guesthouse has a peaceful location opposite Wat Xiengmouane.
Good-sized rooms feature bright Lao fabrics and the occasional heirloom. $35
AROUND CHAO FA NGUM ROAD
LPQ Backpackers Hostel Off Chao Fa Ngum Rd 020 9113 8686; map . On the nicest
and leafiest of the little lanes leading to the river, this hostel has slightly squished dorms but
smart bathrooms with top-notch showers, and a chilled-out movies room. Avoid th e over-
priced, b ox-like private rooms downstairs, though. Breakfast included. Dorm 50,000K , double
120,000K
Phonemaly Off Chao Fa Ngum Rd 071 253504; map . Two charming wooden buildings, lit
at night with lanterns, provide some of the most atmospheric acc ommoda tion on a lane full
of guesthouses. Cute rooms are large and come with comfy beds. 150,000K
SuanKeo Off Chao Fa Ngum Rd 071 254404; map . Flowery bedspreads enliven the good-
sized rooms at this peaceful, ever-popular guesthou se. You'l l have to be quick to nab one of
the two lovely wooden rooms upstairs. Good value. 100,000K
Wat That Off Chao Fa Ngum Rd 071 212913, watthatguesthouse.net ; map . A very
pleasant guesthouse set across two buildings on either side of a pretty lane. Ask for the big,
wooden room upstairs at the back of the lovely traditional Lao house next to LPQ ; the bigger
building opposite is more expensiv e (rooms 150,000K), but has a gorgeous wooden balcony.
Big discounts off-season. 100,000K
Xayana Guesthouse & X3 Capsule Hotel Off Chao Fa Ngum Rd 071 260680,
mylaohome.com ; map . The doubles at this modern guesthouse are disappointingly basic and
crampe d; come here ins tead for the snug dorms, which have surprisingly large beds. Dorm
40,000K , double 100,000K
EAST OF PHOUSI
Chitlatda Ban Wat Aham 071 212227; map . Behind a bank of internet terminals, the
cheapest rooms at this friendly, popular guesthouse are windowless and cell-like, but clean
and en-suite. Th e wood -floored rooms upstairs are lighter and bigger (with TVs), but almost
twice the price. 60,000K
Merry2/VillaMerry1 Ban Wat Aphay 071 254445/ 071 252325, villa-merry-guest-
house.com ; map . There's a range of rooms on offer at popular Merry 2 , on a little lane lead-
ing down to the Nam Khan. The cheapest are slightly dingy, but clean enough - much better
to head upstairs where an extra 20,000K will get you an en-suite, gleaming wood floors and
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