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Y Not Laos Hostel

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At Y Not Laos Hostel, you can look forward to a terrace, a hair salon, and a library. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a body wrap, a body scrub, or a Thai massage. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

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A bathroom with a white sink, red walls, and a black door.

Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A single bed with white bedding in a room with white walls and a red accent wall.

Bed In 3 Bunk Beds Male Dormitory Room

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A bunk bed with white bedding and a ladder, a window with a metal grill, and a red wall.

Bed In 4 Bunk Beds Male Dormitory Room

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A bunk bed room with two beds, a window, and a door.

Bed In 3 Bunk Beds Female Dormitory Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A bunk bed with white bedding and a ladder, a window with a metal grill, and a red wall.

Bed In 4 Bunk Beds Female Dormitory Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A bunk room with three bunk beds, a window with a view, and an air conditioning unit on the wall.

Bed In 7 Bunk Beds Mixed Dormitory Room

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Bed in 7 Bunk Beds Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A bunk bed with a pillow and a white blanket.

Bed In 6 Bunk Beds Female Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Bed In Bed In 6 Bunk Beds Male Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Luang Prabang, Y Not Laos Hostel is near a boardwalk/promenade. Dara Market and Night Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Phousi Hill and Mekong. Enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing, ziplining, and hiking/biking trails, or hop on a bike rental nearby and explore all the area has to offer. Visit our Luang Prabang travel guide
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Phousi Road, Aphay Village, Luang Prabang

What's nearby

  • A sunset over a lake with mountains in the background and a town in the foreground.
    Phousi Hill
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A temple with a golden roof and white walls, surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.
    Royal Palace Museum
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A traditional temple with tiered roofs, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.
    Wat Xieng Thong
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Night Market
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Morning Market
    10 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Luang Prabang (LPQ-Luang Prabang Intl.)
    9 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bamboo Garden Restaurant
    5 min walk
  • Redbul Bar
    1 min walk
  • The Happy Cat
    1 min walk
  • La Silapa
    3 min walk
  • Luang Prabang Bakery & Guest House
    8 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 3 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Library

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Sports massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Safe
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 3.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20.00 per vehicle (one way)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Y Not Laos Hostel have a pool?

Yes, this property has 4 outdoor pools.

Is Y Not Laos Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Y Not Laos Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Y Not Laos Hostel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Y Not Laos Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 20.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Y Not Laos Hostel located?

Situated near a boardwalk/promenade, this hostel is steps from Phousi Hill and Wat Aham. Dara Market and Vat Visounarath are also within 5 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Y Not Laos Hostel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

7.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 25 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Talisha

Liked: Staff & service

Great for budget travellers

For a cheap hostel in Luang Prabang, this was great. I loved that everything was in good walking distance such as the Phosi Hill and the night market, However, some things to consider, this hostel didn't have much in the way of security. We weren't given any key to the front door or room meaning everything was open and anyone could walk in at any time. Also keep in mind that there are no lockers in the room, on top of this the showers and toilets were not very clean, all for £5 a night you can't complain really, I had fun in luang Prabang.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Romeli

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First, the good: The staff was nice and the area was very walkable Now the bad: Y not you ask? I’ll tell you y not! They did a very good job making the hostel look decent in pictures. It is not. Walls are cracked and dirty. The beds are harder than life itself. Rooms are cramped even if the room isn’t completely full. There are 3 toilets and 3 showers FOR THE ENTIRE building. Which I’m sure is about 40 people. We dont get room keys because The rooms don’t lock. The stairs to the second floor are literally like going up a ladder they’re so steep and small. Also, pools?!?! HA. What a lie! There isn’t a single one there or around. Do not recommend. At all.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Renny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Clean, nice staff and friendly owner

I spend two nights here at Y Not Lao. Even it's raining almost both days but the staff still suggested places to go. I love the view from shower room and comfy bed. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
You get what you pay for. The location is great! However the staff is not helpful. I came to book direct with the hostel so avoid third party fees. The younger gentleman at the desk did not want to help me. He lied and said the hostel is fully booked. When Expedia said there were 6 beds left. So I just booked through Expedia while sitting at reception. The way it was advertised on Expedia is misleading. Said I booked 7 bunk bed dorm. Which really means 14 bed dorm. I just needed something cheap and good location for one night before leaving town. It was also very dirty. Ants and spiderwebs. You take off your shoes before entering the hostel and walking around in 5 mins your feet get black. I never saw a cleaning person.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Thierry

Liked: Room comfort
Tres correct pour petit budget. J'ai connu bien pire
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

ernesto

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ostello in posizione centrale ma in strada trafficata costantemente. La scelta era determinata dalla descrizione di piscine insistenti. Struttura desueta traballante con un bagno ed una doccia a piano x oltre 20 persone. Scala di accesso pericolosa ripida ed instabile e condizioni di pulizia critiche.. Personale immerso nei giochi dello smart phone con scarsa disponibilità e poca comprensione della lingua. Al mattino il caffè. esaurito......
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

ilove

Disliked: Cleanliness
安かった
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Thia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Backpacker friendly.

Backpacker Haven.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A good location if you’re interested in staying on the side of Phou Si. Lockers are outside the dorm (odd, but no room in the dorm).
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

$ Price $$$ Experience

I don’t usually write reviews and was very skeptical about this hostel when I booked it since it’s so low cost (I paid USD $15 for 3 nights including taxes). I took a chance on it due to all the prior/raving reviews... so here I am writing one in case you have the same doubt! This is a relatively newly opened hostel and on my arrival, Mr Lai Lee put me in a separate room so I can have some privacy to myself. This is such a nice gesture (tho it’s low travel season in Laos), but he didn’t have to do that... the bed and linens are clean and they assured me there will be no cockroaches as I’m terrified of them lol... I saw none and no other bugs during my entire stay here and they kept the common areas very clean at all times. In the morning, they serve you either western style omelette or Lao noodle soup for breakfast which really makes you think if they charged enough for my hotel stay! This hostel is located near the Phou Si Mountain and everything you need in LP. The local restaurant right across the road is excellent too. In mornings I usually chat with Mr Dao and he shared his experience as a novice monk and some local insights with me... it’s really an experience that I would pay triple or more to get and my stay here has been an awesome one. Hope you will too! :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff are brilliant, the location is brilliant, the hostel is brilliant, breakfast is brilliant, brilliant value for money. everything is brilliant. If I could score higher I would. Lovely staff who went out of thwir way to help, from everything from ordering a taxi for me, to offering drinks and smiles)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

綺麗でした！

綺麗でシャワールームもストレスフリーの良いところでした！
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

a

Liked: Staff & service
立地は比較的良かったです。ただ、目の前にスポーツバーがあり、遅くまで音楽や話し声が結構が聞こえてきます。また、特別汚いことはありませんし、値段からするとコスパはいいと思いますが、日本人には少し清掃状況が気になるかもしれません。 スタッフはとても親切でフレンドリーです。 朝食サービスや夜7〜9時まではウォッカが飲み放題ですし、簡単なツアーの仲介もしてくれるので、総合的には悪くないですが、慣れたバックパッカー 向きのゲストハウスです。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

nantadet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not far from the Main Street you can walk in 5-10

Sleep for 2 nights everything is good their service is very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good location and helpful staff

New hostel. Good location. 10 -15 mins walk to night market. Some stuff are not ready. They said they will close for renovations. No air con. Staff is very helpful. The other guest took my towel, they run to give me a clear one. Overall, I had a pleasure stay and good value for money. They. An help to book bus and tour tickets
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

khang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great budget hostel in Luang Prabang.

Great location. Friend staffs, well English speaking n understanding traveller behaviors. I wish they could get a laundry dryer. Haha
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Chi Tung

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yong Rok

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Theo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hyunseok

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

YUNSOO

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Taekyeong

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gilles

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Federico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018