Utopia bar, Ban Aphay, 10000 Luang Prabang, Laos
#90 of 210 hotels in Luang Prabang
Guests' ChoiceBased on 219 hostel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Location
9.3
Facilities
8.5
Staff
9.0
Value for money
9.0
Free WiFi
7.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 27 May 2024
Martina
ArgentinaIt was well located, the rooms were clean, the staff was really nice and helpful, and the breakfast was good.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Kristina
Czech RepublicAmazing hostel, returned back to stay there a few more days.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 May 2024
Lisa
Netherlandsthe shower in my dorm didn’t work & the puppies peed & pooped on the pillows (we weren’t sure if the pillows were cleaned after this)
i could stay at this place for weeeeks. spend 5 nights here and later went back, i loved it. so chill & easy to meet people. free breakfast & family dinner 10/10, perfect facilities.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Syun
JapanEverything was great. The view from the common area was great, the staff were friendly, and I made friends from many countries. Thank you.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Klaudia
PolandNothing to say here :)
I like everything at the hostel. The staff at the reception was helpful, smiley and spoke good English. The included breakfast was tasty and there was a good selection to choose from. I was also very nicely surprised by the complimentary dinner on Thursday - it was amazing, thank you for so many vegetarian options and giving us a great opportunity to meet other people at the hostel. The terrace is amazing, too.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Tauno
FinlandYou can spend time on the terrace in the shade
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Gregorio
SpainOnly I could say that towels had an extra cost and is something I haven’t seen before in Laos.
Everything was great and many surprises that I didn’t expect. Free dinner (enormous amounts of local homemade food) every Friday and nice to share with all the people. The breakfast is also so complete and delicious. The common area with river view is like a sanctuary, could stay there for hours. All the staff is very nice and polite. The beds are very comfy too and location couldn’t be better really.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Julia
United StatesChill, clean hostel in the heart of Luang Prabang. It’s a little out of the way but there is plenty around and it’s close to the night market. 10/10 would stay here again.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
App
ThailandThe polluted river side bank blocking the good view afar. No sustainable sewerage system to accommodation operators in Luang Prabang
the view is good except for the polluted river side bank with waste water from the hostel along the riverside
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Penpitchaya
ThailandThe staff were very helpful and they are very nice
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 22 March 2024
Holly
United KingdomBeds could be comfier and had a bit of a bug infestation in the room.
The location is really good, super close to everything. The communal area is great for chilling. Breakfast is by far the best one I’ve had in a hostel and they do free dinner on a Thursday, which was amazing!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 March 2024
Allan
GermanyNothing. Good value for money.
Bar chilling areas with Really nice river view . Staff was really helpful although the little languages challenges.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 8 March 2024
Jan
Czech RepublicAmazing hostel witch chilled atmosphere. Free breakfast. Easy to socialize with other travellers during free breakfasts.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 6 March 2024
Mack
JapanNot funny
People staying this hostel were friendly
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Romana
SwedenLocated right next to the river, I loved the open breakfast/chillarea. Absolutely beautiful & perfect to hang out in the morning and enjoy the breakfast there. Rooms were rather small, but bed was comfy. It's a social hostel, I enjoyed my stay here a lot!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 1 March 2024
Johannes
GermanyOnly one of the staff spoke English (but really well) Generally be aware in Laos you'll find children working in a couple of places
Staff would have got full points if more of the could speak English. But anyways super friendly and helpful. Location is a little bit hidden and a few minutes walk to the nightmaket but it's a beautiful location and there are shops around to get some snacks or drinks I'd you want to. Best breakfast I got on my trip, you can choose different options. I highly recommend the banana pancake The social are is real nice. A lot of space and tables and there is a pool table. While I was there it turned out to be a very social Hostel but on my arrival and departure day it felt less social
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 27 February 2024
Ellese
United KingdomAir con wasn't great even during the hours it was on. Paid $50 for a tour (which was great) through the hostel, but everyone else on the tour only paid $40. Shower pressure wasn't the best. Shelf next to bed was dusty.
Beautiful view over the river. Comfortable bed. Nice privacy with curtains. Laundry service provided. Breakfast was good. Pool table. Near to Sunrise hostel with a pool and more sociable scene. Quiet at night.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 24 February 2024
Lorenza
SpainRooms could be cleaner.
Very nice hostel, the staff are very kind. Great breakfast in the morning with nice views over the river.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 16 February 2024
Jeffrey
United StatesThe location was a bit further from the center of town
Breakfast was outstanding along with a great eating area and view of the river
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 16 February 2024
Yan
ChinaThe water temperature goes down and up during shower. The cushions on the terrace are dirty, would better to wash them more often.
Great location, close to everything. Nice terrace with river view in the back, it's a good place to relax. The hosts are nice, they even say "happy new year " to me for lunar new year. Free breakfast, water, bananas.. Bed is very comfortable. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 31 January 2024
Hanna
GermanyThe atmosphere is wonderfull. Very nice common area with riverview. Easy to meat people. If you re lucky you can see fireflies in the evening. Close to the City Center. Stuff helpfull and friendly.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 29 January 2024
Sophie
AustriaAmazing view in the shared space, loved it!! And breakfast has so much to offer.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 26 January 2024
Johanna
GermanyIt was quite loud in my dorm during the night sometimes but that's because of the guests and not as the fault of the hostel. More expensive in comparison to other hostels/ cities but I think that's because it's Luang Prabang and because it included quite a few things.
Very nice location with beautiful river view. Very close to the night market and the busy area of Luang Prabang. Great breakfast included, on Thursdays there's even a free dinner. It's very nice. Really social atmosphere with lots of people to meet and talk to. But at the same time it's a very relaxed space to hang out, especially during the day :) Toilets and showers were fine. Beds were comfy and had great curtains around it. Really nice and helpful staff. Booked for one night initially and ended up staying for around 5 nights! Really liked it here :)
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 14 January 2024
Takazi
JapanNothing particularly
Good rate including breakfast plus free dinner on Thursdays. Good amenity with cozy lounge area plus free teas, etc..
Stayed in January 2024
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