Little Hostel
Ban Houayxay Neau. Houayxay. Bokeo
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Why people book this hotel
“Especially that the staff is so helpful and kind and really gives you the feelin…”
“The hostes Amor was incredible sweet and helpful”
“The hostel is very clean and comfortable”
“Two dorms with 4 beds, a terrace to drink a few beers and have breakfast, and th…”
“Great price, good location, comfortable beds, water refill and the sweetest host…”
“It's a 15 minute walk from the pier and nearby all the restaurants”
“I loved how clean it was and how easy everything was”
“The beds were comfortable and the place was super clean and organised”
“There is a communal space at the front where they serve breakfast”
“The hostel itself offered a lot of services: reservation fro slow boat (includin…”
“We were travelling from Huay Xai to Chiang Rai the next day and they helped us b…”
Overview
Set conveniently in Ban Houayxay, Little Hostel offers cosy 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.
Traveller reviews
Karin
solo_traveller
June 8, 2026
Everything!!! Especially that the staff is so helpful and kind and really gives you the feeling of staying with friends.
Nyne lé
solo_traveller
June 1, 2026
“Perfectly lovely”
I loved how clean it was and how easy everything was. The hostes Amor was incredible sweet and helpful! The airconditioning was on a nice temperature.
Luchoc13
solo_traveller
May 18, 2026
Amor was super welcoming and helpful, she helped us get a Sim card, a ticket for the slow boat and a ride from the hotel to the pier. The beds were comfortable and the place was super clean and organised
Zoë
couple
May 11, 2026
The woman of the hostel was so sweet and helpfull
Emma-li
solo_traveller
April 30, 2026
“Great stay with the sweetest host!”
Great price, good location, comfortable beds, water refill and the sweetest host ever! Best place to stay in Huay Xai, especially if you’re doing the gibbon experience
Imke
solo_traveller
April 1, 2026
“Amor is the best host ever, basic accomodation, but worth the hipe!”
The host, Amor, is the nicest and loveliest woman ever. She helps you with everything and really cares about her costumers.
Frederick
solo_traveller
March 25, 2026
Staff was very friendly
Vera
solo_traveller
March 23, 2026
The owner is so helpful and sweet
Lily
solo_traveller
March 21, 2026
“Outstanding hostel”
This is an exceptional hostel. I wish they were all over SE Asia. They know exactly what a hostel should have. It's a 15 minute walk from the pier and nearby all the restaurants. The hostel is very clean and comfortable. There is a communal space at the front where they serve breakfast. The hostel is made up of two rooms with four beds in each. The beds are soooo comfortable and they've really thought about everything for travellers including individual lights and sockets. The Aircon is brilliant and they have a dehumidifier (which everywhere should have!). The shower and toilet space is kept very clean as well. The thing that makes this hostel outstanding is the service. We were travelling from Huay Xai to Chiang Rai the next day and they helped us book it all for a great price. I cannot recommend this more. You get picked up from the hostel, driven to the Laos passport control, they will help you through and give you a ticket for the bus to cross the border. Arriving at the Thai border you go through passport control and then are greeted by your driver. It's very smooth. You can even get to Chiang Mai if you want.
Jana
solo_traveller
March 2, 2026
Nice small hostel, surrounded by restaurants. The hostel itself offered a lot of services: reservation fro slow boat (including luxury options), sim card, breakfast, and much more. Amor was kind and helpful. Would highly recommend this hostel!
Faye
solo_traveller
March 2, 2026
“Amazing!”
The lady from the little hostel was absolutely amazing. She was very helpful and friendly with not only my stay there, but also with helping us with our simcards, renting a headlight for The Gibbon Experience and booking a transfer to Luang Prababang. When we left for our transfer she also made sure we got the best seats in the van and that we had breakfast (very nice sandwiches!) before leaving very early at around 7. She also gave us a whole bag of cookies for on the road and put in a little note wishing us save travels. Absolutely the only possible place you should stay when visitint Houay Xay!
Basile
solo_traveller
February 28, 2026
Two dorms with 4 beds, a terrace to drink a few beers and have breakfast, and the kindest host of the city ! Thank you for everything Amor, you're the best. I will definitely come back :)
Taras
solo_traveller
February 25, 2026
“Awesome!”
Everything! So cozy place to stay. But hospitality is hi level. Amor - she is great! Thank you so much for everything you did and doing for your guests. You are this place! So comfortable beds. All you need you can find in hostel. Thanks a lot!
Louise
solo_traveller
February 15, 2026
“AMAZING”
The best hostel host i have ever met. She is so kind, she helped me with a lot of things (simcard, train tickets, food to go etc.) and was always so sweet. It feels very personal and I would highly recommend. The beds are comfortable, the location is perfect, the shower is warm, the food is amazing!!
Ceri
solo_traveller
February 13, 2026
“100% recommend this amazing hostel”
Amazing owner, even for Laos. She does everything she can to make your time in Houayxay as smooth as possible, renting you equipment, organising transport, making packed lunches, etc. Location could not have been better, right next to The Gibbon Experience and she will keep your luggage safe for you. The hostel was also really comfortable and clean. Will definitely use again if I get the opportunity.
Sienna
solo_traveller
February 9, 2026
Staff are really nice
Molly
solo_traveller
February 1, 2026
Amor is the most lovely person - she really makes this place feel like a home and is endlessly good natured, kind and helpful. The beds are really comfy and location perfect.
Viivi
solo_traveller
January 31, 2026
“A lovely little place to spend a night or more”
A lovely little place to spend a night or more! I stayed here two nights and had a really good sleep both nights. The atmosphere is welcoming and warm. Common area is good to meet others. I like it that rooms are smaller with only 4 beds in each but still have space to put your bags and all. Bed was comfy enough and curtains thick so you will have private space when sleeping. Location is excellent, just in the small center. Amor was really helpful with all my questions of coming there and also booked my further trip to Thailand. I enjoyed my time there very much! Thank you <3
Andrea
solo_traveller
January 29, 2026
“great place, great host”
the host amor was the best, very attentive and helpful. bag storage was perfect. good wifi, comfortable common room. comfy bed, nice curtains, good shower. everything was clean and well managed. takeaway sandwich as well as breakfast there really delicious. free drinking water. hair dryer in the room. location close to gibbon and port. really good hostel!!
Regina
solo_traveller
January 28, 2026
I felt already at home when i made my first step into little hostel! Amor is such a kind person. She helps with everything if it is sim-card, booking tickets,doing lunchbox for early-leaving! It was the best start in Laos for me to stay at little hostel
Facilities
Activities
Movie nights
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Restaurant
General
Non-smoking rooms, Air conditioning, WiFi available in all areas, Bicycle parking, Minimarket on site
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Garden, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area
Services
Daily housekeeping, Laundry, Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area
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