Mekong Backpackers
Pakbeng laos 1
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Why people book this hotel
“Tranfer in pickup truch from boat pier to hostel, while its a steep & to long cl…”
“Fantastic ,really nice view over the Mekong river and friendly&helpful staff”
“Small 4 bed rooms were made ready when the bigger dorm rooms filleed up”
“Comfortable beds; AirCon; quiet;”
“Meals could be ordered (while the boat arrives quite late) and breakfast & take…”
“It was cheap & the breakfast (extra cost) was good”
“Good location, as Packbeng is the standard lo cation for a 1 nigt stop traveling…”
“Good location, not from the central street with everything to eat”
“The accommodation is clean and the view is very beautiful”
“Big room clean Ac good”
“The price is very good, very worthwhile”
Overview
Set in Pakbeng, Mekong Backpackers offers a garden. The air-conditioned rooms provide a mountain view and come with a desk and free WiFi. The units in the student accommodation are equipped with a coffee machine. Featuring a shared bathroom with a shower and slippers, rooms at Mekong Backpackers also have a river view. All units will provide guests with a fridge. The nearest airport is Oudomxay Airport, 142 km from the accommodation.
Traveller reviews
Charlotte
solo_traveller
January 13, 2025
You get what you pay for. Good for a 1 night stop on the slow boat, nothing more.
Krongthep
extended_group
January 11, 2025
-You will see elephants bathing and the sunset . The price is very good, very worthwhile. Super economical price. The accommodation is clean and the view is very beautiful. Very cheap price. -There was nothing that I didn't like. I wanted to stay another night. But unfortunately I bought a ticket for a slow boat from Huay Xai to Luang Bang. If I have a chance, I will come back here again to relax. Tell all my friends to try it. You will not regret it. there are free pick up at the pier and drop back to pier morning.
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solo_traveller
January 11, 2025
“A good one night stop on the 2 day longboat trip to Luang Prabang”
Good location, as Packbeng is the standard lo cation for a 1 nigt stop traveling with longboat from Thai-Lao north border do Luang Prabang. Everything seemd to be made fittting and recieve a load of arriving travelers/backpackers arriving by longboat. Tranfer in pickup truch from boat pier to hostel, while its a steep & to long climb. Small 4 bed rooms were made ready when the bigger dorm rooms filleed up. Nice teracce to sit down vith view over Mekong and mountains. Meals could be ordered (while the boat arrives quite late) and breakfast & take away food for next day.
Grwiup
solo_traveller
January 10, 2025
-I can highly recommend the Mekong backpackers in Pakbeng! It was our second time after 2013! Fantastic ,really nice view over the Mekong river and friendly&helpful staff! Mekong backpackers is highly recommended!!
Jan-Michael
solo_traveller
January 7, 2025
Comfortable beds; AirCon; quiet;
Gerwy
solo_traveller
January 6, 2025
@ They organised pick up and drop off for the slow boat free of charge. The room had an amazing view of the river, comfy beds and very good AC. Staff were friendly and helpful with slow boat information. • Nothing
Voiu
solo_traveller
January 3, 2025
no service pick
Damian
solo_traveller
January 2, 2025
free pick up. It had a good view in the river and I had a pretty good sleep
Lilly
couple
December 29, 2024
Comfy beds. Nice views from the terrace.
Jane
solo_traveller
December 26, 2024
“An ok hostal with beds that move”
It was cheap & the breakfast (extra cost) was good. It was not far from the slow boats.
Dennis
couple
December 25, 2024
“Great people, lovely place.”
They picked us up, offered towels and a lovely view. Good for the night in pak beng.
Xangsing
solo_traveller
December 24, 2024
At the arrival of the slow boat, a pick-up was waiting for us to take us to the hostel with our bags. Friendly welcome. Magnificent view of the Mekong from the terrace for the sunset, we even saw the elephants bathing right in front on 2 occasions. Big room clean Ac good. Good location, not from the central street with everything to eat.
Xangsing
solo_traveller
December 23, 2024
Amazing view of Mekong river
Elisa
couple
December 21, 2024
great location - amazing view!
Janne
solo_traveller
December 19, 2024
“Not a good stay”
Pickup from pier
Prahveen
solo_traveller
December 18, 2024
“Very social hostel, everyone became friends instantly!”
- restaurant right at door step for dinner. You can order breakfast and takeaway lunch for the next day for the hot ride in the morning. Tasty too! - free shuttle service to and from the pier to hostel - friendly staff - amazing view facing the river
William
couple
December 16, 2024
“does the job for one night”
we stayed in 14 bed dorm. beds very comfy and good size. ac was working. 2 good clean warm showers. offered breakfast and takeaway sandwiches.
Grace
solo_traveller
December 15, 2024
The beds were comfortable and the location is good. The hostel organises free pick up and drop off from the slow boat.
Maria
solo_traveller
December 8, 2024
it’s a good place to stay while in between the slow boat days. nothing special, but it’s clean and comfortable, so all you really need. the staff was really helpful and accommodating even when the whole village had no running water.
Pauline
solo_traveller
December 7, 2024
“Passable”
Service: pick up at the pier Diner and breakfast available on spot for extra money Nice vue on the Mékong river
Facilities
General
Non-smoking rooms, WiFi available in all areas
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Garden
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Apartment with Garden View
This spacious apartment comes with 1 living room, 9 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a shower and slippers. The apartment features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a terrace and a patio. The unit has 18 beds.
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