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Reviews of Lucky Backpacker Hostel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Manthatourath Road, 01000 Vientiane, Laos

#78 of 103 hotels in Vientiane

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Review Score

Based on 165 hostel reviews

7.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.7

  • Comfort

    7.8

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    8.3

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free Wifi

    6.7

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  • Reviewed: March 2, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The toilet was really dirty :(

    Staff super nice and helpful. Room clean

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: March 1, 2025

    8.0
    Good value
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good value

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 8, 2025

    8.0
    Good place to sleep cheap and central
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    You shouldn’t expect more than you pay for. It’s not a very social hostel, there is only one common area at the reception but we didn’t see many young people

    It was clean and the owner was super friendly and helpful. Very good price value ratio, even breakfast included

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 6, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The sheets were changed every day, but the new ones weren't clean. No private locker. The bathrooms were very small and not pristine, but wasn't a major issue.

    Free breakfast, great wifi, location in the middle of downtown Vientiane, nice staff, effective aircon.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: November 29, 2024

    7.0
    Good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The cue ball was not in a great shape, they need a new one. Breakfast is okay, very basic. Probably not enough to fill your stomach but enough to start a day. I saw a few people trying to check in and getting told the rooms are full although they seem like they booked it online. Not sure how that happens, I felt bad for those.

    Hot water in shower Close to the night market Had pool table

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: May 14, 2023

    7.0
    Cheap and not bad
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There were a lot of mosquitoes there.

    The hotel was overbooked so I was moved to another hotel. The good thing about that was the bathroom in the room!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: April 4, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bad wi fi connection in the room; it was okay in the lobby

    I got a private room, so I was taken to another facility that belongs to the owner. The room was small, but everything was working, except for wi fi in the room

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2023

    9.0
    A great experience. The people there are kind.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The breakfast is small for me because I am a foody hahaha.

    The fact that I can meet people from across the Globe is amazing to me.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 15, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The breakfast pancake was delicious!

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: March 14, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff is friendly and reliable :). The hostel is clean, has wifi and offers a free breakfast.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 7, 2023

    9.0
    Nice and I will recommend it
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing to complain about. Worth the price

    Friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable beds. There is nice pool table downstairs and good music for your enjoyment.The Place is very close to the night market.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 6, 2023

    7.0
    good for the money and good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    room was a bit dingy but was cheap so can’t really complain

    we were moved to the neighbouring hotel called memory hotel, which was owned by the hostel, so we got an upgraded room which was nice

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 1, 2023

    7.0
    you get what you pay for
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    very loud music in the reception, bathroom was dirty

    good location, breakfast included

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 28, 2023

    7.0
    Correct
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Correct

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bad showers. Cooler in the stuff room for some reasons.

    A lot of space, price.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2025

    1.0
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

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  • Reviewed: March 24, 2025

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They asked us to pay more then mentioned in the booking. The Light in the bathroom didn't work properly. After we came back from dinner the Guy at the reception said he accidentally gave us the wrong key (the one from the room next door) and we should change it. We used it already and it worked - turned out that the same key workes for both doors. We only stayed one night so we just stayed anyways. But we can not recommend it.

    The room was small but good. Clean, AC and hot water. Good location too

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2025

    10
    Best hostel in Vientiane Laos
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Pool table and good location

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2025

    10
    Perfectly
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Highly recommend this place to someone, clean room and free breakfast with good location

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 19, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Amazing Stay at Lucky Backpacker’s – Highly Recommended! I had a fantastic experience staying at Lucky Backpacker’s in Vientiane! The location is perfect—right in the heart of the city, within walking distance of the night market, temples, and plenty of great restaurants and cafés. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, always ready to help with directions, recommendations, or arranging transportation. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and well-maintained, offering great value for the price. The common area was a great place to meet other travelers and relax after a day of exploring. Breakfast was simple but satisfying, and the Wi-Fi worked well throughout the property. If you're looking for an affordable and comfortable place to stay with a warm and social atmosphere, Lucky Backpacker’s is an excellent choice. I’d definitely stay here again! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2025

    3.0
    VERY Unclean
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The place was dirty, both the room and the bathroom. The towels we were given stank of damp. On the first night, we came in from dinner and got into bed. Not only were there run off the mill stains on the bed sheets, but there was a raised white stain on the sheets. I have my suspicions it was bodily fluids. Absolutely disgusting. The staff changed the bedding (but didn't have clean pillow cases to give us) when I asked, which was good, but I can't recommend this accommodation due to the uncleanliness. You also had to pay for water refills at the hostel, which I've never had to do before. Go to any other hostel on the bay.

    The staff were really friendly and the location was amazing.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: March 15, 2025

    10
    great
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing

    nice staff and clean room

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 14, 2025

    5.0
    Fair
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The structure is dilapidated. The noise in one room unbearable. Not a good experience.

    The night receptionist tried to help.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 14, 2025

    3.0
    Needs a deep clean and tlc
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This place needs a major deep clean! It's dirty and needs some love. The aircon and fans are noisy, struggling with the build up of grime and dust on and through them. To add our Aircon unit was dripping onto a piece of corrugate outside the window. Couldn't sleep at all. - wifi didn't work 2.5 outta 3 days -blood on duvet sheets -sink in room 90% blocked, and hair build up in shower drain -sinks in hallway leaking causing ponding water to walk by -receptionist works to a different curency than the internet. (Also had to chase up for change, two days later) ended up ripping us off about 100k/kip -tv provided with no way to turn it on -booked a room with a double bed, got a room with two singles .

    Scratching for good points here,.. we left the review for a few awhile, to see how other places compare in Laos. This was the worst place over our 3mths on the road so far. Good location, near to restaurants and markets

    Stayed in March 2025

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