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About Savannakhet accommodation
Savannakhet sits on a bend of the Mekong River in southern Laos, a former French colonial trading post that's kept its unhurried pace and rows of faded shopfronts long after the traders moved on. It's the country's second-largest town, but it still feels like a village, with quiet, tree-lined streets that make it an easy, relaxed base for exploring the surrounding province.
Most travellers stay in or near the Old French Quarter, within walking distance of the riverside promenade, markets and cafes. Options range from simple budget guesthouses to garden hotels and resorts with pools, so there's accommodation here to suit most itineraries and budgets.
Where to stay in Savannakhet
- Savannakhet town centre: The Old French Quarter and Mekong riverside are the most popular base, putting colonial-era architecture, the night market and riverside cafes within easy walking distance.
- Near Savannakhet Airport: A cluster of hotels sits close to the airport on the edge of town, handy if you've got an early flight or are heading straight out to Dong Natad or That Ing Hang.
How much is Savannakhet accommodation?
- Budget: AU$20-35, a clean guesthouse or hotel room with air conditioning and Wi-Fi, often with breakfast included.
- Mid-range: AU$45-75, a garden or resort-style hotel with a pool, on-site restaurant and more spacious rooms.
What Savannakhet is known for
- French colonial architecture: The Old French Quarter's weathered shopfronts, shuttered villas and ironwork balconies, including landmarks like the old Customs House, are best explored slowly on foot.
- That Ing Hang: A centuries-old stupa around 13km northeast of town, rebuilt in the 16th century, with tiered whitewashed bases rising to a slender gold-tipped spire.
- Dong Natad forest reserve: A community-managed forest about 15km from town, threaded with walking trails past a lake and towering old-growth trees, run by local eco-guides.
Top-rated hotels in Savannakhet
- Savan Resorts: A large lifestyle resort about 10 minutes from the airport, with multiple restaurants, a spa and spacious rooms and suites.
- Daosavanh Resort & Spa Hotel: A garden hotel near the airport with a pool, poolside bar and free breakfast.
- Macchiato Resort Savannakhet: A tidy, well-kept hotel with a good breakfast, popular with couples.
- B2 Hotel Savannakhet: A simple, budget-friendly hotel with a terrace and garden views, close to the airport and local shops.
Travel tips for Savannakhet
- Tuk-tuks are the easiest way to reach outlying sights like That Ing Hang and Dong Natad, and most hotels can help arrange one.
- Head to the Mekong riverside in the late afternoon for the promenade, sunset views and grilled fish stalls at the night market.
- Savannakhet is a common overnight stop for travellers crossing between Laos and Thailand via the nearby Mekong bridge, so book ahead if you're passing through during a festival period.
- Shops and some restaurants close for a long midday break, so plan sightseeing around the cooler morning and late-afternoon hours.
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