Funny Riverside Backpackers
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About this property
Essential Facilities: Funny Riverside Backpackers in Luang Prabang offers a sun terrace, bar, year-round outdoor swimming pool, and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the outdoor seating area or enjoy the mountain and river views from the terrace and patio. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms with showers, and mountain or river views. Additional amenities include a lounge, coffee shop, and bicycle parking. Convenient Location: Located 4 km from Luang Prabang International Airport, the hostel is a short walk from the Night Market and Wat Xieng Thong. Nearby attractions include Mount Phousy and the National Museum. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its breakfast, scenic location, and attentive staff, Funny Riverside Backpackers ensures a pleasant stay for all visitors.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Desiree
South Africa
“This was up there in one of my favourite hostels. Great stay after arriving on the slow boat from Thailand to luang prabang. Fantastic common area overlooking the beautiful Mekong River, and in great location, walking distance to the night market....” - Jasmine
United Kingdom
“Great social but not party hostel in the centre of Luang Prabang. The common area is huge with plenty of seating to socialise, play cards or simply enjoy the view of the river. Beds were comfortable with a shelf, reading light and plug socket.” - Bauer
Austria
“Nice location and great for networking and meeting other travellers. The breakfast was also great.” - Chris
United Kingdom
“Lovely staff. Nice pool. Air con. Nice free breakfast. Free water. Nice clean rooms.” - Gabbie
United Kingdom
“The rooms were so lovely and clean and spacious. I especially liked that the loo and showers were in separate rooms and the sink was situated within the room meaning they were always pretty accessible. The location of the hostel was amazing with a...” - Helena
New Zealand
“Great, well looked after hostel in a good location with a great outlook over the river. It is tucked away making it a quiet spot where you can mingle with other travellers comfortably. Great breakfast included, clean facilities and a very...” - Callum
United Kingdom
“Excellent hostel. Socially it's fantastic because there's a big common area to hang out in and the facilities are really good - there's a swimming pool, pool table, and a big terrace with a riverside view. The dorm rooms are pretty good with comfy...” - Danai
United Kingdom
“This is one of the best hostels I've ever stayed in! The pictures don't do the scenery justice. The river setting is simply breathtaking! It's so easy to flow around the hostel, the rooms are spacious, so are the common spaces. It's very handy...” - Aron
United Kingdom
“Great location by the river, good clean comfortable room and a nice little pool” - Anthony
Ireland
“Great atmosphere, social but not party, good pool and decent breakfast”
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House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

