Vang Vieng on a backpacker budget
Vang Vieng costs a backpacker about €18 a day before a bed. Here is what that covers, where to sleep near the centre, and which overland corridors run through it.
Modelled estimates, not quotes. Last rebuilt 2026-09-23.
€18per day
€8dorm bed
€21twin room
€26day all-in
What to see
Karst lagoons, tubing, caves.
Eating
Riverside meals €3.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| Pan's Place | hostel | 0.3 km |
| Xay Luang Sy Guesthouse | hostel | 0.4 km |
| Moukdavanh Bungalow Guesthouse | guest house | 0.1 km |
| Vang Vieng Garden Bungalow | hotel | 0.2 km |
| Savanh Vang Vieng | hotel | 0.2 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| Old market | market | 0.8 km |
| Local market | market | 2.5 km |
| The Corner Hanoi Cafe & Restaurant | thai | 0.2 km |
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| Thang Long International General Hospital | 1.0 km |
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Common questions
How much does Vang Vieng cost per day?
Budget about €18 a day for food and local transport, plus a bed. A dorm bunk runs around €8, a twin room about €21, and a small guesthouse room about €28. Two people sharing a twin usually beat two dorm beds here.
What is worth seeing in Vang Vieng?
Karst lagoons, tubing, caves.
Where do you eat cheaply in Vang Vieng?
Riverside meals €3.
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