Vientiane on a backpacker budget
Vientiane costs a backpacker about €20 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.
€20per day
€8dorm bed
€23twin room
€28day all-in
What to see
Patuxai, riverside, Buddha park.
Eating
Baguettes €1.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| Nhà Phúc thuê | hostel | 0.7 km |
| Lao Lao Café and Hostel | hostel | 1.0 km |
| Villa That Luang | guest house | 0.5 km |
| Yuna Hotel | hotel | 0.6 km |
| Muong Thanh Luxury | hotel | 0.6 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| Open Market Area | market | 1.8 km |
| ຕະຫຼາດຫົວຂົວ | market | 2.3 km |
| Ban Anou Night Market | market | 2.6 km |
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| Nakhoneluang Grand Hospital | 2.8 km |
Next stops on the network
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HanoiVietnam · 479 km
SapaVietnam · 502 km
Common questions
How much does Vientiane cost per day?
Budget about €20 a day for food and local transport, plus a bed. A dorm bunk runs around €8, a twin room about €23, and a small guesthouse room about €31. Two people sharing a twin usually beat two dorm beds here.
What is worth seeing in Vientiane?
Patuxai, riverside, Buddha park.
Where do you eat cheaply in Vientiane?
Baguettes €1.
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