Mad Monkey Luang Prabang

There's a particular kind of property that travellers keep coming back to in Luang Prabang: Mad Monkey Luang Prabang, a hostel in Luang Prabang, fits that bill. Geographically speaking it's within an easy walk of the city centre, and the strong location rating in guest reviews backs that up. Rooms feel modest; the…

There's a particular kind of property that travellers keep coming back to in Luang Prabang: Mad Monkey Luang Prabang, a hostel in Luang Prabang, fits that bill. Geographically speaking it's within an easy walk of the city centre, and the strong location rating in guest reviews backs that up. Rooms feel modest; the touches travellers mention most are an in-house restaurant, on-site parking and reliable wi-fi, and the comfort feedback has been uneven. The vibe lands somewhere between residential and editorial, which is rarer than it sounds. With around 310 reviews on the books and a solid average, the reception from guests does most of the talking here. Reputation has held up across enough stays to mean something. Recent rates have been hovering around €6 a night, which lands as a strong-value option for the city. Stack Mad Monkey Luang Prabang against the better-known names in Luang Prabang and the trade-offs become genuinely interesting.