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Spicylaos Backpackers

46 Hnuay 04, Samsanthai Rd, Ban Thong Cha Leaun, Luang Prabang 06000 , Laos
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013 via mobile

My sister and I stayed here for 3 nights and wouldn't stay here again. The staff were nice and the location was okay but the place it's self needs a lot of work. We stayed in a double room which was over priced for what you got. The sheets when we walked in were stained and dirty and there was... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

I travelled through SEA for a month and this was by far the worst place I have stayed at. There was no door for our dorm, one toilet was shared between heavens knows how many people. The man at reception was so rude to me it was shocking. We got our washing done there and they mixed it up completely... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

The first night I stayed in a 4 bed dorm, kept awake by heavy snorer (like a machine gun!). Next day moved into private room in new block, still under construction, so early wake up! Large, clean room with comfy, by Laos standard, bed, with fan. Good social meeting areas, either around communal fire pit, or on 1st floor, open... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013 via mobile

Had the best NYE in my life! Met the greatest people, even the owners/workers! Such a great atmosphere! Obviously the rooms arn't your faviourte thing there but you only sleep there and hang out with all the backpackers or hit the town! Luang Prabang was just amazing all round, im almost certain spicy/lemon laos had a great influence on that... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2013

If you want to have a good, clean, comfortable room, than just don't go here. If you want to hang out in a really nice relaxing place and meet other people, than this is your place to be! I stayed in a nice comfortable dorm before, but without nice atmosphere, so I always went to Spicy's to hang around.I stayed... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2013

Having stayed in hostels all over south east Asia this is the worst hostel I have had the misfortune to stay in. The rooms are dirty, the sheets unclean and the toilets don't have seats. There are no doors it was impossible to sleep from the noise even at two in the morning. There are plenty of nicer hostels around... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013 via mobile

The mattresses are springy and the place could do with a lick of paint but it is social and a good place to meet people. They also do cheap trips to the Kuong Si waterfall which is well worth the trip.

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2013

Had no idea of my booking. Rooms we're small and dirty. Windows didn't close properly, and it was cold Bed was hard and sank in the middle. Staff unfriendly and unwelcoming. People say it's good to meet people there, I'd rather pay double and stay alone.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2012

definitely the best place for backpackers in luang prabang... cheap, decent dorm rooms, hot water, whisky, wifi, good location, and best of all just a really sociable place to meet other travellers. its such a friendly place - both staff and other backpackers - met some amazing people there!! the only downside is that they completely overcharge for bus tickets,... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2012 via mobile

We were really looking forward to staying here, after reading all of the reviews... But then the reality did hit us. This place is so not worth it, rooms are awful, there's lots of random ppl going in and out of the place, ants and whatever else it was in beds ... and we didn't feel secure at all. And... More

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Address: 46 Hnuay 04, Samsanthai Rd, Ban Thong Cha Leaun, Luang Prabang 06000 , Laos
Region: Laos > Luang Prabang Province > Luang Prabang
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