About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Mekong Backpackers in Pakbeng offers a homestay experience with free WiFi and a terrace. Each room features air-conditioning, a private bathroom, and a balcony or patio. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free on-site private parking, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen. Additional amenities include a dining area, work desk, and free toiletries. Scenic Views: The property offers garden, mountain, and river views, alongside a view of a landmark. The terrace and balcony provide relaxing outdoor spaces. Convenient Location: Located on a quiet street, Mekong Backpackers is near Pakbeng town centre and attractions such as the Mekong River. English and Thai are spoken by staff.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Free private parking available on-site


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Guests who stayed here loved

Lulu
Australia Australia
Good location & walkable from the slow boat pier, they will pick you up from boat & drop off in the morning. Comfortable beds, bathrooms are clean. Its very basic but great value for one night. Nice view of the river & sunset was superb from the...
Arnau
Spain Spain
Nice staff, picked me up at the dock, cheap hostel, good to socialize with other travellers, since you are probably traveling in the same slow boat.
Jesse
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The man who runs it is really friendly and welcoming. It's very set up for people doing the slow boat with sandwiches and a shuttle to the harbour. Beautiful views if the Mekong. WiFi was decent especially considering how rural it was. Nice...
Omer
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Good for stopping over during slowboat cruise for one night
Josie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
They collected everyone staying at the hostel from the slow boat, and dropped us off again in the morning, which was really useful! There’s a restaurant where the hostel is. Great food & good prices with amazing views of the Mekong at sunset....
Lorena
Poland Poland
Beautiful views to the river .nice staff as well, and in the morning I saw an elephant bathing.
Zerwoi
Germany Germany
A real treat after hours on the slow boat for the stopover in Pakbeng. Pick up and drop off to the pier worked smoothly. Amazing views from the balcony. Good breakfast. Enjoyed our stay After a long day on the Mekong this was a nice relaxing...
Mxxfun
Germany Germany
great place to stay during your slow boat trip! they pick everyone up from the port. school trip vibes (in a good way) a big plus: a goat might wake you up
Alberto
Italy Italy
It was clean, location with a great view and staff was kind and organized pick up / drop off at the slow boat pier
Conour
United Kingdom United Kingdom
We stayed as part of our Slow Boat stop over. It was a great and cheap stay! Very comfortable and friendly owners. They picked us up for free from the pier.

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House rules

Mekong Backpackers HOSTEL PAKBENG takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 08:30 to 23:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

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This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.