Phounsab Guesthouse

Luang Prabang


Slap-bang in the heart of the old-city's commercial centre, the Phounsab's newer rooms are set back off a narrow courtyard and the great-value front ones are big and breezy with wooden trim and polished floorboards. Other perks include private balconies and en suite, helpful management and the night market begins almost outside your front door.


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