Salana Boutique Hotel

Vientiane


Highly polished, wood-flavoured Salana fuses Lao and contemporary styles to add a sleek dimension to Vientiane's accommodation scene. Rooms have wood floors, ethnically inspired bed runners, soft lighting, flat-screen TVs, safety deposit boxes, rain showers and nice little touches including frangipani flowers scattered around. Some rooms have fantastic temple views.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Vientiane attractions

1. Wat In Paeng

0.06 MILES

Wat In Paeng is famed for the artistry displayed in the stucco relief of the sǐm (ordination hall), but sees fewer visitors than its neighbouring temples…

2. Wat Ong Teu Mahawihan

0.07 MILES

This temple is one of the most important in Laos. It was originally built in the mid-16th century by King Setthathirat and is believed to occupy a site…

3. Wat Haysoke

0.08 MILES

A Buddhist temple in the heart of the city.

4. Wat Chanthabuli

0.12 MILES

This beautiful riverside wat was built in the 16th century, destroyed during the Siamese invasion of 1828 and later fully restored to its present glory…

5. Wat Mixai

0.15 MILES

One of a cluster of temples on the main drag, known for its Bangkok-style sǐm (ordination hall) and heavy gates, which are flanked by two nyak (guardian…

6. Lao National Culture Hall

0.22 MILES

Huge government building that occasionally plays host to government-approved dance or musical performances.

7. Wat Xieng Nyean

0.28 MILES

This centrally located temple has a convenient entrance on Rue Fa Ngoum, the riverfront road.

8. Presidential Palace

0.5 MILES

It's not possible to go inside the Presidential Palace, as unsurprisingly it is reserved for the president and government officials. It is, however, a…