Thai Stilt Guest Houses

Mai Chau


Virtually every stilt-house building in central Lac village now acts as a guest house, offering dorm-style accommodation or simple private rooms, with shared Western-style toilets, hot showers and floor mattresses with mosquito nets. For a more peaceful experience, stay outside the village, especially on weekends.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Mai Chau attractions

1. Mai Chau Market

0.9 MILES

Mai Chau's main central market spills out onto the surrounding streets every Sunday morning.

2. Pa Co Market

12.05 MILES

This interesting weekly market, 30km northwest of Mai Chau, makes for a fine excursion. The back section has a small but high-quality section of batiks…

3. Muong Cultural Museum

17.76 MILES

One potential stopover between Hanoi and Mai Chau is this centre founded by Hanoi artist Vu Duc Hieu to showcase the culture of the local Muong ethnic…