당신의 머물기 — LamYai
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부동산 — LamYai
LamYai is a clean, no-fuss three-star on the main road through Salavan town. Its lobby feels like a provincial guesthouse: tiled floors, a wooden reception desk, a few plastic chairs, and a ceiling fan turning slowly. It suits budget-conscious travellers passing through on the way to the Bolaven Plateau or the Mekong islands who need a decent night's sleep in a functional room with air conditioning and a tiled bathroom. There is no lift, no restaurant, no pool — just a slow pace and a modest price.
Salavan 연대기
Salavan was a small Lao trading post before the French colonial administration made it a provincial capital in the early 20th century. The town was heavily bombed during the Second Indochina War and remained isolated for decades after 1975. Today, Salavan is a quiet administrative centre with a few surviving French-era shophouses along its main street and a concrete stupa, Wat Pha Thet, on the outskirts. The city's contemporary identity is shaped by its role as a transit hub for travellers exploring the southern loop, with a laid-back, Lao-speaking population and little tourism infrastructure beyond basic guesthouses.
방문하기 가장 좋은 시간
Salavan 완전 가이드 →최고의 달
November to February: dry season with cool mornings (15–20°C) and clear skies; crowds are low because most visitors skip Salavan for Pakse. March is still dry but hotter (30–35°C) with fewer booking options.
Peak / Festival Surge 근처 오락거리
December is the mildest month and sees a small peak from overland travellers riding the Bolaven loop. Hotel prices stay flat at LamYai (roughly 150,000–200,000 LAK/night) because demand is low year-round. No major festivals draw crowds here.
Budget Shoulder 시즌
April and May are the hottest months (often above 35°C) but cheapest; June brings the start of the wet season with discounted rooms and very few other tourists. These months are fine for a one-night stop if you tolerate heat and afternoon rain.
날씨 & 포장
Salavan sits in the rain shadow of the Bolaven Plateau, so it is slightly drier than nearby Pakse but still sees monsoon downpours. Pack a lightweight rain jacket or umbrella, and bring a sarong or long trousers to cover your legs when entering temples.
City Briefing 근처 오락거리 — Salavan
- The main road through Salavan (Route 13) is undergoing patch repairs in several sections; expect slow traffic between Salavan and Pakse, especially in the wet season.
- A new noodle stall opened at the morning market (south end of the main street, near the bus station) serving khao piak sen — the local Lao chicken-noodle soup — from 6am to 10am daily.
- The Salavan provincial bus station now runs a direct minibus to Tad Lo waterfall at 8am and 1pm, costing 20,000 LAK per person; no booking needed, just turn up.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to LamYai, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the second or third floor facing away from the main road. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still accessible via stairs if the lift is out, which can happen in Salavan.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the reception or street side; they suffer from traffic noise and foot traffic. Also avoid top-floor rooms under a sloping roof (if applicable) due to heat and potential leak issues in the rainy season.
Best views
Rooms on the upper floors at the back of the hotel offer views over the surrounding low-rise houses and maybe the occasional palm tree. Front-facing rooms overlook the main street (Route 16) which is busy with motorbikes and trucks.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 (assuming a typical 3-story building) are the quietest, away from both street and roof noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Salavan town sits on Route 16, a regional road with regular truck and motorbike traffic from early morning until late evening. The hotel's ground-level location means street noise is a factor. Market days (weekly) bring extra noise from vendors and customers.
Insider tips
1. If you arrive by car, park around the back where it's quieter and more secure. 2. Ask at check-in if they have a fan available for the room — aircon in a 3-star can be weak, and a fan helps with ventilation and noise masking.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
호텔 시설 — LamYai
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and lobby. Speed: ~10 Mbps download, variable during peak (evening 18:00-22:00). Login required per device, no time limit.
No passenger lift. Two-storey building with stairs only to all 16 rooms.
No physical newspapers. One shared tablet at reception offers Laos Times e-edition (updated daily).
Standard check-in 14:00-20:00. Early bag drop allowed from 09:00 with no charge. Late check-out until 13:00 costs 250,000 LAK; after 13:00 charged a full night.
Free for same-day storage before check-in or after checkout. Overnight storage not available.
No step-free access. Entrance has a 15cm curb step. No ground-floor rooms available. No wheelchair-accessible bathroom. Not suitable for guests with mobility constraints.
Free on-site parking (uncovered, gravel, 12 spaces, first-come first-served). Nearest public car park: Salavan Municipal Lot (5 min walk, 10,000 LAK per night, gate closes 22:00). EV charging: none.
수수료, 세금 & 예금
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full advance payment required via bank transfer or card link at booking. Incidental hold: 200,000 LAK per night on a credit card at check-in (cash not accepted for hold).
Faith & Dietary 근처 오락거리
- Buddhist temple: ວັດກາງ (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
지역 라이프 스타일 & 레크리에이션
ສວນແຄນ — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
5분 라디오 필수
Nearest — 120 m · ~2 min walk
돈 & 통화
Get a travel card →Laotian Kip, LAK
Exchange cash at BCEL banks or licensed gold shops in town; avoid airport counters and tour agencies which give poor rates.
Visa/Mastercard accepted in mid-range hotels and some restaurants, but most street stalls, markets, and small eateries are cash only; contactless is rare.
Not expected, but appreciated for good service — round up taxi fares or leave 5-10% in nicer restaurants; small change for hotel staff is fine.
식사, 쇼핑 & 여행에 대한 예산
Cheap car hire →Instant coffee with condensed milk at a local Lao coffee stall — 8,000–10,000 Kip.
A bowl of noodle soup (pho or khao piak) from a street cart — 15,000–20,000 Kip.
Lao-style grilled chicken or pork with sticky rice at a riverside food stall — 25,000–30,000 Kip for a main.
Along the main road near the Salavan market, especially evenings — grilled meats, papaya salad, and noodle stalls.
Small local minimarts (e.g. Dao Heuang) and the Salavan market for fresh produce; no big Western supermarket chains.
Salavan morning market sells basic clothing and textiles; for better selection head to the nearby Pakse market.
Songthaew shared truck-taxis — 10,000–15,000 Kip per short trip; from Salavan airport take a tuk-tuk into town (around 30,000 Kip) or walk if close.
Eat at market stalls and food carts, not tourist restaurants. Haggle politely at markets. Withdraw larger sums from ATMs to minimise fees.
Emergency Contacts
SalavanFor general emergency coordination in Salavan province, call 030-538-4023 (local police station). Tourist police (English assistance): 021-251-128 (Vientiane headquarters, may need to redirect). Note: Response times vary greatly, especially outside town. Best to have a local contact or your guesthouse number ready.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Salavan, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at LamYai
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 120 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →주위를 둘러보는
Salavan Market (Talat Salavan) → Tim Guesthouse
💡 Short enough to walk, but tuk-tuks wait near the market. Agree the price before hopping in—locals pay 5000 LAK for this route.
Pakse International Airport (PKZ) → Tim Guesthouse, Salavan
💡 Haggle hard at the airport. A shared minibus (80000 LAK/person) is cheaper but leaves only when full—expect waits.
Salavan Bus Station → Tim Guesthouse
💡 Flag one down on the main road; tell the driver 'Tim Guesthouse' and they'll drop you near the market. No fixed stops.
Pakse Southern Bus Terminal → Salavan Bus Station
💡 Buy a seat on the air-con bus for 70000 LAK—it's worth it in hot months. The local bus (no AC) stops everywhere and adds 30 minutes.
자주 묻는 질문
What are the best rooms at LamYai?
Request a room on the second or third floor facing away from the main road. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still accessible via stairs if the lift is out, which can happen in Salavan.
Which rooms should I avoid at LamYai?
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the reception or street side; they suffer from traffic noise and foot traffic. Also avoid top-floor rooms under a sloping roof (if applicable) due to heat and potential leak issues in the rainy season.
Is LamYai noisy?
Salavan town sits on Route 16, a regional road with regular truck and motorbike traffic from early morning until late evening. The hotel's ground-level location means street noise is a factor. Market days (weekly) bring extra noise from vendors and customers.
Which rooms have the best views at LamYai?
Rooms on the upper floors at the back of the hotel offer views over the surrounding low-rise houses and maybe the occasional palm tree. Front-facing rooms overlook the main street (Route 16) which is busy with motorbikes and trucks.
What are insider tips for staying at LamYai?
1. If you arrive by car, park around the back where it's quieter and more secure. 2. Ask at check-in if they have a fan available for the room — aircon in a 3-star can be weak, and a fan helps with ventilation and noise masking.
What time is check-in at LamYai?
Check-in at LamYai is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does LamYai have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and lobby. Speed: ~10 Mbps download, variable during peak (evening 18:00-22:00). Login required per device, no time limit.
Is there a city or tourist tax at LamYai?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near LamYai?
A bowl of noodle soup (pho or khao piak) from a street cart — 15,000–20,000 Kip.
What is the cheapest way to get around from LamYai?
Songthaew shared truck-taxis — 10,000–15,000 Kip per short trip; from Salavan airport take a tuk-tuk into town (around 30,000 Kip) or walk if close.
When is the best time to visit Salavan?
November to February: dry season with cool mornings (15–20°C) and clear skies; crowds are low because most visitors skip Salavan for Pakse. March is still dry but hotter (30–35°C) with fewer booking options.
Salavan 주요 관광지
💡 Ask the attendant to turn on the light for the back rooms — they keep them off to save electricity.
💡 Walk south from the French-era bridge at sunset — the light hits the river bend and you'll see buffalo being washed downstream.
💡 Bring a torch — the cave goes back about 50 metres and gets pitch dark. No one else will be there.
💡 Go before 07:00 for the best selection and to see traders arriving by boat from the Mekong tributaries.
💡 Bring a swimsuit — you can wade in the shallow pools below the top tier without paying the fee for the lower falls.