당신의 머물기 — Udone Guest House
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부동산 — Udone Guest House
Udone Guest House is a no-fuss three-star on the main road through Salavan, with a concrete facade and a small garden out back. The lobby is simple—tiled floor, a wooden reception desk, ceiling fan—and the USP is location and price: you are five minutes’ walk from the morning market and the bus station. It suits budget travellers who need a clean, quiet room for a night or two while exploring the Bolaven Plateau.
Salavan 연대기
Salavan (also spelt Saravane) was founded as a French colonial outpost in the late 19th century, taking its name from the ancient principality of Salavanh. The town’s layout still follows the French grid, with wide streets and a few crumbling shophouses bearing faded Indochine shutters. During the Lao Civil War, Salavan was a front-line garrison town, and the legacy of bombing is visible in concrete bunkers and pockmarked walls. Today it is a sleepy provincial capital, a transit hub for the Bolaven Plateau, with a Lao-Vietnamese cultural mix and a pace that barely shifts for tourists.
방문하기 가장 좋은 시간
Salavan 완전 가이드 →최고의 달
November to February: dry, cool evenings (15-28°C), low humidity, and minimal rain—ideal for driving the plateau.
Peak / Festival Surge 근처 오락거리
December and January: coolest weather, plus Lao New Year (Pi Mai) in mid-April can spike short-term demand; hotel rates at Udone stay under 200,000 kip, but book ahead for Pi Mai.
Budget Shoulder 시즌
March and April: hotter (30-35°C) but dry and quiet; rates same as low season but no risk of road flooding on the plateau.
날씨 & 포장
Salavan sits at 200m elevation, so it is hotter and stickier than the plateau (Paksong 60km east). Pack a lightweight long-sleeve shirt for evening mosquitoes and a rain jacket even in dry season—afternoon thundershowers can break suddenly from April onward.
City Briefing 근처 오락거리 — Salavan
- The main road through Salavan (Route 20) has been repaved from the bus station south to the market bridge, reducing dust and improving night driving visibility.
- A new community-run eco-lodge called Tad Lo Jungle Bungalows opened 12km east in March 2026, which may draw more tourists to the Tad Lo waterfalls area.
- The weekly morning market on Thongtip Road now starts at 5:00am instead of 6:00am, as vendors shift to avoid midday heat; arrive early for the best produce and handwoven textiles.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Udone Guest House, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the second floor facing the rear courtyard (away from the main street). These rooms are quieter and catch the morning light without the dust and traffic noise from Salavan's main road.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms at the front of the building. They suffer from street-facing noise during the day (motorbikes, trucks) and can feel stuffy as the guest house has no lift, meaning ground level also gets foot traffic from the small lobby and dining area.
Best views
Rear-facing rooms on the second or third floor overlook the small garden/courtyard and the roofs of neighbouring houses, with a glimpse of the Mekong floodplain to the south. Front-facing rooms look onto the main street and are not worth the noise.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are the quietest. The building is only three storeys, so upper floors get less street rumble and more cross-breeze.
🔊 Noise notes
Salavan's main road is a thoroughfare for motorbikes and the occasional truck, especially from early morning (6-7am) until late evening. No lift means you'll hear guests coming up the stairs from the lobby; a rear-facing room on a higher floor mitigates this.
Insider tips
1. Check in before 5pm if possible — the front desk can get patchy in the evening (it's a small guest house). 2. Ask for the fan-cooled deluxe room (they sometimes have them at the back) — air-con units in standard rooms can be rattly. 3. If you have heavy luggage, request a ground-floor room only if essential; otherwise the second floor is worth the climb for quiet.
- 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 — Udone Guest House
Free wifi available in all rooms, speed around 5 Mbps; no login required.
No lift; two-storey building with stairs only.
No newspapers or digital newsstand. No notable heritage quirks.
Check-in from 14:00; late check-out until 12:00 for 50,000 LAK; early bag drop allowed from 08:00.
Free storage on request, no time limit.
No step-free access; ground-floor room available on request, but main entrance has one step.
Free on-site parking for up to 4 cars; no EV charging. Nearest public car park 500m away, free overnight.
수수료, 세금 & 예금
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; no incidentals deposit held at check-in.
돈 & 통화
Get a travel card →Lao Kip, LAK
Exchange US dollars or Thai baht at banks or gold shops in Salavan town; airport rates are poor if you arrive by flight.
Cards are rarely accepted outside major hotels in Pakse; carry cash in kip for local markets and small eateries.
Tipping is not expected but appreciated; round up taxi fares or leave small change (5-10% at nicer restaurants).
식사, 쇼핑 & 여행에 대한 예산
Cheap car hire →Instant Lao coffee with condensed milk at a roadside stall costs about 5,000-10,000 LAK.
Lao-style noodle soup (pho or khao piak sen) at a local shop for 15,000-20,000 LAK.
A simple stir-fry or grilled meat with sticky rice at a family-run restaurant for about 20,000-30,000 LAK.
The morning market in Salavan town has grilled meats, sticky rice, and fresh fruit; food stalls appear near the bus station in the evening.
Small family-run grocery shops (no big chains) in the town centre; for variety, buy at the market.
The local market (talat) sells cheap cotton shirts and trousers; no high street chains here.
Shared songthaew rides in town cost about 5,000-10,000 LAK per trip; from the airport you'd take a taxi to Pakse then a bus to Salavan.
Eat at market stalls for the cheapest meals; negotiate prices at the market; use public songthaews instead of private taxis.
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 Udone Guest House
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 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 Udone Guest House?
Request a room on the second floor facing the rear courtyard (away from the main street). These rooms are quieter and catch the morning light without the dust and traffic noise from Salavan's main road.
Which rooms should I avoid at Udone Guest House?
Avoid ground-floor rooms at the front of the building. They suffer from street-facing noise during the day (motorbikes, trucks) and can feel stuffy as the guest house has no lift, meaning ground level also gets foot traffic from the small lobby and dining area.
Is Udone Guest House noisy?
Salavan's main road is a thoroughfare for motorbikes and the occasional truck, especially from early morning (6-7am) until late evening. No lift means you'll hear guests coming up the stairs from the lobby; a rear-facing room on a higher floor mitigates this.
Which rooms have the best views at Udone Guest House?
Rear-facing rooms on the second or third floor overlook the small garden/courtyard and the roofs of neighbouring houses, with a glimpse of the Mekong floodplain to the south. Front-facing rooms look onto the main street and are not worth the noise.
What are insider tips for staying at Udone Guest House?
1. Check in before 5pm if possible — the front desk can get patchy in the evening (it's a small guest house). 2. Ask for the fan-cooled deluxe room (they sometimes have them at the back) — air-con units in standard rooms can be rattly. 3. If you have heavy luggage, request a ground-floor room only if essential; otherwise the second floor is worth the climb for quiet.
What time is check-in at Udone Guest House?
Check-in at Udone Guest House is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Udone Guest House have Wi-Fi?
Free wifi available in all rooms, speed around 5 Mbps; no login required.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Udone Guest House?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Udone Guest House?
Lao-style noodle soup (pho or khao piak sen) at a local shop for 15,000-20,000 LAK.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Udone Guest House?
Shared songthaew rides in town cost about 5,000-10,000 LAK per trip; from the airport you'd take a taxi to Pakse then a bus to Salavan.
When is the best time to visit Salavan?
November to February: dry, cool evenings (15-28°C), low humidity, and minimal rain—ideal for driving the plateau.
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.