🇱🇦 Vientiane, Laos

Mounty 2

📍 ທະຫນົນທ່າເດື່ອ, Vientiane, 010110

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부동산 — Mounty 2

Mounty 2 is a no-frills three-star just north of the Mekong, offering clean, functional rooms with air-conditioning and a small pool. The lobby feels like a practical transit hub: tiled floors, a reception desk with a smile, and a noticeboard advertising local tours. It suits budget-conscious travellers and backpackers who need a reliable sleep and a quick dip, not character or luxury.

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Vientiane 연대기

Vientiane began as a 16th-century Lao settlement along the Mekong, later becoming the capital of the Lan Xang kingdom in 1563. French colonial rule from the 1890s left a legacy of wide boulevards, shuttered villas and the distinctive fusion of Lao and European architecture. After independence in 1953, the city grew slowly, then boomed post-2000 with new hotels and a Chinese-built railway. Today it balances a sleepy riverside charm with the energy of a developing Southeast Asian capital, its Buddhist temples and French bakeries sitting side by side.

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최고의 달

November to February offer cool, dry weather (20-30°C) and clear skies, making sightseeing comfortable. Crowds are moderate as this is high season but not overwhelming.

Peak / Festival Surge 근처 오락거리

Peak is December-January for the cool climate; hotel prices rise 20-40%. No major festival drives this – it's purely weather-driven tourist demand. The That Luang Festival (usually November) adds some local buzz.

Budget Shoulder 시즌

March and October are the budget shoulder months: still mostly dry, fewer tourists, and room rates often 30% lower than peak. Temperatures climb but remain bearable.

날씨 & 포장

Vientiane’s climate is defined by a distinct wet season (May-October) with heavy afternoon downpours. Pack an umbrella or light rain jacket, and carry a cotton scarf to cover your shoulders at temples.

City Briefing 근처 오락거리 — Vientiane

  • The Vientiane–Vang Vieng expressway opened fully in 2023, cutting travel time to Vang Vieng to under two hours – a viable day trip now.
  • The central bus station (Talad Sao) has been relocated to the new Dongphosy terminal, 6 km east of city centre, so factor in extra taxi time for buses.
  • July is the height of the rainy season, with the Mekong rising and flooding low-lying riverside paths – check river conditions before walking along the bank.

Your Perfect Room

✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026

Before you check in to Mounty 2, here's what to know about choosing the right room.

Best rooms to request

Request upper floors facing away from Tha Duea Road. The north-facing side is quieter with less traffic noise, and the higher floors (4th-5th) offer better air circulation in a humid climate.

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Rooms to avoid

Ground-floor rooms facing Tha Duea Road: direct street noise from motorbikes and tuk-tuks, plus less privacy. Also avoid rooms adjacent to the lift shaft – the lift mechanism can be audible on floors 1-2.

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Best views

Rooms on the north side of the top two floors offer a partial view over low-rise neighbourhood rooftops, with some green patches. South-facing rooms see Tha Duea Road and concrete buildings.

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Quietest floors

Floors 4 and 5, especially rooms not directly above the lobby or street side. The 5th floor is the top floor, so no overhead noise from other guests.

🔊 Noise notes

Tha Duea Road is a secondary but active street, with morning and evening peak tuk-tuk and scooter traffic. The hotel lacks a full soundproofing budget, so street-facing rooms will hear vehicles and occasional horns. No nightclub or bar nearby at this specific address, so quiet after 22:00 except for occasional late scooter.

Insider tips

1. If you arrive by car, the hotel has limited parking out front; book early or plan to park on a side street. 2. Request a room on the 4th floor facing north during check-in – it's the sweet spot for quiet and air movement, especially in hot months.

How to request your preferred room:
  1. Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
  2. Add a note in your booking comments field
  3. Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available

호텔 시설 — Mounty 2

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Wi-Fi

Free basic Wi-Fi in all rooms; speed adequate for browsing and messaging (approx 5 Mbps), login required (password from front desk).

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Lift / Elevator

No passenger lift; property is a single-storey building with no stairs.

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Media & Newspapers

No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand. A wall in the lobby shows a printed Lao newspaper occasionally.

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Check-in / Check-out

Standard check-in 14:00–22:00; early bag-drop from 10:00 (free); late check-out until 14:00 costs 100,000 LAK, subject to availability.

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Baggage Storage

Free storage for same-day arrivals and departures; overnight storage not available.

Accessibility

Entire property is step-free with wide doorways; accessible room available on request (no grab bars in shower).

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Parking

Free on-site parking for up to 10 cars; no valet. Nearest public car park is 300m south (10,000 LAK/night). No EV charging.

수수료, 세금 & 예금

City / tourist tax: None

Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; 200,000 LAK incidental hold on card at check-in.

Faith & Dietary 근처 오락거리

  • Buddhist temple: ວັດສົມຫວັງ (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
  • Place of worship: ວັດໝອງໄຮ (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
  • Buddhist temple: ວັດຫນອງໄຮນ້ອຍ (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)

5분 라디오 필수

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Nearest ATM

Indochina Bank — 60 m · ~1 min walk

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Convenience Store

M-Point — 670 m · ~8 min walk

돈 & 통화

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Local currency

Lao Kip, LAK

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Where to exchange

Exchange money at gold shops or banks in town for better rates; avoid the airport and tourist bureaux which give poor rates.

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Cards & contactless

Cards accepted in larger hotels and some restaurants; cash is king everywhere else, especially for street food and transport.

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Tipping etiquette

Tipping not expected, but small change (5,000–10,000 Kip) appreciated for extra service; round up taxi fares.

식사, 쇼핑 & 여행에 대한 예산

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Cheap coffee

Local iced coffee (kafé yen) from street stalls: about 10,000–15,000 Kip

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Best-value lunch

Noodle soup (pho) from a market stall: around 15,000–25,000 Kip

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Affordable dinner

Stir-fried rice or noodle dish at a local eatery: about 25,000–35,000 Kip

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Street food & cheap eats

Evening food stalls along Mekong riverfront and near Talat Sao market; grilled meats, papaya salad, noodle bowls

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Budget groceries

Mini-marts like K.P. Mart or Jiffy are common; large supermarket: Lao-Asia Mart on Thanon Oppalak

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Affordable clothes

Talat Sao (morning market) for budget clothing, souvenirs and textiles; bargain firmly

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Cheapest way around

Tuk-tuk around town 10,000–20,000 Kip per ride; from airport take shuttle bus to centre 15,000 Kip or shared tuk-tuk

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Money-saving tips

Eat at market stalls and local noodle shops; drink tap water only if boiled or filter your own; for longer stays use communal or hotel water dispensers.

Emergency Contacts

Vientiane
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Police
191
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Ambulance / Medical
195
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Fire Department
190

Tourist police: 192. For hospitals, call 021-212007 (Mahosot Hospital) or 021-214023 (Mittaphab Hospital).

💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.

Where to Eat

1
Khop Chai Deu thai
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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ໂຈມາ coffee_shop
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
3
Swedish Pizza & Baking House pizza
££
🚶 9 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Enjoy steak
££
🚶 12 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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ຮ້ານອາຫານບ້ານລາວ thai
££
🚶 15 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
6
Ai Capone pizza
££
🚶 18 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
7
Dok Champa asian
££
🚶 21 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
8
Joma Bakery Café coffee_shop
££
🚶 24 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome

💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Vientiane, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.

Your arrival at Mounty 2

🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.

🧭 First things nearby: cash · Indochina Bank — 60 m · ~1 min walk

🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →

주위를 둘러보는

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Local Tuk-Tuk 10,000 kip

Anywhere in Vientiane → Funky Monkey Hostel

10 min · On demand · 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM

💡 Tuk-tuks are everywhere but not metered. Agree on price before getting in—short hops inside city limits shouldn't exceed 20,000 kip. For the hostel, say 'near Wat Ong Teu' for a reference.

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Airport Shuttle Bus 15,000 kip

Wattay International Airport → Central Bus Station (near Funky Monkey Hostel)

30 min · Every 30 minutes · 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

💡 Bus 29 runs a loop from airport to Talat Sao market, a 10-minute walk from the hostel. It's cramped but cheap. Flag it down on the main road outside arrivals—no official stop.

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JCB Taxi App 30,000 kip

Anywhere in Vientiane → Funky Monkey Hostel

10 min · On demand · 24/7

💡 Download the Loca app (Laos' version of Grab). It's reliable, shows upfront pricing, and avoids language barriers. Payment is cash on arrival—make sure you have small bills.

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Airport Taxi 50,000 kip

Wattay International Airport → Funky Monkey Hostel

15 min · On demand · 24/7

💡 Negotiate the fare before you get in. Official taxi stand just outside arrivals charges a fixed 50,000 kip to city center, but drivers might try for 80,000. Metered taxis are rare—stick with fixed price.

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자주 묻는 질문

What are the best rooms at Mounty 2?

Request upper floors facing away from Tha Duea Road. The north-facing side is quieter with less traffic noise, and the higher floors (4th-5th) offer better air circulation in a humid climate.

Which rooms should I avoid at Mounty 2?

Ground-floor rooms facing Tha Duea Road: direct street noise from motorbikes and tuk-tuks, plus less privacy. Also avoid rooms adjacent to the lift shaft – the lift mechanism can be audible on floors 1-2.

Is Mounty 2 noisy?

Tha Duea Road is a secondary but active street, with morning and evening peak tuk-tuk and scooter traffic. The hotel lacks a full soundproofing budget, so street-facing rooms will hear vehicles and occasional horns. No nightclub or bar nearby at this specific address, so quiet after 22:00 except for occasional late scooter.

Which rooms have the best views at Mounty 2?

Rooms on the north side of the top two floors offer a partial view over low-rise neighbourhood rooftops, with some green patches. South-facing rooms see Tha Duea Road and concrete buildings.

What are insider tips for staying at Mounty 2?

1. If you arrive by car, the hotel has limited parking out front; book early or plan to park on a side street. 2. Request a room on the 4th floor facing north during check-in – it's the sweet spot for quiet and air movement, especially in hot months.

What time is check-in at Mounty 2?

Check-in at Mounty 2 is from null. Check-out is by null.

Does Mounty 2 have Wi-Fi?

Free basic Wi-Fi in all rooms; speed adequate for browsing and messaging (approx 5 Mbps), login required (password from front desk).

Is there a city or tourist tax at Mounty 2?

None

Where can I eat cheaply near Mounty 2?

Noodle soup (pho) from a market stall: around 15,000–25,000 Kip

What is the cheapest way to get around from Mounty 2?

Tuk-tuk around town 10,000–20,000 Kip per ride; from airport take shuttle bus to centre 15,000 Kip or shared tuk-tuk

When is the best time to visit Vientiane?

November to February offer cool, dry weather (20-30°C) and clear skies, making sightseeing comfortable. Crowds are moderate as this is high season but not overwhelming.

Vientiane 주요 관광지

Chao Anouvong Park Free

💡 Bring a bottle of Beerlao from the 7-Eleven opposite and sit on the wall. The sunset here beats the touristy bars. Avoid midday heat.

COPE Visitor Centre Free

💡 The short film is worth 20 minutes. Allow 1 hour. The gift shop sells handmade items from survivors. Closed on Sundays.

Wat Si Saket

💡 Combine this with the nearby Haw Phra Kaew (free grounds). Come early to avoid heat and tour groups. Bring small notes for entry.

Patuxai Monument

💡 Take the stairs inside, not the lift. The top-floor kiosk sells cheap soft drinks. Go before 10am to avoid heat. The park below has free fountains in the evening.

Pha That Luang

💡 Go late afternoon when the light turns the gold amber and the crowds thin out. The nearby morning market on That Luang Road sells cheap local snacks.

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  • Address, phone, coordinates — OpenStreetMap + hotel's official website
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  • Transport & dining — OpenStreetMap Overpass API + AI editorial
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