Your stay — Ali Hotel
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Buddhist temple: ວັດ ເຈີ່ນຮຶງດ໋າວ (115 m · ~1 min walk)
- Place of worship: ຫໍພະໄທພິໂດກ ວັດ ອິນແປງ (206 m · ~3 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: ວັດ ອິນແປງ (244 m · ~3 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: ວັດ ບາງ ລອງ (246 m · ~3 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Mellka Shopping Mall — 126 m · ~2 min walk
MAG UXO Visitors Centre — 463 m · ~6 min walk
Lao National Opera — 381 m · ~5 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Sacombank — 33 m · ~1 min walk
Somkiat Pharmacy — 184 m · ~2 min walk
Yok Shod — 43 m · ~1 min walk
BRT - ຕະຫຼາດເຊົ້າ — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Vientiane, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Ali Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Sacombank — 33 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Somkiat Pharmacy — 184 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Anywhere in Vientiane → Funky Monkey Hostel
💡 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.
Wattay International Airport → Central Bus Station (near Funky Monkey Hostel)
💡 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.
Anywhere in Vientiane → Funky Monkey Hostel
💡 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.
Wattay International Airport → Funky Monkey Hostel
💡 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Ali Hotel?
Check-in at Ali Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Vientiane
💡 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.
💡 The short film is worth 20 minutes. Allow 1 hour. The gift shop sells handmade items from survivors. Closed on Sundays.
💡 Combine this with the nearby Haw Phra Kaew (free grounds). Come early to avoid heat and tour groups. Bring small notes for entry.
💡 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.
💡 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.