Your stay — Ray's place
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Buddhist temple: Wat Saphanthong Tai (521 m · ~7 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Bounkhamyong Temple (544 m · ~7 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Wat Sala Daeng (642 m · ~8 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: ວັດພະໄຊຍເສຕຖາທິຣາຊ (743 m · ~9 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
ວຽງຈັນເຊັນເຕີ້ — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
ສວນ 23 ສິງຫາ — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
COPE Visitor Centre — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Funderland — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
bfl — 350 m · ~4 min walk
Beausy Pharmacy — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Phonsavanh Minimark — 209 m · ~3 min walk
Central Bus Station (CBS-2) — 2.1 km · ~27 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 Ray's place
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · bfl — 350 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Beausy Pharmacy — 1.0 km · ~13 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.
About Vientiane
Wikipedia ↗
Vientiane is the capital city of Laos. Comprising the 5 urban districts of Vientiane Prefecture, the city is located on the banks of the Mekong, close to the border with Thailand. Vientiane was the administrative capital during French rule. The city had a population of 840,000 as of the 2023 census....
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Ray's place?
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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.