As you walk by on the street, Chillaos You Hostel looks really inviting with its swimming pool and big semi-outdoors chilling area, and when you look at their prices -- which are almost constantly low -- you might be tempted to stay here. However, once you enter the rest of the hostel, your impression might quickly change --graffiti'ed and dirty bathrooms and really basic dorms might not be your idea of the ideal backpackers.
The Location
The hostel is located in the north of Vang Vieng on one of the main streets that run through the town. It is right in the middle of where everything happens, with a wide variety of eateries, restaurants, and tourist agencies right on its doorstep. It is only a short walk away from the toll-free bridge that takes you over the river and into the natural paradise on the other side.
Rooms and Bathrooms
The hostel boasts five or six dorm rooms, but they seem to have difficulty filling even two or three of these. The dorms are not in great condition and could do with some maintenance. They have bunks inside, which are comfy, but they lack any kind of natural light, as there are no windows on this side of the building. The bathrooms are found in the middle of the hostel and there are plenty of them. However, they are really basic, dirty, and full of graffiti.
Common Spaces
The hostel boasts with a swimming pool, which is nice and a great size. It is amazing to chill in it on a hot day. There is also an area next to the pool with a bar and adjoining sunbathing chairs and swinging beds. Here is where the free breakfast (which is an egg-based dish) is served in the morning. There is a very specific crowd that prefers this hostel (Laotian as well as African tourists clearly dominate). There is also definitely a high likelihood of parties going on late into the night.
Summary
Chillaos You Hostel is a great choice if you are going to spend your days outside exploring and will enjoy coming back for a swim in the pool and a chilling time poolside. However, its poor state does not make it attractive enough for longer stays or for time spent mostly hanging out at your hostel.
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Published on Jun 29, 2019
Location and Contact
Location
• Chillao Property is located on the main street of Vang Vieng, 300 metres south of the town center. If you arrive at the new bus station you may need to take a tuk tuk as it is 2 kms to the center of town. If you are dropped off at Maliny GH then it is just a 300 metre walk south. If you are dropped at Thavinsouk Resort it is about 600 metres back towards town to our place.
• Main road, Vang Vieng where the transfer from bus station drops off. On the left after Milano Pizza restaurant and Room 101. Before Peeping Soms restaurant.
Facilities and Amenities
Solo Traveller
Breakfast
Parking
Wi-Fi in Lobby/Commons
City Tours
Luggage Storage
Towels
24 Hour Security
Air Conditioning
Credit Card Payments
Currency Exchange
Hot Showers
Laundry
Curfew: No Curfew
Reception Hours: 24 Hours
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