Luang Prabang's UNESCO World Heritage status mercifully prevents large-scale construction in the historic center. As a result, developers have renovated existing hotels and completed boutique conversions of old guesthouses. A few resorts have also sprung up on the outskirts of town to keep up with demand. Promotional and low-season rates are available at most hotels, but be aware that a surcharge is often levied in the busy months. Book ahead from November through March and during the Lao New Year festivities in mid-April.
A good budget choice is the Senesouk, Bat Van Sene (tel: 071/212-074), with tidy, quiet rooms from US$25 (£14).
