Kounsavan GuesthousevsThongbay Guesthouse
Both Kounsavan Guesthouse and Thongbay Guesthouse are highly recommended by professionals. On balance, Thongbay Guesthouse scores slightly higher than Kounsavan Guesthouse. Thongbay Guesthouse comes in at #13 in Luang Prabang with praise from 4 reviews like Rough Guide, Oyster and Lonely Planet.
Kounsavan Guesthouse
 Frommer's
 Lonely Planet
 Lonely Planet
Chaotonkham Rd, Ban Tongchaleurn, Luang Prabang, Laos
From $23/night
- Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Shuttle Bus
 - Laundry Service
 - Pool
 - Air Conditioning
 
 "This is in a small area with a concentration of budget accommodations to the north of Wat Phousi. This a very good budget option with airy, light rooms set around a courtyard." Full review
 "This guesthouse sits in a quiet street and is spread around a lush, colourful garden." 
 "There's a choice of air-conditioned en suite rooms with views of Phu Si's summit temple, as well as dorms (one four-berth female only, and two mixed)." Full review
Thongbay Guesthouse
 Fodor's
 Rough Guide
 Oyster
 Lonely Planet
Ban Vieng May, Vat Sakem, Luang Prabang, Laos
From $90/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Shuttle Bus
 - Laundry Service
 - Restaurant
 
 "Thongbay is just outside town, but it's right on the Nam Khan River and every bungalow has a deck...from which to look out over the river or the beautiful gardens." 
 "The eight Lao-style bungalows here are set in a
beautiful garden, with the best looking over the river.
Though a bit of a distance from the centre, the
peaceful location more than..." 
Budget
 "Thongbay Guesthouse is an older, small property overlooking the banks of the Nam Khan River -- slightly outside of the center of town." Full review
 "Subtle lighting and immaculately managed foliage intersperse the Thongbay's close-packed wood-and-thatch bungalows." Full review