
Pakse is one of Laos's major cities, home to around 77,900 people.
Best time
November–March for cooler, drier conditions
Weather
Varies from tropical to temperate depending on the season
Dao Heuang Market
Champasak Historical Heritage Museum
Tad Sae waterfall
Dao Heuang Market
Tad Sae waterfall
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Day 1
Local favourites
Dornsokdee Restaurant
A Sin Daat (cook yourself Lao BBQ) restaurant that also serves Thai, Vietnamese and some Western food. A Sin Daat is intended to be shared b
Lan Kham Noodle House
Serves enormous bowls of noodle soup with fresh herbs and salad. Recommended for breakfast
Pho Khemkong
The left shop in a block of two popular pho restaurants in Pakse.
Samlee's Garden
Garden restaurant, bar and guesthouse serving burgers, steaks, salads, Lao food, fusion dishes and vegetarian options, plus cocktails, wine,
Cafe Sinouk
Cafe has free Wi-Fi for patrons and fancy frappe drinks, cakes and basic restaurant menu.
Delta Coffee
Offers Western food options such as pasta (20,000-30,000 kip), pizzas (35,000-50,000 kip), sandwiches, hamburgers (15,000-20,000 kip), and d
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Lan Kham Hotel
Clean and surprisingly has an OK lounge downstairs along with large stacks of Time and Newsweek. Free Wi-Fi, but only at reception.
Khamfong Sihavong Hotel
Simple furnished rooms with desk and air con. Prices Nov 2025: single room (double bed) 200k; small twin 220k; large twin 300k. Key deposit
Dao Vieng Hotel 2
Good clean, smallish rooms with air-con and cable TV. Wi-Fi in the lobby. Cannot be booked online.
Lao Chaleun Hotel
Staff are accommodating and single rooms, although tiny, are immaculately clean. Just don't rent a scooter from them; they are likely to bre
Pakse Hotel
6 types of rooms. A good hotel with nice rooms, good service, helpful staff and a lovely roof-top restaurant. Can arrange tours to nearby si