Mekong Guesthouse
By the mekong river on the bridge side of the market has rather expensive rooms with aircon but they also have a dorm for 150 baht with hot shower and tv. there's a good chance of being the only person in there.
Sawasdee Guesthouse
Only 5 minutes from the bus station by foot. situated in an old, colonial style building on a good location offering single rooms with a fan for 140 baht and double rooms with air-con a few hundred baht more jan 2010. the rooms are good and clean, guesthouse has nice communal area and a free wlan. friendly and helpful owner who can give you lots of tips for getting around.
Khiang Khong Guest House
Beside the river. a new guesthouse, family run. good rooms, hot water, comfortable beds.
Budget accommodation is of good value, extensive and affordable relative to the other more popular cities of Thailand.
Mut Mee Guesthouse
(http://www.mutmee.com), by the mekong river west of thasadej market. long-established and understandably popular. in a large tree filled garden overlooking the river, it has both simple and higher quality rooms surrounded by hammocks and a variety of seating. it has a boat called the nagarina which cruises on the river at sunset. mut mee owns the gaia bar mentioned above. yoga & meditation classes are also available. large range of good food and drinks.
Amazon Guesthouse
(http://www.amazon-guestho...), a garden guesthouse. laid-back but efficient accommodation. close to the natural park and mekong river. has an outdoor lounge area where you can relax with a book and enjoy views of the river.
Friendship Guesthouse
402 meechai rd, in the soi, on the left side towards the mekhong. it's only 10 minutes from the bus station by foot, so save the 20 baht because the guesthouse is a bit expensive, but one of the most beautiful and romantic places in town. a renovated dark-red wooden house set in a lush garden with beautiful double rooms for about 400 baht.