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Located in Sa Pa and with Fansipan Legend Cable Car Station reachable within 12 km, Eco Rice Fields House provides concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a restaurant. The property is situated 7.7 km from Sa Pa Lake, 7.2 km from Sa Pa Stone Church and 7.5 km from Sa Pa Bus Station. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, room service and organising tours for guests.

At the hostel, rooms have a balcony. Eco Rice Fields House offers certain units with mountain views, and every room comes with a terrace. Facilities are brand new, location is beautiful, calm and very convenient for trekking. The best part is still the local family owning the house. They are very friendly and easy-going. They helped me a lot to organize my hikes and they prepared very nice breakfast and dinner for me.

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9.7
Exceptional
135 reviews
Price from
US$9
per night

At the hostel, rooms include a wardrobe. Featuring a private bathroom with a bidet and a hairdryer, certain units at HeLLo Sapa Hotel also provide guests with a city view. At the accommodation every room is fitted with a desk and a flat-screen TV. This was one of the most welcoming hotels I’ve ever stayed at. The staff went above and beyond to make our stay in Sapa smooth and enjoyable. They helped us arrange tours, booked our tickets to the Fansipan Legend and Glass Bridge, and provided clear guidance on how to make the most of our time there. After a long, tiring day and just before our sleeper bus to Hanoi, we asked if it was possible to take a quick shower. Without hesitation, they kindly arranged it for us, a gesture we truly appreciated. Their warmth and hospitality made a lasting impression.

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9.5
Exceptional
565 reviews
Price from
US$23
per night

Situated in Sa Pa, 2.6 km from Fansipan Legend Cable Car Station, SAPA HUB hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar. The property is around 1.7 km from Ham Rong Garden - Ham Rong Mountain, 11 km from Muong Hoa Valley and 11 km from Silver Waterfall. The property is non-smoking and is located 21 km from Fansipan Mountain. The location was great and the room the toilet and bathroom and the bed were clean Also that has a cafe so if you are too lazy to go out you can order the food from here. The owner is also so kind and the place is open for 24 hours

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8.7
Fabulous
121 reviews
Price from
US$6
per night

Pea Hostel features free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Sa Pa. With free WiFi, this 3-star hostel has a restaurant and a bar. Staff on site can arrange airport transfers.

The hostel offers an American or Asian breakfast. Hospitable people and kind. Very generous The place is in a calm area a little bit far from the town center, but was not an issue because it is away from the crowded roads. In my spare time i enjoyed the small library they have.

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8.9
Fabulous
161 reviews
Price from
US$4
per night

All units in the hostel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and slippers, rooms at TuongMai Home & Trekking Tour also provide guests with a city view. Good location, excellent staff, such an amazing family. I was there for my birthday, and Tuong’s father treated me to plum wine toasts, and Truong got me a birthday cake that we ate with his family. They arrange all sorts of tours and treks, but they still helped me decide where to trek independently. I cant say enough about them. The room was very comfortable, too.

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8.1
Very good
179 reviews
Price from
US$13
per night

Set in Sa Pa and with Fansipan Legend Cable Car Station reachable within 5.5 km, Sapa Backpacker Hostel offers a tour desk, allergy-free rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. The property is around less than 1 km from Ham Rong Garden - Ham Rong Mountain, 12 km from Muong Hoa Valley and 12 km from Silver Waterfall. The accommodation features room service, a business centre and luggage storage for guests. Everyone was very friendly and the rooms were lovely including the shower.

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8.1
Very good
184 reviews
Price from
US$11
per night

Situated in Lao Cai, 5.7 km from Fansipan Legend Cable Car Station, Sapa Garden Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. 24 km from Fansipan Mountain and 2.3 km from Sa Pa Lake, the property provides a bar and barbecue facilities. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a concierge service and free WiFi throughout the property. It’s a beautiful place with the mountains view and pretty gardens. Good bed comfortable and hot shower.

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8.7
Fabulous
20 reviews
Price from
US$4
per night

Located in Sa Pa, 6 km from Fansipan Legend Cable Car Station, Sapa Odyssey Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring a bar, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around 1.6 km from Sa Pa Lake, less than 1 km from Sa Pa Stone Church and a 16-minute walk from Sa Pa Bus Station. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, room service and currency exchange for guests. I left something in my room and they put it on an overnight bus to Hanoi for me to pick up. So helpful and great place to stay.

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8.6
Fabulous
91 reviews
Price from
US$14
per night

Located in Sa Pa, 4.3 km from Fansipan Legend Cable Car Station, May Nui Sa Pa Hostel provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 1.7 km from Ham Rong Garden - Ham Rong Mountain, 11 km from Muong Hoa Valley and 11 km from Silver Waterfall. Certain rooms at the property include a terrace with a city view. The lady who owned the hostel was really lovely we communicated through google translate when we needed to. She had two cute kitties as well. The size of the room was a lot bigger than expected and we had a nice view. It was really good value for money.

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8.4
Very good
39 reviews
Price from
US$11
per night

Situated within 3.6 km of Fansipan Legend Cable Car Station and 22 km of Fansipan Mountain, Flaco Hostel Sapa provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Sa Pa. Boasting a shared lounge, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around 400 metres from Sa Pa Lake, 600 metres from Sa Pa Bus Station and 1 km from Sa Pa Stone Church. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. Everything was great! Well located (right next to the center but much quieter), very clean, huge room with very comfortable bed, and the staff are so nice and helpful. They cleaned my room daily and gave my clean towels and free bottles of water. The staff can speak English very well so I could communicate with them with no problem, the guy at the reception is super nice and kind. If I come back to Sapa I'll make sure to book again with them.

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7.7
Good
759 reviews
Price from
US$19
per night

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