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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. The staff was very kindly and helpful. Bed are comfortable and clean facilities.

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9
Superb
145 reviews
Price from
US$4
per night

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. The owners were amazing, very kind and very attentive to our comfort. The family was lovely and quiet. The scenery in the morning was beautiful with a beautiful sunrise for those who got up early. Despite the low temperature they all tried to make us comfortable and they succeeded. The breakfasts were delicious. The trip with the hosts to the mountain villages was amazing and the explanations were very interesting!

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9.7
Exceptional
129 reviews
Price from
US$10
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. The owners are so warm and friendly. They allow me to check in early after arriving with overnight bus. Explaining and giving information about sapa in details, they also offer bike rental with competitive price. They borrow me a jacket to wear while taking bike- after seeing my thin sweater, that’s really warm my body and heart. Room is clean, comfortable and spacious.

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9.6
Exceptional
463 reviews
Price from
US$17
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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9
Superb
17 reviews
Price from
US$4
per night

All units in the hostel are fitted with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and slippers, rooms at TuongMai Home & Trekking Tour also provide guests with a city view. My stay was fantastic! The staff was welcoming and attentive, the room was spotless and comfortable. Great location and excellent service—I highly recommend it!

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8.1
Very good
170 reviews
Price from
US$10
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. Location is the best and it's so close to sapa station and restaurants. Room is very clean and comfortable. Receptionist,especially the girl is very helpful and so kind to me. I love to see you again 😍They allowed me to keep my luggage after check out until 8pm . Thanks for everything.

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8.2
Very good
177 reviews
Price from
US$10
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. Great hospitality as expected from a Vietnamese hostel. They have everything from motorbikes, trekking, great cafe.

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8.3
Very good
53 reviews
Price from
US$5
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. Great location, great views and lovley staff! Rooms are big and beds comfy with electric blankets as it can get a bit cold at night.

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8.5
Very good
99 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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8.7
Fabulous
50 reviews
Price from
US$11
per night

Situated within 5.2 km of Fansipan Legend Cable Car Station and 400 metres of Sa Pa Lake, 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 600 metres from Sa Pa Bus Station, 2 km from Ham Rong Garden - Ham Rong Mountain 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. Huge room for little money. The scenic view from our window, overlooking Sapa Centre and the mountains. We are booked at the highest floor so the elevator is a must. Shower heater. Large bed. Sofa and other furnitures.

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7.8
Good
738 reviews
Price from
US$15
per night

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