A mountainous landscape with a town nestled in the valley, surrounded by dense forests and a river.

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Our top choices for Lao Cai hostels

A traditional wooden house with a balcony, surrounded by terraced rice fields and a mountainous backdrop.

1. Bees Homestay Sapa & Trekking

Bees Homestay Sapa & Trekking
2.0 star property
Ta Van
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
The price is 142.222 ₫
161.280 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Bees Homestay Sapa & Trekking
A wooden table with a laptop, a bottle, and a plant, overlooking a cityscape with mountains in the background.

2. Central Sapa Serenity Homestay

Central Sapa Serenity Homestay
2.0 star property
Sa Pa
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"The room was very clean and convenient. As we visited Sapa in February and it was quite cold we were very happy about the mattress heating!"
Germany
Dóra
The price is 734.568 ₫
832.999 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Central Sapa Serenity Homestay
A person stretching outdoors with a view of mountains and greenery.

3. The Link Farmstay

The Link Farmstay
2.0 star property
Sa Pa
The price is 507.937 ₫
576.001 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
The Link Farmstay

4. Dinh Sapa Trekking & Homestay

Dinh Sapa Trekking & Homestay
2.0 star property
Ta Van
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (6 reviews)
"We ended up leaving this property earlier than planned because we were really disappointed with our stay. We know our visit fell over Lunar New Year, which is obviously a very busy time, and we completely understand that this can make things more hectic. That said, from the moment we arrived, we didn’t feel welcomed. We had booked and paid in advance and arrived three hours after check-in time, so we expected our room to be ready. Instead, we were told that relatives were staying in the room we...
United Kingdom
Jessica
The price is 714.286 ₫
810.000 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Dinh Sapa Trekking & Homestay
A room with a bed, wooden walls, large windows, and a hanging light fixture.

5. Sky view homestay

Sky view homestay
2.0 star property
Ta Van
The price is 255.102 ₫
289.285 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Sky view homestay
A hostel entrance with a signboard, a staircase, and potted plants.

6. Misty Hostel Sapa

Misty Hostel Sapa
2.0 star property
Sa Pa
6.6 out of 10, (4 reviews)
"We feel comfortable staying at this hostel. "
Canada
Caleb
The price is 253.968 ₫
287.999 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Misty Hostel Sapa
A room with a large window overlooking a mountainous landscape, two wicker chairs, a small round table with a plant and bottles, and a view of a bridge and buildings.

7. Flaco Hostel

Flaco Hostel
2.0 star property
Sa Pa
2.0 out of 10, (1 review)
"Room was dirty"
United States
Angelica Mary
The price is 471.781 ₫
535.000 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Flaco Hostel
A rustic building with a signboard listing amenities like scenic views, farmstay, hostel, accommodation, cafe, restaurant, bus tickets, motoclub rental, daily tours, and laundry.

8. Scenic Views Farmstay & Hostel

Scenic Views Farmstay & Hostel
2.0 star property
Sa Pa
The price is 282.187 ₫
320.000 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Scenic Views Farmstay & Hostel
A balcony with a view of mountains, a cityscape, and a potted plant.

9. Mega View Homestay

Mega View Homestay
2.0 star property
Sa Pa
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (32 reviews)
"We had a lovely stay here. Diego the owner was amazingly helpful, answering every question and helping us with anything he could. The room was nice and clean and the location was very central. We highly recommend!"
United Kingdom
Callum
The price is 423.280 ₫
929.998 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Mega View Homestay
A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a mountain view, and a pink fluffy rug.

10. Sapa Backpacker Hostel

Sapa Backpacker Hostel
2.0 star property
Sa Pa
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
"For the price it was decent. Staff was very friendly and the property was clean. Just keep in mind the rooms are small and the shower is just a shower head where the whole bathroom gets wet. Again, for the price, it's fine. "
United States
Stylianos
The price is 284.920 ₫
323.100 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Sapa Backpacker Hostel
A hotel room with two beds, each with a white bedspread and a colorful, patterned throw blanket. There is a wooden nightstand with a mirror and a lamp between the beds.

11. Nguyen Dang Guesthouse

Nguyen Dang Guesthouse
2.0 star property
Sa Pa
The price is 253.968 ₫
287.999 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Nguyen Dang Guesthouse
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Top Lao Cai Hotel Reviews

Lady Hill Sapa Resort

Lady Hill Sapa Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Absolutely love this hotel. Nice and friendly staff. Free breakfast accommodation. Nice pool area. Hotel has a spa. My room had a beautiful view of the mountains. I recommend this hotel."
Brittany 2-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
Lady Hill Sapa Resort

Find out more about Lao Cai

Lao Cai Hostels information

Number of reviews
40
Accommodation
32 Hostels
Lowest Price
161.280 ₫
Highest Price
929.998 ₫

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Lao Cai?
Good weather's definitely a plus when you're discovering new places, so here's some information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually May and June, with an average temperature of 26°C, while the coldest months are January and December, with an average of 16°C. The rainiest months in Lao Cai are August, July, June and May, with each month seeing an average of 307 mm of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Lao Cai?
Depending on what you're interested in, you might appreciate some places near Lao Cai. Get out into nature with places such as Thuy Hoa Park, Sapa Lake and Sa Pa Square. Cultural attractions include Sapa Museum. Visit landmarks such as Hekou Customs Site and Gushan Cave Ancient Site.