Sapa is a tourist town and the accommodation offer is really wide. In the centre of Sapa you'll find luxury hotels and backpacker hostels, while in the surrounding villages beautiful rural resorts are springing up, but you can also stay with locals in a traditional homestay.
Find the best accommodation with our comprehensive guide to accommodation in Sapa below.
Hotel or homestay?
Sapa is very specific for its high concentration of accommodation with local families in so-called homestays. So you may be faced with the decision whether to stay in a traditional hotel/guesthouse or whether to try authentic accommodation.
It should be noted in advance that most homestays are not located in Sapa itself, but in ethnic villages around the town. Transport to them can be a bit complicated, so they are not a very good base for exploring the whole area.
On the other hand, they are perfect as accommodation while trekking through the local villages or if you want to take a break from the city bustle. But read reviews carefully when choosing a family homestay. Many Vietnamese families name their guesthouses as homestays, even though they have several dozen rooms and don't have time to attend to individual guests personally.
So for us, the ideal option is to stay for one or two nights in Sapa in a classic hotel, supplemented by a short overnight stay with locals on one of the treks.
Look for a traditional homestay in Sapa!
Accommodation prices in Sapa
Accommodation in Sapa is very affordable, even very nice hotels can be had for a bargain price.
You can get a room for two people in a simple homestay in the surrounding villages from 150 000 vnd.
You can get a nice 3* hotel right in the centre of Sapa from 350000 vnd per night for two people. But most often you will pay around 700 000 vnd for a nice hotel.
You can easily find a luxury hotel with a swimming pool and breakfast included within 1 500 000 vnd.
Where to stay - the best locations
When choosing your accommodation online, be careful about the location of the particular accommodation. Many accommodations here are in rural areas that are harder to reach and there are no restaurants or shops.
Sapa town centre
Sapa itself is an ideal place to stay if you want to keep all the attractions within easy reach.
Most hiking trails start from here, the cable car to Fan Si Pan leaves from here, and it also has the largest number of restaurants and shops. You'll find luxury hotels, simple accommodations and the golden mean. We have the following accommodation tips for you:
- Cheapest (under 250 000 vnd) - Lustig Hostel
- Golden Middle Way (under 700 000 vnd) - Firona Fly Hotel
- Luxury hotel - Sapa Dragon Hotel***
Muong Hoa Valley
The villages in the Muonng Hoa Valley are a popular place to go for beautiful rice terraces and local ethnic life. The area is criss-crossed with a network of traditional homestay accommodation. In recent years, luxury resorts have also sprung up in the valley where you can stay with spectacular views.
- Simple homestays (up to 300 000 vnd) - Mekhoo and Zizi Sapa Homestay, Hmong Sister House and Trekking
- Luxury resorts - De Mong Sapa, Sapa Tranquilla
Other locations
You can also stay in other villages around Sapa. Ta Phin village is particularly popular, but other villages also offer traditional homestays. We recommend the following local accommodation:
