The 10 best places to stay in Lao Cai, Vietnam

The best places to stay in Lao Cai

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H'mong Eco House

Lao Cai

With inner courtyard views, H'mong Eco House is situated in Lao Cai and has accommodation with a kitchen.

Petra

From

Czech Republic

Great owners. They prepared for us very tasty local dinner and coud have had a chat with them about local life. The weather was during our stay very cold (10C) and rainy. The electric pad in teh bed was awesome.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 157 reviews

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US$12.94

1 night, 2 adults

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Bees Homestay Sapa & Trekking

Lao Cai

Offering a garden and city view, Bees Homestay Sapa & Trekking is located in Lao Cai, 17 km from Fansipan Legend Cable Car Station and 35 km from Fansipan Mountain.

Tezcan

From

Germany

Our two-night stay at Bee’s Homestay was one of the highlights of our Vietnam trip. Gio and Pang, a lovely young couple, made us feel like part of their family. They shared their culture, served delicious homemade food, and made every moment special. The stay was peaceful and surrounded by beautiful views of the mountains, rice fields, and moving clouds. Our room was quiet, spotless, and very comfortable — perfect for relaxing after a day outdoors. Since the homestay is located outside of Sa Pa, they arranged everything perfectly: they planned a hiking route from Sa Pa toward their homestay, took care of our luggage, and picked us up once we finished the trail. We had such a wonderful time that it’s hard to describe in words. We’ll always remember their warmth and hospitality, and would love to come back again!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews

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US$10.25

1 night, 2 adults

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Sapa Retreat Homestay & Restaurant

Hotel in Lao Cai

Located in Lao Cai, Sapa Retreat Homestay & Restaurant features a garden, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Superb - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

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US$26.56

1 night, 2 adults

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Khách sạn Việt Trung

Hotel in Lao Cai

Located in Lao Cai, within 41 km of Fansipan Legend Cable Car Station and 37 km of Sa Pa Lake, Khách sạn Việt Trung provides accommodation with a terrace and as well as free private parking for guests...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

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US$28.84

1 night, 2 adults

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THE WILTONS Hotel Lào Cai

Lao Cai

Set 38 km from Fansipan Legend Cable Car Station and 34 km from Sa Pa Lake, THE WILTONS Hotel Lào Cai in Lao Cai offers air-conditioned accommodation with views of the city and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

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US$28.92

1 night, 2 adults

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Ella Riverside Hotel

Hotel in Lao Cai

Set in Lao Cai, 38 km from Fansipan Legend Cable Car Station, Ella Riverside Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a bar.

Priscilla

From

New Zealand

Good location near train station for Sapa to Hanoi travel. New hotel with lovely rooms and nice decor. Good price and comfortable beds. A lovely family owned business.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4

Superb - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews

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US$19.83

1 night, 2 adults

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The Happy Happy Bungalow of Happiness!

Lao Cai

Offering a garden and inner courtyard view, The Happy Happy Bungalow of Happiness! is located in Lao Cai, 15 km from Sa Pa Lake and 14 km from Sa Pa Stone Church.

Mgbechi

From

United Kingdom

May and her family were the perfect hosts. Cao’s and his wife’s cooking was amazing, very tasty, clean and fresh food, plus it was such a lovely experience eating together with the family. The bungalow was so cozy and very clean and in a perfect location away from the madness of Sapa. Trekking with May was a lot of fun, walking to the waterfalls and the bamboo forest, the views along the way were breathtaking. The herbal baths were much welcomed and a slice of luxury on a rainy day. Overall we loved the three nights we spent here and would love to come back..

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

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US$27

1 night, 2 adults

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Ta Van Countryside Homestay

Lao Cai

Boasting mountain views, Ta Van Countryside Homestay offers accommodation with a garden, a bar and a shared lounge, around 15 km from Fansipan Legend Cable Car Station.

Schoeman

From

Vietnam

From Check in to Check out we had a wonderful experience. The family that hosted us was super kind and friendly. They always wanted to make sure if we needed anything extra, or if they can do anything to make our stay even better. The rooms are really nice, big and clean, and we had our own en-suite bathroom, which was great. Dinner was lovely, we joined in on a family dinner, and it was a brilliant local experience with very tasty food (I can recommend it to everyone - ask for a family dinner) . Breakfast was really nice. The owner asked us every night what time would we like breakfast in the morning, and when we woke up breakfast would be ready on time. Her pancakes are delicious too. Very very good service, and I can 100% recommend this to anyone passing by the wonderful little village.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

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US$13.66

1 night, 2 adults

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Dinh Sapa Trekking & Homestay

Lao Cai

Set in Lao Cai, within 14 km of Fansipan Legend Cable Car Station and 33 km of Fansipan Mountain, Dinh Sapa Trekking & Homestay offers accommodation with a garden as well as free private parking for...

Emily

From

Armenia

The hiking and the stay with dinh and her family was a true highlight during our time in Vietnam. I can only recommend doing a multiple day tour with her. The hikes were amazing, especially the second day when starting from dinhs place into less touristic bamboo forests and rice fields is just amazing. Nonetheless the best part is the stay with dinh and her family. Dinh is just the best host and it was amazing playing football with the kids living in the village. Food was amazing, happy water as well :) All in all just an amazing time, would highly recommend doing it to everyone. Only thing I would do differently is stay longer

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 73 reviews

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US$18.98

1 night, 2 adults

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Sapa Hillcrest homestay

Lao Cai

Boasting river views, Sapa Hillcrest homestay offers accommodation with balcony, around 6.2 km from Fansipan Legend Cable Car Station. There is an in-house restaurant and free private parking.

Sabrina

From

United States

The unforgettable views of rice fields, the delicious meals cooked by our hosts and their life stories filled us with so much love and laughter. They were incredibly kind, generous and loving. If you’re looking for a true local experience, it should be here!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 86 reviews

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US$9.19

1 night, 2 adults

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