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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. 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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9
Superb
150 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. Absolutely perfect spot! Beautiful location and amazing facilities! The owners are always keen to help and make you feel like at home straight away. Welcoming drink and beds made every day. It's really clean and they cook amazing food. This is the place where to go. Thanks so much!

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9.7
Exceptional
130 reviews
Price from
US$7
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 room got upgraded and the breakfast is tasty

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9.6
Exceptional
502 reviews
Price from
US$19
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. Our stay here was great! There's always someone at the lobby greeting us whenever we leave or return for the day. Room comes with shampoo and bar soap, toothpaste and toothbrush. The owner, Tuong helped us with the booking of the bus to our next destination too! He also recommended us a contact for motorbike rental during our days in Sapa. We had a good view from our room, seeing the town colorfully lit at night from above.

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8.2
Very good
173 reviews
Price from
US$12
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. Great location, everything you need within walking distance. There is a balcony and a gorgeous view of the mountains. The staff is very attentive and helped me in a difficult situation. On the ground floor there is a kitchen, and in the room there is a kettle, hair dryer, bed heater and fan. The toilet and shower room is small, but the water pressure is excellent and the water heater works quickly. WiFi was good, room was clean and cozy. In my opinion, this is the best deal for that budget. I will be happy to come back!

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8.2
Very good
179 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. We only stayed for half a night before going on a trekking but the hostel is really nice, comfy and clean beds and the staff is super helpful. Would recommend!

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8.5
Very good
70 reviews
Price from
US$5
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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8.5
Very good
18 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
97 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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8.5
Very good
49 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. Price, location, staff are superb

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7.8
Good
745 reviews
Price from
US$16
per night

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