Budget Hostels from S$16

You might like the prices at this top lodging option in the surrounding area, which has good reviews from our travellers: White Lotus - 5.6 mi (9 km) from the heart of Lao Cai. Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Sapa Station. Property features at this hotel include free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance.

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.

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 Fan Si Pan. Cultural attractions include Sapa Museum. Visit landmarks such as Hekou Customs Site, Gushan Cave Ancient Site and Head Office against Flood, Hekou.