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Featured Hostels in Lao Cai

Our top choices for Lao Cai hostels

Lenh Family House - Hostel

1.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (6)
"Had an awesome time here. Would recomend"
Lenh Family House - Hostel

Central Sapa Serenity Homestay

2.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"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!"
The price is S$40
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
Central Sapa Serenity Homestay

Nguyen Dang Guesthouse

2.0 star property
The price is S$14
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Nguyen Dang Guesthouse

Mega View Homestay

2.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (28)
"Beautiful and clean room, well maitained, friendly and helpful staff, well located (close to downtown)"
Mega View Homestay

Bees Homestay Sapa & Trekking

2.0 star property
The price is S$18
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Bees Homestay Sapa & Trekking

The Link Farmstay

2.0 star property
The price is S$29
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
The Link Farmstay

Sapa Eco Garden Homestay - Hostel

2.0 star property
6.0 out of 10, (2)
Sapa Eco Garden Homestay - Hostel

Hmong Hillside House

2.0 star property
The price is S$19
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Hmong Hillside House

Sapa Backpacker Hostel

2.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (6)
"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. "
Sapa Backpacker Hostel

Flaco Hostel

2.0 star property
The price is S$21
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Flaco Hostel
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Top Lao Cai Hotel Reviews

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Lao Cai?
You might like the prices at this top lodging option in the surrounding area, which has good reviews from our travellers: Phuong Nam Mountain View Hotel - 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from the heart of Lao Cai. Located within a 10-minute walk of Sapa Lake. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi, free parking and a restaurant at this hotel.
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 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.