A Guide To Homestays in Sapa, Vietnam

We’ll start with a homestay located right in the heart of Sapa town. Little Sapa Homestay is only a five-minute walk away from major attractions within town such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, Sapa Square, and Sapa lake, making it conveniently located. Not only that, but due to its hillside position, the homestay has beautiful views overlooking the Muong Hoa Valley and Fansipan Mountain, the tallest peak in Indochina. Everything you need for a comfortable stay is offered within the well-furnished rooms, which have an Alpine cabin feel with wooden paneling and local handicraft decorations. The communal kitchen is available if you wish to cook your own meal, or you can join the host family and learn to cook some local delights. There is a 24-hour front desk that offers a range of services, such as helping you plan tours around the region, transport back to Hanoi or elsewhere, or arrange motorcycle rentals. They also have electric blankets, which makes Little Sapa Homestay perfect for keeping warm on cold winter nights.

Homestay Floating, is run by a talented painter – Bui Duc. This artist’s lodge is located on the top of a slope looking down at the majestic Muong Hoa Valley. It is only a short taxi ride from the center of Sapa town, but, once you get there and you bask in the views of the rice fields and valley below, you will feel like you’re a million miles away from civilization. The house is decorated in a traditional manner creating a warm, homey ambiance, making it a great and relaxing escape from the busy life. You will be joining Bui Duc and his family in raising chickens and pigs, growing vegetables and fruits, and cooking delicious meals and drinking endless “happy water” (homemade rice wine) throughout the day. If you fall in love with the simple life and wish to stay long term, it can be arranged.