As one of the most popular destinations, a peaceful Sapa is immersed in gentle smog. That is because Sapa is known not only by the natural mountains and forests, the rusticity and simplicity of the people here but also by its excellent resort services. Whether you have been here before or are preparing for your first trip, the experiences from those who have come and feel it will give you the most sincere advice about whether to stay in a hotel or a homestay when coming to Sapa.

1. What are the good points of choosing a hotel stay?

1.1. Good points

  • You will move within Sapa Town more easily as most hotels here are located in the heart of the town. 
  • There are many types of rooms and hotel classes from low-cost to high standard. 
  • You can choose 2-3 star or 4-5 star hotels depending on the budget of your trip. In particular, as for the room amenities here, most of the rooms are fully equipped to prevent insects of the mountains. 
  • Thanks to the central location of the town, it is convenient for you to find the nearby restaurants, cuisine areas and eateries.
  • The hotel services and the staff attitude are more well-trained, friendly and professional.
  • This is very suitable for family travel, especially those with children.
  • The hotels in Sapa are equipped with facilities

The hotel is fully equipped with amenities.

1.2 Bad points:

  • Due to the central location, the hotel is less close to the natural mountains and forests.
  • It is impossible to discover the culture of people in Sapa.
  • If you choose to enjoy dishes at the hotel, you will find it difficult to find hotels with typical dishes of Sapa.

2. Should stay in homestay?

2.1. Outstanding features of homestay:

  • Most homestays in Sapa are cheaper than the hotels.
  • Very convenient for backpackers or experience travelers.
  • Very close to and clearly feel the nature, mountains and forests.
  • Staying in a local homestay gives you better understanding about the culture and cuisine of the local people.
  • Making friends with more tourists sharing the same homestay or the host family

Homestay gets you close to the nature.

2.2. Bad points:

  • As homestays are houses of the local people, most of them are far from the center of Sapa Town.
  • The service at homestay will be less professional due to fewer staff.
  • Due to the location far from the center of town, close to the mountains or forests, there are many insects in the homestays.
  • Not suitable for family travel.

3. Top 5 most favorite hotels and homestays by young people in the past year

  • Tubotel Sapa Hotel: 20 So Than Street, Sapa, Lao Cai.
  • Sapa Snow Hotel: 25 Kim Dong Street, Sapa, Lao Cai.
  • KK Sapa Hotel: Muong Hoa Street, Sapa Town, Lao Cai.
  • Luxury Sapa Hotel: 161 Thach Son Street, Sapa, Lao Cai.
  • Sapa Centre View Hotel: 80 So Than Street, Sapa, Lao Cai.

KK Sapa Hotel - One of the famous luxury hotels in Sapa.

4, 5 must-considered homestays with natural views:

  • Trekking Kong - 03 Cau Sat, Ta Van, Lao Cai.
  • Phơri ‘s House - Ta Van Village, Hau Thao, Sapa, Lao Cai.
  • La Dao Spa Homestay- Ta Van Village, Sapa, Lao Cai.
  • Valley View Homestay: Violet Street, Sapa, Lao Cai.
  • Viettrekking Homestay: 33 Hoang Lien Street, Sapa, Lao Cai.

La Dao Sapa - The famous homestay for the backpackers

The above is the experience of whether to stay in the hotel or the homestay when coming to Sapa shared by KK Sapa Hotel. Hopefully, from the above experience, you will choose a suitable accommodation address for your upcoming trip! For a perfect trip, contact us now to get amazing room deals from KK Sapa Hotel!
 

KK SAPA HOTEL

  • Address: Muong Hoa Street, Sapa Town, Sapa District, Lao Cai Province
  • Phone number: 0214.379.8888
  • Email: reservation@kksapahotel.com – info@kksapahotel.com
  • Website: https://kksapahotel.com