Sapa
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Recommended
During our Northern Vietnam trip, we stayed in Sapa (or Sa Pa) for two days. The bad weather could have been a letdown, but our stay at Bamboo Sapa Hotel, with its breathtaking views, more than made up for it. Definitely recommended.
Accommodation
Sapa Bamboo Hotel
We loved this hotel not just for its panoramic mountain views but also because it’s within walking distance of the town center. Convenient and scenic. 100% a must-try.
Check out more pictures of Sapa Bamboo Hotel via your chosen hotel platform below. Click any:
Topas Ecolodge Sapa
Ah, my dream stay in Sapa. Did you know it is one of the top three best resorts in Asia? (Awarded by the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2025)
See just how stunning Topas Ecolodge is through photos on your favorite hotel booking site. Click any to explore:
For more places to stay in Sapa with amazing views, you have to see the hotels I found:
The Essentials
Every step of your journey, from home to sky to stay to the place you came to see, and safely back. Click any item below to get ready.
Hotels & Stays
Guide & Tours
Car Rentals
Public Transport
Flights
SIM & VPNs
Insurance
Getting There
In my guide to traveling from Hanoi to Sapa, I mentioned a few options, but for me, the most convenient are these: a sleeper bus if you’re traveling solo or as a couple, and a private car if you’re in a group.
Sleeper Bus
Hop on a sleeper bus in Hanoi, catch some sleep, and you’ll be in Sapa in just 5 or 6 hours. You even save a night’s hotel stay. Smart, right? That’s exactly what we did. Give it a try! Round trips are available.
For reliable bus companies, I suggest booking online through the trusted travel platforms listed below. Click any:
Private Car
If you’re traveling as a group and want a convenient and safe way to get around Sapa while saving costs, hiring a car with a driver is ideal.
After searching for the best car rental prices, I found the most affordable options on the online travel platforms below. Click any:
Experiences
You can tell from my Sapa map that there’s a lot to see and do, but from my personal experience, past travels to similar destinations, and research, these are the most unique experiences Sapa has to offer.
Must-Have
Fansipan Legend (Ticket)
To me, Fansipan is the ULTIMATE experience in Sapa. Nature, adventure, and culture combined!
See just how stunning a Fansipan trip can be with photos from the travel sites listed below. Click any:
Unique in Sapa
Ta Phin Village Trek & Red Dao Herbal Bath
Combines a village trek with a traditional Red Dao herbal bath using healing forest herbs.
Discover this experience through the travel platforms listed below.
Cat Cat Village Tour & Meet Hmong People
Uniqueness comes from living in harmony with nature while preserving centuries-old customs.
Discover this experience through the travel platforms listed below.
Rice Terraces Hike
Thrilling for the stunning patchwork of green that stretches as far as the eye can see.
Discover this experience through the travel platforms listed below.
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