Region: Northwest Vietnam> Province: Lao Cai> Location: Lao Cai

Lao Cai guesthouses and hotels

A few options for accommodation are on the west side of the Hong River, but most people staying for the night settle in at one of the many places near the train and bus stations on the east side. You can also find sleeps right smack at the border if you're too weary to go a single step further upon arrival.

Backpacker
Under US$10

Viet Hoa Guesthouse and Restaurant - Good value triple rooms

 
SN 073, Phan Dinh Phung, Lao Cai (between the train and bus stations)
Tel: (020) 830 082; Fax: (020) 830 082
A good smell wafted from the restaurant at this popular place along the train to bus station connecting road, which is always a good sign -- unless it was just the staff cooking lunch for themselves. ... Viet Hoa Guesthouse and Restaurant complete profile

Backpacker
Under US$10

Hoang Hiep Guest House - Close to the border

 
35 Nguyen Hue, Lao Cai
Tel: (020) 830 758;
In case you arrive at the border to China too late to cross, or if you arrive from China too late to care, there are plenty of places to stay a short walk from the gate. Not that it much matters ... Hoang Hiep Guest House complete profile

Backpacker
Under US$10

Terminus (Hiep Van) Restaurant and Guest House - Rooms are a cut above

 
342 Nugyen Hue (across from the Train Station), Lao Cai
Tel: (020) 835 470;
We can't speak about the food here, but the room we saw was a cut above. Blue tiled floors, good bedding, nice big windows, and there was even a chandelier to light it all up. Rooms come with ... Terminus (Hiep Van) Restaurant and Guest House complete profile

Backpacker
Under US$10

Thuy Hoa Hotel - All clean and proper

 
118 Thuy Hoa, Lao Cai
Tel: (020) 826 805-6; Fax: (020) 826 808
Everything's clean and proper here at the Thuy Hoa, so if you get dropped off at Lao Cai International and you haven't booked yet, just walk down the hill and stay here. Rooms are around a courtyard ... Thuy Hoa Hotel complete profile

Toprange
US$50 to 100

Lao Cai International Hotel - About as luxurious as Lao Cai gets

 
88 Thuy Hoa, Lao Cai
Tel: (020) 826 668; Fax: (020) 826 669
If you must have luxury, you must come here. But only because it's the only luxury option we know of in Lao Cai. Entering the place, reception is on the first floor, and the stairs lead up to a ... Lao Cai International Hotel complete profile

Backpacker
Under US$10

Pho Nui Guest House - At least it doesn't smell

 
82 Ho Tung Mau, Lao Cai
Tel: (020) 836 594;
We had high hopes for this place since it's convenient to the train station, has its own restaurant, and the ATM is right outside. But our hopes were dashed at the sight of cramped rooms with ... Pho Nui Guest House complete profile

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