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Lao Cai

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Lao Cai

There's plenty of accommodation throughout the town, especially near the train and bus stations, near the border and at the western end of the Coc Lou Bridge. There's nothing outstanding in the guesthouse category, but it's mostly adequate and there's the opportunity to upgrade a bit if you need some added comforts.

  • Thien Hai Hotel

    Thien Hai Hotel

    Good upgrade choice

    306 Khanh Yen St
    T: (020) 3833 666; F: (020) 3830 998

    The new semi-luxury option in town, Thien Hai is conveniently located next to the train station — look left, you can't miss it — and offers good value hotel standard rooms which are ... View details

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    3.5 stars USD 50 to 100 1 vote Toprange
  • Doan Trang Hotel

    Doan Trang Hotel

    Great value rooms

    2 Pham Dinh Phung
    T: (020) 3836 546; F: (020) 3836 450

    Tucked away on the corner of Pham Dinh Phung, a stone's throw from the bus station, Doan Trang offers great value rooms. They're small but spotless, with fresh white bedding, large, neatly tiled ... View details

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    3.5 stars USD 10 to 20 1 vote Flashpacker
  • Hoa Long Guest House

    Hoa Long Guest House

    Good choice for single travellers

    33 Phan DInh Phung
    T: (0914) 666 879; F: (020) 383 8788

    With the huge choice of Nga Nghi (Guest houses) available on Phan Dinh Phung, you might be overwhelmed by choice. But the English on the sign and the claim of Cheap Rooms helps Hoa Long stand out ... View details

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    3 stars Under USD 10 1 vote Backpacker
  • Terminus (Hiep Van) Restaurant and Guest House

    Terminus (Hiep Van) Restaurant and Guest House

    Rooms are a cut above but a bit pricey

    342 Nugyen Hue (across from the Train Station)
    T: (020) 3835 470;

    Not the cheapest guesthouse option in town but reception is tidy and inviting, staff is friendly, hallways are clean — not always a given — and the rooms have tiled floors, good bedding, ... View details

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    3 stars USD 20 to 50 1 vote Midrange
  • Hoang Hiep Guest House

    Hoang Hiep Guest House

    Close to the border

    35 Nguyen Hue
    T: (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 ... View details

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    3 stars Under USD 10 1 vote Backpacker
  • Thuy Hoa Hotel

    Thuy Hoa Hotel

    Pleasant location

    118 Thuy Hoa
    T: (020) 3826 806; F: (020) 3826 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 road and stay here. Rooms are around a courtyard ... View details

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    3 stars USD 10 to 20 1 vote Flashpacker


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