Region: Northwest Vietnam> Province: Son La> Location: Son La

Son La guesthouses and hotels

All the accommodation in Son La is positioned around the lake and weir in the centre of town. Given few spend more than a night here, the selection is adequate but far from outstanding. The Sunrise hotel or the Huong Sen are the most popular with tourists. Cheap, boarding house sleeps are also available around the bus station and accept foreigners.

Backpacker
Under US$10

Viet Trinh - Cheapest in town

 
15A 26/8 Street, across from the park, Son La
Tel: (022) 852 263;
The reception area for this hotel is the living room of the family that runs it, and the place also doubles as a pawn shop. So, you can pay for a room, or just hock a gold earring if you like. Not ... Viet Trinh complete profile

Flashpacker
US$10 to 20

Sunrise Hotel - Rock hard beds, friendly staff

 
53 Duong 26 - 8, Son La
Tel: (022) 858 798-9; Fax: (022) 859 799
The Sunrise is near the top of the hill along 26/8 street, past the road to the Trade Union Hotel. It has clear views of the mountainside where the lookout point is located, and it's a nice quiet ... Sunrise Hotel complete profile

Backpacker
Under US$10

Thanh Binh Guest House - A very senrible price

 
No. 7, Chu Van Thinh, Son La
Tel: (022) 852 969;
This cute little place is tucked in a courtyard in an alley just off the road, across the street from the Blue Hotel. The owner promises 'whole hearted and thoughjul service', 'senrible price',and an ... Thanh Binh Guest House complete profile

Backpacker
Under US$10

Blue Hotel - Little English but friendly

 
64B Chu Van Thinh, Son La
Tel: (022) 852 373; Fax: (022) 851 073
The exterior of the Blue Hotel is done up in shades of peach and rose and the hotel is located in what passes for a central location in Son La, with good access to cafes, internet, and restaurants. ... Blue Hotel complete profile

Backpacker
Under US$10

Hoang Son Hotel - Don't forget to lock your door!

 
69 Ngo Luong Bang, Son La
Tel: (022) 859 888; Fax: (022) 859 900
This tall hotel in the loop behind the market is unused to having westerners drop in requesting rooms. Or maybe they get a little jumpy because the massage parlour behind the hotel is so obviously a ... Hoang Son Hotel complete profile

Midrange
US$20 to 50

Son La Trade Union Hotel - Biggest in town

 
No. 4, 26/8 Rd, Son La
Tel: (022) 855 313; Fax: (022) 855 312
With 100 rooms on offer, this is the one place in town where you're practically guaranteed to find a room. The midrange offerings are a bit spare, but pretty, in light wood tones, with some of the ... Son La Trade Union Hotel complete profile

Backpacker
Under US$10

Huong Sen Hotel - The flashest digs in town

 
228 Duong Truong Chinh, Son La
Tel: (022) 851 980; Fax: (022) 858 612
This is a large, relatively new hotel strung up on the left on the way into town from Hanoi, with the standard, obligatory massage and sauna facilities as well as Son La's only elevator. The interior ... Huong Sen Hotel complete profile

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