Sapa on a backpacker budget
Sapa costs a backpacker about €18 a day before a bed. Here is what that covers, where to sleep near the centre, and which overland corridors run through it.
Modelled estimates, not quotes. Last rebuilt 2026-09-23.
€18per day
€8dorm bed
€21twin room
€26day all-in
What to see
Rice terraces, homestay treks, Fansipan.
Eating
Homestay meals €3.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| Fancy Sapa Hostel 2 | hostel | 0.4 km |
| Venus Sapa Hostel | hostel | 0.4 km |
| Green Villa | guest house | 0.1 km |
| Homestay 715 | hotel | 0.1 km |
| Sapa Warm Hotel | hotel | 0.2 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| Chợ Sa Pa | market | 1.2 km |
| Seoul Restaurant | korean | 0.2 km |
| Red Dzao | regional | 0.4 km |
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| Bệnh viện Đa khoa số 4 tỉnh Lào Cai | 2.0 km |
Next stops on the network
HanoiVietnam · 254 km
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Vang ViengLaos · 407 km
Chiang RaiThailand · 495 km
VientianeLaos · 502 km
Chiang MaiThailand · 641 km
SukhothaiThailand · 727 km
HueVietnam · 763 km
Common questions
How much does Sapa cost per day?
Budget about €18 a day for food and local transport, plus a bed. A dorm bunk runs around €8, a twin room about €21, and a small guesthouse room about €28. Two people sharing a twin usually beat two dorm beds here.
What is worth seeing in Sapa?
Rice terraces, homestay treks, Fansipan.
Where do you eat cheaply in Sapa?
Homestay meals €3.
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