3 Pham Xuan Huan - Hamlet 7, Sa Pa, Vietnam·View on map
In Sa Pa town, this hostel combines private rooms, garden and mountain views, outdoor terraces, a 24-hour front desk and a tour desk.
Sapa Backpacker Hostel is a hostel in Sa Pa town, with private rooms that include a terrace or balcony.
Two room types accommodate up to two people: a 23 m² Standard Double Room with garden and landmark views, and a 30 m² Standard Twin Room with mountain, city and landmark views. Both have private bathrooms, seating areas, desks, flat-screen TVs and electric blankets. The twin room adds a balcony and a bath, while the double has a king-size bed and a terrace.
The hostel has a sun terrace, shared lounge, 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and tour desk. You can join walking tours, hikes and local-culture activities, and arrange a paid shuttle. Room service, a business centre, laundry and daily housekeeping are also available. Free WiFi is available in the rooms. At 3 Pham Xuan Huan - Hamlet 7, the hostel is a short walk from Sa Pa Lake and Ham Rong Mountain. Free public parking is possible on site with a reservation, and upper floors are accessible by stairs only.
Two private room types are available, each arranged for up to two people: the 23 m² Standard Double Room and the 30 m² Standard Twin Room with Mountain View. The double has one king-size bed, garden and landmark views, and a terrace. The larger twin has two single beds, mountain, city and landmark views, plus a balcony and a bath.
Both rooms include a private bathroom, seating area, desk, flat-screen TV, fan and electric blankets. Each has a terrace, while the twin is the one with a separate balcony and bath; its extra seven square metres also distinguish it from the double. Tile or marble flooring and hypoallergenic features are included in both room types. The layouts allow a choice between a double bed and separate singles, with the same two-person occupancy.
At 23 m², the Standard Double Room is the smaller of the two options, with a king-size bed, garden and landmark views, and a terrace. A seating area, desk and electric blankets are among its features, alongside a private bathroom and flat-screen TV.
This 30 m² twin room is larger than the double and has two single beds, a balcony and a terrace. Its views take in the mountain, city and landmarks, and its private bathroom has a bath. A seating area and electric blankets are also provided.
The hostel's shared facilities include a sun terrace and terrace, a shared lounge with TV, a 24-hour front desk, private check-in and check-out, luggage storage and a tour desk. Walking tours, hiking and local-culture activities are available, and the shuttle service is paid. Room service, a business centre, daily housekeeping, laundry, dry cleaning and ironing are also available.
Free WiFi is available in the rooms, and free public parking is possible on site with a reservation. Room equipment includes flat-screen TVs with cable channels, electric kettles, desks, seating areas, wardrobes and electric blankets. Private bathrooms have bidets, showers, hairdryers, towels and slippers. Families can use babysitting and child services, while baby safety gates and child safety socket covers are also provided.
Sapa Backpacker Hostel is at 3 Pham Xuan Huan - Hamlet 7 in Sa Pa town, among the central streets rather than the outlying villages of Mường Hoa valley. Our Lady of Rosary Church - Sapa Catholic Parish is 100 m away, Ham Rong Garden - Ham Rong Mountain is 450 m away, Sa Pa Lake is 500 m away, and Vườn Treo Sapa is 850 m away. The town setting contrasts with the rice terraces and Hmong, Giay and Red Dao villages farther along Mường Hoa valley.
Sa Pa Bus Station is 350 m away, so you can cover the final stretch on foot; a paid shuttle is also available. Free public parking is possible on site, with a reservation required. Sleeper buses connect Hanoi directly with Sa Pa in around five to six hours, while Noi Bai Airport is about 320 km away by road. Lao Cai railway station is about 35 km from Sa Pa, followed by roughly an hour's bus or taxi ride up the mountain road. Check-in runs from 12:00 to 22:00, and the front desk is open 24 hours.
Hang Pho Temple is 250 m away. Cat Cat Village, a Hmong village below Sa Pa, is 1.1 km from the hostel, and the Fansipan Legend cable car station is 1.9 km away. Ham Rong's garden rises directly above the centre, while Sa Pa Stone Church is another central landmark. Sa Pa lies at about 1,500–1,600 m beneath Fansipan, whose summit reaches 3,143 m. Thac Bac Waterfall (Silver Falls) is 7.3 km away for a longer excursion.
Guests most often appreciate the central setting and friendly staff, particularly help with luggage, local advice and motorbike rentals. Reviews also praise tidy, well-maintained rooms and facilities. Some travellers find the mattresses hard, while others report that rooms can feel cold and damp despite electric blankets.
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Sapa Backpacker Hostel is at 3 Pham Xuan Huan - Hamlet 7, and Sa Pa Bus Station is 350 m away, making the final stretch walkable. A paid shuttle is also available, while free public parking is possible on site with a reservation. Check-in runs from 12:00 to 22:00, and the front desk operates 24 hours.
Sapa Backpacker Hostel is close to Our Lady of Rosary Church - Sapa Catholic Parish (100 m), Hang Pho Temple (250 m), Sa Pa Museum (300 m), Ham Rong Garden - Ham Rong Mountain (450 m) and Sa Pa Lake (500 m). These five nearby places cover religious landmarks, local exhibits, gardens and lakeside walks within a short walk of the hostel.
Guests under 18 can check in only when accompanied by a parent or official guardian. Check-in is from 12:00 to 22:00, and the hostel's front desk is open 24 hours.
Sapa Backpacker Hostel provides free WiFi in the rooms, allowing you to connect from your accommodation without a charge during your stay.
Sapa Backpacker Hostel offers a 23 m² Standard Double Room with a king-size bed and a 30 m² Standard Twin Room with two single beds. Both accommodate two people and have private bathrooms; the twin adds a balcony, mountain views and a bath.
Sapa Backpacker Hostel provides electric blankets, but some guests have found the mattresses hard and reported that rooms can feel cold and damp. Guest feedback also notes the absence of central heating.
