Hotels are popping up like mushrooms around Sapa. Luckily the mushroom mantra of ‘keep them in the dark and feed them shit’ that applies to the attitude of so many budget hotels in Hanoi is not common here. However, prices can fluctuate wildly according to the volume of tourist traffic and they often double on busy weekends. Look around and negotiate. Needless to say, it’s wise to avoid the weekend rush. Accommodation is pro-arranged for travelers on tours booked in Hanoi, although it is worth checking the standard of the hotel in advance so you don’t get any unpleasant surprises.


