If you’re planning the Ha Giang Loop and wondering where to stay in Ha Giang, the good news is: you have plenty of options. From backpacker hostels in Ha Giang City to cozy homestays in Dong Van, Meo Vac, Du Gia and Hoang Su Phi, there’s something for every style and budget.
This guide walks you through the main areas to stay, what each one is like, and who it suits best, so you can match your overnight stops with your route.
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Understanding where to stay in Ha Giang
Most travellers don’t sleep in just one place – they move around the Loop. A typical route uses:
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Ha Giang City – base before and after the Loop
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Quan Ba / Nam Dam – first night if you’re going slowly
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Dong Van – on the Dong Van Karst Plateau
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Meo Vac / Pa Vi / villages near Ma Pi Leng – for canyon views
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Du Gia – peaceful village stop in a green valley
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Hoang Su Phi – optional side-trip for terraced rice fields
Accommodation is mainly homestays, guesthouses and small hotels; true luxury is limited to a few mountain lodges and boutique resorts.
Ha Giang City – best for before & after the Loop
If you’re asking where to stay in Ha Giang the night you arrive from Hanoi, Ha Giang City is the obvious answer. It’s the transport hub and the starting point for bus, motorbike and car tours.
Why stay here:
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Rest after the 6–7 hour journey from Hanoi
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Arrange motorbike rental or join a tour
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Store luggage and repack just what you need for the Loop
You’ll find:
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Budget hostels popular with loop riders, often including motorbike rental and tour booking services.
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City homestays and small hotels with private rooms, air-con and breakfast included.
Price range:
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Dorm beds from around 150,000–250,000 VND/night
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Simple private rooms from roughly 350,000–800,000 VND/night depending on comfort and season
Stay 1 night before the Loop, and 1 night after if you have a late bus or just want a hot shower and real bed before moving on.
Quan Ba & Nam Dam – quiet mountain villages near the start
If you prefer a gentler first day, don’t ride all the way to Yen Minh or Dong Van. Many travellers choosing where to stay in Ha Giang for night one now pick Nam Dam village in Quan Ba district.
This Dao ethnic village offers:
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Traditional stilt and earthen houses turned into homestays
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Views over Quan Ba’s valleys and the Twin Mountains
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Easy walks between small farms and villages
Homestays like Dao Lodge and others around Nam Dam are known for warm family dinners and simple, clean rooms.
Best for: travellers who want culture and scenery from night one, and don’t mind being 45–60 km north of Ha Giang City.
Dong Van – historic town on the rocky plateau
Dong Van is the main town on the Dong Van Karst Plateau and one of the most popular answers to where to stay in Ha Giang on the second night of the Loop.
What you’ll find here:
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An atmospheric Old Quarter with clay-walled houses and tiled roofs, some converted into guesthouses and cafes.
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Dozens of homestays and small hotels, from basic dorms to mid-range private rooms.
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The famous Sunday market, drawing Hmong, Dao and other ethnic groups in colourful traditional dress.
Dong Van works well if you want:
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Nightlife compared with the villages (cafes, a few bars, more food choices)
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Easy access to Lung Cu Flag Tower and nearby buckwheat flower villages
Book ahead in peak months (October–November and public holidays), as the better places fill quickly.
Meo Vac, Pa Vi & Ma Pi Leng – for epic canyon views
South-east of Dong Van is Meo Vac, the town at the far end of Ma Pi Leng Pass. Accommodation ranges from simple town hotels to scenic homestays in Pả Vi and other nearby villages.
Why stay here:
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You’re close to Ma Pi Leng Pass, often called Vietnam’s most impressive mountain pass, with views down to the Nho Que River.
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Villages like Pả Vi and Lo Lo offer traditional-style lodgings with spectacular canyon and valley views right from your balcony.
Stay in Meo Vac town if you want:
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Convenience, easy parking and quick access to the morning market
Choose a homestay in Pả Vi or similar villages if you prefer:
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Quiet nights, stilt houses, starry skies and views straight over the river and mountains
Du Gia – relaxed village stay with waterfall access
If you love nature and village life, Du Gia is one of the best answers to “where to stay in Ha Giang for a peaceful night”.
Du Gia is a Tay ethnic village in a green valley, with:
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Rice fields, streams and small bridges
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A waterfall with a natural swimming pool, popular with Ha Giang Loop riders
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Many family-run homestays in traditional wooden houses or simple bungalows
Homestays here typically offer:
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Dorms and private rooms
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Big family dinners and “happy water” (rice wine)
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Help arranging guides to the waterfall or short treks
Du Gia fits well as a final night on a 4-day Loop, breaking up the ride back to Ha Giang City.
Hoang Su Phi – best if you want rice terraces
If your main goal when researching where to stay in Ha Giang is “right on the rice terraces”, look at Hoang Su Phi, southwest of Ha Giang City.
This district is famous for some of Vietnam’s most dramatic terraced rice fields, especially around Thong Nguyen and Nam Hong villages.
Accommodation highlights include:
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Hoang Su Phi Lodge and similar eco-lodges, with bungalows perched above the terraces and valley views.
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Simple village homestays that put you right by the fields for sunrise and sunset photography.
Stay here if you have extra time beyond the main Loop and are visiting around late September–early October for golden harvest colours.
Types of accommodation & price ranges
Across all these areas, you’ll find three main types of places to stay:
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Hostels & backpacker stays
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Mostly in Ha Giang City and Dong Van
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Dorm beds, social atmosphere, bike rental and loop briefings
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From ~150,000–250,000 VND per night
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Homestays
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Run by local families in villages like Nam Dam, Du Gia, Pả Vi, Hoang Su Phi
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Mix of dorms and private rooms; shared or private bathrooms
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Around 250,000–800,000 VND per room, plus 120,000–200,000 VND for family dinners
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Hotels & lodges
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Small town hotels in Ha Giang City, Dong Van, Meo Vac
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A few higher-end lodges and resorts in Hoang Su Phi and near Ha Giang City
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From 600,000 VND up to several million per night for the most luxurious options
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How to choose where to stay in Ha Giang (fast checklist)
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On a tight budget / solo backpacker
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Stay in hostels in Ha Giang City and Dong Van
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Choose cheaper homestays in Du Gia or Meo Vac
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Couple wanting comfort & views
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Private room in a homestay in Nam Dam, Dong Van Old Quarter, Pả Vi or Du Gia
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Consider a splurge night at a Hoang Su Phi lodge on the terraces
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Family or non-riders
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Ha Giang City hotel + car/jeep loop with homestays in Dong Van and Meo Vac
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Look for places with private family rooms and easier access from the road
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Photographers
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Plan nights in Dong Van (for markets), Meo Vac / Pả Vi (for Ma Pi Leng), Du Gia (waterfall & valley) and Hoang Su Phi (terraces).
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Always check recent reviews for cleanliness, noise level and accuracy of photos, and book early for weekends and the peak seasons of September–November and February–April.
Final thoughts
Choosing where to stay in Ha Giang is really about choosing what kind of experience you want each night of the Loop: city comfort before you start, rocky-plateau towns like Dong Van, canyon-view villages near Ma Pi Leng, slow-life homestays in Du Gia, or terraced-rice lodges in Hoang Su Phi.
Mix a couple of styles – maybe a social hostel, a traditional homestay and a night on the terraces – and your accommodation will become as memorable as the road itself.
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