Phuong Nam Hotel in Sa Pá

Offering views of mountainous Hoàng Liên National Park, this relaxed hotel close to bars and eateries is a 5-minute walk from the 19th-century Notre Dame Cathedral, a 6-minute walk from the Sapa Museum and 16 minutes' walk from the hiking trails in the Mường Hoa Valley.Laid-back rooms with wood furnishings have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minifridges, and tea and coffeemakers. Some rooms add national park views.A complimentary breakfast buffet is served in an unassuming restaurant, which has balcony seating with views of the national park. There's also a lively bar with a pool table.