[Resident Introduction] Accommodations in the Vietnamese Countryside Town of Nghia Lo
Xin chao everyone! Hello! This is Suzuki.
This time, I will briefly introduce seven accommodations located within Nghia Lo town that I have personally visited!
Please use this as a reference when you visit Nghia Lo!✨
Note: Generally, English is not spoken at any of these accommodations, and only Vietnamese is used, so I recommend using a translation device.
Note: Information is current as of January 2025 (it may be subject to change).
Hotels
1. Nghia Lo Hotel (Khach san Nghia Lo)
It is located at the large roundabout in the center of town. It is a very convenient hotel with markets and supermarkets nearby, and several tourist spots within walking distance. There are almost always taxis in front of the hotel, so you won't have any trouble getting around, and it is also very convenient as it is close to where the bus from Hanoi stops. You can also rent bicycles.
Recommended for those who want a convenient hotel stay!
From 900K per room (as of the end of 2024).
There are also twin and triple rooms. There is no food service, but there are many restaurants and eateries nearby, so you won't have any trouble.
It seems that the only way to book is by phone or walk-in.
2. Mien Tay Hotel
Like the Nghia Lo Hotel, this is also a hotel in the town center. Since it is close to the Nghia Lo Hotel, it is also within walking distance of markets, supermarkets, and tourist spots.
The building has a cute, Western-style appearance, and a highlight is that it also has a stylish cafe bar attached! Recommended for those who want to stay in a stylish place and quickly go sightseeing in the town.
Double and triple rooms are also available.
It seems that the only way to book here is also by phone or walk-in.
Resort Hotels
3. Dragonfly Hotel Nghia Lo
This is a resort hotel located about 5 minutes by car from the town center. (There are taxis waiting as soon as you get off the bus, so I don't think you will have any trouble getting there.)
It is a photogenic spot, known by locals as 'Chuồn chuồn' (Vietnamese for dragonfly), and is a popular facility that many people visit just for photos, even if they aren't staying there. (Those not staying at the facility seem to pay an entrance fee.)
This room also came with a bathtub.
It is built on a hill and has a very good view. Also, although there is a fee, you can experience wearing ethnic costumes, and there are other facilities such as hot springs and saunas, where you can enjoy Red Dao herbal baths in private rooms. I experienced this herbal bath myself, and since they lent me clothes and a towel, I was able to go empty-handed.
Also, English is spoken at the front desk. It is said that there are sometimes staff members who can speak Japanese. It is recommended for those who want to go to photogenic spots or stay in a slightly more luxurious place!
The booking page is also listed on OTA sites such as Agoda.
Ethnic Minority Homestays
4. Homestay Loan Khang
here is one of them taking a commemorative photo with guests at the entrance.
This is an ethnic minority Thai homestay located in Sa Ren Village, Nghia Loi Commune. You can stay in a traditional Thai stilt house. (Dormitory rooms only)
You can also rent bicycles and cycle while viewing the scenery of Sa Ren Village, where many Thai people live, many old houses remain, and it is surrounded by nature such as rice fields and rivers. It is recommended for those who want to see and experience the traditional life of ethnic groups surrounded by nature! You can also enjoy exquisite Thai cuisine.
The mother here is very kind and always welcomes guests in stylish ethnic costumes.
Many old stilt houses remain in this Sa Ren Village, and it is recommended for those who want to see the traditional life of the ethnic minority Thai people!
For this one as well, it was said that booking methods include phone reservations, walk-ins, and messages via Facebook.
5. Homestay Yen Binh
Like Homestay Loan Khang, this is also an ethnic minority Thai homestay, located in Chao Ha Village, Nghia Loi Commune. Here, too, you can stay in a traditional Thai stilt house. (Dormitory rooms only) It is within walking distance from the town center, so the location is excellent.
Although the hosts here cannot speak English, they are incredibly friendly, and the neighbors in the village are also very friendly. It is recommended for those who want to interact with ethnic minorities or experience their culture!
This homestay has two looms, one large and one small, and the grandmother weaves cloth when she has time. The finished cloth is sold right next to the looms.
You can also enjoy exquisite Thai cuisine here. For breakfast, you can eat crepes topped with honey harvested in the garden.
Booking methods include phone reservations, walk-ins, and Facebook messages, and it is also listed on Booking.com, so you can book from there.
6. Tran Gia Homestay
Although this is called a homestay, it feels almost like a hotel. It offers private rooms equipped with beds, air conditioning, and bathtubs, and it is very clean. Outside the window, a vast rural landscape spreads out, offering a beautiful view.
It is recommended for those who want to comfortably enjoy the rich nature of Nghia Lo!
There is a stylish cafe attached where you can relax and enjoy your time.
It seems to be listed on OTA sites like Booking.com and Agoda, so you can make reservations through them.
7. Muong Lo Farmstay
Up until now, I have been introducing Nghia Lo as a place where more than half the population is Thai, but this is a "Muong" ethnic homestay. They also offer bicycle rentals, allowing you to cycle along paths surrounded by rice paddies.
It is a bit far from the town center, but you can get there in about 20 minutes by taxi. (It cost about 120,000 to 130,000 VND one way.)
Like the Thai people, the Muong people also live in stilt houses, and this homestay offers both stilt-house dormitory rooms and private rooms.
You can separate your space with curtains
Comforters are also provided
This also seems to be listed on OTA sites like Booking.com and Agoda, so you can make reservations through them.
Conclusion
Thank you for reading this far.
Personally, I highly recommend the ethnic minority homestays, which are experiences you cannot easily have elsewhere✨ Just walking through the village is a lot of fun, with old houses and people in traditional costumes walking their water buffaloes!
This time, I introduced accommodations generally closer to the town center, but there are still many hotels I haven't visited yet, so I hope to report on them someday!