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About Phu Tho accommodation
Phu Tho is a province in northern Vietnam, tucked northwest of Hanoi where the Red River plains give way to forested hills. It pairs a small, easy-to-navigate capital in Viet Tri with a countryside of tea hills, mineral hot springs, and a national park, making it a relaxed change of pace from bigger Vietnamese cities.
Most travellers use Viet Tri as their base and take day trips out to Thanh Thuy's hot springs or the trails of Xuan Son National Park. Accommodation across the province ranges from simple guesthouses to a handful of upscale hotels, so there is a comfortable option for a quick stopover or a longer wellness break.
Where to stay in Phu Tho
- Viet Tri City Centre: the province's administrative and commercial hub, with the widest choice of hotels, restaurants, and shops, plus easy road links to the rest of Phu Tho.
- Gia Cam, near Hung Vuong Square: a central pocket of Viet Tri within walking distance of Vincom Shopping Plaza, popular with business travellers and short-stay visitors.
- Thanh Mieu: a quieter part of Viet Tri close to the city centre, home to a mix of newer mid-range hotels.
- Thanh Thuy: the province's hot spring area, a good base for anyone building their trip around a wellness or spa stay.
- Tan Son: the rural gateway district to Xuan Son National Park, best suited to travellers who want to be close to the trailheads.
How much is Phu Tho accommodation?
Room rates in Phu Tho stay affordable compared to Vietnam's coastal resort towns, with most properties clustered in and around Viet Tri.
- Budget: From AU$25 per night. Simple guesthouses in Viet Tri and Tan Son with basic rooms, AC, and WiFi, well suited to backpackers or a one-night stopover.
- Mid-range: From AU$45 per night. 3 to 3.5-star hotels in central Viet Tri with breakfast, an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk, a comfortable base for exploring the province.
- Upscale: From AU$65 per night. Well-reviewed city-centre hotels with modern rooms and stronger service, suited to business trips or short family stays.
- Luxury: From AU$110 per night. The province's few 5-star properties, with pools, tennis courts, saunas, and event space near Hung Vuong Square.
What Phu Tho is known for
- Scenery and nature: Xuan Son National Park in Tan Son district protects dense forest, limestone peaks, waterfalls, and Ao Chau, a freshwater lake system often called a mini Ha Long Bay on land.
- Wellness and hot springs: the mineral hot springs at Thanh Thuy have long been used for relaxation, drawing weekend visitors from Hanoi looking to soak and unwind.
- Tea and local flavours: the hills around Thanh Son are covered in tea plantations, and Viet Tri's markets are a good spot to try local specialties like co fruit and sticky rice dishes.
- Getting around: Viet Tri sits roughly 80 to 90km from central Hanoi, about 1.5 to 2 hours by car or bus, and the town itself is easy to cover by taxi or rented motorbike.
Top-rated hotels in Phu Tho
- Muong Thanh Luxury Phu Tho Hotel: a 5-star stay in Gia Cam, steps from Hung Vuong Square, with an outdoor pool, tennis court, and sauna.
- Tru by Hilton Viet Tri City Centre: a 3-star hotel on Hung Vuong Avenue in Thanh Mieu, rated Exceptional by guests for its central location and tidy, modern rooms.
- Cross Vibe Viet Tri Hotel: a 3.5-star, 12-floor mid-range hotel in Trung Vuong, praised for cleanliness and comfortable rooms.
- Nam Phong Hotel: a budget-friendly 2.5-star guesthouse in Minh Phuong with simple, quiet rooms, AC, and WiFi.
Travel tips for Phu Tho
- Time your visit: aim for spring around April or autumn from September to October, when the weather is milder and drier, good conditions for hiking in Xuan Son National Park.
- Plan the drive from Hanoi: most visitors arrive by car or bus in about 1.5 to 2 hours, so it is worth arranging a rental car or private transfer ahead of time.
- Pack for cooler, damper forest air: Xuan Son National Park can feel cooler and more humid than Viet Tri city, so bring a light jacket and comfortable walking shoes for trekking.
- Book hot spring stays early: Thanh Thuy's resorts can fill up with weekend day-trippers from Hanoi, so reserve a soak or room in advance if wellness is the main goal of the trip.

































