If Ninh Bình isn’t on your travel radar, it needs to be! The area is peaceful, with limestone karsts, rice fields, and rivers dotted with small towns. Instead of staying in the city of Ninh Bình, consider booking lodging near Tràng An or Tam Cốc. Below we explain the benefits to each area to help you get the most of your visit.

The price of lodging varies greatly. Each list below starts with the most expensive options.

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Tràng An

Tam Cốc

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Tràng An

Here, you’ll enjoy a smaller town with beautiful scenery. It’s more spread out than Tam Cốc, but you’ll be near the Tràng An Landscape Complex and Mau Caves.

High end:

Jiva Hoa Lu Retreat

Stay here to feel completely immersed in nature, yet you’re only a ten-minute walk, free bike ride, or golf cart ride away from town.

ChezCao Rice Field Ecolodge Ninh Bình

We love the stonework and natural design of this lodge. Every window looks out over rice fields or greenery, creating such a peaceful atmosphere.

Mid-range:

Lotus Field Homestay

This is where we stayed, and it made us fall in love with the area. You’ll enjoy breakfast indoors or on the patio overlooking rice fields. Each bungalow sits along a riverside walkway. The homestay is at the end of a dirt road, but it’s worth it to fall asleep to distant monkey calls and panoramic views.

Muong Village Ninh Bình

Stay here for a stay in nature that’s close to town. The property feels remote, but it’s easy to get around with their free bikes or car service.

Chay Mountain Retreat Ninh Bình

These bungalows are on the same road as the Lotus Field Homestay. It’s a beautiful area, and we would have loved staying here as well.

Budget:

Hang Mua Eco Garden

Located between Tràng An and Tam Cốc, these bungalows have an ideal location. Plus, they provide bikes, making it easy to get to many of the major attractions.

Ninh Bình Valle Montana Homestay

This homestay is right off the main road. They offer free bikes, and you’re only a short walk away from our favorite restaurant and pub.

Tràng An Mountain View Homestay Hostel

Choose between mixed gender or female-only dormitories, or private rooms that sleep between two and four.

Tam Cốc

You’ll find a larger variety of lodging and restaurants in Tam Cốc. It’s a typical base for backpackers and a convenient location near the Bich Dong Pagoda, temples, and caves.

High end:

Tam Cốc Garden

Go all out here and reserve the Full Moon Villa with its own pool, shown below.

Emeralda Resort Tac Cốc

Stay here for the best pool, great views, spacious rooms, and a generous breakfast.

Liberty Hall Tam Cốc Hotel and Villa

This hotel has a great location, surrounded by rice fields and limestone karsts. Yet, it’s only a 10-minute walk to the main street restaurants in Tam Cốc.

Tam Cốc Serenity Hotel and Bungalow

This hotel is beautifully designed with spacious indoor and outdoor living areas. We especially like the semi-shaded pool and lush greenery.

Mid-range:

Lemon Tree Homestay Tam Cốc

The Lemon Tree Homestay is quiet, but close to everything in town. Rooms are on the larger side, sleeping between three and five.

LittleTamCốc Boutique Villa Ninh Bình

This boutique hotel is great for groups, with rooms that sleep between two and four.

Tam Cốc High end: Homestay

Stay here for the cozy atmosphere. It’s nestled against a limestone karst, and we love that it includes a continental breakfast and bikes during your stay.