Basically, the homestays used during motorbike tours in Vietnam are hosted by local ethnic minority families such as the Dao, Tay, or Thai people, and are often large stilt houses. In the past, these homestays usually offered just one big dormitory-style room for everyone. Nowadays, many of them have built private rooms to improve service quality.

Whether you stay in a private room or in a shared dorm will depend on the facilities available at each destination. You can rest assured that while the facilities may not be as luxurious as big hotels, they are fully equipped with essentials such as hot water, Wi-Fi, and sometimes air conditioning (depending on the homestay).

The best part about staying in homestays is the delicious and diverse local food, as well as the warm hospitality of the hosts — something that will never disappoint you.