Must-see hotels in Vietnam

  • Six Senses Con Dao

    Con Dao Islands

    This astonishing hotel enjoys a dreamlike location on the island's best beach, 4km northeast of Con Son town. Its 50-or-so ocean-facing, timber-clad beach…

  • Bai Huong Homestays

    Cham Islands

    Live with the locals in Bai Huong village. Visitors are given a bed with a mozzie net, and bathrooms have sit-down toilets and cold-water showers…

  • Pan Hou Village

    Ha Giang Province

    This wonderful ecolodge is tucked away in a hidden river valley in the High Song Chau mountains, with simple, solar-powered bungalows set in a riot of…

  • Mia Resort Nha Trang

    Around Nha Trang

    Mia has an exceptional setting, on a secluded, private sandy beach, and the villas are supremely spacious and contemporary, with vast bath tubs and either…

  • Six Senses Ninh Van Bay

    Ninh Van Bay

    With a magical setting on a secluded cove and elegant traditionally inspired villas, each with its own swimming pool, Six Senses makes an astonishing…

  • Fusion Suites Saigon

    Ho Chi Minh City

    In a relatively quiet street lined with tall, decades-old trees, Fusion Suites Saigon offers spacious rooms decked out in warm natural wood and enlivened…

  • Sofitel Legend Metropole Hotel

    Hanoi

    Hanoi's finest hotel is a slice of colonial history, with its restored French-colonial facade, mahogany-panelled reception rooms and haute cuisine. Rooms…

  • Villa Doc May

    Dalat

    More a homestay than a guesthouse, with just four individually decorated rooms, all comfortable, as well as pleasant communal areas and an upstairs Middle…

  • Manoir Des Arts Hotel

    Haiphong

    The Manoir serves up just the right amount of classy, colonial French vibe, with brilliant white columns, black-and-white tiled floors and lush green…

  • Chen Sea Resort

    Phu Quoc Island

    Beautiful Chen Sea has stunning villas with sunken baths (some with hot tubs) and deep verandas, designed to resemble ancient terracotta-roofed houses,…

  • Bamboo Cottages & Restaurant

    Phu Quoc Island

    Run by a friendly family with a coterie of cheeky dogs, Bamboo Cottages has Vung Bau Beach largely to itself. The focal point is an open-sided restaurant…

  • Sailing Club

    Mui Ne

    An intimate beach retreat with superb attention to detail, the Sailing Club (formerly the Mia) has gorgeous bungalows built from natural materials…

  • Island Lodge

    My Tho

    It's hard to imagine a more tranquil place than this intimate island hideaway. The occupants of its 12 rooms are cheerfully attended to by professional…

  • Hue Riverside Villa

    Hue

    A short walk from decent restaurants, Hue Riverside Villa combines five whitewashed and red-brick bungalows with a relaxing and breezy shared garden and a…

  • River Cottage

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Set in verdant gardens on the banks of the Saigon River, this hotel is a uniquely peaceful retreat from the energy of the city. Eight rooms – some…

  • Victory Road Villas

    Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park

    Effortlessly raising the bar for accommodation around Phong Nha, Victory Road Villas combines a riverside location with stunning Asian-chic decor, hip and…

  • Mekong Riverside Resort & Spa

    Vinh Long

    With a magnificent sense of seclusion, this four-star resort has lovely thatched bungalows and stunning views across the vast river. Angle for fish from…

  • Poulo Condo Resort

    Con Dao Islands

    Terrific new hotel built in French-colonial style located in the north of the island next to lovely Vong beach. Swanky suites feature four-poster beds,…

  • Cargo Remote

    Mui Ne

    Eco-retreat built high on a hilltop above central Mui Ne with a stunning natural pool, al-fresco restobar and gorgeous accommodation crafted from shipping…

  • Amanoi

    Southeast Coast

    Amanoi enjoys a spectacular location on a private cove north of Ninh Chu; its 36 pavilions have ocean or national park views. The trad-hip design echoes…

  • Ruby Hotel

    Dien Bien Phu

    The best deal in Dien Bien Phu is this friendly hotel, down a quiet, riverside alleyway. The 31 rooms are comfortably fitted out with good beds, flat…

  • Friendly Home

    Ninh Binh

    This excellent, very friendly and tidy hotel has six spotless en-suite rooms, buffet breakfasts and free use of bicycles. It's owned and operated by local…

  • Little Mai Chau Homestay

    Mai Chau

    It's hard to beat this collection of thatched bamboo bungalows, backing onto karst cliffs, with balconies overlooking the paddy fields, 2km west of Mai…

  • Mui Ne Backpacker Village

    Mui Ne

    More village than hostel, this huge, modern backpacking palace is very well designed around an inviting swimming pool. Thanks to the bar-restaurant, pool…

  • Chi Villa

    An Bang Beach

    Accommodating up to six, Chi Villa is An Bang's standout luxury accommodation. Stylish Asian-chic decor fills the very spacious property, there's a full…

  • Victoria Chau Doc Hotel

    Chau Doc

    Chau Doc's most luxurious option, the Victoria delivers classic colonial charm, overseen by staff clad in ao dai (Vietnam's national dress). With a…

  • Victoria Can Tho Resort

    Can Tho

    Designed with a French-colonial accent, the breezy rooms at this stylish, sophisticated hotel are set amid lush greenery around a pair of inviting…

  • Some Days of Silence

    Southeast Coast

    This stunning, artistically designed place feels more like an in-the-know retreat than a mere hotel. Elegant bungalows and rooms are lovingly decorated…

  • Cocoland River Beach Resort & Spa

    Quang Ngai

    This very attractive new resort hotel is the best luxury option in the area, with 76 rooms and villas set in tropical grounds studded with coconut palms…

  • Mango Home Riverside

    Ben Tre

    Set amid coconut and mango trees along the bank of a Mekong tributary, this delightful mango-coloured B&B, run by a Canadian-Vietnamese couple, provides a…

  • Ana Mandara Villas Dalat

    Dalat

    Elegant, secluded property spread across seven lovingly restored French-colonial villas in the peaceful western suburbs. Finished in period furnishings,…

  • Huy Trung Homestay

    Bac Ha

    This well-designed place is clearly signposted in a residential district to the north of town and walkable from the centre. The five rooms are immaculate,…

  • Auberge de Meo Vac

    Meo Vac

    This is a unique stay in a lovingly restored Hmong house dating from the 19th century, with clay exterior walls, lots of natural timber and a spacious…

  • Life's a Beach Backpackers

    Southeast Coast

    This party hostel enjoys a sublime setting on a lovely, private sandy cove beach, with accommodation (good-quality dorms, bungalows and camping) scattered…

  • Christina's

    Nha Trang

    Christina's is a Vietnamese accommodation concept renowned for its personal touch. The friendly, outgoing staff at this branch are on hand for a chat, and…

  • Azerai La Residence

    Hue

    Now extensively renovated and run by Azerai, the former 122-room residence of the French Resident Superieur radiates art-deco glamour, with original…

  • Tam Coc Garden

    Ninh Binh

    The most Zen place to stay around Ninh Binh is this lovely boutique hotel. In a private location with a sea of rice paddies at your balcony, it has eight…

  • Mai Chau Eco Lodge

    Mai Chau

    Located on a slight hill surveying the surrounding rice fields is this village-like compound. Step inside the thatched-roof bungalows and you'll find they…

  • Myst

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Very popular, this hip hotel is just a short stroll from the riverside and good shopping along Ð Dong Khoi. Decor combines retro Indochinese style with a…

  • Minhon Hotel

    Mui Ne

    It's difficult to find fault with this exceptional new hotel, which offers outstanding value and reflects traditional Vietnamese architecture. Staff are…