Ninh Binh Province
Built in a neo-traditional style, this large resort hotel near Van Long Nature Reserve has comfortable villas with elegant decor, a great pool area and a …
Must-see hotels in Vietnam
Phu Quoc Island
Travellers who linger here a few days find themselves treated like family by the gregarious staff and are invited to join impromptu barbecues. Your crash…
Ho Chi Minh City
A modern PNL hostel with an emphasis on good times and meeting other travellers. Dorms (one for females) are spick and span with bright colours, and a…
Nha Trang
There are 135 rooms to choose from at this 16-storey hotel, all well-presented, though avoid the very cheapest, which don't have a window. The rooftop…
Cat Ba Island
The fake-flower decor here is an an attempt to jazz up the slightly faded rooms. All are spacious, though the seafront ones, which can sleep up to four…
Ho Chi Minh City
Close to the Ben Thanh Market, Anpha Boutique features stylish rooms with super-comfortable beds, coffee-making facilities and flat-screen TVs. The staff…
Hue
Thanks to its central location, eager-to-please staff, good info and sociable bar-restaurant that hosts happy hour and big sporting events, this place is…
My Tho
Mr Thai and his wife make a formidable team: he arranges excursions for his guests amid the coconut groves around their countryside home, and she cooks…
Cat Tien National Park
Rooms at the national park's HQ are old fashioned but sizeable, with TVs and fridges and acceptable bathrooms. Guides and treks can be arranged here,…
Dien Bien Phu
Bright-feeling but plain rooms in a large three-star hotel complex one minute walk from the bus station. All rooms come with a balcony and the VIP rooms…
Ho Chi Minh City
This hotel is mixed up. It's tucked quietly back from the backpacker area, yet most of the refurbished rooms, while comfortable, have the old problem of…
Mekong Delta
Walking distance from the ferry terminal, this is a handy place to stay before an early boat to Phu Quoc, Hon Son or Nam Du. Rooms are simple but clean…
Muong Cultural Museum Homestay
Northwest Vietnam
Simple rooms, both private and shared, are available in this art- and culture-focused compound. Breakfast is an additional 30,000d and other meals cost…
Danang
Conveniently located a two-minute walk from the beach, the Sofia has spacious and modern rooms decked out in natural timber. There's a good on-site…
Hanoi
This small, quiet, privately owned hostel is nicely located away from Hanoi's conglomeration of hostels. It's popular, well run and clean, with tours on…
Ninh Binh
In the city's former railway station, Go Ninh Binh has OK dorms, doubles with en-suite bathrooms, and plenty of shared areas including hammocks. A library…
Ninh Binh
A friendly operation with rooms across two buildings. The original Xuan Hoa Hotel 1 has a room where guests can leave luggage or have a free shower after…
Quy Nhon
A long-running place operated by a friendly couple who speak English and offer excellent travel information. They also have bikes and scooters for hire at…
Southeast Coast
This hotel's all about location, which is both a blessing (beachside) and a curse (abutting Hwy 1 – expect thunderous traffic noise). Accommodation varies…
Con Dao Islands
ATC's renovated accommodation is some of the most attractive in town, offering inviting and comfortable rooms with terracotta tiling and great ocean…
Quy Nhon
Under the same ownership, these two hotels confusingly share the same name. Number 24 is pure Vietnamese kitsch while Number 8 is slightly better, with…
Ho Chi Minh City
Accessed through a jewellery shop, this smart five-floor, 43-room boutique hotel in the heart of town is a good choice, with attractive online discounts…
Dalat
Now located in the south of town, this friendly but compact hostel offers bright, pinewood-finished dorms and rooms. There's a small communal area and…
Hue
Impressive hotel a short walk or cyclo (pedicab) ride from the river. It has a main restaurant area and immaculately presented modern rooms with superb…
Hanoi
Built in 1998 and refurbished periodically, the oversized rooms and common areas of this luxury property may feel a little old-fashioned for some…
Hanoi
Fortunately, this little property with a cute name that promises the world comes up with the goods, at least in terms of value. It offers great service,…
Tra Vinh
Dominating the corner of a tree-lined backstreet, this four-storey hotel is all pink columns, decorative plasterwork, wooden furniture inlaid with mother…
Ho Chi Minh City
The original Co Giang guesthouse, with a homey atmosphere and helpful staff. Rates include access to a shared kitchen and rooms all have a fridge and…
Ho Chi Minh City
The brown-grey marble theme on the floors is weary but rooms, all with bath-tub and flat-screen TV, are clean and inviting. Staff are dignified, but it's…
Danang
Near the river, Dai A offers good breakfast and comfortable beds. It lacks personality and the rooms are small, but the tall building gets an A for being…
Hanoi
This decent hostel enjoys a good Old Quarter location, with private rooms as well as dorms. Not for the withdrawn, reclusive traveller, it's an easily…
Nha Trang
A family run, welcoming place where the owners look after guests well and provide travel tips and fresh fruit daily. Its 10 rooms are spotless, spacious…
Ho Chi Minh City
This popular, simple and clean guesthouse is run by a pleasant and helpful family. Rooms are small but clean and four-bed dorms are available, however,…
Bac Ha
The five floors here culminate in what is an imposing hotel for such a small town. The rooms aren't great value, and could use an update, although the…
Huong Phong Ho Coc Beach Resort
Southeast Coast
This large resort complex has a campground perfectly priced for shoestringers, allowing you to stay in a tent (provided) for very little and get the full…
Danang Region
Looking directly over a sheltered white sand beach, these handsome villas are well maintained, spacious and attractive, all with kitchens, hardwood floors…
Southeast Coast
If you can cope with the dated bungalows (in urgent need of maintenance) and rock-hard mattresses, this place might be worth considering for a night or…
Hanoi
This 12-storey hotel has pleasant rooms with dark woods, although rooms at the rear lack natural light. Go for a suite if you can. Guests have access to…
Con Dao Islands
This mini-hotel has air-conditioned rooms that are in fine shape, all with attractive furniture, good-quality beds and generous bathrooms; many have a…
Phu Quoc Island
This curvaceous hotel has clean, modern and attractive rooms; accommodation roadside is noisier. Rooms can get very bright in the morning – fine for early…
