Buon Ma Thuot
Something of an oasis in busy Buon Ma Thuot, this efficient hotel a couple of kilometres from the city centre offers comfortable, spotless, sensibly…
Must-see hotels in Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City
Down a quiet residential lane a shortish walk from Pham Ngu Lao and Ben Thanh Market, Nguyen Shack's first city opening incorporates a rustic look, with…
Hanoi
Renovated in 2019, this very pleasant and stylish 35-room boutique hotel has a fresh white-and-cream palette with red accents, and small private balconies…
Hanoi
These sumptuous, fully equipped serviced apartments in buzzing lakeside Tay Ho are the perfect choice for the discerning traveller staying a few days or…
Vung Tau
A social hostel, popular with both foreigners and young Vietnamese, with pizza-making evenings and beer-downing sessions on weekends. Staff will direct…
An Bang Beach
About 8km north of An Bang and 15km from Hoi An, this beachfront temple of indulgence has it all: three tiers of infinity pools (one is heated), butler…
Can Tho
Set on a private island in the middle of the Hau River, Azerai offers the Mekong Delta's most luxurious lodgings. Rooms are set in stunning contemporary…
Bai Tu Long Bay
Conveniently close to Quan Lan Town Pier (2km) but walkable to the town (1km), this welcoming, family-run place offers clean, spacious and excellent-value…
Phu Quoc Island
Shaded by palms, this Accor resort, designed in colonial style and small enough to remain intimate, is one of the most elegant places to stay on the…
Sapa
The spacious, well-furnished deluxe rooms with balcony here are one of the best deals in Sapa, especially given the perfect central location. Helpful…
Quang Ngai
This guesthouse is run by a very welcoming couple, who speak near-zero English, though their daughter is learning fast. Rooms are well maintained and…
Ha Giang Province
Nam Dam village near Tam Son has dozens of family homestays, but the most stylish place is this traditional lodge built from wood, bamboo and tamped earth…
Danang Region
Contemporary beachfront hotel with an outstanding spa (all guests get a minimum of two treatments per day). And what a wellness zone it is, with treatment…
Hue
Located 30km north of Hue, this luxe resort is built around natural hot springs at the foot of the Truong Son mountain range. Spend lazy days soaking in…
Sapa
Located at the edge of a cliff, and offering fantastic views of the valley below, is this fresh, modern hotel. Front-facing rooms with views are the most…
Sapa
Sapa Lodge is a friendly, well-run place with plenty of small-hotel appeal. The smart, light-filled deluxe rooms come with soaring views of the…
Cat Ba Island
This island's prescription for relaxation includes simple but handsome wood-clad bungalows, with some located under looming limestone cliffs, others…
Ba Be National Park
A step up in amenities from Ba Be's homestays, this lakeside place in Coc Toc village consists of lovely sitting areas linking bamboo and wood-panelled…
Cat Ba Island
Rimming the furthest sandy edge of Cat Co 2 Beach, the charming yet dinky stone-and-thatch bungalows of this resort sit within a manicured lawn dotted…
Mui Ne
Villa Aria enjoys a fine location in the thick of things so it's perfect for those wanting to make the most of Mui Ne's bars and restaurants. Rooms may be…
Cat Ba Island
This pretty compound wasn't quite finished when we stopped by, but if the existing rooms are anything to go by, it will be a clever budget choice. Expect…
Ha Giang Province
Run by a friendly family, the central Huy Hoan (pronounced 'Hwe Hwan') offers large, clean, well-kept rooms that represent excellent value. The communal…
Sapa
Overlooking a plunging valley 18km from Sapa, this resort has stone-and-thatch bungalows with front balconies to make the most of the truly breathtaking…
Mai Chau
This tour-group favourite has handsome rooms decked out in local textiles, a refreshing plunge pool and a nice bar area overlooking the local pond. It's…
Northwest Vietnam
Your best bet in Hoa Binh is this rather grandiose hotel just over Hoa Binh Bridge. The modern rooms come decked out in cream and beige, equipped with…
Bai Tu Long Bay
Bright green, brand new and steps from Cai Rong Pier is this perfectly located dockside hotel. 'I think clean is very important,' the friendly, English…
InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort
Danang Region
Spilling down a hillside, this huge resort hotel dominates this corner of Son Tra, with golf buggies whisking its pampered guests around the landscaped…
Cat Ba Island
This friendly hostel is fast becoming the heart of Cat Ba's backpacker action. Clean dorms (one with 28 beds, one with 14 beds and two with six beds,…
Northeast Vietnam
The 32-room Grand Hotel is new and modern, with spacious, fully outfitted rooms and helpful English-speaking staff. An excellent midrange choice.
Ho Chi Minh City
This recently renovated luxury hotel is one of HCMC's very best. A prime location opposite the Opera House combines with exemplary service, fastidiously…
Danang
The adorable staff at this large, smart hotel (with apartments) are half the appeal, while the lobby – with its classic cars (including a bright-yellow…
Hoi An
With a super-breezy foyer, heritage-style and modern wellness-themed rooms, Almanity may just be the most relaxing hotel in town. Gardens and swimming…
Dalat
With unimpeded views of Xuan Huong Lake, this grande dame of Dalat hotels has vintage Citroën cars in its sweeping driveway, and lashings of wood…
Hoi An
One Co Tu settlement, Bho Hoong, has developed a fine community tourism project allowing visitors to stay in the village. Co Tu guides have been trained…
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
Accommodation in the leafy and peaceful grounds here includes an excellent variety of pleasant rooms and pine 'farmrooms' that are designed to float above…
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
Son Trach town's first hostel, this very popular place has four- and six-bed dorms, the great Jungle Bar, a pool table and excellent travel information. A…
Hue
Built in 1901, this was the first hotel in central Vietnam and once the hub of French colonial life in Hue. The grand building is very classy, with…
Can Tho
Not a shack, but rather a clutch of rustic thatched bungalows with fans, this great place overlooks the Ong Tim River, 6km from Can Tho. It's the kind of…
An Bang Beach
Asian-chic decor is the common theme of these lovely self-contained rental homes near the beach in An Bang village. Annam House (sleeps six; US$200) is a…
Hoi An
There's real attention to detail at this large colonial-style 94-room resort. The accommodation is beautifully furnished, with a contemporary look and…
