Dalat
Lodge in spacious, characterful rooms in a century-old French villa with a tranquil garden, sufficiently high up to give you mountain views. Owners Axel…
Must-see hotels in Vietnam
Hoi An
A luxury homestay with lovely spacious rooms and villas that either have a pool or garden view, and a huge flat-screen TV. The host family is a delight…
Ho Chi Minh City
Le Méridien's sleek contemporary design and stellar facilities (including a pool, spa, and five different bars, cafes and restaurants) make it a fine…
Mui Ne
This classy beachside hotel has a delightful ambience thanks to its French-colonial-style architecture and wonderful grounds, which spill down to the…
Ha Tien
You could spend days passing anonymously through its characterless halls, but for clean rooms with river views, this recently refurbished hotel is great…
Ho Chi Minh City
Located at the northern end of Ben Thanh Market, this hotel is perfect for those on a retail mission, and there are some superb restaurants within walking…
Ho Chi Minh City
Lily's has a warm and welcoming ambience courtesy of its hip, modern decor. Located in a lane just off bustling Ð Bui Vien, it easily bridges the gap…
Mui Ne
Right on the beach, these five simple fan-cooled rooms (all with en suites) are located in a sailing school. Based in a rambling building at the far…
Quy Nhon
Fine new hostel on a side road with cosy six-bed dorms and decent private rooms that have high ceilings and solid wooden furniture. Showers are clean and…
Ho Chi Minh City
A step above most PNL options, figuratively and literally (with thousand-yard stairs), Diep Anh’s tall and narrow shape makes for light and airy upper…
Vung Tau
Very popular thanks to its ever-helpful owner, who speaks good English, rents scooters and bikes and can advise travellers about onward transport. The…
Nha Trang
Soaring over the promenade, this stylish, well-managed oceanfront hotel features split-level rooms with sunken bath tubs – book an upper floor for the…
Tuy Hoa
This new homestay has very well-presented neat rooms with good-quality wood furnishings, some with shared bathrooms. There's a guest kitchen and lounge…
Nha Trang
The designer touches found in the sleek furniture, bright bathrooms and cute balconies will make you happy at these prices. It's quietly tucked off the…
Hoi An
A beautifully designed hotel with a riverside location in An Hoi, and modernist rooms that represent good value for money. All rooms face the lovely…
Con Dao Islands
This beachside place has two rows of cute A-frame bungalows that are located by a nice stretch of sand (though the town's dock is close, too). Each is…
Mui Ne
Towards the eastern end of the strip this small modern hotel has clean, contemporary rooms, some with sea views. There's a lovely rear garden that…
Mui Ne
Down a little lane, Coco Sand has excellent-value rooms with air-conditioning, cable TV, fridge and private bathroom. There's a shady courtyard garden …
Cat Ba Island
At the quieter southeastern end of Cat Ba Town, the towering, three-star Hung Long Harbour has spacious rooms, many with excellent harbour views. Don't…
My Tho
This place offers river views from the balconies, a central location, bathrooms with free-standing, claw-foot bathtubs (rare as unicorn eggs in Vietnam)…
Nha Trang
Offering fine value, this hotel is located 400m inland from the beach and has spacious, very well-kept rooms with wooden floors and gorgeous en suites…
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
The new kid on the block, in a new block, this place is a good-value addition to the town, with an appealing choice of clean and bright dorms, doubles and…
Southeast Coast
Around 3km west of Long Hai, this new campground has pre-erected tents located under coastal pines and a slim beach and large pool for swimming. It's…
Haiphong
Modern, reliable and central, though somewhat dull, the Monaco features an imposing lobby with professional staff who speak a little English. The theme…
Dalat
This place lives up to its name with a warm welcome and helpful staff who organise nightly group dinners (US$3), as well as recommending decent tour…
Bai Tu Long Bay
It's a mixed bag at this tall waterfront structure in Co To Town – two rooms on every floor have great sea views, while the other two have no exterior…
Northwest Vietnam
Excellent value with spotless, colourful rooms and a friendly vibe at reception. The hotel is just a short walk to a strip of restaurants serving Thai…
Southeast Coast
This tasteful, vaguely Spanish-looking hotel has classy, well-appointed rooms with flatscreen TVs; many have a balcony or terrace. Set in lush gardens and…
Ho Chi Minh City
Very conveniently located, the Adora Art is steps from the Ben Thanh Market and a stroll from Tao Dan Park. Rooms are presented beautifully, with plush…
Phan Rang & Thap Cham
Decorated with local textiles, this attractive hostel-like homestay has large rooms filled with bunk beds, a guest kitchen and yard for barbecues and…
Mui Ne
In a shady compound at the eastern end of the main drag, this traditional guesthouse (and restaurant) is run by friendly folk who look after their guests…
Mui Ne
A well-established, refined place where lovely villas are dotted around a stunning, shady garden; the secluded pool area is delightful. It's located on a…
Con Dao Islands
This hotel faces an invitingly sandy beach, has a large swimming pool and boasts a quiet setting. Rooms are spacious and comfortable; splash out for a sea…
Meo Vac
Centrally located, opposite Meo Vac's Sunday market, this stately hotel has vast, neat rooms with soft beds and big TVs. A comfortable choice, though…
Northwest Vietnam
Your best choice if forced to overnight in Lai Chau, with spacious, modern rooms and fine views over the city from the upper floors. There's not much in…
Ho Chi Minh City
A well-run family-owned guesthouse where you can opt for front rooms with ace views, or smaller, quieter and cheaper rear options; all en suites are small…
Ha Giang Province
Near the Lo River, this place has 42 spotless and spacious rooms with actual separate shower cubicles in the bathrooms – some even have rain shower heads…
Quy Nhon
New in 2019, this luxury hotel is set just inland from the beach. All rooms are designed in a contemporary style, with subtle greys and pale wood colour…
Meo Vac
This large guesthouse has spacious sitting areas overlooking the Gam River and is popular with motorbike tours. Choose between the eight new river-facing…
Ba Be National Park
The Hai Dang is raised above the main road in Bo Lu village and so has great views from its terrace towards Ba Be Lake. Rooms are comfortable, some with…
