Tuy Hoa
This newcomer enjoys a prime beachfront location and its spacious rooms are in fine shape, some with ocean views. There's a sense of style about the whole…
Must-see hotels in Vietnam
Mekong Delta
Set imperiously on the slopes of Sam Mountain, this rustic lodge wouldn't look out of place in the Alps. Rooms are simply yet tastefully furnished with…
Sapa
Located 3km southeast of Sapa is this charming compound of adobe rooms and bungalows. Perched on a hillside with views of the rice terraces below, its…
Northwest Vietnam
This gleaming new hotel in the north of town is your best choice, whatever your budget. The pokey 300,000d rooms don't have windows but all other rooms…
Southeast Coast
Excellent guesthouse, steps from the beach in the fishing village, with inexpensive, simple air-conditioned rooms (some with two double beds) with hot…
Hanoi
This quiet and clean Japanese-styled flashpacker sits on the snazzier western edge of the Old Quarter, near hip all-night eating and drinking. Large,…
Ho Chi Minh City
Expect a warm welcome from the well-trained staff at this attractive new hotel. Rooms are light, airy and presented with white furniture and style. It's…
Hoi An
In a semi-rural location across on Cam Thanh island – an easy 1.5km bike ride from the Old Town – the Odyssey is a great haven after a day's exploring…
Phu Quoc Island
The flashpacker hostel has arrived in Phu Quoc with 9 Station, a cracking place to stay, with a range of dorms from four to 12 beds and modern private…
Bai Tu Long Bay
Spacious, spotless modern rooms and staff that go above and beyond the call make this the top place in town, with a dockside location that's handy for an…
Ho Chi Minh City
Classy Ma Maison is halfway between the airport and the city centre, and partly in the French countryside, decor-wise. Wooden shutters soften the exterior…
Halong City
The good-sized, modern and super-clean rooms here are excellent value, especially the spacious triples with one large and one small bed. Chuck in the fact…
Northeast Vietnam
This excellent-value hotel has spotless midrange rooms for upper-budget prices. The spacious doubles are better value than the cheaper superior rooms…
Nha Trang
Run by a local couple (a doctor and nurse) and their staff, this very welcoming minihotel is in the heart of town and just off the beach. Rooms are in…
Nha Trang
Staff really make an effort to welcome guests at this funky hostel, providing travel tips, free local maps and transport info. There are well-designed…
Ba Be National Park
The very well-kept Hoa Son Guesthouse is one of the best Ba Be homestay options, with simple but clean rooms, a huge balcony and lake views. Excellent…
Dong Van
Just off Dong Van's main road, and overlooking the Sunday market, the Lam Tung has surprisingly smart modern rooms with soft mattresses, friendly English…
Cao Bang
This well-run place with English-speaking staff features spacious rooms with high ceilings, some with a balcony, and a useful location near the main…
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
The place that really put Phong Nha on the map, the relaxed Farmstay enjoys peaceful views overlooking an ocean of rice paddies. Rooms are smallish but…
Ninh Van Bay
This astonishing travellers' 'resort' takes flashpacking to a different level. If you've ever dreamt of finding The Beach (like Leonardo DiCaprio), well,…
Hanoi
Rates vary dramatically due to the nature and location of this sprawling apartment-hotel tower, but bargains can be found if you book ahead. For the…
Hue
Around 6km from Hue in Long Ha village, tranquil and delightful Tam Tinh Vien is called a homestay but is really a delightful boutique guesthouse. Arrayed…
Southeast Coast
This homely shorefront guesthouse has undergone a serious revamp, with a new block adding an additional eight rooms and a four-bed dorm; most…
Southeast Coast
Around 17km north of Ninh Chu, this cool kitesurfing camp is perfect for those wanting to dodge the crowds in Mui Ne. It's very well set up indeed, with a…
Kon Tum
Excellent hotel that was set up to train local minority teenagers to work in the hospitality industry (the name means 'House of Hope' in the Bahnar…
Danang
With stylish brickwork and excellent service, this clean, good-looking and hip choice enjoys a very central location with a wide variety of accommodation,…
Cat Tien National Park
A 150m walk from the ferry crossing, on the east bank of the river, this popular cluster of thatched bamboo-and-brick bungalows comes in a dozen good…
Dalat
Look down from this villa on the hill and the whole of Dalat opens up in the valley. There are only four rooms, decorated in 19th-century French fashion …
Hanoi
Rooms at this stylish, atmospheric hotel have attractive wooden finishes, fine silk trims, local art and high technology. Standard rooms lack natural…
Cat Tien National Park
This ecolodge, 1.5km north of park HQ, sets the standard for atmospheric accommodation in Vietnam’s protected areas. There are comfortable tented rooms…
Hanoi
Golden Art enjoys a quiet location on the western edge of the Old Quarter. Well-equipped rooms are stylish and relatively spacious, with a work desk and…
Con Dao Islands
Very friendly glass-fronted homestay located near the national-park office. Its eight lovely rooms have nice touches, including vintage-style tiling and a…
Hanoi
This is a fantastic little hotel tucked away on a pleasant French Quarter side street, opposite a wonderfully dilapidated French-colonial mansion. Rooms…
Dalat
Big and light dorms come with sparkly bathrooms at this popular place, and there are five spacious private rooms. There's a roof terrace and a downstairs…
Hanoi
On bustling P Ma May, this winning choice has excellent, comfortable rooms and decent beds in the six-bed dorms, but it's the super staff that give it a…
Dalat
More budget hotel than hostel, although it's a popular traveller hub. The vast eight- and 12-bed dorms come with comfy bunks and privacy curtains (a women…
Quy Nhon
Beachside in a fishing village 17km east of the city, this locally owned hostel boasts good-quality accommodation and kind hosts. The air-conditioned dorm…
Hanoi
Flashpackers Nexy has modern, clean dorms and bathrooms, soft beds with privacy curtains, quality linen and ample locked storage, plus staff who speak…
La Siesta Classic Ma May Hotel
Hanoi
La Siesta is a top choice for its excellent service and elegant rooms, which come in a wide variety of sizes (including some snazzy bi-level suites),…
Hoi An
Hidden down a quiet lane just north of the Old Town, the Nu Ni Homestay has seven spacious and sparkling rooms – some with large balconies – and a…
