Must-see hotels in Vietnam

This astonishing travellers' 'resort' takes flashpacking to a different level. If you've ever dreamt of finding The Beach (like Leonardo DiCaprio), well,…

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…

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…

This homely shorefront guesthouse has undergone a serious revamp, with a new block adding an additional eight rooms and a four-bed dorm; most…

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…

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…

With stylish brickwork and excellent service, this clean, good-looking and hip choice enjoys a very central location with a wide variety of accommodation,…

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…

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 …

Rooms at this stylish, atmospheric hotel have attractive wooden finishes, fine silk trims, local art and high technology. Standard rooms lack natural…

This ecolodge, 1.5km north of park HQ, sets the standard for atmospheric accommodation in Vietnam’s protected areas. There are comfortable tented rooms…

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…

Very friendly glass-fronted homestay located near the national-park office. Its eight lovely rooms have nice touches, including vintage-style tiling and a…

This is a fantastic little hotel tucked away on a pleasant French Quarter side street, opposite a wonderfully dilapidated French-colonial mansion. Rooms…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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),…