Must-see hotels in South-Central Vietnam

  • Pham Gia Boutique Villa

    Hoi An

    Centred on its blue pool, Pham Gia edges into the boutique-guesthouse category. Blending colonial and local design, rooms are spacious and sunny, and the…

  • Beachside Boutique Resort

    An Bang Beach

    This attractive low-rise complex features light, airy and spacious modern rooms with balconies, grouped around an inviting pool. It’s steps from the beach…

  • Memory Hostel

    Danang

    Sweet memories are made of casual strolls to the Dragon Bridge, restaurants and nightlife, all near this hostel with a choice of four- to 12-bed dorms, as…

  • Hoi An Chic Hotel

    Hoi An

    Surrounded by rice fields, halfway between town and the beach, Hoi An Chic enjoys a tranquil, near-rural location. The hip design features colourful…

  • Cherish Hotel

    Hue

    The very pleasant and quite elegant 98-room Cherish has smiling staff at reception, superb breakfasts, a 2nd-floor spa, a small pool, three restaurants, a…

  • Little Hoi An

    Hoi An

    Boasting a superb position opposite the Old Town in tranquil An Hoi, this newish hotel has real polish and class. Rooms are very comfortable indeed, with…

  • Hoi An Backpackers Hostel

    Hoi An

    This purpose-built hostel – part of a hostel empire spanning the nation – offers decent and clean dorms and private en-suite rooms. A poolside bar and…

  • Canary Boutique Hotel

    Hue

    This considerably clean, budget place has professional staff, a great breakfast menu with free seconds, and competitively priced tours, with a bathtub the…

  • Moonlight Hotel Hue

    Hue

    This efficient Hue hotel charges modest bucks for very high-spec rooms with polished wooden floors, marble-clad bathrooms (with tubs) and lavish…

  • Ivy Villa

    Hoi An

    Out of the thick of things on the eastern edge of Hoi An, Ivy Villa is a professionally run and welcoming choice set alongside a small, blue rectangular…

  • Victoria Hoi An Beach Resort & Spa

    Cua Dai Beach

    This handsome 109-room hotel adopts a mix of French colonial and traditional Hoi An design. Rooms are modern and immaculately presented, some with teak…

  • Sanouva

    Danang

    Boutique mixes with business at the stylish Sanouva, located in a bustling commercial street just a few blocks from Danang's riverfront. An Asian-chic…

  • Novotel Danang Premier Han River

    Danang

    This towering riverside landmark has hip rooms with unmatched views over the Han River towards the beach and ocean. Staff are very welcoming and well…

  • Poetic Hue Hostel

    Hue

    In a whitewashed villa down a quiet back lane, this is a good alternative to Hue's busier hostels. Local families and birdsong give the location a…

  • Funtastic Danang Hostel

    Danang

    Danang's original specialist hostel is a goodie, with young and energetic owners, colourful rooms and dorms, and a comfortable lounge area for when all…

  • Hoi An Garden Villas

    Hoi An

    Enjoying a tranquil location on a quiet, suburban lane, this eight-roomed hotel has attractive doubles and villa rooms, all with huge beds, bathtubs, a…

  • Orchid Garden Hotel

    Hoi An

    Between town and beach, about 2.5km east of the centre, this little guesthouse has spacious accommodation with hardwood and marble flooring. The inviting…

  • Golden Hotel

    South-Central Vietnam

    Around 1.5km from central Dong Ha, this new opening has spacious rooms and spotless bathrooms, and is easily the best combination of comfort and value in…

  • Windbell Villa

    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…

  • Vinh Hung Emerald Resort

    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…

  • Hue Nino

    Hue

    This family-owned, warm and welcoming 16-room guesthouse has an artistic flavour, with stylish furniture, artwork and smallish rooms with minibar, cable…

  • Villa Louise

    Hue

    Villa Louise has wonderful villas, private rooms and two swimming pools. The villas are lovingly decorated in heritage Vietnamese style.

  • Summit Accommodation

    Bach Ma National Park

    Near the summit are four options, from the simple Kim Giao villa and Do Quyen villa to the more comfortable Phong Lan villa. All have private bathrooms,…

  • Long Life Riverside

    Hoi An

    Impressive hotel with a peaceful riverside setting in An Hoi peninsula, where there's virtually zero traffic noise to contend with. Rooms are spacious,…

  • Orchid Hotel

    Hue

    This modern and central hotel delivers warm service – staff really make an effort. Accommodation is also excellent: all options have laminate flooring and…

  • Thien Thanh Hotel

    Hoi An

    Staff are dressed in traditional ao dai at this atmospheric hotel and maintain good service standards. The hotel’s spacious, inviting and well-equipped…

  • Thien Nga Hotel

    Hoi An

    This place has a fine selection of rooms – most are spacious, light and airy and have a balcony and a minimalist feel (though the bathrooms are more…

  • Vietnam Backpackers' Hostel

    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…

  • Sofia Boutique Hotel

    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…

  • Gold Hotel

    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…

  • Dai A Hotel

    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…

  • Son Tra Resort & Spa

    Danang Region

    Looking directly over a sheltered white sand beach, these handsome villas are well maintained, spacious and attractive, all with kitchens, hardwood floors…

  • Huu Nghi Hotel

    South-Central Vietnam

    Spacious, inviting rooms, all with smart furnishings including wardrobe, reading light, bed with comfortable mattress, and flat-screen TV – some also have…

  • New Moon Hotel

    Danang

    Modern minihotel with a selection of inviting rooms in different price categories, all with flat-screen TV, minibar, wi-fi and en-suite marble bathrooms…

  • Hoang Trinh Hotel

    Hoi An

    Well-run hotel with helpful, friendly staff who make travellers feel welcome. Rooms are quite 'old school' Vietnamese but spacious and clean. Generous…

  • Hue Thuong

    Hue

    A great little minihotel, where the rooms, though smallish, have a real sparkle and are very well presented – all come with purple-and-white linen and…

  • Hoa Binh Hotel

    Hoi An

    A good selection of modern rooms, all with minibar, cable TV and air-conditioning, and a reasonable dorm. The inclusive breakfast is good, but the pool is…

  • Thu Trang

    Cham Islands

    Right by the whale temple in the main village of Bai Lang, Thu Trang is tidy, clean and simple. Meals are available (around 200,000d for breakfast, lunch…

  • Visitor Centre Accommodation

    Bach Ma National Park

    The park authority has a small camping ground and two guesthouses near the entrance, with basic twin-bed rooms with private bathrooms.

  • Beach Bar Hue

    Hue

    At Phu Thuan Beach (about 7km southeast of Thuan An), the Beach Bar Hue has decent shared four-bed bungalows and sits pretty on a sublime stretch of sand,…