135 Nguyen Van Cu Street, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Tan Hoang Long Hotel District 5 Ho Chi Minh City sits merely a 9-minute walk from the Nguyen Trai Street and offers baggage storage and a restaurant. The hotel offers 22 rooms and reliable services…
86 Nguyen Trai, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Hoang Dung - Hong Vina Hotel Ho Chi Minh City includes 20 rooms and is a 19-minute walk from the Saigon Skydeck. This hotel is centrally located in the Pham Ngu Lao district and there is public…
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US$29per one night
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Ngoc Van Hotel
Ngoc Van Hotel
Hotel
656 ft to the city center
161-163 Duong 28, Phuong Binh Tri Dong B, Quan Binh Tan, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Providing guests with car rentals, Ngoc Van Hotel Ho Chi Minh City is located merely 10 minutes' walk from the AEON Mall Binh Tan. This 2-star hotel boasts parking and picturesque views of Dam Sen…
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US$18per one night
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Hotel Minh Thu
Hotel Minh Thu
Hotel
1.1 mi to the city center
Tan Binh
Located around 7 km from Dam Sen Water Park, the 2-star Hotel Minh Thu Ho Chi Minh City features general facilities such as currency exchange and a tour desk. The hotel offers Wi-Fi in public areas…
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US$38per one night
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Feli Home - Close To Landmark 81
Feli Home - Close To Landmark 81
Hotel
6.1 mi to the city center
180/52 Duong Nguyen Huu Canh, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Nestled in the Binh Thanh district of Ho Chi Minh City, the 2-star Feli Home - Close To Landmark 81 Ho Chi Minh City hotel is 3.2 km from such cultural places of interest as the Fine Arts Museum.
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US$6per one night
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Garnet Hotel
Garnet Hotel
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66 Duong Phan Khiem Ich, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Located 4.7 km from the Bitexco Financial Tower, Garnet Hotel Ho Chi Minh City includes 8 rooms. This 3-star hotel also offers 24-hour front desk assistance and wake-up service.
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US$53per one night
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Nhat Hoang
Nhat Hoang
Hostel
3.1 mi to the city center
180 Nguyen Tat Thanh, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Offering 24 rooms, Nhat Hoang Hostel Ho Chi Minh City boasts a location only 6 minutes' walk from Khanh Hoi Church.
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US$25per one night
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Huna Apartment
Huna Apartment
Hotel
5.1 mi to the city center
829 Huynh Tan Phat Street Phu Thuan Ward, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
The 3-star Huna Apartment Ho Chi Minh City hotel is located around 6 km from the large marketplace "Ben Thanh Market" and features a conference room for those travelling on business. Families with…
27-29 Bui Vien, Pham Ngu Lao ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
The 3-star Valentine Hotel Saigon - Bui Vien Street Ho Chi Minh City is situated around 800 metres from the Huyen Sy Catholic Church and features a shared lounge and various recreational…
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US$42per one night
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Sky Star Hotel
Sky Star Hotel
Hotel
2.2 mi to the city center
No. 33, Street No. 21, Ward 8, Go Vap District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Thala Hotel Phu My Hung
Thala Hotel Phu My Hung
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R4-70 Hung Gia 2, Phu My Hung, District 7 ,Ho Chi Minh City, District 7 70000, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
The 2-star Thala Hotel Phu My Hung Ho Chi Minh City offers proximity to Ben Thanh Market, which is located around 10 minutes' drive away.
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Hotel Hoang Anh Anh
Hotel Hoang Anh Anh
Hotel
2 mi to the city center
72 Tan Thanh, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Guests of Hotel Hoang Anh Anh Ho Chi Minh City can enjoy easy access to Cho Bau Cat, which is situated only a 5-minute stroll away.
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US$10per one night
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Hoa Vinh Hotel
Hoa Vinh Hotel
Hotel
10.2 mi to the city center
104 Dinh Phong Phu, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Situated a mere 9 minutes' walk from Dong Khoi Street, the smoke-free Hoa Vinh Hotel Ho Chi Minh City offers a shared lounge and various recreational opportunities. Featuring a shared lounge and a…
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US$19per one night
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Bhome Dinh Cong Trang
Bhome Dinh Cong Trang
Hotel
2.9 mi to the city center
22-24 Dinh Cong Trang, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
The 2-star Bhome Dinh Cong Trang Ho Chi Minh City hotel is situated about 5 minutes' walk from the traditional markets and comes with a 24-hour front desk and late check-out service.
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US$22per one night
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Mai Hotel - Airport
Mai Hotel - Airport
Hotel
2.7 mi to the city center
Tan Binh
Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, the 2-star Mai Hotel - Airport Ho Chi Minh City sits about 5 km from Ho Chi Minh City Museum. At this Ho Chi Minh City hotel you'll find 24-hour reception and wake-up…
836 Quang Trung, Ward 8, Go Vap District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
The 2-star smoke-free Dai An Go Vap Hotel Ho Chi Minh City is only a 9-minute stroll from the Floral Park Village Go Vap and features a cash machine and a lift. The hotel is a good starting point for…
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US$19per one night
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Phu An Hotel
Phu An Hotel
Hotel
3.5 mi to the city center
16-18 Le Duc Tho, Ward 7, Go Vap District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Nestled in the Go Vap district of Ho Chi Minh City well-known for historical sights like the prominent government center "Independence Palace", located 7 km away, the 2-star Phu An Hotel Ho Chi Minh…
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US$69per one night
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Vivian Saigon Hotel
Vivian Saigon Hotel
Hotel
2.1 mi to the city center
Tan Binh
Vivian Saigon Hotel Ho Chi Minh City gives quick access to Cong, which is situated approximately 5 minutes' walk away. Wi-Fi is offered in public areas and parking is available on site.
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US$34per one night
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Tam Ngoc Resort
Tam Ngoc Resort
Hotel
30.7 mi to the city center
Dong Hoa, Long Hoa, Can Gio ,Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
The 2-star Tam Ngoc Resort Ho Chi Minh City is located around a 10-minute drive from Monkey Island Eco Forest Park and offers a ballroom and a storage room.
135 Nguyen Van Cu Street, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Tan Hoang Long Hotel District 5 Ho Chi Minh City sits merely a 9-minute walk from the Nguyen Trai Street and offers baggage storage and a restaurant. The hotel offers 22 rooms and reliable services…
86 Nguyen Trai, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Hoang Dung - Hong Vina Hotel Ho Chi Minh City includes 20 rooms and is a 19-minute walk from the Saigon Skydeck. This hotel is centrally located in the Pham Ngu Lao district and there is public…
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US$29per one night
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Ngoc Van Hotel
Ngoc Van Hotel
Hotel
656 ft to the city center
161-163 Duong 28, Phuong Binh Tri Dong B, Quan Binh Tan, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Providing guests with car rentals, Ngoc Van Hotel Ho Chi Minh City is located merely 10 minutes' walk from the AEON Mall Binh Tan. This 2-star hotel boasts parking and picturesque views of Dam Sen…
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US$18per one night
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Hotel Minh Thu
Hotel Minh Thu
Hotel
1.1 mi to the city center
Tan Binh
Located around 7 km from Dam Sen Water Park, the 2-star Hotel Minh Thu Ho Chi Minh City features general facilities such as currency exchange and a tour desk. The hotel offers Wi-Fi in public areas…
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US$38per one night
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Feli Home - Close To Landmark 81
Feli Home - Close To Landmark 81
Hotel
6.1 mi to the city center
180/52 Duong Nguyen Huu Canh, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Nestled in the Binh Thanh district of Ho Chi Minh City, the 2-star Feli Home - Close To Landmark 81 Ho Chi Minh City hotel is 3.2 km from such cultural places of interest as the Fine Arts Museum.
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US$6per one night
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Garnet Hotel
Garnet Hotel
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66 Duong Phan Khiem Ich, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Located 4.7 km from the Bitexco Financial Tower, Garnet Hotel Ho Chi Minh City includes 8 rooms. This 3-star hotel also offers 24-hour front desk assistance and wake-up service.
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US$53per one night
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Nhat Hoang
Nhat Hoang
Hostel
3.1 mi to the city center
180 Nguyen Tat Thanh, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Offering 24 rooms, Nhat Hoang Hostel Ho Chi Minh City boasts a location only 6 minutes' walk from Khanh Hoi Church.
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US$25per one night
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Huna Apartment
Huna Apartment
Hotel
5.1 mi to the city center
829 Huynh Tan Phat Street Phu Thuan Ward, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
The 3-star Huna Apartment Ho Chi Minh City hotel is located around 6 km from the large marketplace "Ben Thanh Market" and features a conference room for those travelling on business. Families with…
27-29 Bui Vien, Pham Ngu Lao ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
The 3-star Valentine Hotel Saigon - Bui Vien Street Ho Chi Minh City is situated around 800 metres from the Huyen Sy Catholic Church and features a shared lounge and various recreational…
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US$42per one night
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Sky Star Hotel
Sky Star Hotel
Hotel
2.2 mi to the city center
No. 33, Street No. 21, Ward 8, Go Vap District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Thala Hotel Phu My Hung
Thala Hotel Phu My Hung
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R4-70 Hung Gia 2, Phu My Hung, District 7 ,Ho Chi Minh City, District 7 70000, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
The 2-star Thala Hotel Phu My Hung Ho Chi Minh City offers proximity to Ben Thanh Market, which is located around 10 minutes' drive away.
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Hotel Hoang Anh Anh
Hotel Hoang Anh Anh
Hotel
2 mi to the city center
72 Tan Thanh, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Guests of Hotel Hoang Anh Anh Ho Chi Minh City can enjoy easy access to Cho Bau Cat, which is situated only a 5-minute stroll away.
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US$10per one night
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Hoa Vinh Hotel
Hoa Vinh Hotel
Hotel
10.2 mi to the city center
104 Dinh Phong Phu, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Situated a mere 9 minutes' walk from Dong Khoi Street, the smoke-free Hoa Vinh Hotel Ho Chi Minh City offers a shared lounge and various recreational opportunities. Featuring a shared lounge and a…
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US$19per one night
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Bhome Dinh Cong Trang
Bhome Dinh Cong Trang
Hotel
2.9 mi to the city center
22-24 Dinh Cong Trang, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
The 2-star Bhome Dinh Cong Trang Ho Chi Minh City hotel is situated about 5 minutes' walk from the traditional markets and comes with a 24-hour front desk and late check-out service.
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US$22per one night
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Mai Hotel - Airport
Mai Hotel - Airport
Hotel
2.7 mi to the city center
Tan Binh
Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, the 2-star Mai Hotel - Airport Ho Chi Minh City sits about 5 km from Ho Chi Minh City Museum. At this Ho Chi Minh City hotel you'll find 24-hour reception and wake-up…
836 Quang Trung, Ward 8, Go Vap District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
The 2-star smoke-free Dai An Go Vap Hotel Ho Chi Minh City is only a 9-minute stroll from the Floral Park Village Go Vap and features a cash machine and a lift. The hotel is a good starting point for…
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US$19per one night
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Phu An Hotel
Phu An Hotel
Hotel
3.5 mi to the city center
16-18 Le Duc Tho, Ward 7, Go Vap District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Nestled in the Go Vap district of Ho Chi Minh City well-known for historical sights like the prominent government center "Independence Palace", located 7 km away, the 2-star Phu An Hotel Ho Chi Minh…
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US$69per one night
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Vivian Saigon Hotel
Vivian Saigon Hotel
Hotel
2.1 mi to the city center
Tan Binh
Vivian Saigon Hotel Ho Chi Minh City gives quick access to Cong, which is situated approximately 5 minutes' walk away. Wi-Fi is offered in public areas and parking is available on site.
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US$34per one night
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Tam Ngoc Resort
Tam Ngoc Resort
Hotel
30.7 mi to the city center
Dong Hoa, Long Hoa, Can Gio ,Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
The 2-star Tam Ngoc Resort Ho Chi Minh City is located around a 10-minute drive from Monkey Island Eco Forest Park and offers a ballroom and a storage room.
135 Nguyen Van Cu Street, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Tan Hoang Long Hotel District 5 Ho Chi Minh City sits merely a 9-minute walk from the Nguyen Trai Street and offers baggage storage and a restaurant. The hotel offers 22 rooms and reliable services…
86 Nguyen Trai, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Hoang Dung - Hong Vina Hotel Ho Chi Minh City includes 20 rooms and is a 19-minute walk from the Saigon Skydeck. This hotel is centrally located in the Pham Ngu Lao district and there is public…
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US$29per one night
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Ngoc Van Hotel
Ngoc Van Hotel
Hotel
656 ft to the city center
161-163 Duong 28, Phuong Binh Tri Dong B, Quan Binh Tan, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Providing guests with car rentals, Ngoc Van Hotel Ho Chi Minh City is located merely 10 minutes' walk from the AEON Mall Binh Tan. This 2-star hotel boasts parking and picturesque views of Dam Sen…
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US$18per one night
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Hotel Minh Thu
Hotel Minh Thu
Hotel
1.1 mi to the city center
Tan Binh
Located around 7 km from Dam Sen Water Park, the 2-star Hotel Minh Thu Ho Chi Minh City features general facilities such as currency exchange and a tour desk. The hotel offers Wi-Fi in public areas…
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US$38per one night
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Feli Home - Close To Landmark 81
Feli Home - Close To Landmark 81
Hotel
6.1 mi to the city center
180/52 Duong Nguyen Huu Canh, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Nestled in the Binh Thanh district of Ho Chi Minh City, the 2-star Feli Home - Close To Landmark 81 Ho Chi Minh City hotel is 3.2 km from such cultural places of interest as the Fine Arts Museum.
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US$6per one night
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Garnet Hotel
Garnet Hotel
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66 Duong Phan Khiem Ich, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Located 4.7 km from the Bitexco Financial Tower, Garnet Hotel Ho Chi Minh City includes 8 rooms. This 3-star hotel also offers 24-hour front desk assistance and wake-up service.
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US$53per one night
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Nhat Hoang
Nhat Hoang
Hostel
3.1 mi to the city center
180 Nguyen Tat Thanh, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Offering 24 rooms, Nhat Hoang Hostel Ho Chi Minh City boasts a location only 6 minutes' walk from Khanh Hoi Church.
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US$25per one night
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Huna Apartment
Huna Apartment
Hotel
5.1 mi to the city center
829 Huynh Tan Phat Street Phu Thuan Ward, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
The 3-star Huna Apartment Ho Chi Minh City hotel is located around 6 km from the large marketplace "Ben Thanh Market" and features a conference room for those travelling on business. Families with…
27-29 Bui Vien, Pham Ngu Lao ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
The 3-star Valentine Hotel Saigon - Bui Vien Street Ho Chi Minh City is situated around 800 metres from the Huyen Sy Catholic Church and features a shared lounge and various recreational…
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US$42per one night
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Sky Star Hotel
Sky Star Hotel
Hotel
2.2 mi to the city center
No. 33, Street No. 21, Ward 8, Go Vap District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Thala Hotel Phu My Hung
Thala Hotel Phu My Hung
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R4-70 Hung Gia 2, Phu My Hung, District 7 ,Ho Chi Minh City, District 7 70000, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
The 2-star Thala Hotel Phu My Hung Ho Chi Minh City offers proximity to Ben Thanh Market, which is located around 10 minutes' drive away.
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Hotel Hoang Anh Anh
Hotel Hoang Anh Anh
Hotel
2 mi to the city center
72 Tan Thanh, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Guests of Hotel Hoang Anh Anh Ho Chi Minh City can enjoy easy access to Cho Bau Cat, which is situated only a 5-minute stroll away.
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US$10per one night
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Hoa Vinh Hotel
Hoa Vinh Hotel
Hotel
10.2 mi to the city center
104 Dinh Phong Phu, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Situated a mere 9 minutes' walk from Dong Khoi Street, the smoke-free Hoa Vinh Hotel Ho Chi Minh City offers a shared lounge and various recreational opportunities. Featuring a shared lounge and a…
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US$19per one night
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Bhome Dinh Cong Trang
Bhome Dinh Cong Trang
Hotel
2.9 mi to the city center
22-24 Dinh Cong Trang, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
The 2-star Bhome Dinh Cong Trang Ho Chi Minh City hotel is situated about 5 minutes' walk from the traditional markets and comes with a 24-hour front desk and late check-out service.
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US$22per one night
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Mai Hotel - Airport
Mai Hotel - Airport
Hotel
2.7 mi to the city center
Tan Binh
Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, the 2-star Mai Hotel - Airport Ho Chi Minh City sits about 5 km from Ho Chi Minh City Museum. At this Ho Chi Minh City hotel you'll find 24-hour reception and wake-up…
836 Quang Trung, Ward 8, Go Vap District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
The 2-star smoke-free Dai An Go Vap Hotel Ho Chi Minh City is only a 9-minute stroll from the Floral Park Village Go Vap and features a cash machine and a lift. The hotel is a good starting point for…
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US$19per one night
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Phu An Hotel
Phu An Hotel
Hotel
3.5 mi to the city center
16-18 Le Duc Tho, Ward 7, Go Vap District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Nestled in the Go Vap district of Ho Chi Minh City well-known for historical sights like the prominent government center "Independence Palace", located 7 km away, the 2-star Phu An Hotel Ho Chi Minh…
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US$69per one night
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Vivian Saigon Hotel
Vivian Saigon Hotel
Hotel
2.1 mi to the city center
Tan Binh
Vivian Saigon Hotel Ho Chi Minh City gives quick access to Cong, which is situated approximately 5 minutes' walk away. Wi-Fi is offered in public areas and parking is available on site.
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US$34per one night
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Tam Ngoc Resort
Tam Ngoc Resort
Hotel
30.7 mi to the city center
Dong Hoa, Long Hoa, Can Gio ,Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
The 2-star Tam Ngoc Resort Ho Chi Minh City is located around a 10-minute drive from Monkey Island Eco Forest Park and offers a ballroom and a storage room.
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Hotels in Ho Chi Minh City
With a stunning variety of 5,797 hotels, Ho Chi Minh City offers stays for every style. Deluxe high-rises and cozy boutique hotels dominate District 1, with 3-star options averaging $45 per night and lavish 5-star retreats around $150. Tauntingly new hotels pop up in District 3, famed for their unique architecture and edge in amenities. Discover the perfect match for your stay; book with us today.
Where to stay in Ho Chi Minh City - a guide to the best areas and neighbourhoods
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* This district offers a quieter atmosphere compared to the city center, perfect for family relaxation.
* There are numerous parks and family-friendly attractions like Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center.
* The Crescent Mall and Starlight Bridge are excellent spots for family activities and shopping.
Families will find District 7 an ideal choice for their stay.
Hotel Majestic Saigon
Park Hyatt Saigon
* This district is the business hub of Ho Chi Minh City, with many offices, financial institutions, and embassies.
* Easy access to public transportation makes it convenient for quick meetings around the city.
* The neighborhood boasts numerous luxury hotels such as Hotel Majestic Saigon and Park Hyatt Saigon, perfect for business stays.
Business travelers should consider staying in District 1.
* The area is full of lively street markets, cafes, and cultural landmarks like the Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica.
* Travelers can easily meet fellow adventurers in popular hostels and bustling backpacker streets like Bui Vien.
* The district offers a perfect blend of nightlife and safety, ensuring a vibrant yet secure stay.
Solo travelers will enjoy the vibrancy of District 1.
Villa Song Saigon
* This district provides a peaceful retreat from the city's hustle, with many upscale riverside restaurants and cafes.
* Couples can enjoy romantic strolls along the Saigon River, with stunning views of the city skyline.
* Boutique hotels like Villa Song Saigon offer a serene and intimate atmosphere perfect for couples.
Couples on a romantic getaway should look into District 2.
* Known for its affordable accommodations, District 3 offers numerous budget hotels and hostels.
* The district is rich in cultural attractions like the War Remnants Museum and Tan Dinh Church.
* It's a great option for food enthusiasts who can enjoy local Vietnamese cuisine at wallet-friendly street eateries.
Budget travelers will find great value in District 3.
Ho Chi Minh City Tips You Must Know
* Book your hotel during the low season from May to August for the best deals. Prices peak during the dry season from December to April.
* Be wary of high prices and increased demand during major events like the Tet holiday (Lunar New Year) in late January or early February.
* Consider using the affordable Vinasun or Mai Linh taxi services, with an average ride costing around $3-$5 USD. The airport is approximately 20 minutes from District 1.
* Save money by dining at street food stalls where meals can cost as little as $2 USD. Consider purchasing a Saigon Tourist Card for discounts on attractions.
* Exercise caution in crowded places and avoid poorly lit areas of District 4 at night to ensure a safe visit.
Frequently asked question
Which hotels in Ho Chi Minh City offer stunning views of the skyline?
The Reverie Saigon and La Lela Saigon Hotel are known for their breathtaking skyline views.
Are there any beach resort-like hotels near Ho Chi Minh City?
While Ho Chi Minh City itself isn't near the beach, some hotels like Villa Song Saigon offer a resort vibe along the riverfront.
Which districts are best for proximity to major attractions?
Hotels in District 1, like Hotel Majestic Saigon and Alagon Central Hotel & Spa, put you close to major attractions such as Ben Thanh Market and the Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica.
Where can I stay for easy access to adventure activities like tours and cycling?
District 2 offers hotels like Villa Song Saigon, which is convenient for exploring Mekong Delta tours and cycling routes.
When is the best time to book hotels to avoid the tourist rush?
Booking hotels from May to August, like the Ibis Saigon Airport, can help you avoid the peak tourist rush and enjoy more relaxed pricing.