Must-see hotels in Vietnam

  • Shambalaa

    Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park

    One of Phong Nha's newest hostels, Shambalaa is brightly decorated with Asian-style wall hangings, and features spotless dorms and a rooftop lounge area…

  • River Hotel

    Ha Tien

    With contemporary, spacious and stylish rooms, a towering and sinuous outline and ample river views, Ha Tien's most glam hotel enjoys an optimum position…

  • Frangipani Boutique Hotel

    Danang

    With just 11 rooms, and stylish common areas, the Frangipani is more like a classy European guesthouse. Rooms are spacious and modern with elegant decor,…

  • Home Hotel

    Hue

    Run by a really friendly team, the welcoming Home Hotel has a youthful, hip vibe, and spacious rooms arrayed across several levels. Ask to book a room…

  • Ban Van Guest House

    Mai Chau

    Ban Van village is only 800m east of central Mai Chau, but is noticeably less developed for tourism. Three or four stilt-house homestays dot the village,…

  • Coto Center Homestay

    Bai Tu Long Bay

    There are just six comfortable, modern rooms in this well-run homestay in the middle of the island. The location is rural, 4km from the ferry and 2km from…

  • Cafune Coffee Culture Homestay

    Nha Trang

    Perfect for java-heads or budding baristas, this likeable cafe doubles as a hostel. Double rooms have king-size beds and dorms en suites. Cafe staff are…

  • Mai House Saigon

    Ho Chi Minh City

    New in 2019, this fine luxury choice has a whiff of colonial glamour, with French Indochinese design touches, dark-wood furniture and sumptuous…

  • Zoolut Stay 278

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Boutique stylings on a budget come to this well-located pocket of HCMC. The modern yellow hues make spaces feel fresh and clean. Regular rooms are large…

  • Vietnam Backpacker Hostel

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Recently rebranded, this lively place remains a good choice if you want to socialise and be in the heart of things. The building is a sprawling,…

  • 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…

  • Hotel Hung Cuong

    Chau Doc

    Stylish modern hotel overlooking a peaceful green square. Rooms come with satellite TV, chic bathrooms and welcome touches of artwork. The Hung Cuong…

  • Dreams Hotel

    Dalat

    This reliable place runs a couple of hotels in town. All rooms have high-quality mattresses and decent bathrooms, and some have balconies. There's a free…

  • 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…

  • TTC Hotel

    Dalat

    Also known as the Ngoc Lan, this slick, efficient, upmarket hotel offers rooms with clean white lines and stylish purple accents. The modern decor…

  • La Belle Vie

    Tam Coc

    Our pick of the expanding accommodation scene near the Tam Coc boat station, La Belle Vie offers cosy brick and wooden bungalows in a peaceful garden…

  • La Siesta Classic Lo Su Hotel

    Hanoi

    There's a high degree of comfort at this good-looking and elegant hotel with a spa and super rooftop bar with excellent views over Hoan Kiem Lake – a top…

  • LoCo Home

    Con Dao Islands

    Popular new hostel-style spot with choice of female or male dorms (with shared bathrooms) or attractive, light private rooms with terrace and en suite;…

  • Phu House Hostel

    Phu Quoc Island

    Phu House boasts the stylings of a Hoi An family mansion but feels modern with comfy dorm beds, privacy curtains, rain shower, air-con and immaculate…

  • Whisper of Nature

    Cat Ba Island

    Whisper of Nature is a simple place where nature lovers can kick back and enjoy some downtime, or engage in hiking and swimming. Little concrete-and…

  • Coto Life

    Bai Tu Long Bay

    This strip of rustic, wood and bamboo stilt bungalows is probably the best place near Hong Van Beach, though it's somewhat overpriced. The more expensive…

  • 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…

  • Thai Binh Hotel

    Sapa

    You'll likely feel at home here from the minute you enter the lobby to see the hotel cat dozing in front of the crackling fireplace. Rooms are spacious…

  • 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…

  • Mojzo Dorm

    Nha Trang

    This alt Mojzo follows the same successful formula as the original, with very welcoming and engaging staff, a free breakfast, free afternoon tea and free…

  • Victoria Sapa Resort

    Sapa

    This alpine-style hotel gets top marks for its attentive service and charming garden, terrace and restaurant areas decorated with local weavings. The…

  • Intercontinental Asiana Saigon

    Ho Chi Minh City

    One of the city's premier addresses, the Intercontintental is modern and tasteful without falling into generic blandness. Rooms have a dash of design…

  • Champa Island Resort

    Nha Trang

    Spread over two islands in the Cai River, yet only 3km north of the centre, this large resort hotel makes a tranquil base and has all the facilities you…

  • Town House 50

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Part guesthouse and part boutique hotel, Town House 50 offers stylish accommodation down a quiet laneway on a street with good restaurants and cafes. All…

  • Eco Palms House

    Sapa

    These rustic, bamboo and adobe bungalows offer some of the most amazing views in Sapa, but given how tight they are, they do feel somewhat overpriced, and…

  • 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…

  • Hanoi Elite

    Hanoi

    It’s often surprising what you can find in the narrowest, most hidden-away lanes in the Old Quarter. Hanoi Elite features cool and classy decor, fine…

  • 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…

  • Bong Hostel

    Ha Giang Province

    A popular central hostel that is always full of people embarking on, or returning from, the Ha Giang motorbike loop. It rents a range of motorbikes, books…

  • Liberty Hotel Saigon Greenview

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Refurbished in a cool and classy mix of soothing neutral colours and natural wood, Liberty's Saigon Greenview is one of Pham Ngu Lao's better…

  • 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…

  • Kim Lan Hotel

    Can Tho

    This very clean mini-hotel has chic, quiet rooms with contemporary furnishings and artwork on the walls. Even the cheapest, windowless standard rooms are…

  • Sunsea Resort

    Mui Ne

    The elegant accommodation at this very attractive hotel blends natural materials (thatch, lacquerware and rosewood) with modern design. Some of the…

  • 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…

  • May Hostel

    Haiphong

    This modern hostel hits all the right notes, with a central location, a good rooftop bar, gated motorcycle parking and everything you need from a dorm bed…