Dong Hoi
Buffalo Hostel ticks all the boxes for the thrifty traveller: colourful six-bed dorms and five private rooms, loads of local information on where to kick…
Dong Hoi
Buffalo Hostel ticks all the boxes for the thrifty traveller: colourful six-bed dorms and five private rooms, loads of local information on where to kick…
Dalat
The second branch of Dreams, despite the name, is located just up the street from Dreams 1. Like its sibling, it offers bright, comfortable rooms but…
Long Son Mui Ne Beach Backpacker Paradise
Mui Ne
Right on the beach, this travellers' delight is very well set up for long days lounging by the shore and even longer nights around the bar (it's open 24…
Sapa
Up the hill from central Sapa, this well-run hostel has a multitude of six- and eight-bed dorms (with lockers) set around a communal courtyard and lots of…
Ho Chi Minh City
This small hostel is run by a friendly team and has an enviable location in an upmarket corner of District 1 near parkland and the Reunification Palace…
Hue
This efficient Hue hotel charges modest bucks for very high-spec rooms with polished wooden floors, marble-clad bathrooms (with tubs) and lavish…
Dalat
Belying its location close to two of Dalat's most upmarket hotels, this five-year veteran offers surprising comfort at budget prices on a quiet street…
Sapa
There's plenty of choice at this rambling, family-run spot with comfortable pine-trimmed rooms over nine floors and two wings, with the upper floors…
Sapa
Professional staff, a quiet neighbourhood and stylish interior design give this hotel a reassuring vibe. The 20 rooms are handsome and spacious and come…
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…
Phu Quoc Island
A favourite with solo travellers, this hostel gets plenty of praise for the friendliness and helpfulness of its staff, the lively bar with pool table and…
Ninh Binh
With a riverside setting around 5km from Tam Coc, Nguyen Shack's easygoing, lazy-days thatched bungalows are the perfect antidote to the bustle of Hanoi…
Dalat
Three French-era villas that have been sensitively converted into apartments with lounges and kitchens, family rooms perfect for groups, and refined…
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…
Tam Coc
This decent and friendly family-owned hotel is in a quiet area just a short walk from Bich Dong Pagoda. Rice-paddy views, spacious rooms and a warm…
Can Tho
This friendly, efficient hotel offers fantastic value and has bright, mango-coloured rooms – appropriate given the name means 'Mango Hotel'. Helpful staff…
Ho Chi Minh City
The location is a bit stranded for sightseers, so you'll be taking taxis to the centre, but this is reflected in the rates, which are fine value given the…
Liberty Central Saigon Citypoint
Ho Chi Minh City
Liberty is a Vietnamese hotel brand with a reputation for value and service. Rooms feature chic decor and spacious bathrooms, and relaxation options…
Dalat
This friendly hostel is tucked away down a narrow alleyway, insulating you from main-street noise. Owner Linh cooks communal dinners so that you can get…
Halong City
The Novotel fuses Asian influences with contemporary details, resulting in stunning rooms with teak floors, marble bathrooms and sliding screens to divide…
Con Dao Islands
This mini-hotel has a choice of rooms with hot-water en suites (though expect hard mattresses) and is close to the night market and plenty of eating…
Hanoi
Keeping it simple just one block from Hoan Kiem Lake, Madame Moon has surprisingly chic rooms and a (relatively) traffic-free location in a street filled…
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…
Dalat
Reliable midrange choice in the heart of Dalat. The best rooms are spacious and light, the cheapest are small and without much natural light, but all are…
Ho Chi Minh City
Offering good value for pricey District 2, this place is a good choice for those who favour a peaceful base. There's attractive, spacious accommodation…
Mai Chau
For a little more privacy than the neighbourhood homestays, this friendly operation in Lac village offers spacious bungalows with rickety bamboo furniture…
Ninh Binh
With superb mountain vistas from a village location convenient for Tam Coc (5km), Hoa Lu (5km) or Trang An (2km), Limestone View has very comfortable…
Ha Giang Province
About 800m east of Du Gia is this collection of ramshackle bungalows, some perched romantically in the middle of a pond, and set around a traditional…
Hanoi
The young, friendly, helpful crew at the Art Hotel make this well-located spot really stand out. Rooms are spacious, with very clean bathrooms and wooden…
Sapa
Amazing might be an exaggeration, but this striking, modern, four-star hotel offers comfortable rooms and impressive views from some of them. A rooftop…
Ho Chi Minh City
Fronted by bamboo fronds, and within reach of both Dong Khoi and Pham Ngu Lao but far enough away to escape the tourist buzz, this friendly and quiet…
Dong Hoi
Around 4km north of the city, Ocean View Homestay is located about 150m from the beach. The savvy young owner speaks excellent English and the homestay's…
Can Tho
This old-timer has been given a facelift and while 'boutique' may be stretching things, it is a good-value option in a great riverfront location. It's set…
Bac Ha
This place has freshly painted rooms with block-like foam mattresses and white linen. Book room 105, 108, 205 or 208 for floor-to-ceiling windows…
Ha Giang Province
A relaxing place sitting along the bank of the Lo River, 5km north of town, with spacious thatched duplex bungalows set in lush grounds. You'll want one…
Nha Trang
A hedonist's heaven, this party hostel has all bases covered with unlimited free beer during happy hour and a vibing atmosphere. Staff are lots of fun and…
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…
Ho Chi Minh City
Located in a quiet cafe-lined street a short walk from the bustle of Pham Ngu Lao, Town House 23 is a modern and well-designed combination of hostel and…
Dong Hoi
A fine eight-storey hotel with spacious rooms and dorms, most with city or river views. A free hot breakfast is included, service is excellent and tours…
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…