Mui Ne
Down a little lane, Coco Sand has excellent-value rooms with air-conditioning, cable TV, fridge and private bathroom. There's a shady courtyard garden …
Must-see hotels in Vietnam
Cat Ba Island
At the quieter southeastern end of Cat Ba Town, the towering, three-star Hung Long Harbour has spacious rooms, many with excellent harbour views. Don't…
Nha Trang
Offering fine value, this hotel is located 400m inland from the beach and has spacious, very well-kept rooms with wooden floors and gorgeous en suites…
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
The new kid on the block, in a new block, this place is a good-value addition to the town, with an appealing choice of clean and bright dorms, doubles and…
Haiphong
Modern, reliable and central, though somewhat dull, the Monaco features an imposing lobby with professional staff who speak a little English. The theme…
Dalat
This place lives up to its name with a warm welcome and helpful staff who organise nightly group dinners (US$3), as well as recommending decent tour…
Bai Tu Long Bay
It's a mixed bag at this tall waterfront structure in Co To Town – two rooms on every floor have great sea views, while the other two have no exterior…
Northwest Vietnam
Excellent value with spotless, colourful rooms and a friendly vibe at reception. The hotel is just a short walk to a strip of restaurants serving Thai…
Phan Rang & Thap Cham
Decorated with local textiles, this attractive hostel-like homestay has large rooms filled with bunk beds, a guest kitchen and yard for barbecues and…
Ho Chi Minh City
Very conveniently located, the Adora Art is steps from the Ben Thanh Market and a stroll from Tao Dan Park. Rooms are presented beautifully, with plush…
Mui Ne
In a shady compound at the eastern end of the main drag, this traditional guesthouse (and restaurant) is run by friendly folk who look after their guests…
Mui Ne
A well-established, refined place where lovely villas are dotted around a stunning, shady garden; the secluded pool area is delightful. It's located on a…
Con Dao Islands
This hotel faces an invitingly sandy beach, has a large swimming pool and boasts a quiet setting. Rooms are spacious and comfortable; splash out for a sea…
Northwest Vietnam
Your best choice if forced to overnight in Lai Chau, with spacious, modern rooms and fine views over the city from the upper floors. There's not much in…
Ho Chi Minh City
A well-run family-owned guesthouse where you can opt for front rooms with ace views, or smaller, quieter and cheaper rear options; all en suites are small…
Ha Giang Province
Near the Lo River, this place has 42 spotless and spacious rooms with actual separate shower cubicles in the bathrooms – some even have rain shower heads…
Quy Nhon
New in 2019, this luxury hotel is set just inland from the beach. All rooms are designed in a contemporary style, with subtle greys and pale wood colour…
Ba Be National Park
The Hai Dang is raised above the main road in Bo Lu village and so has great views from its terrace towards Ba Be Lake. Rooms are comfortable, some with…
Ho Chi Minh City
Friendly guesthouse located in a quiet lane in an emerging area of town – it's walking distance from Pham Ngu Lao and Dong Khoi. Dorms have decent air-con…
Phu Quoc Island
This friendly place recently rebranded as Vida Loca and offers redesigned rooms and bungalows amid a leafy garden, set on a prime piece of beachfront…
Bac Ha
Right in the middle of all the action in Bac Ha is this tidy, pleasant place. Rooms are clean and inviting, if plain, while the dorms, little more than…
Cat Ba Island
This small family-run place has basically furnished, clean rooms, some boasting four beds (600,000d). Negotiate hard for a front room and wake up to sea…
Nha Trang
South of the centre, this well-managed place has bright rooms with a contemporary touch, all very well equipped and attractively furnished with large…
Nha Trang
The Summer is a good midranger with affordable prices. Rooms have high comfort levels and comfortable trim, though the cheapest are windowless (or have a…
Hue
This family-owned, warm and welcoming 16-room guesthouse has an artistic flavour, with stylish furniture, artwork and smallish rooms with minibar, cable…
Phu Quoc Island
More a guesthouse than a hostel, this small pad offers a big welcome thanks to the friendly owners. The rooms are tastefully decorated with a contemporary…
Mekong Delta
Large rooms with polished wooden floors, friendly service and a decent breakfast served on the 8th-floor roof terrace make this large hotel a good…
Mekong Delta
One of the smartest hotels in Rach Gia, boasting an imposing location on the river to the south of the old city centre. Rooms have a smart business trim…
Sapa
This friendly guesthouse has a decent, though dark, dorm and snug private rooms. Motorcycles and bikes can be hired, trekking and transport arranged, and…
Phu Quoc Island
Friendly place run by a Vietnamese family, less than 100m from the sea and sand. Large, bright rooms nestle amid lush vegetation and the owners do their…
Nha Trang
This place discounts heavily during slow periods, making it fine value considering the rooftop swimming pool with city views and spacious rooms. At other…
Ha Giang Province
Along Yen Minh's main road, the Thao Nguyen has clean, well-kept and spacious rooms, if you can get past the old-fashioned wallpaper. Secure parking is a…
Hanoi
This budget hotel near St Joseph Cathedral has spacious and light rooms, excellent rates and an almost-tranquil location (by Old Quarter standards). There…
Mui Ne
Opposite the Sealinks golf course, this feels more like a regent's ocean estate than a resort hotel with its wood panelling, antiques and art. Staff are…
Halong City
A very central location, cheap laundry and a free bottle of beer are sweeteners at this newly built hostel, and the dorm rooms are clean and spacious. It…
Haiphong
A rambling mansion-like building holding a variety of rooms, most of which appear tidy and comfortable, if somewhat conservative. A good budget choice,…
Cat Ba Island
A new-ish-feeling place with 60 rooms, neither huge nor sexy, but entirely capable. Opt for the more expensive rooms, which have more leg room, natural…
Phu Quoc Island
This refined 60-room resort has splendid seafront villas with mezzanine floors, a large pool, a spotless stretch of private beach and sea kayaks available…
Hanoi
A short walk from Ta Hien's bars, May De Ville is one of Hanoi's best hostels. Dorms have firm beds but are spotless and there's also a movie room…
Hanoi
This popular no-frills hotel has 10 neat rooms on an attractive, quiet street just 100m from Hoan Kiem Lake. Pricier rooms on higher floors have lake…
