North Vietnam

Hanoi

Recommended hotels in Hanoi

• Elite Central Hotel Hanoi, a hotel that offers good prices and comfortable rooms, and beautiful. Very well located.
• The hotel Marigold Hanoi is well located in the surroundings of the Old Quarter, has very comfortable rooms and an à la carte breakfast very good and plentiful. As a recommendation, you must book with time because it is not unlikely that the hotel is fill in some times of the year for its good price-quality ratio. 
• Other hotels recommended by travelers in the groups that I run were the Hanoi Chic Boutique Hotel and the Aquarius Grand Hotel, and highest-end the Hanoi Royal Palace Hotel 2, and the Rex Hanoi Hotel.

Hostels recommended in Hanoi

• Hanoi Buffalo Hostel, which has a small pool and I have heard several times travellers recommend it, not only by its facilities but also so friendly and helpful that they are her workers. 
• Cheers Hostel: this hostel is super nice, very clean, new, 4 rooms, very comfortable, and the guy on reception helps a lot. In addition, with a perfect location, next to the cathedral and very close to the lake of Hoan Kiem”.
• Old Quarter View Hanoi Hostel has also been recommended by quite a few travelers in my groups. 

Sapa

Recommended accommodation in Sapa city:

The city is a good base from which to visit the local market, or to stay the day before to visit Fansipan, or the falls, (Silver and Love).

• Himalaya Hotel is very good Hotel at a reasonable price. Comfortable bed, modern bathroom, furniture is quite new. 

• Go Sapa Hostel. Hostel cheap, clean, right and ownership charming.

Recommended accommodation in the valley (area of paddy fields):

The area of Ta Van, and in general, the area of the valley is a great place to walk around and experience the landscape if you decide not to stay in the house of the trekking guides.

• The Beauty of the Sapa – “ Beauté Sa Pa, the best of Vietnam for now. Away from the hustle and bustle, with views cojonudas, hammocks, a puff on a rock with incredible views, a few guests, eat and spectacular, they are super friendly…” private Rooms prices are more than reasonable and views of luxury in a traditional home ethnic. It is located in the middle of the rice fields and travelers highlight the great kindness of the hosts. It is a good place from which to begin a trekking and accommodation has contacts of local guides. Highly recommended. 
• Tavan View Homestay – private rooms. 

• H’mong still house – communal rooms (with a mattress and mosquito net, private)

• Moc Home Sapa – to The side of the house of breast Vu Vi. In the midst of nature and with a swimming pool. 

Cat Ba

Recommended accommodation in Cat Ba

[ATTENTION: the sea area of the town of Cat Ba is under construction, and by what you hear is not very advisable to go. As an alternative, it is possible to stay outside of the city, with more peace of mind, but it is necessary to taxi or motorbike to move around:]#atfp_close_translate_span#

Hotels outside of the city (nature/tranquis, but more isolated if you don’t you rent a bike it is necessary to pay taxi). 

• Green Homestay – Bungalow, pool, and good food. Price 100% reasonable. Owners and workers are friendly, warm and eager to make the visitors feel at ease.   
• Cat Ba Contryside Homestay – “People when they come to Cat Ba I recommend this hostel, it is very inexpensive and is excellent, the owner is super cool.” With a pool and located near the natural park, about 5km from the beach and 8km from the city, so that is excellent for those who seek the peace of mind, knowing that if you are looking for more gear or beaches, you have to take a taxi (if you drive a motorcycle, you will not have that problem, but there is also a time). Many visitors highlight that the owner to delivery and are concerned because the passengers are happy and comfortable. Rooms are simple but spacious.

Hotels in the town of Cat Ba

• Anh Nhu Hotel –  Cat Ba I stayed and I took the tour of a day in this hotel. It’s pretty close to one of the beaches. It has bars, and shops nearby, and the owner, the truth is that it was very nice. We changed the room to a better the second day because I had availability, and helped us to find a optical is open on a Sunday afternoon. We rented a bike at a good price.
• Victor charlie Hostel – “I recommend the Victor charlie Hostel, next to the beach and the guy majísimo”. Close to food places and leisure (in fact, in the same area that the Anh Nhu Hotel, a few meters). Rooms spacious and well equipped, although some visitors commented in their reviews that the hot water sometimes does not work well. 
• Quiries Hotel – recommended Hotel in the same area as the previous ones. This has rooms more quality, more beautiful and with a bathroom more modern and better equipped with shower and closed. The room has decor nice, bedside tables, mini fridge, tv, shelves, etc, it Is perceived that there is a room super comfortable.  

Halong

• Sun Ha Long Hotel – Hotel right quality and very reasonable price that is very close to a good beach with palm trees. This is a good place to spend the remainder day once arrived to the area of Halong, before the tour day. The room in which I stayed was very good, with a bed super comfortable and everything very clean.  

Ninh Binh

Recommended hotels in Ninh Binh

• Della Luna Tam Cốc – “We stayed here for about 3 days, it is quiet, in a side-street tucked away in Tam Coc, and the owners were very helpful, they make you feel at home. The room is clean, spacious and the breakfast is simple, but rich.” It has 9.6 Booking with approximately 300 reviews. The rooms are very comfortable, with a desk, mini fridge, kettle, and a good mattress.
• Tam Coc Mountain Lake Homestay is. Recommended by several travelers. “The family is very nice, attentive, and majísimos 🙌 we recommend It 100%”.
• Tam Coc Lotus Flower Homestay. “The owner is a Sun, which is pending to make the procedures you need to, lodging, new, and clean. There is No pool.”
• Mr. Cau Homestay. reasonable Price, with a swimming pool in front of the door of the room. “The woman didn’t speak much English, but has good attitude, and is a nice person that will try to help.”
• Tam Coc Tropical Homestay is a. “total Success Tropical Homestay in Tam Coc. The man is a love, even helped me to make the call because the backpack is not llegí and to see how to arrange the shipment-pickup”. Bungalow, swimming pool and breakfast included. Another traveler “this we love”.
  “It is what makes the man, the site is pretty clean and large and the lord help you with all of us, we did the laundry, rented us the bike and we got also the night bus to da nang cheaper than in 12go”.
• One of the most recommended hotels for travelers is Tam Coc Holiday hotel & villa, with a large outdoor swimming pool, free bikes available for guests, a good buffet breakfast and reasonable prices. 
• Tam Coc Sunshine homestay is a hotel that I personally loved, as much for a room with very comfortable bed and decor of wood, like to spend time in the outside, with tables in front of the rice fields and a swimming pool that is appreciated on hot days. It is worth noting the kindness of Nga,

Hostels recommended in Ninh Binh

• Banana tree hostel is without a doubt the best hostel in the area of Ninh Binh-Tam Coc. This hostel, which is located near the pier of Tam Coc, is very neat and clean rooms. in Addition, it has bar area and restaurant, a staff that will treat you to help with any problem, and the pool. Is a hostel with areas to relax and socialize, but without being a party hostel (it is generally pretty quiet, especially from 23:00).
• Ninh Binh Central Backpackers hostel is also a recommended option, if the Banana Tree is full (which happens from time to time). 

Mai Chau

Recommended accommodation in Mai Chau

Truong Huy Homestay comment traveler – “Mai chau, I stayed in a hotel that is very well. The family is very friendly and looked after us and helped a lot,”. Comment Alberto –  I also stayed at this once, and the family was fantastic. Of the way I fell with the bike and I made a wound quite large in the hand, which helped me to heal with total kindness once I arrived. They have private rooms with air conditioning and a small desk, stool and a private bathroom, and communal rooms cheaper. When I was asked that I make family dinner, which I was served and it was all delicious and at a very good price. 

Mai Châu Home Holiday hotel Is an similar to the previous one, with private rooms or communal. Family well-likeable and a chance to dine on traditional (must request in advance). 

Central Vietnam 

Hoi An

Hoi An – Area-hull historical

• The Muse House  – This was my accommodation in the summer of 2023. The price quality is excellent, with spacious rooms, very comfortable bed, a restaurant service during the greater part of the day with traditional meals of Hoi An, swimming pool quite wide, and a garden that gives the place an air of peace is fantastic. The breakfast will cook in the time of the letter, and help you with anything, from booking tours to rent a scooter. Has 9.5 in Booking with hundreds of reviews. 
• Square Villa Hoi An Hotel – correct and cheap that few travellers highlighted the friendliness of the front desk employees. In addition, they commented that you have a good location to go walking through the village. Breakfast a la carte, and the possibility to rent a bicycle and bike, or to book transportation from the reception at great prices. 
• HY Local Budget Hotel by Hoianese – Good accommodation, charming rooms, and very reasonable prices. It is located very close to the area of the old town of Hoi An. The location is excellent, especially for those who do not want or be able to walk much. 
• Pham Gia Boutique Villa – Accommodation with very reasonable prices and a small pool. Stresses that it is located relatively close to the old quarter of Hoi An, and the prices are more than reasonable (the traveler in question was said that he came out to 350,000 VND per night, approximately 13€).
• Hoi An Fairy Garden Villa – Council traveler “The hotel is away from the center, which is thanks ( from me) , it leaves you free bike and with it, you can move around to go to the center. Tb giving you rent a scooter, and the hotel is great. The family is super nice.”

• HOSTEL SOCIAL  – Mad Monkey – Mad Monkey normally organize something in your bar every day of the week, as in games or contests, and then out to the bars from there (and also organize day trips). I would recommend your activity rowing at dawn (paddle boarding), is one of the best experiences.

Hoi An – Area beach

• Under the coconut tree –  Location walk from the beach. This is one of the accommodations recommended for a quiet beach, with nearby accommodation and places to eat in the surrounding area. This is a property in which you feel in the middle of the nature, but still with great comfort. Many also point to the kindness and willingness of workers ‘ accommodation to help you in every possible way. Rooms well equipped and decorated, with a comfortable bed and a rustic style that uses wood and the colours of Hoi An to create a very pleasant aesthetic. 

Da Nang

• Seahorse Tropical Da Nang Hotel by Haviland – spectacular Accommodation which has a swimming pool on the rooftop. Has a 9.3 rating on Booking with more than 900 reviews. The prices vary quite a bit throughout the year, with prices hovering around $ 40 for most of the year. Comfortable accommodation, nice, bed comfortable, and well located.  
• Lavencos Hotel Da Nang – Something more economical than the SeaHorse, the Lavencos Hotel also has a swimming pool on the rooftop from which you can see the beach. Breakfast buffet very good, large rooms, comfortable bed and very good general attitude on the part of the employees of the reception. 

Hue

• Candyinn – “Alberto if you want to, for our part, this hostel is highly recommended for the people who come to Hue, price and quality very good, it has cost us 39€ for two nights with breakfast and the owner is a phenomenon, helps you in everything.” It has 9.7 in Booking with approximately 400 reviews. It is certainly a site to be recommended for those who come to Hue. The criticism, especially once and again so attentive that it is the owner of the accommodation, and what you worry because you are at ease with the travelers. Good breakfast and restaurant quality, clean, comfortable and well-equipped. 
• Hotel La Perle –  Accommodation that offers a quality bargain price. The bathrooms are more modern than the previous one. Room good size, well equipped with a desk, wardrobe, etc, very friendly staff, and good location. It highlights the fact that it is quiet and the rooms are well soundproofed. 
• MyFa House – Room, well-equipped, quiet and reasonable prices. 
• Hue Four Seasons Hotel – Is located in an area with quite a few clothing stores, and souvenir shops, restaurants, etc, This area becomes a pedestrian on a weekend, which is quite nice. Comment traveler “In the Hue of the hotel is very good, is very well located and tb you have the option of renting a bike in the same accommodation. And tb are very nice people”
• Hue Sweethouse 2 Homestay “We were in a huge room for 4 on this and wonder”

Phong Nha Ke Bang 

• Phong Nha Dawn Home – Accommodation incredible with swimming pool, rooms well equipped and comfortable, and the prices are more than reasonable. You can apply for-you dinners traditional homestay, in which to experience the food more homemade and authentic Vietnam prices are totally inexpensive. Several people commented that this is the best accommodation that they were on their trip to Vietnam. The hostess, Your, left its mark on travelers, who point out your good attitude and your desire tireless help to offer travelers a great experience in Phong Nha. It currently has a score of 9.9 on Booking with more than 300 reviews. 
• Jungle Boss Homestay – Very good accommodation with comfortable rooms and well-equipped rooms, a large swimming pool, breakfast, easy, and workers friendly. Has the positive aspect that they are one of two companies that organize tours for 1 or more days of adventure in the area of Phong Nha, with which it is possible to book with them directly for any type of tour service and without dealing with a middleman. I still remember their green van, set in the Vietnam war, leading to the key points to start different adventures through the caves. 
• Nam Anh Hotel: “I Arrived at 2 AM from Ninh Binh by bus, and the hotel was to the side of where you stopped the bus. The room was good, the breakfast was included and rent bikes. It is a good place to sleep and get out to see the caves. I was in the street where they are the majority of restaurants”. The price is excellent, around 10€ for a double room. 
• Phong Nha Friendly Home  – Comment traveler “If you take a night bus, and talk with, surely you arrive at 4 am. Gives you the option of sleeping in any site before you do the check-in, or if your room is not occupied do the check-in before, super nice tb. It is a little bit away from the city, but leaves you free bike and then tb you have the option of rent a scooter with the,

South Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City

Hotels in Ho Chi Minh City 

Chez Mimosa Local, where for 30€ I stayed in a room with two double beds.

Orchids Saigon Hotel – 4-star Hotel with a pool that cost me around€ 40 a night. Excellent Hotel with comfortable room, breakfast, and all the services one can expect from a hotel of this category. 

Woody House, Saigon Center – Accommodation truly impressive by its location and price-to-quality (studio room with kitchen for 25€-30€). 

Meow Hotel & Cafe – “I stayed in this and I quite liked the truth”

Hostels in Ho Chi Minh City 

Meander Saigon  – “I’m in a hostel. Very well located. Excellent cleaning and facilities.”. This hostel you can say that it is almost a hostel of luxury. Excellent design. Includes a living watching videos, spacious lounges with sofas and tables to relax and/or work. Prices from 15€ for a bed in a shared room up to€ 100 for a suite with a view. Very well located. 

Long Hostelwith private rooms and clean at a reasonable price

The Like Hostel 

City Backpackers Hostel

Phu Quoc

Coco Palm Beach Resort & Spa  Resort is a quiet and beautiful – This accommodation in Phu Quoc, it was fantastic. It is more expensive than the average, but the fact of being on the beach, hammocks, palm trees, the quiet, the breakfast buffet, the beer cold in front of the sea, very worthwhile. There are restaurants a short stroll from the accommodation. 

Can Tho

Ngoi Sao GuestHouse – Thanh Thanh is a vietnamese super sympathetic able to speak English and Spanish. In addition to your accommodation, we can also arrange the tour boat and is also a longer tour of boat + bike ride or trekking entirely in Spanish. Is a person who has considerable experience conducting tours and hosting of visitors. Through the link of contact with Thanh Do, you can get 50.000 dong discount on their services.

Hometravel Mekong Can Tho – If someone comes to Can Tho super recommended hometravel MeKong Can Tho 🙂 cabins on the side of the river. Yes, without air hehe

Boutique Lodge Can Tho Homestay  – “we Were in Can Tho at this homestay and Tuan his host was excellent. The food, to go to market with him and pick out what we wanted to make us dinner… All great.”

Da Lat

Gia Pham Hotel – a few travelers, “If anyone needs accommodation in Da Lat. I don’t have words to describe the incredible treatment received by the family and how well we’ve been. We have been given so little that it was just as cheap. Of the best accommodation in 4 and a half months that we have been travelling.”