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Pham Ngu Lao
Central Saigon
Co Giang and Co Bac St
Pham Ngu Lao guesthouses and hotels
The heart of Saigon's backpacker district, Pham Ngu Lao refers to an oblong-shaped area bordered by Pham Ngu Lao to the north and Bui Vien to the south.
The namesake street for the entire area, Pham Ngu Lao St is lined with more than 20 mostly flashpacker to mid-range hotels. This area gets more than its fair share of traffic noise, yet remains good value and is particularly popular with organised tour groups.
De Tham St is the heart of the Pham Ngu Lao district and is mainly given over to bars, restaurants and travel agents. A few guesthouses and hotels remain, some of which are quite good value. The racket from the street is quieter than either Pham Ngu Lao or Bui Vien Street and it doesn't get more central than this.
Mini-hotel alley runs parallel to De Tham St a block east towards Nguyen Thai Hoc St. More than 30 mini-hotels are dotted along its 100m -- hence the name. A lot less noisy than Pham Ngu Lao and Bui Vien, this is a good option for those who want creature comforts with a touch of serenity. While prices are comparable place to place, in low season you'll be able to drive rates right down with a bit of bargaining as the glut of rooms creates fierce competition.
Bui Vien St runs parallel to Pham Ngu Lao St along the southern end of De Tham St and is home to a bunch of budget mini-hotels that have developed into a popular choice for backpackers who can't be bothered walking down to the area around Miss Loi's. Many of these places are tall, with six to seven floors being the norm, but few have an elevator -- if you're off to Nepal next, any place on Bui Vien should provide you with some excellent training.
Lastly, Lung Quynh and Do Quang Dao Sts run parallel to the west of De Tham St and, particularly in the case of Do Quang Do Street, offer a sleepy alternative to De Tham. The range of guesthouses is more varied, and the traffic noise not too bad at all. Neither of these streets are packed with mini-hotels, and both have a slightly more local feel to them.
Midrange
US$20 to 50
AnAn Hotel - Best room in Pham Ngu Lao?
40 Bui Vien St, District 1
Tel: (08) 837 8087; Fax: (08) 837 8088
AnAn is a step above its surrounding competitors. Of course the price is higher, but so it should be. All rooms are tastefully decorated and equipped with modern furniture -- they include air-con, ... AnAn Hotel complete profile
Midrange
US$20 to 50
Elios Hotel - Brand new 3 star
231-235 Pham Ngu Lao St, District One, Saigon
Tel: (08) 838 5585; Fax: (08) 838 5583
The Elios was brand new as of early 2007. It could well be what the area was screaming for –- midrange options that aren't run down. This is the kind of place found in Nha Trang or Mui Ne, not ... Elios Hotel complete profile
Flashpacker
US$10 to 20
Happy Inn - Happy indeed!
Mini-hotel alley, 40/13 Bui Vien St, District 1
Tel: (08) 836 9048;
Happy Inn has two locations on Bui Vien. This one, on mini-hotel alley, has 10 rooms. The guesthouse lobby actually looks like a real hotel, suggesting you may have successfully avoided a ... Happy Inn complete profile
Flashpacker
US$10 to 20
Kim Hotel - Friendly and family run, quite new
Mini-hotel alley, 40/18 Bui Vien St, District 1
Tel: (08) 836 7497;
Kim Hotel is one of the newest on this alley, but that isn't saying much seeing how old some of the others are. It's run by friendly Mrs Kim who is more than happy to help with queries. Small rooms ... Kim Hotel complete profile
Flashpacker
US$10 to 20
Ngoc Dang Hotel - Excellent streetside terraces
254 De Tham St, District 1, Saigon
Tel: (08) 837 1896; Fax: (08) 836 9419
The foyer at the Ngoc Dang doubles as a CD shop, but the real attraction are the large garden terraces attached to each of the rooms overlooking De Tham Street. The first-floor room is particularly ... Ngoc Dang Hotel complete profile
Midrange
US$20 to 50
Que Huong Liberty Four - Good service with three star quality
265 Pham Ngu Lao St, District 1
Tel: (08) 836 4556; Fax: (08) 836 5435
A three-star hotel is rare in this part of the world, so if being in the backpacker ghetto is important but quality and service are also desired, this is a good option. Very popular with tour groups, ... Que Huong Liberty Four complete profile
Flashpacker
US$10 to 20
Quyen Thanh - Something a little different
212 De Tham St, District 1
Tel: (08) 836 8570; Fax: (08) 836 9946
Quyen Thanh is housed above a handicrafts souvenir shop run by the hotel owners. All rooms face onto the street and open onto balconies that run around the length of the building -- from where you ... Quyen Thanh complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
The Trinh - Excellent value
28/2 Do Quang Dao St, District 1, Saigon
Tel: (08) 836 8311;
The Trinh is set about half-way down Do Quang Dao and has immaculate, pastel-coloured rooms with brand new spotless bathrooms, TV and a choice or air-con or fan. The fan rooms are set on the corner ... The Trinh complete profile
Midrange
US$20 to 50
Vien Dong Hotel - Refurbished and very new
275A Pham Ngu Lao St
Tel: (08) 836 8941; Fax: (08) 836 8812
The slightly higher prices than its competitor the Elios, opened around the same time, must be due to the Vien Dong's more impressive facilities. The rooms themselves are similar. The hotel is new as ... Vien Dong Hotel complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
Yellow House Hostel - Labyrinth with a youth hostel
31 Bui Vien St, District 1
Tel: (08) 836 8830; Fax: (08) 836 8829
Yellow House has an all-round great service for the needy traveller. The lobby contains a foreign exchange desk, a tour/travel desk including bus and train ticket bookings, and also a visa extension ... Yellow House Hostel complete profile
Flashpacker
US$10 to 20
211 - Could do worse for the money
211-213 Pham Ngu Lao St, District 1
Tel: (08) 836 7353; Fax: (08) 836 1883
The imaginatively named 211 shares a lobby with the Mai Linh tourist company -- handy for travel and tour arrangements. Staff here are warm and welcoming, and prices mid-range. Rooms are supplied ... 211 complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
Hoang Linh Hotel - Long running and popular
256 De Tham St, District 1, Saigon
Tel: (08) 836 8372;
Owner Mr Hoang has a seemingly endless supply of glowing recommendation books, and with his collection of 16 spotless rooms, it is easy to see why. The rooms are no-frills, with Ikea-style ... Hoang Linh Hotel complete profile
Flashpacker
US$10 to 20
Hong Hoa Hotel - Free internet for guests
250 De Tham St, District 1, Saigon
Tel: (08) 836 1915; Fax: (08) 837 9109
The Hong Hoa Hotel faces onto both De Tham and mini-hotel alley and has clean and spacious rooms. Guests get two hours of free internet access per day at the hotel's ground floor internet cafe. The ... Hong Hoa Hotel complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
Huong Mini Hotel - Huge rooms
Mini-hotel alley, 40/19 Bui Vien St, District 1, Saigon
Tel: (08) 836 9158;
The massive streetside rooms at Huong could easily sleep four, if not eight to a dozen in a squeeze. An added asset here is that the spacious verandas have not been totally given over to the air-con ... Huong Mini Hotel complete profile
Flashpacker
US$10 to 20
Phoenix 74 Hotel - Allround good choice
74 Bui Vien St, District 1, Saigon
Tel: (08) 837 0538; Fax: (08) 836 9591
The very good value Phoenix 74 is a stand out in the row of mini-hotels on Bui Vien St, due in no small part to its having an elevator. Rooms are very, very clean and have a few extra sticks of ... Phoenix 74 Hotel complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
Vinh Guest House - Super friendly
269 De Tham St, District 1, Saigon
Tel: (08) 836 8585; Fax: (08) 836 8787
Vinh Guesthouse is associated with the larger Le Le Hotel on Pham Ngu Lao St. This friendly guesthouse has good value rooms for the location, which while not brand-spanking new are clean and well ... Vinh Guest House complete profile
Midrange
US$20 to 50
AnAn 2 - A poor relation to the original
216 De Tham St, District 1
Tel: (08) 837 0922; Fax: (08) 836 9105
AnAn 2 may have one of the best hotels in the area as its sister, but don't let the name assure you that inside you'll find something similar. In fact, AnAn 2 is what used to be the frumpy Southern ... AnAn 2 complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
Hai Duong Hotel - Best rooms off the street
82 Bui Vien St, District 1, Saigon
Tel: (08) 836 9080; Fax: (08) 836 9022
Set among the main row of mini-hotels on Bui Vien St, the Hai Duong has smaller (and cheaper) rooms facing onto the street and larger, quieter (and more expensive) rooms back off the street. The ... Hai Duong Hotel complete profile
Flashpacker
US$10 to 20
Orient Hotel - Popular choice with tour groups
274-276 De Tham St, District 1, Saigon
Tel: (08) 920 3993; Fax: (08) 836 9886
This large hotel, situated at the northern end of De Tham Street, has very Chinese-style furnished rooms with ornate heavy wooden doors and fittings throughout. Very popular with tour groups and ... Orient Hotel complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
Phi Long - A techie's spot
38 Bui Vien St, District 1
Tel: (08) 836 4897; Fax: (08) 920 2343
The rooms at Phi Long are backpacker standard and the hotel itself is in need of a paint job. The bathrooms are just okay, but they do include bathtubs -- one single has a huge corner bath. You pay ... Phi Long complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
Tan Mai Phai - Basic but passable
Mini-hotel alley, 40/14 Bui Vien St, District 1
Tel: (08) 836 7438;
One word describes this place -- standard. Nothing jumps out about the rooms though nothing is particularly missing. Rooms include TV, air-con, fridge, telephone and have the all-important comfy ... Tan Mai Phai complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
Thai Nhi Mini Hotel - Tiny verandas
Mini-hotel alley, 40/4 Bui Vien St, District 1, Saigon
Tel: (08) 837 7480;
The walls are hardly scuffed at this smart and clean mini-hotel, which features baby blue and white trim throughout. The Thai Nhi has well-kitted out bathrooms complete with bathtub, but the balcony ... Thai Nhi Mini Hotel complete profile
Flashpacker
US$10 to 20
Duna Hotel - Frumpy rooms
167 Pham Ngu Lao St, District 1, Saigon
Tel: (08) 837 3699; Fax: (08) 837 6606
Very popular with tour groups and Australian backpackers who like to have inane conversations at the top of their voices in the foyer, the Duna Hotel has somewhat frumpy rooms with fluorescent ... Duna Hotel complete profile
Midrange
US$20 to 50
Giant Dragon Hotel - Due for refurbishment
173 Pham Ngu Lao St, District 1, Saigon
Tel: (08) 836 1935; Fax: (08) 836 7279
It's difficult to pick the biggest selling point here: the giant plastic red tree in the superior rooms, the plastic hanging gardens in the standards, or perhaps the sprawling chandeliers in both. ... Giant Dragon Hotel complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
Hai Ha Hotel - Basic but clean
76-78 Bui Vien St, District 1, Saigon
Tel: (08) 836 7256; Fax: (08) 920 5143
Hai Ha Hotel, like its neighbours, has standard issue, featureless, rooms with Ikea-style furniture that are more than adequate They've crimped a little on the bathrooms, which are more basic than ... Hai Ha Hotel complete profile
Flashpacker
US$10 to 20
Le Trung Hotel - Long climb to the top
62 Bui Vien St, District 1, Saigon
Tel: (08) 836 4852;
The Le Trung hotel thankfully has a winch set-up to lift your bags to the higher floors -- what a crying shame they don't have a similar set-up for the guests, as it is a long climb to the higher ... Le Trung Hotel complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
Phan Lan Guesthouse - Popular
70 Bui Vien St, District 1, Saigon
Tel: (08) 836 9569; Fax: (08) 836 9569
This newish mini-hotel has reasonable-sized rooms that are very clean and well-furnished, though the mattresses are too soft for our taste. Little distinguishes this from any of the other nearby ... Phan Lan Guesthouse complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
Tram Anh - Wasted verandas
Mini-hotel-alley, 185/24 Pham Ngu Lao St, District 1, Saigon
Tel: (08) 837 1004; Fax: (08) 836 7339
Set towards the northern end of mini-hotel alley, the large verandas at this family-run mini-hotel are unfortunately taken up by two large and clunky air-con units, so don't plan on lounging around ... Tram Anh complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
Vu Chau - Uninspiring for the money
37 Bui Vien St, District 1
Tel: (08) 836 8464;
Vu Chau is a plain guesthouse full of uninspiring rooms. They are dim and seem to be decorated in a horrible combination of pink and gray. The triple is not really a triple, unless Snow White has ... Vu Chau complete profile
Central Saigon guesthouses and hotels
The busiest area of District One is also Saigon's luxury hub -- bordered by the Saigon River to the east, Nam Ky Khoi Nghia to the west and Le Duan to the north. Aside from top hotels, there's also a bounty of fine eating, shopping and sightseeing to be had. While the bulk of the accommodation is in the higher price bracket, a few bargains can be had.
Luxury
US$100+
Hotel Majestic - A great spot -- oozes charm
1 Dong Khoi St, District 1, Saigon
Tel: (08) 829 5517; Fax: (08) 829 5510
Dating back to 1925, the Majestic sits on what was once Rue Catinat (now Dong Khoi St) and Quai de Belgique Street (now Ton Duc Thang St) -- an area both historic and very well suited for ... Hotel Majestic complete profile
Luxury
US$100+
Caravelle Hotel - One of the top 100 luxury hotels in the world
19 Lam Son Square, District 1, Saigon
Tel: (08) 823 4999; Fax: (08) 823 4999
Voted one of the top 100 luxury hotels in the world by the Robb Report, the Caravelle Hotel, set on Lam Son Square opposite the Saigon Opera House, is one of the top properties in Saigon. The ... Caravelle Hotel complete profile
Luxury
US$100+
Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers - One of Saigon's top hotels
88 Dong Khoi St, District 1, Saigon
Tel: (08) 827 2828; Fax: (08) 827 2929
Named Best Business Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City 2006 by Business Traveller Magazine and Best Business Hotel in Vietnam 2004 and 2005 by Business Asia Magazine, the Sheraton Saigon Hotel and Towers is ... Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers complete profile
Luxury
US$100+
Sofitel Plaza Saigon - Good choice - excellent staff
17 Le Duan Blvd, District 1, Saigon
Tel: (08) 824 1555; Fax: (08) 824 1222
The Sofitel Plaza Saigon stands on the lovely tree-lined Le Duan Boulevard. As with the Caravelle and Renaissance, there's little in the way of a nod to colonial charm in this glass and brass ... Sofitel Plaza Saigon complete profile
Midrange
US$20 to 50
Thang Long Hotel - Good value
48 Mac Thi Buoi St, District 1
Tel: (08) 822 2595; Fax: (08) 824 5220
The tall and narrow Thang Long Hotel offers some quite good value rooms for those who don't mind being a short walk from the centre of things but require in-room internet access. The rooms here are ... Thang Long Hotel complete profile
Toprange
US$50 to 100
The Grand Hotel - A colonial classic -- opt for the old wing only!
8 Dong Khoi St, District 1, Saigon
Tel: (08) 823 0163; Fax: (08) 823 5781
The Grand, along with the Continental and the Majestic, is the third of Saigon's classic colonial-style hotels. Originally dating back to 1930, the hotel was extensively renovated in 1995 and while ... The Grand Hotel complete profile
Toprange
US$50 to 100
Huong Sen Hotel - Popular with groups
66-68-70 Dong Khoi St, District 1
Tel: (08) 829 1415; Fax: (08) 829 0916
Well-located on the corner of Dong Khoi and Mac Thi Buoi Sts, the five-floor Huong Sen Hotel has standard three-star rooms with the pick of the bunch being the street side deluxe rooms which while ... Huong Sen Hotel complete profile
Toprange
US$50 to 100
New World Hotel Saigon - Tour group favourite
76 Le Lai St, District 1, Saigon
Tel: (08) 822 8888; Fax: (08) 823 0710
A tour group and mid-range business traveller favourite, the New World Hotel's location is convenient for both Saigon's famous Ben Thanh market and the backpacker area around Pham Ngu Lao St -- it's ... New World Hotel Saigon complete profile
Luxury
US$100+
Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon - One of Saigon's most popular tourist hotels
8-15 Ton Duc Thang St, District 1, Saigon
Tel: (08) 822 0033; Fax: (08) 823 5666
The towering 21-floor, 349-room Renaissance Riverside Hotel sits at the intersection of Ton Duc Thang St and Hai Ba Trung Boulevard with among the best views over the Saigon River in the entire city. ... Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon complete profile
Toprange
US$50 to 100
Rex Hotel - One of Saigon's best known hotels
141 Nguyen Hue Blvd, District 1, Saigon
Tel: (08) 829 2185; Fax: (08) 829 6536
One of Saigon's best known hotels, the venerable Rex Hotel is a rambling affair bringing together the best and the not-so-best of Vietnamese hospitality and hotel facilities. Many US officers were ... Rex Hotel complete profile
Luxury
US$100+
The Legend Hotel Saigon - Popular with Japanese, huge pool
2A-4A Ton Duc Thang St, District 1, Saigon
Tel: (08) 823 3333; Fax: (08) 823 3333
The Legend feels somewhat isolated, set away to the north of the Australian Embassy on Ton Duc Thang St. Attracting a primarily Japanese and North Asian clientele, the Legend really doesn't feel like ... The Legend Hotel Saigon complete profile
Midrange
US$20 to 50
Chuong Hoang Yen Hotel - Longer-stay choice
8A/6d2 Thai Van Lung St, District 1
Tel: (08) 823 8764; Fax: (08) 823 8761
The Chuong Hoang Yen Hotel / Medal Hotel is well-located for many of District One's bars and restaurants and draws a longer-stay, business-orientated crowd -- many of whom are working in Saigon. ... Chuong Hoang Yen Hotel complete profile
Toprange
US$50 to 100
Continental Hotel - Has but a slither of its past charm
132 Dong Khoi Street, District 1, Saigon
Tel: (08) 829 9252; Fax: (08) 824 1772
One of Saigon's historic hotels, the 1880-built Continental is probably best-known for its starring role in the Graham Greene classic The Quiet American. The Continental Shelf has long gone and ... Continental Hotel complete profile
Luxury
US$100+
Duxton Hotel Saigon - Small pool but a central location
63 Nguyen Hue Blvd, District 1, Saigon
Tel: (08) 822 2999; Fax: (08) 824 1888
The Duxton's angular edifice sits flush onto the sidewalk of Nguyen Hue Blvd, convenient for some of the best shopping in Saigon. The hotel has a cool finish throughout with a sedate colour scheme ... Duxton Hotel Saigon complete profile
Toprange
US$50 to 100
Saigon Hotel - Old style Saigon
41-47 Dong Du St, District 1
Tel: (08) 829 9734; Fax: (08) 829 1466
The aging Saigon Hotel dates back to 1968 and if you give the friendly receptionist a chance, she'll rattle off the entire convoluted history of the place. Very much an old-style hotel, the Saigon ... Saigon Hotel complete profile
Toprange
US$50 to 100
Bong Sen Hotel - Looks fine but disappoints
117-123 Dong Khoi St, District 1
Tel: (08) 829 1721; Fax: (08) 829 8076
The centrally-located Bong Sen looks like a pretty good deal from outside, with a pleasing street front look, but we found the rooms to be just average. The deluxe rooms are set street side, while ... Bong Sen Hotel complete profile
Luxury
US$100+
Park Hyatt Saigon - Quite simply Saigon's best hotel
2 Lam Son Square, District 1, Saigon
Tel: (08) 824 1234; Fax: (08) 823 7569
Quite simply, the Park Hyatt is Saigon's best hotel. Opened in 2005, the Saigon Park Hyatt was a decade in the making and it was certainly worth the wait. Everything from the wooden plantation ... Park Hyatt Saigon complete profile
Co Giang and Co Bac St guesthouses and hotels
This excellent alternative to the Pham Ngu Lao ghetto houses a cluster of guesthouses which appeal to those looking for a more hassle-free environment, or longer term visitors to Saigon. Still within easy reach of the backpacker district, a growing range of guesthouses have sprung up on this small alley running between Co Bac and Co Giang Streets.
Flashpacker
US$10 to 20
California Guest House - Light and airy
171A Co Bac, District 1
Tel: (08) 837 8885;
California Guest House is a welcoming place with a light, breezy lobby area to relax and read the morning newspaper or write emails on the internet provided. The whole house is decorated with a ... California Guest House complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
Miss Loi - Popular choice
178/20 Co Giang Street, District 1
Tel: (08) 837 9589; Fax: (08) 836 7973
Miss Loi was the first guesthouse to open in this area many years ago. A sprawling foyer area works well for casual evening meetings, a game of pool, or some essential planning. The 12 air-con rooms ... Miss Loi complete profile
Flashpacker
US$10 to 20
Xuan Thu - The family touch
178/17 Co Giang Street, District 1
Tel: (08) 836 9335;
Stepping into Xuan Thu feels like walking into someone's house, and a cosy house at that. A modern kitchen and a pleasant water feature sit on the ground floor and a squeaky clean staircase leads to ... Xuan Thu complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
Kim Kim - A hostel flavour
178/13 Co Giang, District 1
Tel: (08) 837 4693;
Kim Kim is housed in a large airy building in a sleepy corner of Co Gaing Street. It has a youth hostel atmosphere: services available to guests are limited and no breakfast is provided. Rooms are ... Kim Kim complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
Kim Loan - You get what you pay for
171/1 Co Bac, District 1
Tel: (08) 836 8351; Fax: (08) 836 8351
The rooms here smell like mothballs, and the foam mattresses make for very soft beds. Rooms are sparsely decorated and quite small although they do have a fridge and cable TV -- a telescope may be ... Kim Loan complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
Ngoc Son - Moving down market
178/32 Co Giang Street, District 1
Tel: (08) 836 4717;
Ngoc Son is a family-run guesthouse located in a tall narrow building on Co Giang Street. The eight rooms are all equipped with air-con and fan. Rooms are two to a floor, and everything seems to be ... Ngoc Son complete profile
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