Hotels in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

The bus system in Ho Chi Minh City is inexpensive and accessible to nearly all 19 neighborhoods (districts) of the city and beyond. The closer you get to District 1 (the city center), the more concentrated the bus lines are. Busses stop at most of the city’s major attractions. Bus fares are single-use and paid directly to the driver. In District 1, the Saigon Cozy Hotel is located near the Cho Ben Thanh bus station and is just one of many cheap hotels in Ho Chi Minh City. District 3 and District 10 are also located near the city center and have a high concentration of busses. Laluna Saigon (District 3) and the 7s Ken Luxury Saigon (District 10) are two Ho Chi Minh City hotels that are conveniently close to public transportation.

If your goal is to see the most attractions in the city, District 1 is a great option - plus, it is easy to get to the other districts by bus from here. Travelers looking for a quieter city experience may enjoy the picturesque grounds of the Giac Lam Pagoda or a nighttime stroll along the Nhieu Loc channel in the Tan Binh District, northwest of the city center. One of the cheap hotels in Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Binh district is the Solex Hotel. With so many touristy activities (like the Zoo, Botanical Gardens and September 23rd Park) to keep kids entertained, it’s hard to beat District 1 for family entertainment. Families might want to select a hotel with a pool for the kids, such as the Sofitel Saigon Plaza. Families may also enjoy District 9’s Suoi Tien Cultural Amusement Park, which has both a water park and thrill rides. The 93 bus runs between District 1 and Suoi Tien, and the Phuong Ly Ly Hotel is a good option in District 9.

At the Ben Thanh Market in District 1, you’ll find souvenirs, delicious food and great people-watching. Just a few blocks from the market is the famous Central Post Office, an expansive Gothic building designed by Gustave Eiffel. The Dyn Opera Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City is conveniently close to both these attractions as well as the Saigon Opera House. Or book a hotel at the downtown riverfront, such as the Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon. For a change of pace, visit Cho Lon, the city’s Chinatown in District 5, west of the city center. Chinatown features the Binh Tay Market and several temples, including the Thien Hua Buddhist temple, and a stay at the Arc En Ciel Hotel is an affordable option nearby.

District 2’s Thao Dien neighborhood showcases a variety of bars and eateries, including several excellent French restaurants, and is home to some notable microbreweries. The Saigon Riverside Retreat is a lovely hotel in Ho Chi Minh City that is close to this foodie scene. Bus 56 is one of several busses that travel between the city center and Thao Dien. The trendy Vinh Khanh Street in District 4 is packed with street food vendors, especially seafood. Le Jardin Secret Saigon is a cheap Ho Chi Minh City hotel in this area, you can take bus 31 to get here from the city center. In District 1, the nightclubs are hopping. This district is also the center of the city’s craft brewery scene, with several bars featuring beer brewed right in the district. The Cicilia Saigon Hotels & Spa will put you in the center of the action, and the 56 bus is one of many busses that travel by the hotel.

Every January during the Lunar New Year, Nguyen Hue Street in District 1 comes alive with flowers during the Flower Street Festival. Book a room at the Hotel Majestic Saigon to stay near the festivities. During the annual Mid-Autumn Festival, which takes place annually in the middle of the eighth lunar month, lanterns and mooncakes overtake Cho Lon (Chinatown) in District 5. Hop aboard the 1 bus from the city center and arrive at the Hoang Nam Hotel, which is just one of the nearby Ho Chi Minh City hotels. In mid-November, the city attracts thousands of people to the Student Culture House for the multi-day Ho Chi Minh City International Food Festival. Book a cheap hotel in Ho Chi Minh City’s Legend Hotel in the nearby Thu Duc District and enjoy the cuisine at the festival and around the city. The 30 bus travels between the city center and the Culture House.

When visiting Ho Chi Minh City the average booking length is 6 nights.

The price of a hotel in Ho Chi Minh City depends on several factors such as star rating, location and demand. Generally speaking, the average cost of a hotel is around $188 per night.

Hotels in Ho Chi Minh City are usually cheapest during the month of August, you can expect a price decrease of around 22% during this period.

The cost of a Ho Chi Minh City hotel room will vary for each day but generally Friday works out the most economical, with Monday proving the least economical.

$164 is around the price you are going to have to pay for a luxury hotel room in Ho Chi Minh City. This is on average an 7%% increase on the cost of a typical Ho Chi Minh City hotel, which is more likely to charge $188 a night.

Ho Chi Minh City hostels and hotels with a 2 star rating and below charge around $6 for a bed per person. This will be around $147 under the cost of a typical Ho Chi Minh City hotel.

District 1, District 5, District 7 and District 3 are some of the more popular areas to stay in when visiting Ho Chi Minh City.

Temperatures in Ho Chi Minh City are typically around 78.8 °F during December and the chance of rain is low, which makes December the perfect time to spend some time outside at a popular area attraction like Sai Gon South Golf & Club.

Yes, Ho Chi Minh City does have vacation rentals. Of the 8,066 vacation rentals in Ho Chi Minh City, Saigon Domaine Luxury Residences is the most popular among our users. Find vacation rentals in Ho Chi Minh City.

Yes, Ho Chi Minh City hostels are available if you aren’t interested in staying at a traditional hotel. 9 Hostel and Bar is the most popular out of the 217 hostels in Ho Chi Minh City. Search for deals on hostels in Ho Chi Minh City.

The number of operators available for hotels in Ho Chi Minh City is 11,388 as of December 2023.

Prices for hotels in Ho Chi Minh City refresh daily.