Staying in a hotel suite, family room or an entire apartment studio for less than S$100 a night at Ho Chi Minh is very possible.
We have came up with a list of semi luxurious lodging in Ho Chi Minh’s District 1, which will cost no more than S$100 a night. Each listing accommodates more than 2 guests at minimal/no surcharge; in other words, each person only has to pay approximately S$25 per night to stay in a suite! You also get to enjoy free wifi and free breakfast* in all the featured places.
District 1 is the ideal area for travelers who wish to explore Ho Chi Minh – it is the central business district, where most famous attractions are located.
#1 AIR BNB STUDIO
Located next to the tourist area of Pham Ngu Lao, this spacious modern Airbnb studio for two comes with a kitchenette and allows free parking on premises for those who are seeking to stay long term. The owner has also declared that you can ‘bribe’ him to take you on a motorbike tour to the Cu Chi Tunnels. Extra guests pay US $5 / S$6.70 per night.
*This listed place does not serve free breakfast but all other hotels do serve free breakfast.
Rates start from S$77 per night.
Hem 212B Nguyen Trai
District 1
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Source: Alagon Hoang Hai Long Hotel
#2 ALAGON HOANG HAI LONG HOTEL
Alagon Hoang Hai Long Hotel is 200 meters away from Zen Plaza and Galaxy Cinema. The suite can accommodate up to three people and each guest can enjoy daily complimentary breakfast.
Rates start from S$91 per night.
52B – 62 – 64 Pham Hong Thai Street
Ben Thanh Ward, District 1
Ho Chi Minh City, VietNam
Tel: +84 8 3828 2888
#3 ELIOS HOTEL
Elios Hotel’s spacious suite features a jacuzzi-bathtub and a great mini lounge area perfect for chilling out. Gym and sauna facilities are available and guests are entitled to free breakfast daily. Elios Hotel’s rooftop restaurant-cum-bar boasts a spectacular view of Ho Chi Minh. Ben Thanh Market is about 500 meters away.
Rates start from S$82 per night.
233 Pham Ngu Lao Street
District 1
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Tel: +84 8 3838 5584
#4 HAI LONG 5 HOTEL
Hai Long 5 Hotel’s Grand Suite features 2 double beds and a large bathtub. Breakfast is included. Its location is perfect – Opera House and Parkson Shopping Centre are only 100 to 200 meters away, while Central Post Office and Notre Dame Cathedral are accessible with a leisure 9-10 minutes walk.
Rates start from S$92 per night.
52B Pham Hong Thai Street
District 1
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Tel: +84 8 3823 4477
#5 HOTEL HONG VINA LUXURY
Hotel Hong Vina Luxury may not be of international hotel suites standards but the price you are paying for is definitely worth every dollar – with two queen beds in the Deluxe Family Room, each person only has to pay about USD $14.50! Hotel Hong Vina Luxury is of walking distance from famous attractions; it is 200 meters away from Fine Arts Museum and 400 meters away from Ben Tanh Market. Breakfast is included.
Rates start from S$79 per night.
145 Ky Con
District 1
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Tel: +84 8 3914 2335
Source: Signature Saigon Hotel
#6 SIGNATURE SAIGON HOTEL
Signature Saigon Hotel has 18 junior suites, each equipped with a private jacuzzi. Upon check-in, you will be greeted with a fruit basket and a welcome drink. Hotel guests are entitled to free international breakfast buffet. Ben Thanh Market, Fine Arts Musuem and Reunification Palace are also in the vicinity and are all accessible by foot.
Rates start from S$100 per night.
65-67-69 Nguyen Thai Binh
District 1
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Tel: +84 8 3914 1199
Source: Silverland Boutique Hotel
#7 SILVERLAND BOUTIQUE HOTEL THL3
Silverland Boutique Hotel THL3 is only 100 meters away from Bitexco Financial Tower. The suite features a jacuzzi bathtub, working desk and a sofa lounge area. Breakfast is included for guests. You can also book day tours to the Mekong Delta and Cu Chi Tunnels etc through Silverland Boutique Hotel THL3’s reception.
Rates start from S$100 per night.
65 Ho Tung Mau
District 1
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Tel: +84 8 3915 1888
#8 SUNLAND HOTEL
Sunland Hotel’s Junior Suite is a spacious 40m² room that includes breakfast for two. If your entire family is traveling, you can upgrade to a Two Bedroom Suite (75m²) with breakfast for five at an additional USD $41. A rooftop pool, computer station, sauna and gym facilities are available for hotel guests. Sunland Hotel is right beside Saigon River and is a 200-meter walk away from The Russian Market.
Rates start from S$73 per night.
302-304 Vo Van Kiet Street
Co Giang Ward, District 1
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Tel: +84 8 3838 9922
#9 THE WHITE HOTEL 1
You can feel like a VIP in The White Hotel’s VIP room at an unbelievable price. The room features a jacuzzi bath tub, a view of city and complimentary breakfast for two! It is only 200 meters away from Ben Thanh Market.
Rates start from S$95 per night.
225-257 Le Thanh Thon Street,
District 1
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Tel: +84 8 3822 3707
#10 WHITE LOTUS HOTEL
The Lotus Suite with Balcony features a king bed, a twin bed, two bathrooms and of course, a balcony. White Lotus Hotel is located within a 4 – 5 minutes walk away from the Opera House, Dong Khoi Shopping Street, Parkson Shopping Centre and Ben Tanh Market. Daily buffet breakfast is also included in the price.
Rates start from S$100 per night.
6A Thi Sach
District 1
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Tel: +84 8 3823 7225
About the writer:
Hui Jun Ng is a staff writer for ladyironchef. She previously worked in the food and marketing industry. She loves traveling and enjoys exploring underrated destinations. In her free time, you will find her indulging in coffee and her all time favourite local dish – bak chor mee.