Trip Handbook Vietnam

Where to Stay in Vietnam

Where to stay by budget and area, from the Where to Stay sections of the destination guides. Prices checked November 2026 — they move a lot with weekends and seasons, so check again when you book.

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Budget (under 500,000 VND/night)

Hang Mua Ecolodge hotel

Address
Khe Ha Hamlet, Ninh Xuan Commune, Hoa Lu District, Ninh Binh Province
Price
250,000-650,000 VND (~$10-25) per night (reference range)
Hours
Not verified

Tip: Right at the foot of Hang Mua — climb at sunrise before the groups arrive.

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Ninh Binh Legend Hotel hotel

Address
177 Le Thai To Street, Xuan Thanh Urban Area, Ninh Khanh Ward, Ninh Binh City, Ninh Binh Province
Price
300,000-700,000 VND (~$12-27) per night (reference range)
Hours
Not verified

Tip: Town-center hotel, handy for early or late trains.

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The Vissai Hotel hotel

Address
848 Tran Hung Dao Street, Tan Thanh Ward, Ninh Binh City, Ninh Binh Province
Price
300,000-700,000 VND (~$12-27) per night (reference range)
Hours
Not verified

Tip: Town-center hotel on the main road.

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In Ninh Binh

Ta Van Homestay area (valley homestays) hotel

Address
Ta Van Village, Muong Hoa Valley, Sa Pa, Lao Cai Province
Price
Budget; roughly 200,000–500,000 VND (~$8–19) per person per night including dinner and breakfast at many family homestays
Hours
Not verified

Tip: Book through a trekking company so the family expects you. Rooms are simple — a mattress, blankets and a shared bathroom — but the welcome is warm. Bring a warm layer: valley nights are cold.

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In Sa Pa

Easy Tiger Hostel hotel

Address
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Price
Budget; dorm beds roughly 150,000–250,000 VND (~$6–10), private rooms roughly 400,000–800,000 VND (~$15–31) (check at booking)
Hours
Not verified

Tip: The social hub for backpackers — bar, pool, and help booking every cave and trek in the park. Book ahead in the February–April high season, when prices rise 20–40%.

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In Phong Nha

The Common Room Project (hostel) hotel

Address
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Price
Budget; dorm beds roughly 150,000–250,000 VND (~$6–10), private rooms roughly 400,000–700,000 VND (~$15–27) (check at booking)
Hours
Not verified

Tip: A friendly, well-run hostel in the centre with good local advice and motorbike rental. Book ahead for December–January weekends.

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Mid-range (500,000–1,500,000 VND/night)

Ninh Binh Hidden Charm Hotel & Resort hotel

Address
9, Tam Coc - Bich Dong Tourism Center, Ninh Thang Commune, Hoa Lu District, Ninh Binh Province
Price
From 1,500,000 VND (~$58) per night (reference range)
Hours
Not verified

Tip: High-end pick in Tam Coc, walkable to the boat pier.

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Tam Coc Garden Resort hotel

Address
Hai Nham Hamlet, Ninh Hai Commune, Hoa Lu District, Ninh Binh Province
Price
500,000-1,500,000 VND (~$19-58) per night (reference range)
Hours
Not verified

Tip: Bungalows in the fields near Tam Coc.

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Sapa Jade Hill Resort & Spa hotel

Address
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Price
Mid-range to high-end; roughly 1,500,000–3,000,000 VND (~$58–115) per night (check at booking)
Hours
Not verified

Tip: Hillside bungalows with valley views, a short drive from the centre. Ask for a valley-facing room.

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Phong Nha Farmstay hotel

Address
Not verified — please check on Google Maps
Price
Mid-range; roughly 800,000–1,500,000 VND (~$31–58) per night (check at booking)
Hours
Not verified

Tip: One of the original farmstays, with a pool, gardens and a restaurant. A good base for families and first-timers.

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Chay Lap Farmstay hotel

Address
Not verified — please check on Google Maps
Price
Mid-range; roughly 1,000,000–2,000,000 VND (~$38–77) per night (check at booking)
Hours
Not verified

Tip: Riverside farmstay near Dark Cave, with kayaking and a farm restaurant. Good if you want to be close to the Chay River activities rather than in town.

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In Phong Nha

Kim Tho Hotel hotel

Address
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Price
Mid-range; roughly 600,000–1,200,000 VND (~$23–46) per night (check at booking)
Hours
Not verified

Tip: A solid mid-range choice in the centre, close to the wharf — ask the reception to arrange your floating market boat the evening before, so you only have to wake up and go.

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High-end (over 1,500,000 VND/night)

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi hotel

Address
15 Ngo Quyen Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
Price
Not verified — check on the booking site (high-end, from about 3,500,000 VND per night)
Hours
Not verified

Tip: Hanoi's grand old hotel since 1901, steps from the Opera House. The egg coffee at Cafe Giang was invented by a bartender from this hotel.

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Vinpearl Resort & Spa Ha Long hotel

Address
Reu Island, Bai Chay Ward, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh Province
Price
From about 3,200,000 VND (~$123) per night (reference range)
Hours
Not verified

Tip: A 5-star resort on its own island, reached by a 5-minute speedboat from Bai Chay Wharf. The high-end pick in Ha Long.

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Muong Thanh Luxury Quang Ninh Hotel hotel

Address
Ha Long Street, Bai Chay Ward, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh Province
Price
From about 2,400,000 VND (~$92) per night (reference range)
Hours
Not verified

Tip: A large 5-star hotel about 800 m from Bai Chay Beach, near the night market.

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Hotel de la Coupole – MGallery hotel

Address
1 Hoang Lien Street, Sa Pa town centre, Lao Cai Province
Price
High-end; from about 3,500,000 VND (~$135) per night (check at booking — prices vary by season)
Hours
Not verified

Tip: The town's grandest hotel, in a French-colonial style building on the main street. Best for a splurge or honeymoon.

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In Sa Pa

Ana Mandara Villas Dalat Resort & Spa hotel

Address
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Price
High-end; roughly 2,500,000–5,000,000 VND (~$96–192) per night (check at booking)
Hours
Not verified

Tip: Restored 1920s–30s French villas in pine gardens on a hill above town. The most romantic stay in Da Lat — book a villa with a fireplace for the cold months.

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Dalat Palace Heritage Hotel hotel

Address
12 Tran Phu Street, Da Lat City, Lam Dong Province
Price
High-end; roughly 3,000,000–6,000,000 VND (~$115–231) per night (check at booking)
Hours
Not verified

Tip: The grand old hotel facing the lake, built in 1922. Best for a splurge and for its location — step out and you are on the lake promenade.

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Victoria Can Tho Resort hotel

Address
Cai Khe Ward, Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho City
Price
High-end; roughly 2,000,000–4,000,000 VND (~$77–154) per night (check at booking)
Hours
Not verified

Tip: The city's classic riverside resort, with gardens, a pool and a restaurant on the river. Best for a splurge and for its sunset views over the Hau River.

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In Can Tho & Mekong Delta

Azerai Can Tho hotel

Address
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Price
High-end; roughly 3,000,000–6,000,000 VND (~$115–231) per night (check at booking)
Hours
Not verified

Tip: A quiet island resort a short boat ride from the city — you arrive by hotel boat, which sets the tone. Best for couples who want to switch off completely.

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In Can Tho & Mekong Delta

Price not verified

La Siesta Classic Ma May hotel

Address
94 Ma May Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
Price
Not verified — check on the booking site (mid-range boutique)
Hours
Not verified

Tip: A small, characterful boutique hotel right in the Old Quarter, known for personal service.

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In Hanoi

Capella Hanoi hotel

Address
11 Le Phung Hieu Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
Price
Not verified — check on the booking site (high-end)
Hours
Not verified

Tip: A small, opera-themed luxury hotel designed by Bill Bensley, near the Opera House.

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Paradise Suites Hotel hotel

Address
Ha Long Marine Boulevard, Bai Chay Ward, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh Province
Price
Not verified — check on the booking site
Hours
Not verified

Tip: Mid-range suites on the Bai Chay marina, handy for the cruise ports.

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In Ha Long

Tuan Chau Resort hotel

Address
Tuan Chau Island, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh Province
Price
Not verified — check on the booking site
Hours
Not verified

Tip: Stay on Tuan Chau Island if your cruise departs from Tuan Chau Marina — you walk to the boat.

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Aravinda Resort Ninh Binh hotel

Address
Hai Nham Hamlet, Ninh Hai Commune, Hoa Lu District, Ninh Binh Province
Price
Not verified — check on the booking site
Hours
Not verified

Tip: Near Thung Nham, close to Tam Coc.

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Emeralda Resort Ninh Binh hotel

Address
Van Long Conservation Area, Tap Ninh Hamlet, Gia Van Commune, Gia Vien District, Ninh Binh Province
Price
Not verified — check on the booking site
Hours
Not verified

Tip: In the Van Long cluster in the north of the province.

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Azerai La Residence Hue hotel

Address
5 Le Loi Street, Hue City
Price
Not verified — check on Agoda or Booking.com
Hours
Not verified

Tip: High-end, in a restored 1930s colonial mansion on the river — the most atmospheric stay in Hue, and the pool looks out over the Perfume River. (Note: some older listings give 26 Le Loi; the correct address is 5 Le Loi.)

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In Hue

Novotel Danang Premier Han River hotel

Address
36 Bach Dang Street, Hai Chau District, Da Nang
Price
Not verified — check on Agoda or Booking.com
Hours
Not verified

Tip: Mid-range to high-end, right on the river with views of the Dragon Bridge — book a river-view room if you want to watch the fire show from your window.

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In Da Nang

Furama Resort Danang hotel

Address
103 Vo Nguyen Giap Street, Ngu Hanh Son District, Da Nang
Price
Not verified — check on Agoda or Booking.com
Hours
Not verified

Tip: High-end beachfront resort on My Khe Beach, with a spa and direct beach access. Good for a splurge night or a family stay.

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Hilton Da Nang hotel

Address
50 Bach Dang Street, Hai Chau District, Da Nang
Price
Not verified — check on Agoda or Booking.com
Hours
Not verified

Tip: High-end, on the river in the city centre — convenient for the markets, the Cham Museum and the Dragon Bridge.

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Anantara Hoi An Resort hotel

Address
1 Pham Hong Thai Street, Hoi An, Da Nang
Price
Not verified — check on Agoda or Booking.com
Hours
Not verified

Tip: High-end riverside resort on the edge of the Old Town — colonial-style rooms, a pool on the river, and a short walk to the lanterns.

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La Siesta Hoi An Resort & Spa hotel

Address
132–134 Hung Vuong Street, Hoi An, Da Nang
Price
Not verified — check on Agoda or Booking.com
Hours
Not verified

Tip: High-end, a 10-minute walk from the Old Town, with a spa and a rooftop pool. Good for couples who want quiet after the lanterns.

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Little Riverside Hoi An hotel

Address
9 Phan Boi Chau Street, Hoi An, Da Nang
Price
Not verified — check on Agoda or Booking.com
Hours
Not verified

Tip: Mid-range boutique hotel on the river, a few minutes' walk from the Old Town — good value for the location.

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Little Hoi An Boutique Hotel & Spa hotel

Address
2 Thoai Ngoc Hau Street, Hoi An, Da Nang
Price
Not verified — check on Agoda or Booking.com
Hours
Not verified

Tip: Mid-range, in the old town area with a spa and pool. Ask for a room away from the street if you are a light sleeper.

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In Hoi An

InterContinental Nha Trang hotel

Address
32–34 Tran Phu Street, Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province
Price
Room rates vary by season — Not verified, check on Agoda or Booking.com
Hours
Check-in from 15:00, check-out by 12:00 (standard)

Tip: The most polished beachfront address in the city, with a rooftop pool and a superb breakfast. Right on the promenade, a 5-minute walk from the night market.

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Sheraton Nha Trang Hotel & Spa hotel

Address
26–28 Tran Phu Street, Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province
Price
Room rates vary by season — Not verified, check on Agoda or Booking.com
Hours
Check-in from 15:00, check-out by 12:00 (standard)

Tip: A reliable 5-star on the beachfront with a big pool, a good spa, and sea-view rooms that are worth the upgrade. A solid choice for families.

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Galina Hotel & Spa hotel

Address
31 Hung Vuong Street, Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province
Price
Room rates vary by season — Not verified, check on Agoda or Booking.com
Hours
Check-in from 14:00, check-out by 12:00 (standard)

Tip: A well-priced 4-star one block back from the beach, with a rooftop pool and a mud-bath spa on site. Good value for the location.

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Vinpearl Resort Nha Trang hotel

Address
Hon Tre Island, Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province
Price
Room rates vary by season — Not verified, check on Agoda or Booking.com
Hours
Check-in from 15:00, check-out by 12:00 (standard)

Tip: Stay on the island itself if you want the resort experience: private beach, cable car access, and VinWonders next door. Best for families planning two days on Hon Tre.

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Hotel Continental Saigon hotel

Address
132–134 Dong Khoi Street, Ho Chi Minh City
Price
Room rates vary by season — Not verified, check on Agoda or Booking.com
Hours
Check-in from 14:00, check-out by 12:00 (standard)

Tip: A colonial-era classic facing the Opera House, in business since 1880. Mid-range prices for a grand old address, and the ground-floor terrace is a lovely spot for a slow breakfast.

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Park Hyatt Saigon hotel

Address
2 Lam Son Square, Ho Chi Minh City
Price
Room rates vary by season — Not verified, check on Agoda or Booking.com
Hours
Check-in from 15:00, check-out by 12:00 (standard)

Tip: The city's most refined hotel, on Lam Son Square beside the Opera House. The pool and spa are a genuine oasis after a day in the heat.

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The Reverie Saigon hotel

Address
22–36 Nguyen Hue Boulevard, Ho Chi Minh City
Price
Room rates vary by season — Not verified, check on Agoda or Booking.com
Hours
Check-in from 15:00, check-out by 12:00 (standard)

Tip: The most over-the-top luxury in the city, in the Times Square building on Nguyen Hue Walking Street. The Italian-designed suites are extraordinary, and the rooftop bar has one of the best skyline views in Saigon.

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JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa hotel

Address
Bai Khem Beach, An Thoi Ward, Phu Quoc, An Giang Province
Price
Room rates vary by season — Not verified, check on Agoda or Booking.com
Hours
Check-in from 15:00, check-out by 12:00 (standard)

Tip: The island's most spectacular resort, on the beautiful and sheltered Bai Khem beach in the south. The architecture — a whimsical French university theme — is unlike anything else in Vietnam. Best for a splurge stay.

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La Veranda Resort Phu Quoc — MGallery hotel

Address
Tran Hung Dao Street, Duong Dong, Phu Quoc, An Giang Province
Price
Room rates vary by season — Not verified, check on Agoda or Booking.com
Hours
Check-in from 14:00, check-out by 12:00 (standard)

Tip: A colonial-style boutique resort right on Long Beach, a short walk from the night market. The Pepper Tree restaurant is on site, and the pool garden is one of the prettiest on the island.

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Mango Bay Resort hotel

Address
Ong Lang Beach, Cua Duong Commune, Phu Quoc, An Giang Province
Price
Room rates vary by season — Not verified, check on Agoda or Booking.com
Hours
Check-in from 14:00, check-out by 12:00 (standard)

Tip: An eco-friendly beachfront resort on quiet Ong Lang Beach, between Duong Dong and the north of the island. No TVs, no air conditioning in some rooms — just sea breezes, a good restaurant, and one of the island's best sunset spots. Best for couples who want to switch off.

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Vinpearl Resort & Spa Phu Quoc hotel

Address
Bai Dai, Ganh Dau Commune, Phu Quoc, An Giang Province
Price
Room rates vary by season — Not verified, check on Agoda or Booking.com
Hours
Check-in from 15:00, check-out by 12:00 (standard)

Tip: The big family resort in the north, next to VinWonders, the safari, and Grand World. If your trip is built around the parks, staying here saves hours of driving. Book a package that includes park tickets — it is usually cheaper than buying separately.

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Hanoi — where to stay

Stay in or near the Old Quarter if it is your first time: you can walk to the lake, the food and the sights, and Grab covers the rest. The French Quarter (around the Opera House and Trang Tien) is quieter and more polished, with big hotels. Tay Ho (West Lake) suits longer stays and people who want space and cafes, but you will take a Grab everywhere.

Budget travelers will find dorm beds in the Old Quarter for roughly 150,000-300,000 VND (~$6-12) per night and private rooms in small hotels for 400,000-800,000 VND (~$15-31). Mid-range boutique hotels in the Old Quarter run about 1,000,000-2,500,000 VND (~$38-96) per night. High-end hotels run from about 3,500,000 VND (~$135) per night and up. Prices move a lot with weekends, holidays and Tet — check again when you book. Compare stays on the official homepages of Agoda and Booking.com (plain links, no affiliate code).

La Siesta Classic Ma May hotel

Address
94 Ma May Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
Price
Not verified — check on the booking site (mid-range boutique)
Hours
Not verified

Tip: A small, characterful boutique hotel right in the Old Quarter, known for personal service.

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Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi hotel

Address
15 Ngo Quyen Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
Price
Not verified — check on the booking site (high-end, from about 3,500,000 VND per night)
Hours
Not verified

Tip: Hanoi's grand old hotel since 1901, steps from the Opera House. The egg coffee at Cafe Giang was invented by a bartender from this hotel.

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Capella Hanoi hotel

Address
11 Le Phung Hieu Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
Price
Not verified — check on the booking site (high-end)
Hours
Not verified

Tip: A small, opera-themed luxury hotel designed by Bill Bensley, near the Opera House.

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Ha Long — where to stay

Stay in Bai Chay if you are here for the cruise: the ports, the beach, Sun World and the restaurants are all there. Stay on Reu Island if you want a resort escape (Vinpearl runs a speedboat from Bai Chay Wharf). Stay in Hon Gai if you want the local city and lower prices, and do not mind a taxi to the ports.

Budget travelers will find hostels and small hotels in Bai Chay for roughly 250,000-500,000 VND (~$10-19) per night. Mid-range hotels run about 800,000-2,000,000 VND (~$31-77). High-end resorts run from about 2,400,000 VND (~$92) per night and up — Vinpearl Resort & Spa Ha Long lists rooms from about 3,200,000 VND (~$123) per night. Prices move a lot with weekends, holidays and the cruise season — check again when you book. Compare stays on the official homepages of Agoda and Booking.com (plain links, no affiliate code).

Vinpearl Resort & Spa Ha Long hotel

Address
Reu Island, Bai Chay Ward, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh Province
Price
From about 3,200,000 VND (~$123) per night (reference range)
Hours
Not verified

Tip: A 5-star resort on its own island, reached by a 5-minute speedboat from Bai Chay Wharf. The high-end pick in Ha Long.

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Muong Thanh Luxury Quang Ninh Hotel hotel

Address
Ha Long Street, Bai Chay Ward, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh Province
Price
From about 2,400,000 VND (~$92) per night (reference range)
Hours
Not verified

Tip: A large 5-star hotel about 800 m from Bai Chay Beach, near the night market.

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Paradise Suites Hotel hotel

Address
Ha Long Marine Boulevard, Bai Chay Ward, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh Province
Price
Not verified — check on the booking site
Hours
Not verified

Tip: Mid-range suites on the Bai Chay marina, handy for the cruise ports.

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Tuan Chau Resort hotel

Address
Tuan Chau Island, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh Province
Price
Not verified — check on the booking site
Hours
Not verified

Tip: Stay on Tuan Chau Island if your cruise departs from Tuan Chau Marina — you walk to the boat.

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Ninh Binh — where to stay

Choose the area first, then the room. Tam Coc — around the boat pier and Ngo Dong Road — suits first-timers, backpackers and couples: walk to the boat pier, plenty of places to eat, rent a bike right where you stay. Homestays and family rooms run 200,000-500,000 VND (~$8-19) per night; mid-range hotels and resorts, for example bungalows in the fields like Tam Coc Garden, run 500,000-1,500,000 VND (~$19-58); high-end, for example Ninh Binh Hidden Charm, starts from 1,500,000 VND (~$58).

The Trang An area — the valley around Trang An Boat Pier — suits people who want quiet and nature, staying between the mountains. There are fewer places to eat around — meals are mostly at your stay, or a ride away. Homestays and bungalows typically run 300,000-800,000 VND (~$12-31).

The town center (Hoa Lu Ward) suits travelers catching an early or late train who want city comforts and soft prices. It has the least scenery, and you will travel 7-10 km to the sights. Ordinary hotels run 300,000-700,000 VND (~$12-27).

Around Hang Mua suits photographers: stay at the foot of the mountain and climb at sunrise before the tour groups arrive. Homestays with field views run 250,000-650,000 VND (~$10-25).

Booking tips: pick a stay that lends or rents bicycles and motorbikes on site — it saves real time and money on getting around. In rice season (May-June) and festival season (January-March lunar calendar), field-view rooms in Tam Coc sell out early on weekends, so book 2-3 weeks ahead. Prices above are reference ranges from 2026 accommodation listings and move a lot with weekends and seasons — check again on the booking site when you travel. You can compare stays on the official homepages of Agoda and Booking.com (plain links, no affiliate code).

Ninh Binh Hidden Charm Hotel & Resort hotel

Address
9, Tam Coc - Bich Dong Tourism Center, Ninh Thang Commune, Hoa Lu District, Ninh Binh Province
Price
From 1,500,000 VND (~$58) per night (reference range)
Hours
Not verified

Tip: High-end pick in Tam Coc, walkable to the boat pier.

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Tam Coc Garden Resort hotel

Address
Hai Nham Hamlet, Ninh Hai Commune, Hoa Lu District, Ninh Binh Province
Price
500,000-1,500,000 VND (~$19-58) per night (reference range)
Hours
Not verified

Tip: Bungalows in the fields near Tam Coc.

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Aravinda Resort Ninh Binh hotel

Address
Hai Nham Hamlet, Ninh Hai Commune, Hoa Lu District, Ninh Binh Province
Price
Not verified — check on the booking site
Hours
Not verified

Tip: Near Thung Nham, close to Tam Coc.

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Hang Mua Ecolodge hotel

Address
Khe Ha Hamlet, Ninh Xuan Commune, Hoa Lu District, Ninh Binh Province
Price
250,000-650,000 VND (~$10-25) per night (reference range)
Hours
Not verified

Tip: Right at the foot of Hang Mua — climb at sunrise before the groups arrive.

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Ninh Binh Legend Hotel hotel

Address
177 Le Thai To Street, Xuan Thanh Urban Area, Ninh Khanh Ward, Ninh Binh City, Ninh Binh Province
Price
300,000-700,000 VND (~$12-27) per night (reference range)
Hours
Not verified

Tip: Town-center hotel, handy for early or late trains.

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The Vissai Hotel hotel

Address
848 Tran Hung Dao Street, Tan Thanh Ward, Ninh Binh City, Ninh Binh Province
Price
300,000-700,000 VND (~$12-27) per night (reference range)
Hours
Not verified

Tip: Town-center hotel on the main road.

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Emeralda Resort Ninh Binh hotel

Address
Van Long Conservation Area, Tap Ninh Hamlet, Gia Van Commune, Gia Vien District, Ninh Binh Province
Price
Not verified — check on the booking site
Hours
Not verified

Tip: In the Van Long cluster in the north of the province.

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Small homestays and bungalows around Trang An Boat Pier (Ninh Xuan - Truong Yen communes): their private house addresses change often and no stable address could be verified for this guide, so no address is printed here rather than guessing one. Each homestay will be pinned on the map individually once verified.

Sa Pa — where to stay

Stay in the town centre if it is your first visit — everything is walkable, and buses and treks pick up from your hotel. Stay in Ta Van or Lao Chai if you want to wake up in the valley; homestays there are simpler but the setting is unbeatable. Book ahead for September–November weekends.

Hotel de la Coupole – MGallery hotel

Address
1 Hoang Lien Street, Sa Pa town centre, Lao Cai Province
Price
High-end; from about 3,500,000 VND (~$135) per night (check at booking — prices vary by season)
Hours
Not verified

Tip: The town's grandest hotel, in a French-colonial style building on the main street. Best for a splurge or honeymoon.

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Sapa Jade Hill Resort & Spa hotel

Address
Not verified — please check on Google Maps
Price
Mid-range to high-end; roughly 1,500,000–3,000,000 VND (~$58–115) per night (check at booking)
Hours
Not verified

Tip: Hillside bungalows with valley views, a short drive from the centre. Ask for a valley-facing room.

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Ta Van Homestay area (valley homestays) hotel

Address
Ta Van Village, Muong Hoa Valley, Sa Pa, Lao Cai Province
Price
Budget; roughly 200,000–500,000 VND (~$8–19) per person per night including dinner and breakfast at many family homestays
Hours
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Tip: Book through a trekking company so the family expects you. Rooms are simple — a mattress, blankets and a shared bathroom — but the welcome is warm. Bring a warm layer: valley nights are cold.

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Budget hostels in town run roughly 150,000–400,000 VND (~$6–15) for a dorm bed or basic private room. Mid-range hotels in the centre run roughly 600,000–1,500,000 VND (~$23–58) per night.

Compare rooms on the official homepages of Agoda (https://www.agoda.com) and Booking.com (https://www.booking.com) — plain links, no discount codes here. Book early for the September golden-rice weekends.

Phong Nha — where to stay

There is no five-star hotel in Phong Nha town — the nearest are in Dong Hoi, 45 km away, and only worth it for a late arrival or early flight. In town, the choice is homestays and farmstays, and they are the point: most include bicycles, help with transport, and honest advice about which caves are open today.

Phong Nha Farmstay hotel

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Price
Mid-range; roughly 800,000–1,500,000 VND (~$31–58) per night (check at booking)
Hours
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Tip: One of the original farmstays, with a pool, gardens and a restaurant. A good base for families and first-timers.

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Easy Tiger Hostel hotel

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Price
Budget; dorm beds roughly 150,000–250,000 VND (~$6–10), private rooms roughly 400,000–800,000 VND (~$15–31) (check at booking)
Hours
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Tip: The social hub for backpackers — bar, pool, and help booking every cave and trek in the park. Book ahead in the February–April high season, when prices rise 20–40%.

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Chay Lap Farmstay hotel

Address
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Price
Mid-range; roughly 1,000,000–2,000,000 VND (~$38–77) per night (check at booking)
Hours
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Tip: Riverside farmstay near Dark Cave, with kayaking and a farm restaurant. Good if you want to be close to the Chay River activities rather than in town.

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Compare rooms on the official homepages of Agoda (https://www.agoda.com) and Booking.com (https://www.booking.com) — plain links, no discount codes here. Whatever you choose, book your airport transfer through the property — it is usually cheaper than a taxi on arrival.

Hue — where to stay

Stay on Le Loi Street or nearby, on the south bank of the Perfume River — it is the main hotel street, a short walk from the riverfront, the night walking street and the restaurants, and a short ride to the Citadel across the river.

Azerai La Residence Hue hotel

Address
5 Le Loi Street, Hue City
Price
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Hours
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Tip: High-end, in a restored 1930s colonial mansion on the river — the most atmospheric stay in Hue, and the pool looks out over the Perfume River. (Note: some older listings give 26 Le Loi; the correct address is 5 Le Loi.)

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Mid-range and budget hotels line Le Loi Street and the streets behind it. Compare prices on Agoda (https://www.agoda.com) and Booking.com (https://www.booking.com) — rates change by season, and the same room can differ by 20–30% between the two sites. Book early for February–April, the busiest months.

Da Nang — where to stay

Stay in one of two areas: along the Han River (Bach Dang Street) for the city, markets and Dragon Bridge, or along My Khe Beach (Vo Nguyen Giap Street) for the sand and the sea breeze. The beach side is quieter and better for families; the river side is better for food and nightlife.

Novotel Danang Premier Han River hotel

Address
36 Bach Dang Street, Hai Chau District, Da Nang
Price
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Hours
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Tip: Mid-range to high-end, right on the river with views of the Dragon Bridge — book a river-view room if you want to watch the fire show from your window.

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Furama Resort Danang hotel

Address
103 Vo Nguyen Giap Street, Ngu Hanh Son District, Da Nang
Price
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Hours
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Tip: High-end beachfront resort on My Khe Beach, with a spa and direct beach access. Good for a splurge night or a family stay.

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Hilton Da Nang hotel

Address
50 Bach Dang Street, Hai Chau District, Da Nang
Price
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Hours
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Tip: High-end, on the river in the city centre — convenient for the markets, the Cham Museum and the Dragon Bridge.

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Budget rooms and hostels cluster around the backpacker streets near the Han River and in the An Thuong area by My Khe Beach. Compare prices on Agoda (https://www.agoda.com) and Booking.com (https://www.booking.com) — rates change by season, and the same room can differ by 20–30% between the two sites. Book early for February–April, the busiest months.

Hoi An — where to stay

Stay inside or just outside the Ancient Town if you want to walk to dinner and the lanterns — the old town is small, and even a hotel 10 minutes away feels close. An Bang Beach is the better choice if you want the sea and a resort feel, with a short Grab ride into town.

Anantara Hoi An Resort hotel

Address
1 Pham Hong Thai Street, Hoi An, Da Nang
Price
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Hours
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Tip: High-end riverside resort on the edge of the Old Town — colonial-style rooms, a pool on the river, and a short walk to the lanterns.

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La Siesta Hoi An Resort & Spa hotel

Address
132–134 Hung Vuong Street, Hoi An, Da Nang
Price
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Hours
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Tip: High-end, a 10-minute walk from the Old Town, with a spa and a rooftop pool. Good for couples who want quiet after the lanterns.

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Little Riverside Hoi An hotel

Address
9 Phan Boi Chau Street, Hoi An, Da Nang
Price
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Hours
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Tip: Mid-range boutique hotel on the river, a few minutes' walk from the Old Town — good value for the location.

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Little Hoi An Boutique Hotel & Spa hotel

Address
2 Thoai Ngoc Hau Street, Hoi An, Da Nang
Price
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Hours
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Tip: Mid-range, in the old town area with a spa and pool. Ask for a room away from the street if you are a light sleeper.

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Compare prices on Agoda (https://www.agoda.com) and Booking.com (https://www.booking.com) — rates change by season, and the same room can differ by 20–30% between the two sites. Book early for February–April and for full-moon weekends, when the town fills up.

Nha Trang — where to stay

Stay on or just behind Tran Phu Street for the beach, the promenade, and the restaurants. The northern end (near the Sheraton and InterContinental) is quieter and more upmarket; the middle stretch around Biet Thu and Hung Vuong is the backpacker and mid-range zone, with hostels, bars, and cheap eats; the southern end near Cau Da Port is closest to the boat pier and VinWonders cable car. Dorm beds run roughly 150,000–250,000 VND (~$6–$10) a night, mid-range hotels 600,000–1,500,000 VND (~$23–$58), and beachfront resorts from 2,500,000 VND (~$96) and up.

Book through Agoda (https://www.agoda.com) or Booking.com (https://www.booking.com) — both list Nha Trang's full range, and prices swing a lot by season.

InterContinental Nha Trang hotel

Address
32–34 Tran Phu Street, Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province
Price
Room rates vary by season — Not verified, check on Agoda or Booking.com
Hours
Check-in from 15:00, check-out by 12:00 (standard)

Tip: The most polished beachfront address in the city, with a rooftop pool and a superb breakfast. Right on the promenade, a 5-minute walk from the night market.

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Sheraton Nha Trang Hotel & Spa hotel

Address
26–28 Tran Phu Street, Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province
Price
Room rates vary by season — Not verified, check on Agoda or Booking.com
Hours
Check-in from 15:00, check-out by 12:00 (standard)

Tip: A reliable 5-star on the beachfront with a big pool, a good spa, and sea-view rooms that are worth the upgrade. A solid choice for families.

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Galina Hotel & Spa hotel

Address
31 Hung Vuong Street, Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province
Price
Room rates vary by season — Not verified, check on Agoda or Booking.com
Hours
Check-in from 14:00, check-out by 12:00 (standard)

Tip: A well-priced 4-star one block back from the beach, with a rooftop pool and a mud-bath spa on site. Good value for the location.

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Vinpearl Resort Nha Trang hotel

Address
Hon Tre Island, Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province
Price
Room rates vary by season — Not verified, check on Agoda or Booking.com
Hours
Check-in from 15:00, check-out by 12:00 (standard)

Tip: Stay on the island itself if you want the resort experience: private beach, cable car access, and VinWonders next door. Best for families planning two days on Hon Tre.

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Da Lat — where to stay

Stay around Xuan Huong Lake or the city centre for your first visit — walkable, with restaurants and the night market nearby. Stay near Tuyen Lam Lake if you want quiet, pine forest and resort-style comfort, but expect to take a taxi everywhere.

Ana Mandara Villas Dalat Resort & Spa hotel

Address
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Price
High-end; roughly 2,500,000–5,000,000 VND (~$96–192) per night (check at booking)
Hours
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Tip: Restored 1920s–30s French villas in pine gardens on a hill above town. The most romantic stay in Da Lat — book a villa with a fireplace for the cold months.

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Dalat Palace Heritage Hotel hotel

Address
12 Tran Phu Street, Da Lat City, Lam Dong Province
Price
High-end; roughly 3,000,000–6,000,000 VND (~$115–231) per night (check at booking)
Hours
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Tip: The grand old hotel facing the lake, built in 1922. Best for a splurge and for its location — step out and you are on the lake promenade.

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The Common Room Project (hostel) hotel

Address
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Price
Budget; dorm beds roughly 150,000–250,000 VND (~$6–10), private rooms roughly 400,000–700,000 VND (~$15–27) (check at booking)
Hours
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Tip: A friendly, well-run hostel in the centre with good local advice and motorbike rental. Book ahead for December–January weekends.

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Mid-range hotels around the lake run roughly 600,000–1,500,000 VND (~$23–58) per night. Compare rooms on the official homepages of Agoda (https://www.agoda.com) and Booking.com (https://www.booking.com) — plain links, no discount codes here. Book early for the December flower festival.

Ho Chi Minh City — where to stay

Stay in or near District 1 for a first visit — everything is walkable, and Grab rides anywhere else in the center cost very little. The Bui Vien / Pham Ngu Lao area is the backpacker hub: dorm beds run roughly 150,000–300,000 VND (~$6–$12) a night and budget private rooms 400,000–700,000 VND (~$15–$27). Around Dong Khoi and Nguyen Hue you pay more for quieter streets and river views. Thao Dien, across the river, is the expat neighborhood — leafier, calmer, and a metro ride from the center.

Book through Agoda (https://www.agoda.com) or Booking.com (https://www.booking.com) — both list Saigon's full range, and prices swing a lot by season, so compare the two before you commit.

Hotel Continental Saigon hotel

Address
132–134 Dong Khoi Street, Ho Chi Minh City
Price
Room rates vary by season — Not verified, check on Agoda or Booking.com
Hours
Check-in from 14:00, check-out by 12:00 (standard)

Tip: A colonial-era classic facing the Opera House, in business since 1880. Mid-range prices for a grand old address, and the ground-floor terrace is a lovely spot for a slow breakfast.

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Park Hyatt Saigon hotel

Address
2 Lam Son Square, Ho Chi Minh City
Price
Room rates vary by season — Not verified, check on Agoda or Booking.com
Hours
Check-in from 15:00, check-out by 12:00 (standard)

Tip: The city's most refined hotel, on Lam Son Square beside the Opera House. The pool and spa are a genuine oasis after a day in the heat.

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The Reverie Saigon hotel

Address
22–36 Nguyen Hue Boulevard, Ho Chi Minh City
Price
Room rates vary by season — Not verified, check on Agoda or Booking.com
Hours
Check-in from 15:00, check-out by 12:00 (standard)

Tip: The most over-the-top luxury in the city, in the Times Square building on Nguyen Hue Walking Street. The Italian-designed suites are extraordinary, and the rooftop bar has one of the best skyline views in Saigon.

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Can Tho & Mekong Delta — where to stay

Stay in Ninh Kieu district, around the riverfront and Ninh Kieu Wharf — you can walk to the boat pier at 5 a.m., and the night market and restaurants are nearby. Cai Rang district is closer to the floating market but quieter at night.

Victoria Can Tho Resort hotel

Address
Cai Khe Ward, Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho City
Price
High-end; roughly 2,000,000–4,000,000 VND (~$77–154) per night (check at booking)
Hours
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Tip: The city's classic riverside resort, with gardens, a pool and a restaurant on the river. Best for a splurge and for its sunset views over the Hau River.

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Azerai Can Tho hotel

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Price
High-end; roughly 3,000,000–6,000,000 VND (~$115–231) per night (check at booking)
Hours
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Tip: A quiet island resort a short boat ride from the city — you arrive by hotel boat, which sets the tone. Best for couples who want to switch off completely.

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Kim Tho Hotel hotel

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Price
Mid-range; roughly 600,000–1,200,000 VND (~$23–46) per night (check at booking)
Hours
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Tip: A solid mid-range choice in the centre, close to the wharf — ask the reception to arrange your floating market boat the evening before, so you only have to wake up and go.

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Budget guesthouses and hostels in Ninh Kieu run roughly 200,000–500,000 VND (~$8–19) per night. Compare rooms on the official homepages of Agoda (https://www.agoda.com) and Booking.com (https://www.booking.com) — plain links, no discount codes here.

Phu Quoc — where to stay

Where you stay on Phu Quoc decides your holiday. Duong Dong / Long Beach is the best base for a first visit: restaurants, the night market, and the airport are all close, and you can reach anywhere on the island from here. An Thoi / Sunset Town in the south suits the cable car, Sao Beach, and resort stays. Ganh Dau / Bai Dai in the north suits families doing Vinpearl Safari and VinWonders, with big resorts and Grand World next door. Ong Lang is the quiet middle — boutique resorts on a pretty beach, good for couples.

Guesthouses around Duong Dong run roughly 400,000–800,000 VND (~$15–$31) a night; mid-range resorts 1,200,000–2,500,000 VND (~$46–$96); luxury resorts from 4,000,000 VND (~$154) and up. Book through Agoda (https://www.agoda.com) or Booking.com (https://www.booking.com) — both list the island's full range, and prices swing a lot by season.

JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa hotel

Address
Bai Khem Beach, An Thoi Ward, Phu Quoc, An Giang Province
Price
Room rates vary by season — Not verified, check on Agoda or Booking.com
Hours
Check-in from 15:00, check-out by 12:00 (standard)

Tip: The island's most spectacular resort, on the beautiful and sheltered Bai Khem beach in the south. The architecture — a whimsical French university theme — is unlike anything else in Vietnam. Best for a splurge stay.

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La Veranda Resort Phu Quoc — MGallery hotel

Address
Tran Hung Dao Street, Duong Dong, Phu Quoc, An Giang Province
Price
Room rates vary by season — Not verified, check on Agoda or Booking.com
Hours
Check-in from 14:00, check-out by 12:00 (standard)

Tip: A colonial-style boutique resort right on Long Beach, a short walk from the night market. The Pepper Tree restaurant is on site, and the pool garden is one of the prettiest on the island.

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Mango Bay Resort hotel

Address
Ong Lang Beach, Cua Duong Commune, Phu Quoc, An Giang Province
Price
Room rates vary by season — Not verified, check on Agoda or Booking.com
Hours
Check-in from 14:00, check-out by 12:00 (standard)

Tip: An eco-friendly beachfront resort on quiet Ong Lang Beach, between Duong Dong and the north of the island. No TVs, no air conditioning in some rooms — just sea breezes, a good restaurant, and one of the island's best sunset spots. Best for couples who want to switch off.

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Vinpearl Resort & Spa Phu Quoc hotel

Address
Bai Dai, Ganh Dau Commune, Phu Quoc, An Giang Province
Price
Room rates vary by season — Not verified, check on Agoda or Booking.com
Hours
Check-in from 15:00, check-out by 12:00 (standard)

Tip: The big family resort in the north, next to VinWonders, the safari, and Grand World. If your trip is built around the parks, staying here saves hours of driving. Book a package that includes park tickets — it is usually cheaper than buying separately.

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