So you don't go wrong choosing accommodation in Vietnam
When planning a trip to Vietnam, the most important thing is choosing your accommodation.
Vietnam, stretching long and thin from north to south, differs greatly by region in climate, culture, and the atmosphere of its cities. Hanoi's Old Quarter, Ho Chi Minh City's Dong Khoi Street, Da Nang's beach resorts. To enjoy the appeal of each to the fullest, the choice of area to stay holds the key to success.
If you're a first-time traveler, the basic move is to choose an area with good access to tourist spots. On the other hand, for the well-traveled, a place where you can taste a local atmosphere is appealing too. The best area to stay changes depending on your budget, purpose, and travel style.
In this article, we introduce points for choosing accommodation without going wrong, city by city in Vietnam.
Choosing an area to stay in Ho Chi Minh City
"Dong Khoi area," recommended for beginners
初めてのホーチミンでも、ドンコイ周辺だけが正解ではありません。観光の近さ、夜の静かさ、予算、空港への移動など、優先条件で選びます。
ドンコイ通りとグエンフエ通り周辺は、飲食店や商業施設、高級ホテルが集まり、中心部を徒歩で回りたい人に便利です。ただし、工事や交通規制で徒歩時間は変わります。地図上の直線距離ではなく、実際の入口と安全に横断できる経路を確認してください。
中心部は他エリアより高くなる日がありますが、固定の円価格では比較できません。税・サービス料、朝食、デポジット、返金条件を含む最終額を同じ日程で比べます。
"Around Ben Thanh Market," which broadens your trip
The area around Ben Thanh Market is also popular with Japanese travelers.
ベンタイン市場周辺は中心部を歩いて回りやすい一方、道路横断や昼夜の騒音は通りごとに違います。星の数だけで清潔さや広さは判断できません。希望する部屋タイプの直近写真、窓の有無、清掃に関する最近の口コミを確認します。
ベンタイン市場とドンコイ周辺の徒歩時間は、宿の位置と交通状況で変わります。宿泊客の国籍からサービス品質を推測することはできません。個別施設の清掃、設備、対応言語、騒音、苦情への対応を確認して比較してください。
Points to note about the backpacker district "Pham Ngu Lao"
If you choose by cheapness, it's the Pham Ngu Lao area, the backpacker district.
ファングーラオ、デタム、ブイビエン周辺には低価格帯の宿が多い一方、宿泊料は曜日や需要で変わります。ナイトライフの近くでは深夜の音が続く場合があるため、通り向きか中庭向きか、耳栓で対応できるかまで検討します。
注意点は人の国籍ではなく、深夜営業、混雑、飲酒、交通量、客引き、スマートフォンや財布の管理です。静かに眠りたい人や子ども連れは繁華街から数本離れた通りも比較し、夜間の入口照明と帰路を確認してください。
Choosing an area to stay in Hanoi
The appeal of the Old Quarter area
Hanoi's Old Quarter is an area where you can fully savor the atmosphere of a historic ancient capital.
Old-fashioned shops line the narrow alleys, and a lively scene of passing motorbikes unfolds. It's within walking distance of Hoan Kiem Lake, ideal as a sightseeing base. This area has a wide range of hotels from mid-class to luxury, so you can choose according to your budget.
However, since the Old Quarter is lively until late at night, it may not suit those seeking a quiet environment. Also, because the streets are narrow and winding, first-timers should note that it's easy to get lost.
The calm atmosphere of the French Quarter
The French Quarter is an area with a refined atmosphere even within Hanoi.
Colonial-style buildings line the streets, and luxury hotels and restaurants gather here. Without the clamor of the Old Quarter, you can enjoy a calm stay. It's close to the Opera House and Hoan Kiem Lake, a convenient location for sightseeing too.
Room rates are a bit higher than the Old Quarter, but in return you can expect quality service and well-equipped facilities.
Choosing an area to stay in Da Nang
The appeal of the beach resort area
When it comes to Da Nang, it's the beautiful beach resorts.
Along My Khe Beach, luxury resort hotels like the Melia Danang Beach Resort and Grandvrio City Danang line up. With locations offering direct beach access, you can fully enjoy a resort stay. Facilities like pools and spas are well appointed too, ideal for spending time leisurely within the hotel.
However, since it's a little removed from the city center, if you make touring tourist spots your main focus, you need to account for the time travel takes.
The convenience of the city-center area
Central Da Nang is recommended for those who want to enjoy both sightseeing and the beach.
It's close to tourist spots like Han Market and the Dragon Bridge, with plenty of restaurants and cafes too. The beach is about a 10-minute drive away, so a style of spending the day at the beach and enjoying meals in the city center at night is possible.
Room rates are also more reasonable than the beach resort area, so you can expect a stay with high value for money.
A special experience around Ba Na Hills
There's also the option of staying at Ba Na Hills.
山頂滞在は移動を減らせる一方、ゴールデンブリッジへ入れる時間、ケーブルカーの運行区間、宿泊プランに含まれる乗車・入園・朝食は変更されます。早朝入場や乗り放題を前提にせず、予約プランの明細と当日の運行情報を確認してください。
霧や雨、運休の影響も受ける山上エリアなので、景観を優先する人と市街観光を優先する人では評価が分かれます。
Checkpoints to confirm when choosing accommodation
Location and access
When choosing accommodation, the most important thing is location.
Check in advance the distance to tourist spots, access to the nearest transport, and the safety of the surroundings. We recommend looking up the actual distances on an online map and grasping how far it is to major areas like the Dong Khoi area and Ben Thanh Market.
Especially in big cities like Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, the atmosphere differs greatly by location even within the same district. Even within District 1, places other than around Dong Khoi and Ben Thanh Market become local neighborhoods, and you may need a taxi to reach tourist spots.
Balancing budget and facilities
It's important to discern the facilities you need according to your budget.
星の数は設備・サービス分類の参考ですが、個別客室の清潔さ、広さ、遮音、スタッフ対応を保証しません。必要な設備を一覧にし、最近の口コミと施設への直接確認を組み合わせます。
低価格のゲストハウスでも運営形態と品質はさまざまです。価格だけで不潔とは判断せず、営業許可、鍵、消防避難経路、専用または共用の浴室、空調、清掃、夜間対応を確認します。
Making use of booking sites and checking reviews
Always check reviews before booking.
口コミは実際の状態を知る材料ですが、投稿時期、部屋タイプ、旅行目的で評価が変わり、単独投稿は誤りの可能性もあります。直近数か月の複数口コミで同じ指摘が続くかを見ます。
Also, since rates can differ by booking site, we recommend comparing several sites. Checking the cancellation policy in advance is reassuring too.
星の数より先に見る10項目
- 地図ピンではなく実際の入口と車の乗降場所
- 繁華街、工事、道路、クラブからの夜間騒音
- 予約する部屋の窓、広さ、ベッド構成、階数
- エレベーターと段差、車いす・ベビーカーへの対応
- 非常口、煙感知器、避難経路、24時間の連絡先
- 税・サービス料、デポジット、追加人数料金を含む総額
- 朝食時間、プール・スパ・ジムの営業状況
- 返金・変更条件と台風や欠航時の扱い
- 直近の写真と複数口コミで見る清掃・害虫・水回り
- 改装工事、周辺工事、休止設備の予定
予約サイトの表示名が似ている宿もあります。施設名、住所、電話番号、入口写真を照合し、到着が深夜になる場合はフロント対応と送迎待ち合わせ場所を事前に確認してください。
Summary: a comfortable Vietnam trip by choosing accommodation that suits you
Choosing accommodation in Vietnam greatly affects the satisfaction of your trip.
If you're a first-time traveler, staying in a sightseeing hub like Ho Chi Minh City's Dong Khoi area or Hanoi's Old Quarter is reassuring. For the well-traveled, enjoying an area with a local atmosphere or a special experience at a Da Nang beach resort is also good.
Choosing the best area and accommodation according to your budget, purpose, and travel style is the key to success. Firmly check the location, facilities, and reviews, and find accommodation that suits you.
Vietnam is a country that shows more faces the more you meet it halfway. A stay at comfortable accommodation is sure to make your Vietnam trip richer.
