Simple but very good rooms feature at this riverside guesthouse operated by the helpful and friendly Tam, the best resource for English-speaking travellers to Dong Ha. There's a decent cafe on-site, and Tam can arrange DMZ tours and onward transport by bus, motorbike or car. Book ahead and he'll pick you up when you arrive by bus or train at Dong Ha.
Tam’s DMZ Cafe & Guesthouse
South-Central Vietnam
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