Must-see hotels in South-Central Vietnam

  • Bai Huong Homestays

    Cham Islands

    Live with the locals in Bai Huong village. Visitors are given a bed with a mozzie net, and bathrooms have sit-down toilets and cold-water showers…

  • Hue Riverside Villa

    Hue

    A short walk from decent restaurants, Hue Riverside Villa combines five whitewashed and red-brick bungalows with a relaxing and breezy shared garden and a…

  • Chi Villa

    An Bang Beach

    Accommodating up to six, Chi Villa is An Bang's standout luxury accommodation. Stylish Asian-chic decor fills the very spacious property, there's a full…

  • Azerai La Residence

    Hue

    Now extensively renovated and run by Azerai, the former 122-room residence of the French Resident Superieur radiates art-deco glamour, with original…

  • Hoi An Odyssey Hotel

    Hoi An

    In a semi-rural location across on Cam Thanh island – an easy 1.5km bike ride from the Old Town – the Odyssey is a great haven after a day's exploring…

  • Tam Tinh Vien

    Hue

    Around 6km from Hue in Long Ha village, tranquil and delightful Tam Tinh Vien is called a homestay but is really a delightful boutique guesthouse. Arrayed…

  • Vietnam Hostel

    Danang

    With stylish brickwork and excellent service, this clean, good-looking and hip choice enjoys a very central location with a wide variety of accommodation,…

  • Nu Ni Homestay

    Hoi An

    Hidden down a quiet lane just north of the Old Town, the Nu Ni Homestay has seven spacious and sparkling rooms – some with large balconies – and a…

  • Four Seasons Nam Hai

    An Bang Beach

    About 8km north of An Bang and 15km from Hoi An, this beachfront temple of indulgence has it all: three tiers of infinity pools (one is heated), butler…

  • Fusion Maia

    Danang Region

    Contemporary beachfront hotel with an outstanding spa (all guests get a minimum of two treatments per day). And what a wellness zone it is, with treatment…

  • Alba Wellness Resort

    Hue

    Located 30km north of Hue, this luxe resort is built around natural hot springs at the foot of the Truong Son mountain range. Spend lazy days soaking in…

  • Dong Duong Hotel

    Danang

    The adorable staff at this large, smart hotel (with apartments) are half the appeal, while the lobby – with its classic cars (including a bright-yellow…

  • Almanity Hoi An

    Hoi An

    With a super-breezy foyer, heritage-style and modern wellness-themed rooms, Almanity may just be the most relaxing hotel in town. Gardens and swimming…

  • Bho Hoong Bungalows

    Hoi An

    One Co Tu settlement, Bho Hoong, has developed a fine community tourism project allowing visitors to stay in the village. Co Tu guides have been trained…

  • Hotel Saigon Morin

    Hue

    Built in 1901, this was the first hotel in central Vietnam and once the hub of French colonial life in Hue. The grand building is very classy, with…

  • Hoi An Beach Rentals

    An Bang Beach

    Asian-chic decor is the common theme of these lovely self-contained rental homes near the beach in An Bang village. Annam House (sleeps six; US$200) is a…

  • Anantara Hoi An Resort

    Hoi An

    There's real attention to detail at this large colonial-style 94-room resort. The accommodation is beautifully furnished, with a contemporary look and…

  • Under the Coconut Tree

    An Bang Beach

    The most atmospheric place to stay in An Bang is this ramshackle garden collection of wooden and bamboo lodges and bungalows. For thrifty travellers, the…

  • Alba Spa Hotel

    Hue

    This lovely hotel combines cool and classy rooms with excellent service and a spa centre downstairs. The compact indoor pool is a welcoming choice after…

  • Hammock Homestay

    Cham Islands

    This homestay near the dock in Bai Lang is a very good choice. Spacious rooms, with private bathrooms and breezy shared balconies, are clean and well…

  • Hoi An Beach Bungalows

    An Bang Beach

    These rental homes in An Bang village are all super-comfortable, colourfully decorated and surrounded by lush gardens. Choose from Be's Beach Bungalow,…

  • Ha An Hotel

    Hoi An

    Elegant and refined, the Ha An feels more like a colonial mansion than a hotel. All rooms have nice individual touches – textile wall hangings,…

  • Ana Mandara

    Hue

    The breezy, naturally air-conditioned lobby is a prelude to the comforts of this seaside resort, overseen by very helpful and gracious staff. Situated by…

  • Vinh Hung Heritage Hotel

    Hoi An

    For heritage atmosphere, this hotel (occupying a 200-year-old townhouse) is unmatched, its whole timber structure simply oozing history and mystique – you…

  • An Bang Seaside Village Homestay

    An Bang Beach

    These cottages and villas are situated amid coastal trees on glorious An Bang Beach; it's one of Vietnam's best beachside locations. Each of the eight…

  • à la carte

    Danang

    The hotel à la carte dominates the beach's skyline, with 25 floors of all-suite accommodation, a spa and a fitness centre. The apartment-style suites are…

  • Barney's Hostel

    Danang

    With a quieter northern location near the river's eastern bank, Barney's gets good reviews from travellers for its combination of modern and spotless…

  • Orange Hotel

    Danang

    This family-owned hotel has a lemongrass aroma in the lobby and sweet service instilled by the friendly patriarch/boss, who's sometimes on hand at…

  • Funtastic Beach Hostel

    Danang

    Part of the rapidly developing accommodation scene across the river near Danang Beach, Funtastic Beach Hostel is brightly decorated, has a good rooftop…

  • Vinh Hung Library Hotel

    Hoi An

    This fine minihotel has modish rooms with huge beds, dark-wood furniture, writing desks and satellite TVs; some rooms also have balconies, though the…

  • Di Lusso Hotel

    Danang

    European boutique style comes to Danang at the new Di Lusso. Location-wise, you're near the river – it's a short walk to good restaurants and bars – and…

  • Rosaleen Boutique Hotel

    Hue

    Renovations at the quiet 56-room Rosaleen have energised and smartened up this very decent central choice for travellers seeking a swimming pool and one…

  • Lazy Bear Hostel

    Hoi An

    This small family-owned hostel has a good location – the Old Town and Cua Dai Beach are both around 2.5km away – and lots of free inclusions, such as…

  • Tam’s DMZ Cafe & Guesthouse

    South-Central Vietnam

    Simple but very good rooms feature at this riverside guesthouse operated by the helpful and friendly Tam, the best resource for English-speaking…

  • Saigon Dong Ha

    South-Central Vietnam

    This smart hotel is a superb and stylish choice, with a decent riverside location as well as large, comfortable rooms, online specials and friendly…

  • Frangipani Boutique Hotel

    Danang

    With just 11 rooms, and stylish common areas, the Frangipani is more like a classy European guesthouse. Rooms are spacious and modern with elegant decor,…

  • Home Hotel

    Hue

    Run by a really friendly team, the welcoming Home Hotel has a youthful, hip vibe, and spacious rooms arrayed across several levels. Ask to book a room…

  • Pham Gia Boutique Villa

    Hoi An

    Centred on its blue pool, Pham Gia edges into the boutique-guesthouse category. Blending colonial and local design, rooms are spacious and sunny, and the…

  • Beachside Boutique Resort

    An Bang Beach

    This attractive low-rise complex features light, airy and spacious modern rooms with balconies, grouped around an inviting pool. It’s steps from the beach…