The best hotels in Vietnam for a first trip are central city hotels you can walk from, and this list names 26 of them in 10 destinations, from Hanoi to Phu Quoc. Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi is the top choice for a special stay, La Siesta Classic Ma May suits a mid-range Hanoi base, and Liberty Central Saigon Citypoint covers Ho Chi Minh City. Each city gets 2 or 3 picks across budget, mid-range and luxury. Beach stays are in best resorts in Vietnam.
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Best hotels in Vietnam at a glance
This table compares the 10 destinations. Times are typical walking or riding times from the area named, and car or taxi times from the nearest airport.
| City | Best area for a first stay | Best for | Price band of our picks | To the main sights | Airport to area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanoi | Old Quarter, French Quarter | Food, walking, tours north | Budget to luxury | 5 to 15 min walk to the lake | 35 to 60 min by car |
| Ho Chi Minh City | District 1 | City life, day trips south | Mid-range to luxury | 5 to 20 min walk to Nguyen Hue | 25 to 45 min by car |
| Hoi An | Ancient Town edge | Old town, tailors | Mid-range to luxury | Short walk to the old town | 40 to 50 min from Da Nang airport |
| Da Nang | My Khe Beach, Han River | City beach, short transfers | Budget to luxury | Few min walk to the beach | 10 to 20 min by car |
| Phu Quoc | Duong Dong, Long Beach | Island beach stay | Budget to luxury | Short ride to the night market | 10 to 20 min by taxi |
| Nha Trang | Tran Phu beachfront | City beach, islands | Mid-range to luxury | Beach across the road | About 45 min from Cam Ranh |
| Hue | South bank of the Perfume River | Imperial City, tombs | Upper mid-range to luxury | About 2 km to the Imperial City | About 17 km from Phu Bai airport |
| Ha Long | Bai Chay | Before or after a cruise | Budget to mid-range | Near the cruise port | By road from Hanoi |
| Sapa | Town centre | Trekking, terraces | Budget to luxury | Short walk to the centre | By bus, or train to Lao Cai |
| Ninh Binh | Tam Coc | Karsts, boats, cycling | Budget to luxury | Bike or Grab to the boat pier | By road from Hanoi |
Places at a glance
Old Quarter energy, French Quarter calm
Best for food, walking and tours to the north
Hanoi
The capital, with the Old Quarter north of Hoan Kiem Lake and the French Quarter to the south.
Hanoi is where most trips to the north start, and the Old Quarter is the easiest first base. Hoan Kiem Lake, the weekend night market and street food are a 5 to 15 minute walk from most hotels, and most Ha Long Bay, Ninh Binh and Sapa tours pick up here. The trade-off is noise until late, and some budget rooms have no window. The French Quarter, south of the lake, is calmer and holds the city's best-known luxury hotels, with fewer cheap rooms. Pick it if you sleep lightly.
Central, walkable, busy
Best for city life and day trips in the south
Ho Chi Minh City
District 1, around Dong Khoi, Nguyen Hue Walking Street and Lam Son Square.
In Ho Chi Minh City, stay in District 1. Dong Khoi, Nguyen Hue Walking Street, the Opera House and Ben Thanh Market are a 5 to 20 minute walk from most central hotels, and the airport is 25 to 45 minutes away by car. Grand hotels sit on Lam Son Square, and newer four-star options line Pasteur and Le Loi. Evenings are loud, and weekend crowds slow taxis. Budget travellers head to the Pham Ngu Lao and Bui Vien backpacker quarter, which is cheaper but noisy until late.
Walk to the lanterns
Best for the old town, tailors and slow evenings
Hoi An
Hotels on the edge of the UNESCO-listed old town, close enough to walk and reachable by taxi.
Hoi An is a small town, and the best first base is the edge of the Ancient Town. The core streets are closed to cars and motorbikes for much of the day, so hotels on streets such as Tran Hung Dao and Dao Duy Tu let you walk to the lanterns while a taxi can still reach the door. Expect busy evenings and flood risk by the river in October and November. Da Nang International Airport is about 30 km away, 40 to 50 minutes by road. For a beach every day, An Bang or the coast suits you better.
City beach, short transfers
Best for a beach and city stay with short transfers
Da Nang
A beach city with the airport inside it, split between My Khe Beach and the Han River centre.
Da Nang is a beach city with the airport inside it: about 10 minutes to the Han River and 15 to 20 minutes to My Khe Beach. For most visitors, the best base is My Khe and the An Thuong streets behind it, with the sand a few minutes' walk away and cafes in the side streets. The beach road is busy, and new towers keep going up. The Han River area is the working centre, with markets and local food, and suits a night or two between Hue and Hoi An. Swimming is usually best from about March to August.
- Stay
- BudgetSala Danang Beach HotelMidFour Points by Sheraton DanangLuxuryHilton Da Nang
Island beach base
Best for a beach stay with town close by
Phu Quoc
The main town on the west coast of the island and the long beach just south of it.
Phu Quoc is an island in the far south, and most hotels here are resorts. For a first visit, stay in or near Duong Dong, the main town on the west coast, or on Long Beach just south of it. The airport is 10 to 20 minutes away, the night market is close, and sunsets face the sea. The north and far south are quieter, but dinner out means a long ride. December to April is the dry, busy season, and May to October brings rain and rougher seas on the west coast.
- Stay
- BudgetFla VillageMidCassia CottageLuxuryLa Veranda Resort Phu Quoc - MGallery
City beach and islands
Best for a city beach and island boat trips
Nha Trang
The long beachfront road and the streets a block or two behind it.
Nha Trang is a beach city on the south-central coast, and Tran Phu, the long beachfront road, is the best first base. The sand is across the road, and the night market, restaurants and island boat trips are close. The trade-off is a busy high-rise strip with tour groups and traffic. Hotels a block or two back, around Biet Thu and Hung Vuong streets, cost less and are a 5 to 10 minute walk from the beach. Cam Ranh International Airport is about 35 km south, roughly 45 minutes by car.
Riverside base for the Citadel
Best for the Imperial City and royal tombs
Hue
Hotels along Le Loi street and the south bank, across the river from the Citadel.
Hue is the old imperial capital, and the south bank of the Perfume River is the most practical base. Hotels around Le Loi street sit by the river, close to restaurants, the night walking street and the bridges to the Citadel. The Imperial City is on the north bank, about 2 km away, so most visitors take a short Grab or cycle. Budget guesthouses cluster around Pham Ngu Lao street. Phu Bai airport is about 17 km from the centre. Nights are quiet compared with Hanoi or Hoi An.
- Stay
- BudgetBudget stays in HueMidSilk Path Grand Hue Hotel & SpaLuxuryAzerai La Residence, Hue
Before or after a cruise
Best for a pool day around a Ha Long Bay cruise
Ha Long
The main hotel district on the mainland, near the cruise port and a small beach.
Many visitors see Ha Long Bay on a cruise and sleep on board, so a hotel night is optional. On land, Bai Chay is the main hotel district, with a small beach, seafront restaurants and the cruise port nearby. It is built up and busy on weekends with domestic visitors. Most travellers arrive by road from Hanoi. A hotel here suits families who want a pool day around a day cruise, and anyone who wants an early boat without a dawn start in Hanoi.
- Stay
- BudgetHyatt Place Ha Long Bay, Bai ChayMidNovotel Ha Long BayLuxuryLuxury stays in Ha Long
Mountain town for trekking
Best for trekking and rice terrace views
Sapa
The centre of the mountain town, around Cau May street, Sapa Lake and the valley-side road.
Sapa is a mountain town in the far north-west and the base for treks through rice terraces and minority villages. Stay in the town centre for a first visit: restaurants, the market, Sapa Lake and the trek starts are a short walk or ride away. Hotels along Muong Hoa street have the best valley views but mean uphill walks. The town is crowded on weekends, and winter nights are cold, so check that your room has heating. A village homestay suits a second night.
- Stay
- BudgetSapa Centre HotelMidPao's Sapa Leisure HotelLuxuryHotel de la Coupole - MGallery
Karsts, boats and rice fields
Best for river boat trips and cycling
Ninh Binh
A village base among the rice fields, close to the Tam Coc boat pier.
Ninh Binh is known for limestone karsts, river boat trips and rice fields south of Hanoi. Stay in or near Tam Coc, a village with cafes, bike hire and the boat pier, rather than in Ninh Binh city, a working town with less to walk to. Most places to stay are small bungalow resorts and homestays among the fields. You will need a bike, motorbike or Grab for Trang An, Mua Cave and Hoa Lu. One or two nights let you take the boats early, before the tour buses arrive.
- Stay
- BudgetTam Coc Peaceful HomestayMidTam Coc Rice Fields ResortLuxuryTam Coc Garden Resort
Hanoi: Old Quarter and French Quarter
Hanoi is where most trips to the north start, and the Old Quarter is the easiest first base. Hoan Kiem Lake, the weekend night market and street food are a 5 to 15 minute walk from most hotels, and most Ha Long Bay, Ninh Binh and Sapa tours pick up here. The trade-off is noise until late, and some budget rooms have no window. The French Quarter, south of the lake, is calmer and holds the city’s best-known luxury hotels, with fewer cheap rooms. Pick it if you sleep lightly.
Budget: Little Charm Hanoi Hostel
A hostel at 44 Hang Bo in the Old Quarter, about six minutes on foot from Hoan Kiem Lake, per listings. Why this one: 2026 reviews praise the staff and location, so it suits solo travellers. Some mention cleanliness and unsecured luggage storage.
Mid-range: La Siesta Classic Ma May
A boutique hotel at 94 Ma May, a few minutes from Hoan Kiem Lake, with a restaurant, spa and rooftop bar. Why this one: guests often praise the service and breakfast. Ma May is lively, so ask for a room away from the street.
Luxury: Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi (our top choice)
Hanoi’s best-known hotel, at 15 Ngo Quyen in the French Quarter, open since 1901 and marking its 125th anniversary in 2026. Why this one: a historic Heritage Wing, a newer Opera Wing and the Opera House and lake on foot. It was named one of Vietnam’s top two city hotels in the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia-Pacific 2026.
Our where to stay in Hanoi guide compares six areas, and best hotels in Hanoi adds more picks. For dorm beds, see best hostels in Hanoi.
Ho Chi Minh City: District 1
In Ho Chi Minh City, stay in District 1. Dong Khoi, Nguyen Hue Walking Street, the Opera House and Ben Thanh Market are a 5 to 20 minute walk from most central hotels, and the airport is 25 to 45 minutes away by car. Grand hotels sit on Lam Son Square, and newer four-star options line Pasteur and Le Loi. Evenings are loud, and weekend crowds slow taxis. Budget travellers head to the Pham Ngu Lao and Bui Vien backpacker quarter, which is cheaper but noisy until late.
Mid-range: Liberty Central Saigon Citypoint
A four-star hotel at 59-61 Pasteur Street, a short walk from Nguyen Hue, with a rooftop pool and bar. Why this one: most first-trip sights are on foot, for less than the Lam Son Square hotels. Recent reviews mention street noise and building work nearby.
Luxury: Park Hyatt Saigon
A five-star hotel at 2 Lam Son Square, overlooking the Opera House and about 100 metres from Dong Khoi Street, per listings. Why this one: full service in the most central spot in the city, with the main sights and many restaurants on foot.
For budget beds, see our best hostels in Saigon guide. Best hotels in Ho Chi Minh City compares six areas, including District 3, Thao Dien and the airport.
Hoi An: the Ancient Town edge
Hoi An is a small town, and the best first base is the edge of the Ancient Town. The core streets are closed to cars and motorbikes for much of the day, so hotels on streets such as Tran Hung Dao and Dao Duy Tu let you walk to the lanterns while a taxi can still reach the door. Expect busy evenings and flood risk by the river in October and November. Da Nang International Airport is about 30 km away, 40 to 50 minutes by road. For a beach every day, An Bang or the coast suits you better.
Mid-range: Hoi An Historic Hotel
A large hotel at 10 Tran Hung Dao on the north edge of the old town, with about 150 rooms, an outdoor pool and a spa. Why this one: families get a pool and gardens, and the lantern streets are a short walk away. Some 2026 reviewers mention early street noise.
Luxury: Hotel Royal Hoi An – The Legacy By The River
A riverside hotel at 39 Dao Duy Tu, with about 187 rooms, a pool, a spa and a rooftop bar. Why this one: river views and full service within walking distance of the old town. It was previously listed as Hotel Royal Hoi An – MGallery, and some sites still use that name.
For budget beds, see Hoi An hostels. Our best hotels in Hoi An guide covers six areas, from the Ancient Town to An Bang beach.
Da Nang: My Khe Beach and the Han River
Da Nang is a beach city with the airport inside it: about 10 minutes to the Han River and 15 to 20 minutes to My Khe Beach. For most visitors, the best base is My Khe and the An Thuong streets behind it, with the sand a few minutes’ walk away and cafes in the side streets. The beach road is busy, and new towers keep going up.
The Han River area is the working centre, with markets and local food, and suits a night or two between Hue and Hoi An. Swimming is usually best from about March to August.
Budget: Sala Danang Beach Hotel
A hotel at 36-38 Lam Hoanh street in Son Tra, a short walk from My Khe Beach, with an outdoor pool. Why this one: a pool and easy beach access for less than the beachfront road. Guests praise the breakfast and staff; some find the pool cold.
Mid-range: Four Points by Sheraton Danang
A hotel at 118-120 Vo Nguyen Giap, across the road from My Khe Beach, with a rooftop pool and bar and a spa. Why this one: a known brand with the beach on the doorstep and a short ride to the An Thuong restaurants.
Luxury: Hilton Da Nang
A tower hotel at 50 Bach Dang, on the Han River near the Dragon Bridge, with about 220 rooms and an outdoor pool. Why this one: a luxury city hotel about 10 minutes on foot from Han Market. One guest’s view was blocked by a taller building, so check the room type.
Our where to stay in Da Nang guide compares four areas, and best hotels in Da Nang adds more options.
Phu Quoc: Duong Dong and Long Beach
Phu Quoc is an island in the far south, and most hotels here are resorts. For a first visit, stay in or near Duong Dong, the main town on the west coast, or on Long Beach just south of it. The airport is 10 to 20 minutes away, the night market is close, and sunsets face the sea. The north and far south are quieter, but dinner out means a long ride. December to April is the dry, busy season, and May to October brings rain and rougher seas on the west coast.
Budget: Fla Village
A small hotel on CMT8 street in Duong Dong, with a pool and a restaurant, close to the night market. Why this one: it puts you in town for food and taxis at a low price. Listings differ on the street details, so confirm the address before you arrive.
Mid-range: Cassia Cottage
A garden resort on Ba Keo beach at the edge of Duong Dong, with three pools (one for children, an infinity pool and an adults-only pool). Why this one: a beach stay with town and the airport close by. Transfers cost extra, and reviews mention mosquitoes.
Luxury: La Veranda Resort Phu Quoc – MGallery
A French colonial style resort on Tran Hung Dao, on Duong Dong beach, with about 73 rooms in a tropical garden. Why this one: a luxury stay close to town, so dinner in Duong Dong is a short ride.
Our best hotels in Phu Quoc guide compares 18 hotels by budget, and the island’s large resorts are in best resorts in Vietnam.
Nha Trang: the Tran Phu beachfront
Nha Trang is a beach city on the south-central coast, and Tran Phu, the long beachfront road, is the best first base. The sand is across the road, and the night market, restaurants and island boat trips are close. The trade-off is a busy high-rise strip with tour groups and traffic. Hotels a block or two back, around Biet Thu and Hung Vuong streets, cost less and are a 5 to 10 minute walk from the beach. Cam Ranh International Airport is about 35 km south, roughly 45 minutes by car.
Mid-range: Liberty Central Nha Trang
A four-star hotel at 9 Biet Thu street, a 5 to 7 minute walk from the beach according to guests, with a small outdoor pool. Why this one: a central base a block back from the busy beach road, with the night market about 10 minutes away on foot.
Luxury: Sheraton Nha Trang Hotel & Spa
A hotel at 26-28 Tran Phu, on the beachfront road, with an infinity pool, a spa and a kids’ club. Why this one: bay views and a 10 minute walk to the night market. Guests in 2026 often mention the breakfast and the sea views.
Budget hotels and hostels cluster in the streets behind the beach around Hung Vuong and Biet Thu, and the live prices on the buttons are the quickest way to compare them. For island resorts at Ninh Van Bay and Cam Ranh, see best resorts in Vietnam.
Hue: the south bank of the Perfume River
Hue is the old imperial capital, and the south bank of the Perfume River is the most practical base. Hotels around Le Loi street sit by the river, close to restaurants, the night walking street and the bridges to the Citadel. The Imperial City is on the north bank, about 2 km away, so most visitors take a short Grab or cycle. Budget guesthouses cluster around Pham Ngu Lao street. Phu Bai airport is about 17 km from the centre. Nights are quiet compared with Hanoi or Hoi An.
Upper mid-range: Silk Path Grand Hue Hotel & Spa
A five-star hotel at 02 Le Loi street, with about 198 rooms, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Why this one: a large, modern hotel near the river, about 2 km from the Imperial City. Reviews from May 2026 praise the service and the grounds.
Luxury: Azerai La Residence, Hue
A riverside hotel at 5 Le Loi, built around a 1930s colonial mansion, with 122 rooms and suites on 200 metres of river frontage. Why this one: the classic luxury choice in Hue, ranked sixth among Vietnam’s upcountry hotels in the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia-Pacific 2026. It sits slightly outside the historic centre.
Most visitors arrive from Hoi An or Da Nang, and our Hoi An to Hue guide compares the ways to get there.
Ha Long: Bai Chay
Many visitors see Ha Long Bay on a cruise and sleep on board, so a hotel night is optional. On land, Bai Chay is the main hotel district, with a small beach, seafront restaurants and the cruise port nearby. It is built up and busy on weekends with domestic visitors. Most travellers arrive by road from Hanoi. A hotel here suits families who want a pool day around a day cruise, and anyone who wants an early boat without a dawn start in Hanoi.
Budget to mid-range: Hyatt Place Ha Long Bay, Bai Chay
A select-service hotel that opened in April 2025 as Vietnam’s first Hyatt Place, with 163 rooms with balconies, an outdoor infinity pool and a 24-hour gym. Why this one: it is new and simple, and a June 2026 guest called it clean and affordable.
Mid-range: Novotel Ha Long Bay
A hotel at 160 Ha Long Road in central Bai Chay, with an outdoor pool and a children’s pool, a few minutes’ walk from the beach according to guests. Why this one: a reliable brand near the water. One reviewer reports beach club noise and some worn rooms.
For a night on the water, compare boats in our best Ha Long Bay cruises guide, and see Hanoi to Ha Long Bay for buses and transfers.
Sapa: the town centre
Sapa is a mountain town in the far north-west and the base for treks through rice terraces and minority villages. Stay in the town centre for a first visit: restaurants, the market, Sapa Lake and the trek starts are a short walk or ride away. Hotels along Muong Hoa street have the best valley views but mean uphill walks. The town is crowded on weekends, and winter nights are cold, so check that your room has heating. A village homestay suits a second night.
Budget: Sapa Centre Hotel
A three-star hotel at 10-12 Cau May, a 6 to 7 minute walk from Sapa Lake, per listings. Why this one: a central, simple base with a restaurant and a 24-hour front desk, rated highly by October 2026 guests. Some sites list breakfast as extra.
Mid-range: Pao’s Sapa Leisure Hotel
A large hotel on Muong Hoa street, with about 223 rooms, an indoor pool, a spa and valley views. Why this one: rated five stars but often priced like a mid-range hotel. A May 2026 guest praised the views and food but found breakfast crowded.
Luxury: Hotel de la Coupole – MGallery
A 249-room hotel at 1 Hoang Lien street in central Sapa, mixing French colonial and Vietnamese design. Why this one: early 2026 reviews praise the staff, the rooftop restaurant and the pool, and the front desk sells Fansipan cable car tickets.
Our Sapa hotels guide lists more options, and Hanoi to Sapa covers the bus and train.
Ninh Binh: Tam Coc
Ninh Binh is known for limestone karsts, river boat trips and rice fields south of Hanoi. Stay in or near Tam Coc, a village with cafes, bike hire and the boat pier, rather than in Ninh Binh city, a working town with less to walk to. Most places to stay are small bungalow resorts and homestays among the fields. You will need a bike, motorbike or Grab for Trang An, Mua Cave and Hoa Lu. One or two nights let you take the boats early, before the tour buses arrive.
Budget: Tam Coc Peaceful Homestay
A family-run homestay in Dam Khe Trong village, Ninh Hai, with 8 rooms around a pool, free breakfast and bike rental. Why this one: 2026 guests praise the owners and clean rooms. It is a 2 to 3 minute Grab ride or a 20 to 30 minute walk from Tam Coc.
Mid-range: Tam Coc Rice Fields Resort
A three-star bungalow resort in Hai Nham village, Ninh Hai, with an outdoor pool among the rice fields. Why this one: a quiet base with a pool at a mid-range price. Reviewers call the breakfast basic and the rooms comfortable rather than luxurious.
Luxury: Tam Coc Garden Resort
A boutique resort in Hai Nham hamlet, built like a village of stone houses with thatched roofs, with a large pool facing the cliffs. Why this one: our pick for a special stay, about 15 minutes from the Tam Coc boat pier. The pool is unheated and can be cold in winter.
Our Ninh Binh where to stay guide compares Tam Coc, Trang An and the city, and Hanoi to Ninh Binh covers the trip.
Plan your stay in Vietnam
Getting between cities. Distances are long, so most first trips fly between the north, centre and south. Hanoi, Hue, Da Nang, Nha Trang (Cam Ranh), Ho Chi Minh City and Phu Quoc have airports, and Hoi An uses Da Nang. The Reunification Express train links Hanoi, Hue, Da Nang, Nha Trang and Ho Chi Minh City; see Vietnam train travel. Ha Long Bay and Ninh Binh are reached by road from Hanoi, and Sapa by bus or by train to Lao Cai.
Airport transfers. From Noi Bai to Hanoi’s Old Quarter, a Grab car or taxi takes 35 to 60 minutes and costs roughly 350,000 to 450,000 VND (June 2026, see Hanoi airport to city centre). From Tan Son Nhat to District 1, a Grab costs about 110,000 to 250,000 VND (Saigon airport to District 1, 2026). In Da Nang, expect about 80,000 to 150,000 VND to the centre or My Khe.
From Cam Ranh to central Nha Trang, a Grab or hotel transfer costs about 250,000 to 350,000 VND (October 2026). On Phu Quoc, a taxi to Duong Dong or Long Beach costs about 150,000 to 250,000 VND (April 2026). Check the in-app quote, as fares move with demand.
When prices peak. Tet, the Lunar New Year in late January or February, is the biggest spike nationwide, and the holidays of 30 April to 1 May and 2 September also fill hotels; see Vietnam public holidays. Seasons differ by region: Hanoi is cool and dry from about October to December, the centre’s rainy season runs roughly September to December, and Phu Quoc is busiest from December to February. See Vietnam weather by month.
Addresses. Since 1 July 2025, Vietnam has 34 provinces and centrally run cities after a round of mergers. Booking sites may show new names: Hoi An addresses can read “Da Nang”, and Phu Quoc now sits in An Giang province. Search by hotel name and area.
Booking tips. In dense city centres, check that your room has a window. Book several weeks ahead for Tet and the national holidays. Bring your passport to check-in, and check whether you need an e-visa before you book flights.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best hotels in Vietnam for first-time visitors?
The best hotels in Vietnam for first-time visitors are central city hotels within walking distance of the sights. Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi is our top choice for a special stay, and La Siesta Classic Ma May in Hanoi and Liberty Central Saigon Citypoint in Ho Chi Minh City are strong mid-range picks.
Which cities should you stay in on a first trip to Vietnam?
On a first trip to Vietnam, most visitors stay in Hanoi, Hoi An or Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City, often adding Ha Long Bay, Ninh Binh or Sapa from Hanoi. Two or three nights in each main city works for most people, with flights between the north, centre and south.
Is it better to stay in Hoi An or Da Nang?
Staying in Hoi An is better if you want to walk the lantern-lit old town, and Da Nang is better for a city beach, short airport transfers and more large hotels. The airport in Da Nang is about 40 to 50 minutes by road from Hoi An, so many visitors split their stay between the two.
Should you stay in a Ha Long hotel or on a cruise?
Staying on a Ha Long Bay cruise is the better choice for most visitors, because you wake up among the islands. A hotel in Bai Chay suits families, travellers on a tight budget and anyone taking a day cruise who wants to avoid a very early start from Hanoi.
When are hotel prices highest in Vietnam?
Hotel prices in Vietnam are highest around Tet, the Lunar New Year in late January or February, and on the national holidays of 30 April to 1 May and 2 September. Regional high seasons add to this, such as December to February in Phu Quoc.
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