Where to stay in Vietnam

Our guide on the best places to stay in Vietnam

As far as Southeast Asia goes, Vietnam is now second only to Thailand in the breadth and depth of its tourism industry. This is reflected in the accommodation on offer: from backpackers to boutique hotel junkies, value-seekers to lovers of luxury, there’s an ideal hotel choice for everyone in pretty much every corner of the country.

The Vietnamese are outstanding hosts: wherever you stay you’ll find the warmest welcome and service levels which are second-to-none. Staff are thoughtful and professional, but crucially you’ll find Vietnamese people never take themselves too seriously – a warm smile and laugh is never far away.

Exceptional Vietnamese hospitality continues into that most important part of any hotel – the kitchen! Vietnamese cuisine is often a new taste to western travellers: fresh, zingy, well-balanced, and distinctly different to more widely-known Thai or Chinese flavours. Restaurant and kitchen staff will ensure this mouth-watering cuisine is properly and comprehensively presented to you.

Whether it’s an exclusive 5-star exclusive beach retreat, a charming boutique property in the heart of the city, or an atmospheric and beautifully finished junk cruise, you’ll find accommodation excellent throughout Vietnam and – better yet – excellent value. A five-star property in Vietnam will generally have a similar room rate to a three-star in Europe or America, so be ambitious – and consider ‘going large!’