Where to Stay in Haiphong 2026: Hotels Near the Ferry and City Centre

Most Haiphong visitors are transiting to or from Cat Ba Island and need accommodation for one night at most. The city centre near the Opera House and the area around Ben Binh ferry terminal are the practical options.

City centre (near Opera House and colonial quarter)

The most comfortable base for anyone spending more than one night. Within walking distance of the French colonial streets, the main restaurants, and the city’s atmosphere. Taxis and xe om provide easy access to Ben Binh ferry pier (10–15 minutes).

Hotels in this area range from budget guesthouses (₫250,000–500,000 / $10–20) to business hotels (₫600,000–1,500,000 / $24–60). The mid-range options near Dien Bien Phu Street offer the best value.

Near Ben Binh ferry terminal

For travellers arriving late or taking an early ferry, the accommodation within 10-minute walking distance of Ben Binh pier is practical. Options are mainly budget guesthouses and small hotels — plainer than the city centre options but convenient for ferry logistics.

Prices: ₫200,000–500,000 ($8–20) per night.

Specific properties

Monaco Hotel: Mid-range hotel in the city centre area with clean rooms, air-con, and reasonable wifi. ₫500,000–900,000 ($20–36).

Vision Hotel: Well-located near the city’s commercial area. Good value mid-range with breakfast included in most rates. ₫600,000–1,200,000 ($24–48).

Budget guesthouses on Minh Khai Street: A cluster of basic guesthouses near the central market. Private rooms with fan or air-con: ₫200,000–400,000 ($8–16).

Honest assessment for transit travellers

If you’re arriving from Hanoi to take a morning ferry to Cat Ba the next day: stay near Ben Binh pier. The area is not scenic but the proximity to the ferry eliminates stress.

If you have a genuine interest in Haiphong’s colonial quarter and food scene: stay near the Opera House area. The city centre is more pleasant and the restaurants are better.

If you’re arriving from Cat Ba in the evening to catch a bus or train to Hanoi the next morning: a budget guesthouse anywhere near the central bus station or city centre works fine.

Named properties worth considering

Mercure Haiphong (city centre): The best international-standard hotel. Near the Opera House, with pool and restaurant. ₫900,000–2,000,000 ($36–80) as of 2026.

Monaco Hotel (city centre): Good value mid-range with clean rooms and central location. ₫500,000–900,000 ($20–36) as of 2026.

Vision Hotel (city centre): Popular with transit travellers. Breakfast included in most rates. ₫600,000–1,200,000 ($24–48) as of 2026.

Harbour View Hotel (waterfront): Sea views from upper floors, slightly dated but good location. ₫700,000–1,400,000 ($28–56) as of 2026.

Eating near accommodation

City centre area: The French colonial quarter has the best restaurant access. Banh da cua (crab noodle soup) from approximately ₫35,000–60,000 ($1.40–2.40) and banh mi dac biet from approximately ₫15,000–25,000 ($0.60–1) at street stalls as of 2026. The central market area has the cheapest local food.

Ferry terminal area: Limited dining options compared to the city centre. A few basic noodle shops and banh mi stalls serve the ferry waiting crowd.

Booking

Online booking works for the mid-range and chain properties. Budget guesthouses near the ferry often don’t have online presence — walk-in and check the room is the standard approach. Haiphong does not fill up except during major Vietnamese holidays (Tet, September 2).

More in Haiphong

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• Best Hotels in Haiphong 2026: City Centre and Ferry Terminal
• Best Restaurants in Haiphong 2026: Banh Da Cua and Local Specialties
• Day Trips from Haiphong 2026: Cat Ba Island, Do Son and Ha Long Bay
• Haiphong Food Guide 2026: What to Eat in Vietnam’s Port City
• Things to Do in Haiphong 2026: Colonial Quarter, Temples and Day Trips

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