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Best Hotels in Ho Chi Minh City 2026: From Luxury to Budget

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Contents

  1. Luxury (₫3,000,000+ / $120+)
  2. Mid-range (₫700,000–3,000,000 / $28–120)
  3. Budget (₫200,000–700,000 / $8–28)
  4. Notes

HCMC has Vietnam’s most diverse hotel range. The colonial era left grand properties that have been maintained; the rapid growth has added international chains and boutique hotels.

Luxury (₫3,000,000+ / $120+)

Hotel Majestic Saigon: The most historically significant hotel in HCMC — a 1925 colonial property on the Saigon River waterfront. The rooftop bar has been a landmark for almost 100 years. ₫3,000,000–7,000,000 ($120–280).

Caravelle Hotel: Opened 1959, it was the foreign press headquarters during the American War. Central location, excellent facilities. ₫3,500,000–8,000,000 ($140–320).

Park Hyatt Saigon: Contemporary luxury adjacent to the Opera House. The best modern luxury option in D1. ₫5,000,000–12,000,000 ($200–480).

Mid-range (₫700,000–3,000,000 / $28–120)

Liberty Central Saigon: Good central D1 location, consistent quality, pool. ₫900,000–2,000,000 ($36–80).

The Wink Hotel Saigon Centre: Modern boutique with good design and a central D1 location. ₫700,000–1,500,000 ($28–60).

Paloma Hotel: Reliable mid-range in D3. Quieter location, good breakfast. ₫600,000–1,200,000 ($24–48).

Budget (₫200,000–700,000 / $8–28)

Bui Vien area guesthouses: Multiple options on and around the backpacker street. Private rooms from ₫250,000–500,000 ($10–20).

Long Hostel: One of the better-regarded budget guesthouses in the Pham Ngu Lao area with both dorm and private rooms. ₫200,000–500,000 ($8–20).

Notes

HCMC hotel prices vary significantly by season. Tet (Vietnamese New Year, typically January–February) causes prices to spike. The rest of the year has more stable pricing.

Travelling on a budget? We also have a dedicated guide to the best hostels in Ho Chi Minh City.