Vietnam is a budget traveler’s dream come true. Now I haven’t visited Vietnam extensively to date. But I have been to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) and Sapa many times through the years I’ve been living in Thailand.
What I noticed about Vietnam is the large amount of very affordable 2 to 3 star hotels located right in the heart of cities, where tourists conveniently explore the city and elsewhere.
Most of the hotels I’ve stayed in, either in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, only cost me about $30 USD to $60 USD a night. And those rates usually include a simple breakfast. Now you can go much cheaper and still get a decent yet comfortable room. Many of my friends have stayed in hotels costing around $25USD and tell me it’s good too, although just a bit older.
Thoug,h because there are so many budget hotels in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City I also noticed most are similarly priced within the same districts.
In my experience, most budget hotels in Vietnam have about 20 guest rooms, no pools, and no gyms. Because most buildings have about 4 to 6 floors and are not that wide. But the rooms are decent in size for two adults, and most are clean with friendly hotel staff.
