Vietnam’s biggest city, Ho Chi Minh City (or Saigon, as it’s still known to most) has a fun nightlife scene that’s constantly growing. While you won’t find the big red light districts or countless go-go bars of Bangkok here, there’s an exciting nightlife scene that’s definitely enough to keep anyone interested.
Most of the guest friendly hotels in HCMC can be found in District 1, particularly around Pham Ngu Lao/Bui Vien (the backpacker area) and the more upmarket part of District 1 close to Dong Khoi and Nguyen Hue streets.
Historically, Vietnam has had very strict policies regarding unmarried couples sharing hotel rooms. Until fairly recently, it was illegal for unmarried couples in which one partner was Vietnamese to share a room together.
This law has since changed and most hotels in HCMC are happy to welcome you and your partner. However, even many hotels that allow unmarried couples will turn your guest away if you meet someone while you’re enjoying the nightlife in HCMC.
For example, the vast majority of high-end four and five star hotels in Ho Chi Minh City will refuse access for your guest, especially if you bring her back late at night. Because of this, most of the guest friendly hotels in the city are low to mid-priced one, two and three-star places, with only a few confirmed guest friendly luxury hotels to choose from.
Below, we’ve listed all of the confirmed guest friendly hotels in Ho Chi Minh City. All of the hotels listed below have been verified to allow unregistered guests without any extra joiner fees. Note that depending on the hotel you choose, your guest may need to show her ID at the reception — this is a standard policy in Vietnam and isn’t anything to worry about.
1, 2 & 3 Star Guest Friendly Hotels in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Ho Chi Minh City has a large supply of budget guest friendly hotels, most of which can be found in District 1. All of the hotels below are verified to allow unregistered guests without any joiner fees. Most are in the $20 to $50 price range and are located in District 1 close to the nightlife, although I’ve also included a few guest friendly hotels in Districts 3, 5 and 7.
Note that your guest might need to show her ID at reception when visiting many of the hotels below, especially if you come back to the hotel late at night. This is a normal practice in Vietnam — she can get her ID back from the reception the next morning.
Hotel | Photo | Description | Check Prices |
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Minh Vy Hotel | Cheap and simple two star guest friendly hotel in District 1, a short walk away from the nightlife on Bui Vien. Rooms here are a little small (this is common for District 1) but comfortable enough for a nice stay. Less than five minutes from the bars and discos on Bui Vien and a good option if you want to be close to the action. Rated 7.5/10 by guests. | Check Prices & Vacancies | |
N.Y Kim Phuong Hotel | Good quality two star guest friendly hotel on Hai Ba Trung Street, a short walk away from Apocalypse Now nightclub and the nightlife in Japantown. Nice clean rooms, although the cheapest ones often don't have windows (recommended to book a superior or deluxe, which have reasonably large windows). Excellent location and good value for money. Rated 7.2/10 by guests. | Check Prices & Vacancies | |
Dai Hoang Gia Hotel | Basic one star hotel in a quiet part of District 7, about 15 minutes from the city center and the nightlife by taxi. A good option if you have a limited budget and want to stay away from the noise, but not the best choice if you want to be close to the nightlife. Rated 6.4/10 by guests. | Check Prices & Vacancies | |
The White Hotel 1 | Good quality three star hotel in an excellent location close to the nightlife on Bui Vien and the city center. Large, clean rooms, although the hotel is slightly on the older side and the decorating isn't super modern. However, a good option if you want to be close to the nightlife and right in the middle of the city. Ratd 7.0/10 by guests. | Check Prices & Vacancies | |
Phuoc Loc Tho Hotel | Cheap and simple two star guest friendly hotel in District 5, about 15 minutes away from the main city center and nightlife. The rooms here are showing their age compared to many similar hotels in District 1, although the low prices somewhat make up for this. Rated 6.5/10 by guests. | Check Prices & Vacancies | |
Ngoc Ha Hotel | Very well located three star guest friendly hotel, less than five minutes from Bui Vien on foot and also within walking distance of most of the shopping and tourist attractions in District 1. The rooms here are fairly spacious for District 1 and offer a clean and comfortable place to stay for those on a budget. Rated 7.2/10 by guests. | Check Prices & Vacancies | |
Cherry Hotel | Great three star guest friendly hotel on Than Van Lung Street in District 1, less than two minutes walk from Apocalypse Now and the nightlife in Japantown and only five minutes walk from Lush. The rooms here are clean, comfortable and good value for money. Recommended if you want to be close to the city's best nightclubs. Rated 7.8/10 by guests. | Check Prices & Vacancies | |
The White Hotel Phu My Hung | Nice two star guest friendly hotel in Phu My Hung, an upmarket part of Ho Chi Minh City in District 7. Large, clean and comfortable rooms in a nice part of town, although it's a 20-25 minute taxi ride from here to the bars in District 1. Rated 7.4/10 by guests. | Check Prices & Vacancies | |
A 25 Hotel Mac Thi Buoi | Great little 2 1/2 star guest friendly hotel in the center of District 1. Small but comfortable rooms with plenty of sunlight and clean bathrooms. Great value for money in one of the best locations in the city, a short walk away from Apocalypse Now, Lush and the nightlife in Japantown and a 5-10 minute taxi ride from Bui Vien. Rated 7.1/10 by guests. | Check Prices & Vacancies | |
Ngan Ha Hotel | Good quality two star hotel on Le Thanh Ton Street, a short walk from Ben Thanh Market and about five minutes from Bui Vien on foot. 5-10 minutes by taxi to Japantown, Apocalypse Now and Lush. The rooms here are clean, simple and comfortable, with everything you need for a decent stay. One of the best locations in town and great value for money. Rated 7.5/10 by guests. | Check Prices & Vacancies | |
The Spring Hotel District 1 | Another nice 2 1/2 star guest friendly hotel in District 1, with an excellent location less than 2 minutes walk from Apocalypse Now, Lush and the nightlife in Japantown. 5-10 minutes to Bui Vien by taxi. Rooms are spacious, clean and comfortable. Great location and very good value for money. Rated 7.7/10 by guests. | Check Prices & Vacancies | |
Saigon Hanoi Hotel | Excellent three star guest friendly hotel located close to Dong Khoi, Hai Ba Trung, Nguyen Hue and the other major shopping and restaurant streets of District 1. About five minutes from Apocalypse Now and Lush by taxi, or 5-10 minutes to Bui Vien. Large, clean rooms with nice bathrooms and everything else you need for a good stay. Rated 7.6/10 by guests. | Check Prices & Vacancies | |
RedDoorz near Nguyen Hue Walking Street | Three star guest friendly hotel with one of the best locations in Ho Chi Minh City, right beside Nguyen Hue Walking Street and a five minute walk from Apocalypse Now and the nightlife in Japantown. 5-10 minutes by taxi to Bui Vien or Lush. Nice clean and comfortable rooms with large windows and lots of natural light. Rated 7.9/10 by guests. | Check Prices & Vacancies | |
Lien An Saigon Hotel | A nice two star guest friendly hotel on Le Thanh Ton Street, a short walk from Ben Thanh Market and about 5-10 minutes from Bui Vien, Apocalypse Now or Lush by taxi. The rooms here are quite cosy but have large, very comfortable beds and are clean and well maintained. Rated 7.2/10 by guests. | Check Prices & Vacancies | |
Golden Star Hotel Le Thanh Ton | Another good quality three star guest friendly hotel, Golden Star is located right in the middle of the city center and a short walk away from Apocalypse Now, Lush and the nightlife in Japantown. The rooms here are spacious, clean and comfortable, with lots of natural light. They even have bath tubs, which is rare for a hotel of this price in Vietnam. Good value for money and an excellent location. Rated 7.0/10 by guests. | Check Prices & Vacancies | |
Cititel Ben Thanh Saigon Hotel | Really nice three star guest friendly hotel located in the center of District 1, about five minutes from Bui Vien by taxi and 5-10 minutes from Apocalypse Now, Lush and the Japantown nightlife. Large, clean and comfortable rooms with lots of natural light. Excellent location close to lots of good bars and resturants. Rated 7.9/10 by guests. | Check Prices & Vacancies | |
Mario Hotel | Another cheap and simple two star guest friendly hotel in District 5, about 10 minutes from the city center and nightlife by taxi. Large and simple rooms that aren't anything special but offer a comfortable place to stay. Rated 7.5/10 by guests. | Check Prices & Vacancies | |
The Luxe Hotel District 1 | This is a great three star guest friendly hotel located close to Ben Thanh Market and Bui Vien. From the hotel, it's a five minute taxi ride to Lush, Apocalypse Now and the nightlife in Japantown, or about a 10 minute walk (or five minute taxi ride) to the bars on Bui Vien. One of the best guest friendly options in this area and price range. Rated 8.2/10 by guests. | Check Prices & Vacancies | |
Saigon Star Hotel | Good three star guest friendly hotel on Nguyen Thi Minh Kai Street, 5-10 minutes from Bui Vien, Lush, Apocalypse Now and Japantown by taxi. Cosy, clean and comfortable rooms with friendly, professional service and a nice location in a quiet part of District 3 near a park. Recommended if you want to be close to District 1 but avoid the hustle and bustle. Rated 7.3/10 by guests. | Check Prices & Vacancies | |
Le Duy Hotel | Nice three star guest friendly hotel on Nguyen Thi Nghia, a short walk from the nightlife on Bui Vien. Five to 10 minutes by taxi to Apocalypse Now, Lush and the nightlife around Japantown. Nice clean rooms and friendly, professional staff in an excellent location. Rated 7.7/10 by guests. | Check Prices & Vacancies | |
Sophia Hotel | High quality three star guest friendly hotel on Thai Van Lung Street, less than two minutes walk from Apocalypse Now and five minutes by taxi from Lush. Close to Japantown nightlife. Nice rooms with comfortable beds and clean bathrooms. Excellent location close to nightlife and a lot of good restaurants. Rated 7.5/10 by guests. | Check Prices & Vacancies | |
Sunflower Luxury Hotel | Another good three star guest friendly hotel near Japantown and a short walk away from Apocalypse Now. Rooms are comfortable, clean and good for a pleasant stay. Location is excellent -- a short walk away from the bars in Japantown and a five minute taxi ride from Lush. About 10 minutes to Bui Vien by taxi. Rated 7.2/10 by guests. | Check Prices & Vacancies | |
A&Em Hai Ba Trung Hotel | Another good three star guest friendly hotel on Hai Ba Trung. Clean and modern rooms with nice decorating and comfortable beds. Great location a short walk from Apocalypse Now and Japantown or five minutes by taxi to Lush. Can get a little noisy due to the area -- best to ask for a room on a higher floor. Rated 7.4/10 by guests. | Check Prices & Vacancies | |
White Lotus Hotel | Nice quiet little hotel on Thi Sach Street, a short walk from Nguyen Hue Walking Street and other landmarks in District 1. Clean and comfortable rooms in a nice area, although it's a reasonable walk (or quick taxi ride) from the hotel to Bui Vien, Apocalypse Now, Japantown, Lush or other nightlife hotspots. Worth considering if you want to stay in the heart of District 1 at a reasonable price. Rated 7.5/10 by guests. | Check Prices & Vacancies |
4 & 5 Star Guest Friendly Hotels in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
There aren’t very many luxury guest friendly hotels in Ho Chi Minh City, but the few that are available are all nice places to stay. Both of the hotels listed below allow unregistered guests with no extra fees, with both located in nice areas of District 1. Prices range from $70 to $160+ depending on the season.
Hotel | Photo | Description | Check Prices |
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Caravelle Saigon Hotel | One of the best luxury hotels in Saigon located directly opposite the Operate House and a short walk away from Nguyen Hue Walking Street. The rooms here are large, luxurious and comfortable, with nice views over District 1. The hotel has a large outdoor pool and spa, as well as a good rooftop bar. From the hotel, it's a 5-10 minute taxi ride (about 50,000 VND, or $2 USD) to Bui Vien and the other bar areas. Rated 8.8/10 by guests. | Check Prices & Vacancies | |
Norfolk Mansion | Great five star serviced apartment complex in District 1, close to the Japantown nightlife and restaurant area and a short walk away from the Apocalypse Now nightclub. The units here are big, starting from 52 sqm for the one bedroom apartments. Nice outdoor pool and a good quality gym, plus countless dining options in the area. 5-10 minutes to Bui Vien via taxi or a short walk to Japantown nightlife. Rated 8.9/10 by guests. | Check Prices & Vacancies |