Published date: January 7, 2025
Convenient Access to the Airport
Room Type Stayed
Standard Room with 1 Queen Bed
1 ~ 2 guest(s)
285 ~
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Experience of the stay
I spent my last two nights of sightseeing in Ho Chi Minh City here. Since my departure was early in the morning, this place was convenient because it was close to the airport.
A shuttle bus to the airport is also available for free.
Breakfast is available from 6:00 to 10:30 for just under 2,000 yen and I think the selection is well-rounded.
There is a Starbucks on the first floor. Is it not true that Starbucks is the only place in Vietnam that offers straight tea? (In Vietnam, "tea" basically means sweet iced tea.) As someone who wants to drink unsweetened hot tea, I relied on this many times.
Experiences during the trip
- On the 5th floor of a rundown shopping mall just a 1-2 minute walk away, there is a food court. I had pho for just over 400 yen. I was worried because there were no tenants on the first floor, but the 5th floor has a decent number of visitors.
- It takes about 30 minutes by taxi to the city center. If you're just looking to see the exteriors of the main tourist attractions in the city, using the open-top bus "Hop On Hop Off" is convenient. There is a ticket counter on the left side when entering the Central Post Office (there is another one on the side of the Opera House as well).
A one-loop ride without getting off takes about 45 minutes and costs just under 930 yen. You can also listen to the Japanese audio guide. (There are also tickets for 4 hours or 24 hours of unlimited rides, but in terms of both cost and time… if you want to enter any of the facilities, it's better to take a taxi or another ride separately.)
- I also took the Cu Chi Tunnel tour. Cu Chi Province, where the guerrilla command of the Vietnam War was located and was a battleground, is located north of Ho Chi Minh City. It seems you can book a bus tour until the day before. Please search online. The tour I booked was just over 6,100 yen with a Japanese guide. We gathered in front of the hotel on Đ. Cộng Hòa at 8 am and returned before 2 pm (depending on traffic). It's recommended to wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty and to go down into the tunnels.
You can also feel the difference from Japan through the descriptions in the exhibits and videos, realizing that Vietnam is a victorious country. They are heroes who fought through tough battles. It makes you think a lot.
- If you have time, I also recommend the Mekong Delta tour. You can enjoy the waterfront scenery and the rich and peaceful nature.
I utilized this from my hotel in the city (District 1, Ho Chi Minh) and gathered at 7:30 and returned by 4:00 pm. It was just over 7,700 yen, which included a big lunch with a Japanese guide. You can see the morning water market if you go on a tour that includes accommodation.Get Extra Bonus Coins! Sign up with this user's referral code now!