District 1 is generally considered the most convenient area for tourists due to its central location and concentration of attractions, amenities, and services. Popular streets for hotels include Dong Khoi, Le Loi, and Nguyen Hue.
The Best Gay-Friendly Hotels in Ho Chi Minh
Ho Chi Minh is a relatively compact city. Most of these hotels are located near the main sightseeing attractions and shopping areas.
District 1 / Ben Thanh Market
Ho Chi Minh's most central area. District 1 is home to major tourist sights and the famous Ben Thanh Market. Hotels in this area are surrounded by restaurants, shops and close to the main gay scene.
Grand Silverland Hotel & Spa
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Ly Tu Trong St., Ben Thanh Ward, Dist. 1, 125,, Ho Chi Minh
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Why this hotel? Great for sightseeing. Nice rooftop pool & bar. Popular with gay guests.
The Grand Silverland enjoys a great central location, just moments from the Ben Thanh Market, the Bitexco Tower and about 15 minutes' walk from the War Remnants Museum.
This excellent-value 4-star hotel offers cool, contemporary-styled guest rooms with fast, free WiFi internet access and tea & coffee-making facilities.
The hotel's rooftop pool and bar is a great place to relax after a day exploring the city. A consistently popular choice on Travel Gay Asia.
This excellent-value 4-star hotel offers cool, contemporary-styled guest rooms with fast, free WiFi internet access and tea & coffee-making facilities.
The hotel's rooftop pool and bar is a great place to relax after a day exploring the city. A consistently popular choice on Travel Gay Asia.
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Liberty Central Saigon Citypoint
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59-61 Pasteur Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh
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2018 Most Booked
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Why this hotel? Very central location. Rooftop pool with great views. Popular choice.
One of the newer 4-star hotels in town. The Liberty Central Saigon Citypoint is conveniently located - close to shops, restaurants and attractions, and an easy walk from the gay scene.
Modern guest rooms are stylishly decorated, with air conditioning, free WiFi, flat screen cable TV, minibar, in-room safe. The hotel has is own restaurants, rooftop pool, gym, massage spa & sauna.
Modern guest rooms are stylishly decorated, with air conditioning, free WiFi, flat screen cable TV, minibar, in-room safe. The hotel has is own restaurants, rooftop pool, gym, massage spa & sauna.
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Liberty Central Saigon Centre Hotel
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175-179 Le Thanh Ton St, District 1, Ho Chi Minh
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2018 Most Booked
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Why this hotel? Convenient location. Great for shopping & sightseeing.
Great-value hotel in the heart of Saigon. The Liberty Central is ideal for sightseeing, dining and shopping, and within walking distance of the main gay scene.
Ben Thanh Market, the Saigon Square and many tourist attractions are nearby. The hotel's compact rooms feature comfortable beds, tea & coffee-making facilities and free WiFi.
Ben Thanh Market, the Saigon Square and many tourist attractions are nearby. The hotel's compact rooms feature comfortable beds, tea & coffee-making facilities and free WiFi.
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Liberty Central Saigon Riverside Hotel
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17 Ton Duc Thang St,, Ho Chi Minh
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Why this hotel? Very central. Excellent value. Popular choice.
Great for shopping, sightseeing & nightlife. The Liberty Central Riverside is located in the heart of the city, overlooking the Saigon River, 15-minutes' walk from the Opera House and Ben Thanh Market.
The hotel offers modern rooms & suites with views of the city or the river. Each room has air conditioning, free WiFi, flat screen satellite TV. Great facilities include a rooftop swimming pool, gym, café, 3 restaurants.
The hotel offers modern rooms & suites with views of the city or the river. Each room has air conditioning, free WiFi, flat screen satellite TV. Great facilities include a rooftop swimming pool, gym, café, 3 restaurants.
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Free Wi-Fi
Gym
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Hotel Continental Saigon
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132-134 Dong Khoi St, District 1, Ho Chi Minh
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2018 Most Booked
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Why this hotel? Near the Opera House. Very central. Value for money.
Built in 1880, this majestic hotel was one of the city's very first hotels. The Continental offers great location near shops, restaurants, shops and tourist sights (Notre-Dame Cathedral, Opera House, HCMC Museum).
Guest rooms are large and feature 4m high ceiling, LCD cable TV, free WiFi. Facilities include a gym, steam room, sauna. The hotel's restaurants and bars are destinations in their own rights.
Guest rooms are large and feature 4m high ceiling, LCD cable TV, free WiFi. Facilities include a gym, steam room, sauna. The hotel's restaurants and bars are destinations in their own rights.
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Silverland Yen Hotel
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Thu Khoa Huan Street Ward Ben Thanh District 1,, Ho Chi Minh
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Why this hotel? Great location. Recently renovated. Near shops & attractions.
A great little hotel near Ben Thanh Market (5-minute walk) in District 1. The Silverland Yen has 64 newly renovated, air-conditioned rooms with comfy beds, flat screen TV, minibar, free WiFi.
The hotel has a very nice rooftop pool, a steam room, sauna and jacuzzi. The restaurant serves breakfast buffet, lunch and dinner.
Good location for shopping and sightseeing - ideal place to stay for gay travelers and gay couples.
The hotel has a very nice rooftop pool, a steam room, sauna and jacuzzi. The restaurant serves breakfast buffet, lunch and dinner.
Good location for shopping and sightseeing - ideal place to stay for gay travelers and gay couples.
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Free Wi-Fi
Gym
Restaurant
The Luxe Hotel
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261-263 Le Thanh Ton Street,, Ho Chi Minh
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2017 Most Booked
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2018 Most Booked
Top 100
Why this hotel? Excellent value. Near Ben Thanh Market. Gay-popular.
The great-value Luxe Hotel is located in the heart of the city, close to Ben Thanh Market, the War Remnants Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral and other famous sights.
The hotel offers compact yet stylish rooms, comfortable rooms with queen-sized beds, modern bathrooms, free WiFi. Note that some rooms are windowless.
Guyspa House gay sauna is about 15 minutes away by taxi. One of our best-selling hotels in Ho Chi Minh on Travel Gay.
The hotel offers compact yet stylish rooms, comfortable rooms with queen-sized beds, modern bathrooms, free WiFi. Note that some rooms are windowless.
Guyspa House gay sauna is about 15 minutes away by taxi. One of our best-selling hotels in Ho Chi Minh on Travel Gay.
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Free Wi-Fi
Restaurant
Saigon River Boutique Hotel
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58 Mac Thi Buoi St, District 1, Ho Chi Minh
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Why this hotel? Gay-owned hotel. Central location. Excellent value.
The gay-owned Saigon River Boutique is located on a quiet street in the city centre and within walking distance of the most interesting tourist sights.
This budget hotel offers comfortable, air-conditioned rooms with minibar, LCD cable TV, in-room safe, free WiFi. Some rooms have a balcony with river views.
We like the rooftop terrace that overlooks the Saigon River. Great value for money and one of the most popular Ho Chi Minh budget hotels on Travel Gay.
This budget hotel offers comfortable, air-conditioned rooms with minibar, LCD cable TV, in-room safe, free WiFi. Some rooms have a balcony with river views.
We like the rooftop terrace that overlooks the Saigon River. Great value for money and one of the most popular Ho Chi Minh budget hotels on Travel Gay.
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Hotel Nikko Saigon
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235 Nguyen Van Cu St, District 1, Ho Chi Minh
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2018 Most Booked
Top 100
Why this hotel? Spacious luxury rooms. Central location. Popular.
With an average size of 40 m², the rooms at Hotel Nikko are among the most spacious in Ho Chi Minh. The minimalist Japanese-styled rooms feature LCD TV, minibar, tea & coffee maker, iPod dock and free WiFi.
Onsite facilities include a modern gym an outdoor pool and a spa. Hotel Nikko has a restaurant, club lounge and bar.
Convenient location - a 15-minute drive from Saigon Opera House, Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Reunification Palace. The gay-owned No Stress Café is a 10-minute walk away.
Onsite facilities include a modern gym an outdoor pool and a spa. Hotel Nikko has a restaurant, club lounge and bar.
Convenient location - a 15-minute drive from Saigon Opera House, Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Reunification Palace. The gay-owned No Stress Café is a 10-minute walk away.
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Grand Hotel Saigon
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8 Dong Khoi St, District 1, Ho Chi Minh
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2018 Most Booked
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Why this hotel? Popular choice. Great for shopping & sightseeing.
Set in a restored colonial building, the 5-star Grand Hotel Saigon offers great-value rooms & suites in classic French décor, nice outdoor pool, a modern gym, a rooftop restaurant, spa and casino.
The location is great - on the main commercial street, close to shops and restaurants and Saigon River. The gay-popular Rebublic Lounge bar is just a short walk away.
Each guest room features views of the city or pool, marble bathroom, cable TV, minibar, tea & coffee-making facilities, free WiFi. Great value for money.
The location is great - on the main commercial street, close to shops and restaurants and Saigon River. The gay-popular Rebublic Lounge bar is just a short walk away.
Each guest room features views of the city or pool, marble bathroom, cable TV, minibar, tea & coffee-making facilities, free WiFi. Great value for money.
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Hotel Des Arts Saigon
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76 78 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai St.,, Ho Chi Minh
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Why this hotel? Boutique luxury option. Beautiful rooms. Great location.
The new 5-star Hotel des Arts Saigon by MGallery Collection is just a short walk from the historic Notre Dame Cathedral and famous sights.
The hotel features a stylish restaurant & bar, fabulous rooftop pool, modern gym, beautifully designed rooms with nice touches like L'Occitane toiletries.
Other in-room amenities include free WiFi, flat screen cable TV and sitting area (in some rooms). The hotel has a 24-hour front desk and concierge service.
The hotel features a stylish restaurant & bar, fabulous rooftop pool, modern gym, beautifully designed rooms with nice touches like L'Occitane toiletries.
Other in-room amenities include free WiFi, flat screen cable TV and sitting area (in some rooms). The hotel has a 24-hour front desk and concierge service.
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Massage
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Pullman Saigon Centre
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148 Tran Hung Dao Boulevard, District 1,, Ho Chi Minh
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Why this hotel? Excellent views. Rooftop restaurant. Convenient location.
The 5-star Pullman Saigon Centre has a fantastic central location, near the gay scene, tourist sigts, Ben Thanh Market, Saigon River, Opera House and Reunification Palace.
We love the view from the hotel's rooftop restaurant, not to mention the nice outdoor pool, well-equipped gym with sauna & spa. There's a 24-hour reception, room service, laundry service, tour desk.
Each modern guest room comes with free WiFi, air conditioning, flat screen cable TV, minibar, safe. Guest rooms offer excellent city views.
We love the view from the hotel's rooftop restaurant, not to mention the nice outdoor pool, well-equipped gym with sauna & spa. There's a 24-hour reception, room service, laundry service, tour desk.
Each modern guest room comes with free WiFi, air conditioning, flat screen cable TV, minibar, safe. Guest rooms offer excellent city views.
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Hotel Majestic Saigon
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1 Dong Khoi St, District 1, Ho Chi Minh
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Why this hotel? Riverside location. Beautiful building.
Housed in a classic French Colonial building by the river, the Majestic Saigon is one of the most popular 5-star hotels in Ho Chi Minh. It offers 100% smoke-free environment (one of a few in Vietnam).
All 175 rooms have free WiFi and all the fine amenities. Onsite facilities include a pool, gym, spa, sauna, steam room, restaurant and bar, etc.
The location is great - just steps away from restaurants, bars, nightclubs, Vincom Shopping Center, Saigon Trade Center Buildings, Saigon Towers and 7 km from the airport.
All 175 rooms have free WiFi and all the fine amenities. Onsite facilities include a pool, gym, spa, sauna, steam room, restaurant and bar, etc.
The location is great - just steps away from restaurants, bars, nightclubs, Vincom Shopping Center, Saigon Trade Center Buildings, Saigon Towers and 7 km from the airport.
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Rex Hotel Saigon (ex. Rex)
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141 Nguyen Hue Boulevard,, Ho Chi Minh
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Why this hotel? Central location. Excellent dining & pool. Popular choice.
Rex Hotel was rebuilt to become one of the most important landmarks in the city. The hotel is conveniently located in downtown Ho Chi Minh, close to Ben Thanh Market.
Excellent facilities include 4 restaurants, 2 swimming pools, a gym, a spa, a café and bar. Guest rooms & suites are individually designed. The rooftop restaurant offers stunning views - a favorite hangout for guests.
Some of best restaurants and shops are nearby. Gay scene-wise, the Rebublic Lounge bar is a just 10-minute walk away.
Excellent facilities include 4 restaurants, 2 swimming pools, a gym, a spa, a café and bar. Guest rooms & suites are individually designed. The rooftop restaurant offers stunning views - a favorite hangout for guests.
Some of best restaurants and shops are nearby. Gay scene-wise, the Rebublic Lounge bar is a just 10-minute walk away.
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Caravelle Saigon Hotel
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19 Lam Son Square, District 1, Ho Chi Minh
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2018 Most Booked
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Why this hotel? Perfect location. Large, well-equipped rooms. Excellent city views.
Perfectly located for sightseeing - Caravelle Saigon sits on Lam Son Square in the heart of the city, across from the Grand Opera House. Virtually all points of interest are within walking distance.
Caravelle Saigon has won many international awards and is considered one of the city's most iconic hotels. Elegantly decorated rooms have free WiFi, flat screen TV, 24-hour room service, pillow menu, large windows with great views.
The hotel has 5 excellent restaurants, a swimming pool and a fabulous rooftop bar.
Caravelle Saigon has won many international awards and is considered one of the city's most iconic hotels. Elegantly decorated rooms have free WiFi, flat screen TV, 24-hour room service, pillow menu, large windows with great views.
The hotel has 5 excellent restaurants, a swimming pool and a fabulous rooftop bar.
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Other recommended hotels
More great-value-for-money hotels in Ho Chi Minh City, many of which are located in District 1.
GK Central Hotel
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92-94 Ly Tu Trong St, District 1, Ho Chi Minh
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2018 Most Booked
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Why this hotel? Budget option. Central location. Great for sightseeing.
The affordable GK Central is located within 10 to 20 minutes' walk from Ben Thanh shopping area, Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral and War Remnants Museum.
Each air-conditioned room has a flat screen TV, sitting area, private bathroom. This 3-star hotel has nice touches like universal power points by the bed, good WiFi and excellent breakfast.
The restaurant serves a nice menu of Vietnamese dishes. GK has a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, laundry and airport shuttle service.
Each air-conditioned room has a flat screen TV, sitting area, private bathroom. This 3-star hotel has nice touches like universal power points by the bed, good WiFi and excellent breakfast.
The restaurant serves a nice menu of Vietnamese dishes. GK has a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, laundry and airport shuttle service.
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Catina Saigon Hotel
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Dong Khoi Str., Ward Ben Nghe, District 1, 109,, Ho Chi Minh
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Why this hotel? Central location. Great dining & value for money.
November 2021: This hotel has been reported closed.
Excellent boutique hotel in the heart of Ho Chi Minh, near Ben Thanh Market, Notre Dame Cathedral, Parkson shopping centre, nightlife and plenty of restaurants.
Catina Saigo's bar & restaurant serves fine French cuisine and selected wines. The hotel's great location, welcoming staff and value for money make it a popular choice.
Excellent boutique hotel in the heart of Ho Chi Minh, near Ben Thanh Market, Notre Dame Cathedral, Parkson shopping centre, nightlife and plenty of restaurants.
Catina Saigo's bar & restaurant serves fine French cuisine and selected wines. The hotel's great location, welcoming staff and value for money make it a popular choice.
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Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers
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88 Dong Khoi St, District 1, Ho Chi Minh
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Why this hotel? Central location. Great for sightseeing & shopping.
The Sheraton Saigon is in great location on Dong Khoi Street, within walking distance of the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Saigon Centre and other popular attractions in District 1.
This 5-star hotel offers large guest rooms, each featuring a flat screen cable TV, iPod dock, laptop-sized safe, coffee maker, complimentary bottled water and designer toiletries.
The hotel has 8 onsite dining options, a café and a rooftop bar. Gay guests can work out at the Sheraton's fully equipped gym, relax by the pool or get a nice massage at the Aqua Day Spa.
This 5-star hotel offers large guest rooms, each featuring a flat screen cable TV, iPod dock, laptop-sized safe, coffee maker, complimentary bottled water and designer toiletries.
The hotel has 8 onsite dining options, a café and a rooftop bar. Gay guests can work out at the Sheraton's fully equipped gym, relax by the pool or get a nice massage at the Aqua Day Spa.
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Sherwood Residence
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127 Pasteur St, District 3, Ho Chi Minh
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Why this hotel? Apartment style. Excellent gym & pool. Value for money.
The first certified serviced apartment in Ho Chi Minh by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism. The Sherwood Residence offers apartment-style rooms with separate living areas, kitchens and world-class facilities.
Gay guests can enjoy free use of the pool, gym and sauna, free WiFi. The in-house restaurant serves both Western and Asian dishes. Excellent staff and service.
The Sherwood Residence is located on the scenic Pasteur Street, within walking distance to Ho Chi Minh’s business district and a wide selection of restaurants and shops.
Gay guests can enjoy free use of the pool, gym and sauna, free WiFi. The in-house restaurant serves both Western and Asian dishes. Excellent staff and service.
The Sherwood Residence is located on the scenic Pasteur Street, within walking distance to Ho Chi Minh’s business district and a wide selection of restaurants and shops.
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Sofitel Saigon Plaza
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17 Le Duan Blvd, District 1, Ho Chi Minh
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Why this hotel? Popular with gay guests. Excellent gym & pool. Central location.
Combining French art of living with modern comforts, the Sofitel Saigon Plaza is located on the tree-lined Le Duan Blvd, just moments from the main commercial district, Notre-Dame Cathedral and Reunification Palace.
The gay-popular boutique hotel features a fantastic gym, with pool, spa, restaurant, bar and everything you've come to expect from this brand. Each stylish room offers a view of the city or the Saigon River.
One of our all-time favorite hotels. Gay guests are warmly welcome.
The gay-popular boutique hotel features a fantastic gym, with pool, spa, restaurant, bar and everything you've come to expect from this brand. Each stylish room offers a view of the city or the Saigon River.
One of our all-time favorite hotels. Gay guests are warmly welcome.
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Shop
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New World Saigon Hotel
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76 Le Lai Street Distric 1,, Ho Chi Minh
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Why this hotel? Near Ben Thanh Market. Excellent views. Award winner.
The New World Saigon ticked most of our boxes. This 5-star hotel is centrally located, opposite the 23 September Park, 5-minute walk to the famous Ben Thanh Market and steps away from the bus station.
Spacious rooms & suites are ideal for both business and pleasure. They feature large windows with sweeping city views. Facilities include a gym, swimming pool, tennis court, spa, restaurant and bar.
Spacious rooms & suites are ideal for both business and pleasure. They feature large windows with sweeping city views. Facilities include a gym, swimming pool, tennis court, spa, restaurant and bar.
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