Vien Dong Hotel

Vien Dong Hotel is a budget accommodation option at 275A Pham Ngu Lao Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. A long-running budget hotel on Pham Ngu Lao Street with private rooms and a rooftop. It is about 0.8 km in a straight line from Ben Thanh Market. It is positioned in Pham Ngu Lao, District 1, in the south of Vietnam's largest city, where accommodation ranges from international chains to small family-run properties and hostels. The hotel is on Pham Ngu Lao Street in the backpacker district, about 0.8 km from Ben Thanh Market and close to Bui Vien walking street and the 23/9 Park. It is a long-running budget hotel with private rooms and a rooftop, in a lively area packed with bars, cafes and travel agencies. Room options include Standard Room and Deluxe Room, with typical rates of 500,000-900,000 VND (~$19.01-34.22). Amenities listed for the property include wifi, air conditioning and restaurant; prices and availability vary with season and booking channel, so rates should be confirmed at the time of booking. A restaurant serves breakfast, and service is basic and informal, suiting budget travellers and groups who want to be near the nightlife and tour booking offices. Main sightseeing anchors in central Ho Chi Minh City include Ben Thanh Market, the Reunification Palace, the Saigon River waterfront and the French colonial landmarks around the Opera House, and most can be reached on foot, by Grab or by city bus. Ho Chi Minh City has a tropical climate with a dry season from roughly December to April and a rainy season from May to November, when short afternoon downpours are common. Tan Son Nhat International Airport is around 6-8 km from central District 1, so transfers by taxi or Grab typically take 20-45 minutes depending on traffic. Visitors should keep valuables out of sight near the street, since bag snatching from motorbikes occurs in busy areas.