The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Vietnam

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Vietnam

Halong Bay, Vietnam Halong Bay, Vietnam

Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Vietnam? With plenty of activities and sites, this is a great destination for first-time visitors. So if you're deciding where to stay on your first trip to Vietnam, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Vietnam to find out which are the best for first timers based on price, amenities, location, reviews, and guest ratings. In this guide, we'll be showcasing the best hotels for first-time visitors in Vietnam, taking into consideration all of these important factors. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or with friends, there's a hotel that caters to every traveler's needs to make the most of your first trip here. So, if you're visiting Vietnam for the first time, the hotels below will be great options, as many of them have pools, breakfast, and plenty of comforts to help you relax. So, here they are, the best hotels in Vietnam for first time visitors.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

JW Marriott Hotel & Suites Saigon Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $212 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Family-Friendly

Located at Corner Hai Ba Trung street & Le Duan boulevard , Ben Nghe Ward, District 01, JW Marriott Hotel & Suites Saigon Vietnam has great rooms from $212 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a pool bar, and room service. It has a terrific 8.90 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only a short distance from the city center, first time visitors will especially love room service, a restaurant, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a fitness center at this relaxing hotel. The pool bar here is a fun spot to relax while you unwind on your trip.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Child pool
  • Family-Friendly
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast in the room


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Wyndham Danang Golden Bay - Free Shuttle Bus to Beach

Da Nang, Vietnam
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $72 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Vietnam
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.

A great place to stay is Wyndham Danang Golden Bay - Free Shuttle Bus to Beach which has nice rooms starting at $72. Offering an outdoor pool, an outdoor pool, room service, room service, and a casino, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1 Le Van Duyet, Son Tra. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a casino, a restaurant, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a fitness center which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. The kitchen in the room is great, because you can cook your own meals to save time and money.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club
  • Kids' club


The Sóng Vũng Tàu - Gần Biển, Miễn Phí Hồ Bơi, Sauna, Gym - 28 Thi Sách,

Vung Tau, Vietnam
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $28 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.

We found The Sóng Vũng Tàu - Gần Biển, Miễn Phí Hồ Bơi, Sauna, Gym - 28 Thi Sách, to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $28. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a pool bar, and room service, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 29a Đường Thi Sách. You'll also find room service, a water park, a water park, a restaurant, and a restaurant which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Water park
  • Parking
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Infinity pool
  • Saltwater pool
  • Saltwater pool
  • Kids' club
  • Kids' club


The Song Luxury Near Beach Apartment - Căn hộ Nghỉ Dưỡng Cao Cấp Cạnh Biển - Moonlight Homestay

Vung Tau, Vietnam
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $24 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Vietnam
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Heated pool
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $24, The Song Luxury Near Beach Apartment - Căn hộ Nghỉ Dưỡng Cao Cấp Cạnh Biển - Moonlight Homestay, at 32 Đường Thi Sách provides an outdoor pool, an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a pool bar, and room service. Its terrific guest rating is 8.10 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers room service, a casino, a casino, a water park, and a water park. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Water park
  • Parking
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Pool bar
  • Casino
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Playground
  • Infinity pool
  • Infinity pool
  • Saltwater pool
  • Saltwater pool
  • Kids' club
  • Kids' club


Dreamy homestay Hue

Huong Thuy, Vietnam
Guest house with prices starting at $14 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Dreamy homestay Hue has a great guest rating of 9.99 out of 10, and offers room service, room service, a water park, a water park, and a fitness center. The great rooms here start at $14 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 68a Hoàng Quốc Việt nối dài Lô LK 16-16 khu Bgi. Furthermore, it also offers a fitness center, a bar, a bar, hiking, and hiking, which is nice for first time visitors. Just a short drive from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Spending time at the water park is such a nice activity for kids and adults alike! We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Water park
  • Spa
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Playground
  • Kids' club
  • Kids' club


Alley Tam Coc Homestay

Ninh Binh, Vietnam
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $20 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Vietnam
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The great guest rating of Alley Tam Coc Homestay is 9.80 out of 10. This place has a pool bar, a pool bar, room service, room service, and a restaurant. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $20, and it's located at Tam Coc - Van Lam - Ninh Hai - Hoa Lu - Ninh Binh. We also love the a restaurant, a bar, a bar, parking, and parking which are great for visitors. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Everyone loves a nice indoor pool, and the one here does not disappoint! The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Indoor pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot tub
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast in the room


Namia River Retreat - Wellness Inclusive Resort

Hoi An, Vietnam
5-star Resort with prices starting at $536 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A cool place is Namia River Retreat - Wellness Inclusive Resort because it has great rooms that start at $536. It has an outdoor pool, an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a pool bar, and room service, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.60 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 232 Tran Nhan Tong, Cam Chau. Only a short distance from the city center, travelers will especially love room service, a restaurant, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a fitness center at this convenient hotel. The restaurant serves delicious food, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Private pool
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club
  • Kids' club


Grand Hotel Du Lac Boutique Saigon

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $93 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Grand Hotel Du Lac Boutique Saigon offers an outdoor pool, an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a pool bar, and room service which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $93 (before taxes). It's located at 40 - 42 Phan Boi Chau, Ben Thanh Ward,D1 and has earned a guest rating of 9.60/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers room service, a restaurant, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a fitness center which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Family rooms


The Legend Hanoi Hotel

Hanoi, Vietnam
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $52 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Vietnam
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 8 Yet Kieu, The Legend Hanoi Hotel has great rooms from $52 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a pool bar, and room service. It has a terrific 9.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find room service, a casino, a casino, a restaurant, and a restaurant which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Pool bar
  • Casino
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Family rooms


Splendid Secret Hotel

Hanoi, Vietnam
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $56 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Splendid Secret Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $56. Offering an outdoor pool, an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a pool bar, and room service, it also has a great guest rating of 9.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 36/30 Lo Su Ly Thai To Hoan Kiem Ha Noi. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers room service, a restaurant, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a fitness center. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Infinity pool


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How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Vietnam?

Vietnam Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$39

Travelers to Vietnam will have a large number of terrific first time trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of first time trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 3412 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $39. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Vietnam.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $95
  • 4-star hotels: $43
  • 3-star hotels: $26
  • 2-star hotels: $20


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