Ho Chi Minh City Travel Forum

Hotel Very Near Airport
Posted: Tue June 30, 2009 06:31 AM UTC

Hi everybody!

Need suggestion for a hotel very close to the airport. we arrive Saigon past midnight of Oct29 and was thinking of taking the 7am flight to Hue so would need a cheap but clean place to crash for a few hours.

Thanks in advance!

Jekie

jekie

2 replies

Day trips from HCMC
Posted: Thu June 25, 2009 12:15 AM UTC

Hello All,

I'm posting on behalf of Buffybird (who is too busy travelling just now)

Heather & her hubby are spending 5 nights in HCMC, and want some ideas on day trips. They are interested in military-type things, and other than suggesting Cu Chi, what else is close enough to do in a day?

Does anyone know if it is possible to book a day trip to Long Tan, for example?

Thanks!

betska

4 replies

Stranded in Saigon in the Middle of the Night - What to Do?
Posted: Fri June 19, 2009 08:44 AM UTC

So I'm arriving in Ho Chi Minh City tonight (this morning) at 12:30 am. I've got a flight to Da Nang tomorrow at 11:30 am. I'm not sure what to do in the interim. I've heard that you can't sleep at the airport - Is that true? Also, I'm not able to book hostel rooms online because it's too late. I'm thinking about finding a room when I arrive, but do I have any other options?

fire-eater

1 reply

2 days in HCMC
Posted: Mon June 15, 2009 10:58 AM UTC

Dear all,

My friends and I planning to spend 2 days in HCMC.

Please help

1) How long a journey is it to Reunification Palace from District 1?
2) How far is War Remnants Muesum from Reunification Palace?
3) Any recommended food near Reunification Palace and War Remnants?
4) Is there any good place to buy paintings? How about Bui Vien Street?
5) We may want to get a tour guide/driver to get us around - 7 of us, (without bringing us to tourist shops to earn commission) especially to Cu Chi Tunnel, any recommendation where to get that?
6) What can we do after 1700 hrs? Any recommendation?

Thanks in advance!

jodizzz

11 replies

link up ?
Posted: Fri June 12, 2009 10:57 AM UTC

Any traevlers wanna link up wit 5 london lads aged 25-28, its the weekend so we're gonna hit club 303 in district 1, its our last few days here so we're going to get plastered, if u can handle ur drinks and just fancy dancing into the night hit us back ;)

sasuke123456

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want to come in aug
Posted: Wed June 3, 2009 09:00 AM UTC

hi guys

i wanted to come to vietnam in august - is that a good time - will it be raining?

any advice on the dates and the timing of the trip would be helpful - thanks

broadcalling

8 replies

HO CHI MINH CITY... HERE I COME :D
Posted: Mon June 1, 2009 07:09 PM UTC

Hello,

My friend and & I will be in HCMC for a short trip 3D2N.
I'm staying at Saigon Mini Hotel 5 at Bui Vien, District 1.

I have fee question,

1. can someone give some comment(s) about Saigon Mini Hotel 5?
2. what & where should i go/do for 3D2N in HCMC?
3. should i keep my money all in USD or Vietnamese Dong?
4. a MUST place to visit in HCMC?

thanks guys....

cheers

pierrenickie

5 replies

4 days in HCM City
Posted: Sat May 30, 2009 09:11 AM UTC

Hi guys ...
any recommendation of itinery for 4 days in HCM city ?
with 2 elderly parents, they do like shopping though !

Thks...

lion77

9 replies

Advice on Accommodation and Tunnels
Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 11:45 PM UTC

Hi, travelling to HCM early October. There will be 7 of us. We arrive after lunch on Thu Oct 1 and fly out early Sat. We specifically want to see the tunnels and go to the firing range.

1. How long should we allow for the tunnels and range?
2. What is the best way for us to get there? Should we organise a tour, book ahead etc?
3. What else should we see with the time we have and when should we do it?
4. Can you suggest some mid range hotels that are well located and comfortable?

Thanks

slimbobid

16 replies

hotel voucher at Caravelle
Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 04:53 AM UTC

Hi, I am having one Caravelle voucher for "2 nights weekend-stay for 2 person in signature premium deluxe", valid until 8 July 09. I have no time to use it so if any of you are interesting in, please contact me.

Jessey Thai

MCSVN

3 replies

I am going to HCMC from 28th May to 30th May 2009.
Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 07:58 AM UTC

I am going to HCMC from 28th May to 30th May 2009.

anyone going there same date as mentioned?

let explore the Saigon together..

we are from Malaysia.

carpediem13

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Single traveller
Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 03:39 PM UTC

I'll be travelling solo for the first time to Vietnam this June, and will be in Ho Chi Minh for 2 nights. I've been browsing for hostels to stay in but noticed that most of the rooms does not have rates for single traveller. They don't seem to have dorm rooms, and the most they could accommodate is a private en-suite, which is a bit out of my budget. Help please?

And if you have any travelling tips for first time solo traveller, do let me know.

Cheers!

TiKiElf

3 replies

Trains
Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 11:10 AM UTC

I know I can book trains from Hanoi to Hue in Ho Chi Minh City. Is there a special window or place I go to in the station -- In India for example there are special windows for non-natives. Do they take $$$$$ or credit cards or should I just pay in Dong?

Thanks in advance

NYTim

3 replies

Elios or Lavender Hotel
Posted: Tue May 5, 2009 01:37 PM UTC

Hi,

Can anyone provide some tips on these 2 hotels?
i am visiting HCM nx month with 2 elderly parents.
they would like to walk about to the markets and tourists areas within the city. which will be a better hotel location ?
any other hotel to recommend ?
cheers.

lion77

3 replies

Looking for a bicycle
Posted: Mon May 4, 2009 02:48 AM UTC

Hello, I am going to be in HCMC for the summer mid may- end july. I'm an avid cyclist looking for a bicycle (Mountain or Road Bike). Does anyone now where i can get a reasonable priced bike at? It's to expensive to ship mine. Thanks in advance.

unioncollege

3 replies

branded sporting goods made in vietnam
Posted: Fri April 24, 2009 03:43 PM UTC

hi,

i know that some of the branded sporting goods like NIKE are made from vietnam. please advise where can i buy these products at a discounted/factory price. thanks in advance.

leanne_002

4 replies

Border Crossing - problems faced
Posted: Thu April 23, 2009 09:21 AM UTC

me and my mates are travelling from PP to HCM by Bus ..what kind of problems we are expected to face at the border

Thanks

rezeik

5 replies

Beer
Posted: Mon April 13, 2009 11:14 PM UTC

I am arriving in Ho Chi Mihn at 10 pm. By the time i get to my hotel, say 11 pm, will there be bars open for the thirsty traveler?

NYTim

9 replies

Luggage on the Mekong tours?
Posted: Sun April 12, 2009 11:30 AM UTC

Hi All

Just working on my trip and want to finish with tour of the Mekong into Cambodia and on to Angkor Wat.

we are a couple (not so young) and we would have to carry our backpacks on and off the boats and buses. Is this a bad idea? Is it better to take a shorter tour and then return to HCMC and then fly to Siem Reap?

We really would like to see the non touristy part of the Delta and maybe do a homestay... anyone who has done this please advise.

Thanks
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piglet44

6 replies

Some of you 've got free time?
Posted: Sun April 12, 2009 10:39 AM UTC

Hello guys!

I'm new in HCMC, I'm there just for one week know. I don't have any opportunities in my work to meet people who speak english, actually either where I'm living. So, I know that it sounds like a SOS sociability message ;) but if some of you are living in HCMC and have free time to have a drink introduce me the good places to go, I'll be really glad!!

Cheers,

Carole
rubia2mars@hotmail.com

Carole13

1 reply

Sunblock and DEET Insect spray
Posted: Sun April 12, 2009 02:28 AM UTC

I will be heading to Vietnam for 8 weeks starting next month and I am trying to pack very light. In all of my reading I thought I saw a post somewhere that stated that all toiletries were available cheaper in Vietnam than in USA for the same brands however I remember it stating you should pack your own sunblock and bug spray.

This is my first trip to Vietnam and I was hoping someone could provide some advise here since I can not find the posting again.

Thanks--Ed

pictorlumen

5 replies

Pricing at Ben Thanh Market?
Posted: Wed April 8, 2009 01:56 AM UTC

Hi there, some people are saying there are better prices in HCMC. Where exactly would i find these? I am visiting HCMC in 2 weeks and want to look at exporting goods.

Is someone able to help?

Thank you.

Briesky

6 replies

so u like HCMC?
Posted: Sat April 4, 2009 03:20 PM UTC

hello there

i m travelling to HCMC tomorrow (5 April) on my own and would like to meet up fellow travellers who r intending to visit Cu Chi Tunnel, Mekong River and various sites.

As this is an spontaneous trip for me, i will try out the airport bus to District 1 and look for a guesthouse on arrival.

email me at liliantan.nus@gmail.com

liliantanlaylian

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help
Posted: Thu April 2, 2009 03:47 AM UTC

Hi,
Will be in HCMC for 4 days looking at these hotels , need 2 rooms for mature traveler.
Spring Hotel
Bongsen annex Hotel
An An hotel
An An 2 hotel check all the reviews and still need your help.

Thank you

enysg

6 replies

Help on Itinerary in vietnam
Posted: Wed April 1, 2009 11:33 AM UTC

Hi guys,

Our trip to Vietnam is still towards October but would like to start planning as early as now. I've been to HCM in 2006 but will be with 5 other people who havent been there so please check out the IT I've planned if this is ok or if you have any suggestions please let me know. Thanks!

Day 1
1230am arrive at HCM
fly to Hue mid afternoon

Day 2
Hue/Hoi Ann

Day 3
Hue to Hanoi by Plane

Day 4
Halong Bay

Day 5
Hanoi - HCM plane

Day 6
HCM

Day 7
Depart HCM at 12mn

Is it advisable to go to Hue and Hoi Ann or should we skip and just proceed to Hanoi? We have to start and end our trip in HCM as thats the only direct flight back home. Also, is it wiser to travel by plane or would traveling by bus/train be less expensive and well worth the savings?

Thanks so much!

jekie

14 replies

Going into HCM this weekend on Thurs (2/4) to Sun (5/4). coffee anyone?
Posted: Tue March 31, 2009 01:28 AM UTC

hi guys,

am from Malaysia and going into HCM again this weekend. would love to meet new friends while I am there for coffee or beer.

PM/Email me if you are free and I will reply back with my local vietnamese mobile number. thanks :)

Jason

jasonplim

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Mini bus hire
Posted: Sat March 21, 2009 12:13 AM UTC

This October will be my 4th trip to VN in 5 years but this time I will be travelling with 3 other married couples (all VN virgins) and would like to travel from Saigon to Nha Trang with an overnight stop and sightseeing around Dalat. I know taxi hire is easy enough but would anyone have any idea what the cost would be to hire a large mini bus in HCMC so we could travel as a group and where to arrange this and a rough estimate on cost?
Thanks in advance.

stolky

2 replies

KANA boutique
Posted: Fri March 20, 2009 05:21 PM UTC

May I know where KANA boutique is located in hcmc?

sunny_koh

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Shopping
Posted: Mon March 9, 2009 02:41 AM UTC

Hey Guys,
We are heading to Vietnam in the later part of the year with some friends. One of them is wondering if there are marketssimilar to those found in Thailand & Baliwhere clothing can be bought. You know the knock offs of designer brands etc. If so could someone let me know where

Ree_Mark

7 replies

Airport
Posted: Sat March 7, 2009 12:16 AM UTC

Is there a lounge at the airport I can crash at. My flight to Hong Kong leaves at 6 am, meaning I have to be there at 3 am, I think, so I hate the idea of paying for a hotel room for just a few hours.

NYTim

3 replies