Sao Nam Hotel - Bui Vien Walking Street

Hotels
7.5 (176 reviews)
175/5 Pham Ngu Lao , Ho Chi Minh City , vn

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location with various dining options
Helpful staff
Cons:
Negative interaction with administrator

Categories

Cleanliness
6.96
No specific sentiment mentioned.
Service
7.93
Staff is generally perceived positively, although there was a complaint about the administrator's attitude.
Location
7.97
Several restaurants and coffee shops next door, contributing positively to the location.
Room Quality
7.42
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities
7.45
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
7.41
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
7.46
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
7.43
Overall experience reflects mixed sentiments.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 20:02

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated in Ho Chi Minh City’s bustling backpacking district on Pham Ngu Lao Street, Sao Nam Hotel - Bui Vien Walking Street Hotel offers easy access to nearby attractions like 23/9 Park and the vibrant Ben Thanh market, perfect for avid explorers.

Comfortable Accommodation
Each air-conditioned room at the hotel provides a cozy retreat, complete with modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen satellite TV, and a refrigerator. The inclusion of a private bathroom with a shower and slippers ensures a comfortable stay for all guests.

Exceptional Services
Guests can take advantage of the 24-hour reception's luggage storage, ticket booking services, and optional add-ons like airport shuttle and laundry facilities. Additionally, the option to purchase breakfast vouchers for the neighboring restaurant adds a touch of convenience to your stay.

Book your stay at Sao Nam Hotel - Bui Vien Walking Street Hotel for a memorable Ho Chi Minh City experience.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SGN

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and charges may be applicable.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    No special conditions apply for groups.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.5
Based on 176 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.96
Service: 7.93
Location: 7.97
Room Quality: 7.42
Amenities: 7.45
Value for Money: 7.41
Food and Beverage: 7.46
Overall Experience: 7.43
J
Jeanne extended_group fr
10
2025-09-07 via Nuitee
G
gavin couple au
10
Pros:

Several restaurants and coffee shops next door

2025-08-19 via Nuitee
K
Kestutis couple vn
1
Cons:

Administratorė arogantiška, paprašius iškviesti transporto priemonę, atsisakė tai daryti,motyvuodama,kad užimta svarbesniais dalykais.🫣🤯

2025-08-18 via Nuitee
A
ANANDH KUMAR solo_traveller th
10
2025-08-06 via Nuitee
K
Krishna solo_traveller np
10
Good
Pros:

Staff

Cons:

Nice

2025-07-27 via Nuitee
L
Leif Carlsen solo_traveller dk
4
2025-07-12 via Nuitee
G
Gavin solo traveller au
10
Exceptional
2025-07-09 via Nuitee
T
Thomas young couple au
7
Good
2025-06-08 via Nuitee
N
Norman solo traveller gb
7
Great value at a discounted price!
Pros:

The location was great, lots of food and drink options. It is just far enough for it not to be molested by too much noise pollution.

The room was modest, but at its discounted price (47%) was fair. Would not have paid the full rack rate. Missing no kettle for hot drinks but did have a functional fridge. The bathroom was functional, there were no issues, and I had hot water on demand, i.e.had a hot shower at 10.40 pm

Have to give a shout out to the staff, day receptionist was warm, cheerfull excellent English

The night staff was very proactive, friendly, and just enough English to get by.

Ps. In this area of 'Hems aka narrow Alleys', the hotel sits on a 4m road. So taxis are able to come directly to your door

Cons:

No kettle. Though I am sure if I had asked....

2025-05-28 via Nuitee
D
David solo traveller nz
9
Superb
2025-05-21 via Nuitee
H
Hakim solo traveller my
10
Exceptional
2025-05-19 via Nuitee
T
Thanh young couple vn
8
Very good
2025-05-06 via Nuitee
D
Dominic solo traveller au
4
Disappointing
Pros:

Location very central

Cons:

No sound insulation in room, small room, Aircon not cold enough.

2025-05-04 via Nuitee
B
Bowkett young couple au
7
Good
2025-05-04 via Nuitee
R
Rod family with young children au
8
Very good
Pros:

Very central

Cons:

Sewage construction in street

2025-04-08 via Nuitee
K
Kylie solo traveller au
6
Good place, good price.okay for a night or too if you don’t want anything fancy
Pros:

Loved the fact I could walk to Bui Vien St.

Cons:

The fact that they were doing major construction out the front. It was very noisy. But not the hotel’s fault. 😀

2025-03-28 via Nuitee
B
B solo traveller ie
10
Exceptional
Pros:

The staff I met were very helpful and friendly. They helped me a lot. always with a smile on their face.

an excellent location near walking street and good restaurants right next door.

Comfy bed and excellent Aircon.

A comfortable place to relax.

Good price.

Cons:

Taxi will not pick up outside hotel but at the beginning of narrow street. The street outside is also a building site now (March 2025)

2025-03-23 via Nuitee
R
Rodney solo traveller us
10
Perfect for saigon
Pros:

Wonderful place perfect location nice staff it’s a great place to stay

Cons:

It was perfect

2025-03-20 via Nuitee
N
Nic solo traveller it
7
Good
Pros:

Good WiFi and great location, nice staff very friendly and attentive

Cons:

Hard bed (my opinion though) and didn’t look like the pictures, but fine, this happens a lot in Vietnam

2025-03-20 via Nuitee
C
Carlos
8
Pros:

This is an older property located smack down in the middle of an expat backpacker area. Not too bad for a budget hotel with Spartan amenities where sleep and shower facilities is all you need.

2025-03-03 via Nuitee