Vietnam Hotels
With the oversaturation of American pop culture in the UK, it can be easy to think of Vietnam as little more than the area where the biggest war of the second half of the 20th century took place. This can be enough to put a lot of people off visiting the country. Those people are seriously missing out on an amazing holiday as modern Vietnam is quickly becoming a hotspot for backpackers looking for a less beaten path than Thailand.
Vietnam is very similar to Thailand in that it is a very cheap country with a rich history that is very different to the standard western holiday. The friendly locals, abundance of temples and difference in lifestyle to the west makes Vietnam an intriguing place to visit. The main benefit to Vietnam over the similar Asian countries like Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia and Laos is the food. A major factor in this is the fact that historically Vietnam has spent a lot of time either occupied or as a tributary state to China, and at one point was colonised by the French, both countries known for their culinary prowess. This mix of flavours is most apparent in the local signature dish bánh mì, a sandwich consisting of meat and vegetables fried in a distinctly Chinese style and served in a French baguette.
As a backpacker’s paradise, Vietnam has a lot of cheap hotels aimed at those on a budget, but what a lot of people don’t realise is that Vietnam is not lacking in luxury if you know where to look. Luckily for you, it is our business at Travelbag to look, and we are proud to offer you a range of the very best hotels in Vietnam at budget prices.
A Range of Vietnam Hotels
Vietnam has a large range of hotels to suit any budget, mostly located in the capital city of Hanoi and the largest city in Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City. Those looking for a cheap hotel would be best looking at the Saigon Morin a budget friendly hotel that also has a lot of local history wound up in its halls, meaning the sightseeing can start before you even leave your room. If you’d rather have a beach hotel then the Furama Resort may be what you are looking for. Set right on China Beach, this relaxing hotel even has its own spa. If only the best hotels in Vietnam will do then you could do a lot worse than the five star Evason Ana Mandara. This world class hotel is located in arguably one of the most beautiful places in Vietnam, Nha Trang beach and has all the luxuries you could ever want.
Make the Most of Your Stay
There’s a reason Vietnam is so popular with tourists, and it’s not just the prices, it’s the sheer amount of things to do, including:
- Hire a motorbike. Motorbikes are to Vietnam as bicycles are to Beijing. There’s no better way to explore the country than the way the locals do. Just be careful in the cities, as driving laws are a lot more relaxed than in the west!
- Visit a traditional market. Haggling isn’t for everyone but some people really enjoy it, and no one haggles better than the Vietnamese.
- Try a beer. Vietnam has the densest population of microbreweries in the world. It would be impossible to try every single beer on offer, but it must be worth a try.
- Visit Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum. Possibly the most beloved man in Vietnamese history, it is well worth paying your respects. It could even be argued that without Ho Chi Minh, you may not even be on a trip to Vietnam in the first place.
Whatever you choose to do with your time in Vietnam, book your 2016 or 2017 hotel stay with us today and make sure your accommodation is as memorable as the activities you enjoy while you’re there.
