Diep Anh Guest House

Diep Anh Guest House is a guest house in District 1 of Ho Chi Minh City, on Pham Ngu Lao street, with air-conditioned rooms that each have a private bathroom and a balcony with city views. It suits travellers who want a central base and plan to explore the city on foot, from the markets to the museums.

The three room types range from the Deluxe Double Room, 26 m² with one large king-size bed, to the Deluxe Family Room and the Superior Double or Twin Room, both 28 m² with two extra-large double beds (super-king size). The family room sleeps up to four guests. Every room has a flat-screen TV, soundproof walls, a minibar and a private bathroom with a bath, and some rooms include a seating area.

Free WiFi covers the whole property, and a 24-hour front desk, a tour desk for tickets and excursions, luggage storage and laundry make the stay simple. The owners share local maps and sightseeing advice, and the staff are friendly and helpful with guest needs.

Diep Anh Guest House has three room types with much of the same equipment. Every room is air-conditioned and has a private bathroom with a bath and a shower, free toiletries and towels, a flat-screen TV and soundproof walls. Each has a balcony with city and landmark views and a minibar. The main differences are size, bedding and the number of guests each room accepts.

The Deluxe Double Room is the smallest, at 26 m², with one large king-size bed for two guests and a sofa among its facilities. The Deluxe Family Room and the Superior Double or Twin Room are both 28 m² and have two extra-large double beds (super-king size). The family room accepts up to four guests, while the superior room is set for two. The family room also has linen and a flat-screen TV with cable channels.

Facilities at Diep Anh Guest House suit a practical stay in the centre. Free WiFi covers all areas of the property, and the 24-hour front desk is backed by 24-hour security and a security alarm. Luggage storage, lockers and laundry are available, and the tour desk arranges excursions and tickets on site. No parking is available.

In the rooms, air conditioning, soundproofing and a fan keep things comfortable, with a flat-screen TV and cable channels, an electric kettle, a refrigerator and a minibar. Bathrooms come with a bath and a shower, free toiletries and towels. Wardrobes or closets and a desk are provided, and some rooms have a seating area.

A shared lounge and TV area, child safety socket covers and hypoallergenic features complete the list for families.

The guest house is on Pham Ngu Lao street in District 1, in the centre of Ho Chi Minh City, inside the backpacker area that spreads around Pham Ngu Lao and the Bui Vien walking street. The lanes around it are full of cafés and restaurants: Beer 102 Bui Vien, Pavement and Five Boys Number One Bbq are each about 50 m away, and Shanti is at a similar distance. In the evening the Bui Vien walking street is the liveliest corner of the district, with bars and street food, and it is a walk away from the rooms. Dong Khoi street and the Opera House are also in District 1, so much of the historic core can be reached on foot.

Ben Thanh Market is 800 m away, and Ben Thanh Station, the start of Metro Line 1, is 650 m. Saigon Railway Station lies 2.3 km away, and the Bến xe Sài Gòn bus station is 400 m from the property. Tan Son Nhat International Airport is 5.5 km from the guest house, a trip best made by taxi or ride-hailing car.

For the sights, the Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum is 750 m away and the Chùa Phước Hậu pagoda 200 m. Further on, the Museum of Ho Chi Minh City is 1.2 km away, the War Remnants Museum 1.3 km, and Nha Rong Wharf on the Saigon River 1.5 km. Between visits, the small pagodas and churches near the guest house make pleasant stops on foot.