177/5 Lý Tự Trọng, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam·View on map
Tài Phong is a guest house on Lý Tự Trọng street in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, with air-conditioned rooms, private bathrooms fitted with bidets and free WiFi. It suits travellers who want a simple, practical base in the centre of a large city, with the basics handled well: the rooms are tiled, have a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe and an electric kettle, and each bathroom comes with free toiletries, towels and a hairdryer.
The reception staff speak English and Vietnamese, which makes check-in and questions about the city straightforward. A fan and an iron are provided for guests, and the property is non-smoking throughout, so the stay suits those who want a simple base rather than a resort-style stay.
Ben Thanh Market is 150 m away, and Independence Palace and the Museum of Ho Chi Minh City are 450 m away, while the War Remnants Museum is 850 m away. Most of the central sights can be reached on foot, so you will need a taxi mainly for the airport.
The room offering at Tài Phong centres on the King Room, a 24 m² double room with an extra-large double bed (Super-king size) for up to two guests. The bed is the main feature of the room, and the room is arranged around it, with a seating area, a wardrobe, an electric kettle and a socket near the bed. The floors are tiled and the room is air-conditioned, so the layout is simple and practical for a city stay.
The room has its own private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a toilet. Guests also find towels, toilet paper, free toiletries, a hairdryer and a clothes rack, and the flat-screen TV sits in the seating area. The room is non-smoking like the rest of the property, so it suits two guests who want a comfortable, private base in the centre of the city.
At 24 m², the King Room has an extra-large double bed (Super-king size) for two guests, and a seating area with a flat-screen TV. The bathroom has a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer, and the room has tiled floors, air conditioning, a wardrobe and an electric kettle.
See pricesTài Phong keeps its facilities to the essentials of a city stay. Free WiFi is available in all areas of the property, the rooms are air-conditioned and fitted with a flat-screen TV, and the property offers internet services. A fan and an iron are available as well, and the property is non-smoking throughout, with tiled floors in the rooms.
Each private bathroom has a shower, a bidet and a toilet, with towels, toilet paper, free toiletries and a hairdryer provided. The room also includes a wardrobe, a clothes rack, an electric kettle, a seating area and a socket near the bed. There is no parking available at the property, so guests travelling by car or motorbike need to find parking elsewhere.
Tài Phong is on Lý Tự Trọng street in District 1, the historic core of Ho Chi Minh City, where many French colonial buildings line the streets. Ben Thanh Market is 150 m away, a covered market known for its food stalls, clothing and souvenirs. The Sri Mariamman Temple, a Hindu temple with colourful carved figures on its gopuram, is also 150 m away, Ben Thanh Station, on the Metro Line 1 route, is 300 m away, and Ben Nghe Street Food is 550 m away.
Other central landmarks sit within the same district. The Bui Vien backpacker street around Pham Ngu Lao is a lively area of bars and budget hotels, the Nguyen Hue walking street is a pedestrian boulevard in the centre, and the Opera House and the Central Post Office stand near Dong Khoi street. Tan Son Nhat International Airport, the city's main airport, is 5.3 km away, Saigon Railway Station, the main long-distance train station, is 2.3 km away, and the Bến xe buýt Sài Gòn bus station is 950 m away.
Independence Palace is 450 m away, and its grounds have a tank at the gate from the end of the Vietnam War. The Museum of Ho Chi Minh City is also 450 m away, and the War Remnants Museum, which displays aircraft and tanks outdoors, is 850 m away. Nha Rong Wharf on the Saigon River is 1.2 km away.
Guests rate the setting highest, with the free WiFi and the staff also scoring well. Cleanliness and value for money come next, while facilities and comfort are rated a little lower, which fits a simple guest house with basic in-room extras.
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Tài Phong is on Lý Tự Trọng street in District 1, 5.3 km from Tan Son Nhat International Airport and 2.3 km from Saigon Railway Station. The property has no parking available, so guests arriving by car or motorbike need to leave the vehicle elsewhere and complete the last stretch on foot or by taxi. The Bến xe buýt Sài Gòn bus station is 950 m away, and check-in opens at 13:00.
Ben Thanh Market is 150 m away, a covered market known for its food stalls, clothing and souvenirs, and the Sri Mariamman Temple is also 150 m away. Independence Palace is 450 m away, and the War Remnants Museum is 850 m away, with its aircraft and tanks displayed outdoors. Nha Rong Wharf on the Saigon River is 1.2 km away.
Check-in at Tài Phong runs from 13:00 to 18:00, and check-out is between 08:00 and 12:00. The two windows mean a late-night arrival falls outside the check-in hours, so plan your arrival for the afternoon or early evening.
Yes, Tài Phong offers WiFi that is free of charge in all areas of the property, so guests can connect in their rooms as well as in the shared areas. There is no charge to add to the room rate for the connection.
No, Tài Phong is non-smoking throughout, so smoking is not permitted in the King Room or in any other area of the property. Guests who want to smoke will need to do so outside the building.
The minimum stay at Tài Phong is one night, so you can book a short visit to Ho Chi Minh City as easily as a longer stay. The King Room, with its extra-large double bed and private bathroom, suits two guests on a short trip.