Saigon Ward · formerly District 1

Six private studios in a quiet alley, a minute's walk from Saigon Zoo.

One family-run, five-storey house. Every unit has its own bathroom and kitchen area, fast wifi and a desk. Run by Tien and Any, Airbnb Superhosts for more than 9 years.

4.9Cleanliness
4.9Accuracy
4.9Check-in
5.0Communication
4.8Location
4.9Value

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Rooms

Clean lines, calm rooms, and a bed you won't want to leave

301 studio: king bed by the windows with a wooden slat divider

301 · Rooftop studio

Floor 4 · 34–36 m²

Its own style and a guest favourite. Windows on two sides, private balcony over the rooftop terrace, city view. The most private unit.

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Terrace accessCity viewWarmer than other units4 flights of stairs
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Compare the six units
UnitFloorSizeTypeStands out forWifiStairs
M01168–72 m²1 bedroom + living roomSpace, appliances, own washer265 Mbps1 flight
101235–38 m²StudioBigger balcony190 Mbps2 flights
102235–38 m²StudioBigger kitchen241 Mbps2 flights
201335–38 m²StudioBigger balcony242 Mbps3 flights
202335–38 m²StudioBigger kitchen275 Mbps3 flights
301434–36 m²StudioPrivacy, terrace, city view235 Mbps4 flights

The house

What every unit has

Sleep & comfort

  • King bed, hotel-quality linens
  • Air conditioning
  • Smart TV
  • Balcony
  • Wardrobe with full-length mirror

Kitchen & bathroom

  • Kitchen with full cooking equipment
  • Private bathroom with shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shared washer and dryer, detergent included

Work & connect

  • Dedicated desk
  • Fast fibre wifi, wired access points
  • Plenty of universal power sockets

Arrival & getting around

  • Smart lock, self check-in after 14:00
  • Motorbike parking slots in-house
  • Paid car park about 100 m away

Safety

  • Automatic fire alarm in every unit
  • Fire protection system inspected to code
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Regular pest control by CESCO

Getting around

A quiet, safe alley off Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, in Saigon Ward (formerly District 1).

On foot

  • Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens1 min
  • HTV, Ho Chi Minh City Television5 min
  • University of Social Sciences and Humanities6 min
  • Pham Viet Chanh street, cafés and bars10 min
  • Notre-Dame Cathedral12–15 min
  • Saigon Central Post Office12–15 min
  • Tan Dinh Church, the pink church15 min
  • Ben Thanh Market25 min
  • War Remnants Museum (not a pleasant walk, Grab is easier)30 min
  • Bui Vien and De Tham streets30–35 min

By car

  • Tan Son Nhat Airport (longer at rush hour)about 20 min

Our local picks and guest perks ↓

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2A/18 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Saigon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City

Recommendations

Our local picks

Cafés, street food and restaurants that we and our guests love. Mention 2A Home at the places with a guest perk.

Guest perks

5% off: say "2A Home"

Vyan Home Spa

Foot massage, body massage and facial care with natural essences, organic herbal body scrub, and a detoxifying hair and scalp wash. Right in our alley.

In our alley · 077 663 8937 · Map ↗

10% off: mention "2A Home"

Cafe De Voi

Local café roasting its own coffee at factory prices. Try the grilled coconut milk coffee, coconut milk latte, Cafe De Hue, lemon kombucha, honey lemon tea or grilled egg oolong milk tea. From our house, turn left, then right into alley no. 3.

3/1K Hoang Sa, District 1 · Map ↗

10% off cakes, coffee and tea: mention "2A Home"

Dulce de Saigon

Modern café for breakfast or afternoon sweets. Signatures: cinnamon roll, carrot cake, Basque burnt cheesecake. Hazelnut latte and Kyoto premium matcha recommended.

382/15 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, District 3 · 8:00–21:00 daily · 090 330 5993 · Map ↗

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Equis Mixology

Hidden speakeasy cocktail bar. Happy hours Mon–Fri 17:00–20:00, late happy hour daily from 23:30.

85/6D Pham Viet Chanh, Binh Thanh · Map ↗

Co-working 1
  • ThiBa Space

    A quiet corner for deep work amid the bustle of Saigon. They can lend you a laptop stand and earphones.

    13 Nguyen Van Thu, District 1 · 7:00–3:00 · 077 311 2752 · Map ↗

Coffee 3
  • The Vintage Emporium

    Brunch favourite: try the eggs Florentine, smashed avocado on sourdough and fluffy ricotta pancakes.

    Map ↗

  • Soo Kafe

    Known for egg-yolk coffee.

    Map ↗

  • Lacàph Coffee Experiences Space

    Map ↗

Food scene 4
  • Lương Ký Mì Gia

    Legendary stewed duck noodles: well-seasoned broth, tender duck, great dipping sauce and papaya pickles. The bao often sells out by 18:00–19:00. Small and busy, so you may share a table.

    Map ↗

  • Sushi Nhí

    Good-quality sushi at an affordable price.

    Map ↗

  • Pizza 4P's Le Thanh Ton

    House-made cheese, organic ingredients and Japanese-Italian dishes in a lovely space. One of the reasons our guests come back to Vietnam.

    Le Thanh Ton, District 1 · Map ↗

  • Choi Oi Noodle

    Small place, best ramen in town. Try the Tonkotsu Cappuccino ramen.

    Map ↗

Phở 2
  • Phở Dậu

    Northern-style phở since 1958, in a small alley off Nam Ky Khoi Nghia. Big bowls, plenty of fresh beef, deeply aromatic broth. Busiest 7:00–9:00.

    Alley off Nam Ky Khoi Nghia · 5:00–13:00 daily · Map ↗

  • Phở Phượng

    Long-standing phở restaurant and a Michelin Selected spot.

    Map ↗

Local specialties 9
  • Bánh Mì Bảy Hổ

    Family-run bánh mì stall for over 90 years, featured in Netflix's Street Food. Classic pâté, mayo, cold cuts, pickles, chilli and soy. There is another stall with the same name across the street, so check the photos.

    Map ↗

  • Quán Nem

    Spring rolls voted by CNN in 2012. Always crowded, so book ahead. Free delivery.

    028 6299 1478 · Map ↗

  • Bún Quậy Kiến Xây (District 1)

    Phu Quoc's famous noodle soup, cooked in front of you; mix your own dipping sauce. Expect a queue at lunchtime.

    District 1 · Map ↗

  • Bánh Canh Hẹ – Bún Cá Phú Yên 18A

    Fish noodle soup from Phu Yen: rich broth, fresh taste, fried fish cakes. Must try.

    Map ↗

  • Bánh Ướt Ban Mê Giang Vương

    Wet rice-paper rolls with grilled pork, herbs, pickles, cucumber and mango. Must try.

    Vu Huy Tan · Map ↗

  • Chuối nếp nướng Võ Văn Tần

    Grilled banana in sticky rice, topped with coconut cream and toasted sesame: crunchy outside, chewy inside, sweet banana in the middle.

    Vo Van Tan · Map ↗

  • Bánh Xèo 46A

    Some of the best bánh xèo in town: crispy rice pancakes with bean sprouts, prawns and pork (vegetarian available). Great fresh spring rolls too.

    46A Dinh Cong Trang, District 1 · Map ↗

  • Bánh Mì Hồng Hoa

    Generously filled, very fresh bánh mì with a small terrace. Chicken or pork about 38,000₫. Delivery via Grab.

    Map ↗

  • Bún Riêu Cua Ốc Phan Rang (BRICO)

    Clean place, tasty crab noodle broth and lots of fresh herbs.

    Nguyen Thai Binh · Map ↗

Vietnamese cuisine 9
  • Nhà Anh

    Map ↗

  • Quán Bụi – Original

    Map ↗

  • Laang Saigon Central

    Map ↗

  • Quán Bụi Central

    Authentic Vietnamese cuisine.

    Map ↗

  • Bếp Nhà Lục Tỉnh

    Mekong Delta cooking. Groups of 4 should order the rice combo.

    Map ↗

  • Cục Gạch

    Rustic-elegant food in a cleverly renovated old villa by an architect owner. Book ahead.

    District 1 · Map ↗

  • SH Garden

    Map ↗

  • Hoa Túc Saigon

    Map ↗

  • Ann Quán

    Northern Vietnamese cooking.

    Map ↗

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