Saigonnais Homestay (Maison de Tran Le)

Apt# 12B Floor 1, 1 Nguyen Trung Truc Street, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam·View on map

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Check-infrom 07:00
Check-outuntil 20:00
ParkingPaid
WiFi✓ Free
Pets✕ Not allowed
BreakfastNot stated

Description

Saigonnais Homestay (Maison de Tran Le) is a homestay in the centre of District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, with air-conditioned rooms that have parquet floors and a kitchen. It suits travellers who want a central base with a personal feel, where the hosts serve home-cooked Vietnamese meals at a shared table, a point guests praise often.

There are two room types. The Standard Double Room, at 20 m², has a double bed, a balcony, a terrace and a view, and guests share its bathroom. The Single Room, at 15 m², has a single bed, its own bathroom with shower and toilet, and a private entrance. Both are air-conditioned, have a kitchen and a flat-screen TV with cable channels.

The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day, and the homestay offers a concierge, laundry and dry cleaning, a tour desk, express check-in and check-out and an airport shuttle, plus a shared kitchen for guests. Free WiFi is available in the rooms. Guests can also use a public bath or book full body, foot or back massage, and the property has karaoke.

Rooms

2 room types · 15–20 m²

Saigonnais Homestay (Maison de Tran Le) offers two room types, which differ in size, bed and bathroom. Both are air-conditioned, have a kitchen with a tea and coffee maker and an electric kettle, and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The floors are parquet.

The Standard Double Room, at 20 m², is the larger room, with a double bed, a balcony, a terrace and a view, and a shared bathroom. The Single Room, at 15 m², is made for one guest: it has a single bed, its own bathroom with shower and toilet and a private entrance, and fruit is provided for guests. Choose the double room for more space and outdoor areas, and the single room for a private entrance and your own bathroom.

Standard Double Room — Saigonnais Homestay (Maison de Tran Le)

Standard Double Room

20 m² Max. 3 guests 1 Double bed
BalconyViewTerrace

At 20 m², this is the larger of the two rooms and the only one with a balcony, a view and a terrace. It has a double bed, a kitchen with a tea and coffee maker, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and air conditioning, and guests share the bathroom.

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Single Room — Saigonnais Homestay (Maison de Tran Le)

Single Room

15 m² Max. 1 guests 1 Single bed
Private entranceShowerFruit

At 15 m², this room is the smaller of the two and is designed for one guest. It has a single bed, its own bathroom with shower and toilet, and a private entrance, plus a kitchen with a tea and coffee maker, an electric kettle and fruit for guests.

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Facilities

46 facilities
Parking
Air conditioning
Bath
Free WiFi
Kitchen
Airport shuttle
Room service
Flat-screen TV
Non-smoking rooms
Tour desk

Free WiFi is available in the rooms, and the homestay has a 24-hour front desk with a concierge service, express check-in and check-out, luggage storage, daily housekeeping, laundry, dry cleaning and ironing, plus a tour desk and an airport shuttle. Currency exchange and an ATM are on site. Parking is public and paid on site, at VND 23,260 per day, and no reservation is needed.

Guests can use the shared kitchen, a shared lounge and TV area and a public bath, and there is karaoke. Full body, hand, head, foot, neck and back massages are offered, and a barber and beauty shop is on the property. The rooms have towels, an electric kettle and a coffee machine, and a children's high chair is available. Fruit and a tea and coffee maker complete the kitchen facilities.

General

  • Karaoke
  • Concierge service
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Airport shuttle
  • Public bath
  • Full body massage

Food & drink

  • Fruits
  • Tea/Coffee maker

In the room

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
  • Shared kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Socket near the bed
  • Desk

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Internet services

Parking

  • Parking garage

Saigonnais Homestay (Maison de Tran Le) is on Nguyen Trung Truc Street in the centre of District 1, the historic core of Ho Chi Minh City. District 1 is home to the Opera House, the Central Post Office and Independence Palace. Ben Thanh Market is 200 m away and the Subramaniam Swamy Temple 100 m, while the Museum of Ho Chi Minh City and Opera House Station are each 300 m. Coma Coffee is 50 m away, and the restaurants L'Usine and El Gaucho are also close by.

Saigon Railway Station is 2.6 km away and Tan Son Nhat International Airport 5.5 km, and the property offers an airport shuttle for the trip. The Sai Gon Hydrofoil Terminal is 800 m away. Parking is public and paid on site, at VND 23,260 per day, with no reservation needed. The entrance is up a steep, narrow staircase that some guests find dark, so guests with heavy luggage should allow extra time, though the interior is clean.

For sightseeing, the War Remnants Museum, which documents the Vietnam War, is 1.1 km away. Tao Dan Park, 800 m away, is popular with locals for early-morning exercise, and Nha Rong Wharf on the Saigon River is 950 m away. Ben Nghe Street Food, 550 m away, is the place for an evening meal. Ho Chi Minh City Hall, the Fine Arts Museum and Lam Son Park are all within a few hundred metres, which makes the centre easy to explore on foot.

  • Ben Thanh Market
    Covered market with food, crafts and souvenir stalls
    200 m
  • Subramaniam Swamy Temple
    Hindu temple in the centre of District 1
    100 m
  • Museum of Ho Chi Minh City
    City museum covering its history and everyday life
    300 m
  • Opera House Station
    Station named after the nearby Opera House
    300 m
  • Tao Dan Park
    Green park popular with locals for early-morning exercise
    800 m
  • War Remnants Museum
    Museum on the Vietnam War with photographs and military exhibits
    1.1 km

Is it for you?

Yes, if…

  • ✓you want to stay in the centre of District 1 and walk to Ben Thanh Market, 200 m away.
  • ✓you are travelling as a couple, since the Standard Double Room has a double bed, a balcony and a terrace.
  • ✓you want to cook for yourself, because both rooms have a kitchen with a tea and coffee maker and an electric kettle.
  • ✓you need help with logistics, since the front desk is open 24 hours and the homestay has a tour desk and an airport shuttle.
  • ✓you enjoy home-cooked Vietnamese meals at a shared table and a friendly, family-style stay, which guests often mention.

Maybe not, if…

  • ✕you need step-free access, since the entrance is a steep, narrow staircase that some guests find dark.
  • ✕you are bringing a car, since the public parking on site is paid, at VND 23,260 per day, and is not free.
  • ✕you want a double room with your own bathroom, since the Standard Double Room shares its bathroom and only the Single Room has a private one.
  • ✕you need a room for more than two guests, since the largest room sleeps two.

What guests say

233 verified reviews
8.9

Guests praise the central position near Ben Thanh Market, which stays quiet at night, and the home-cooked Vietnamese meals served at a shared table. The hosts are warm and helpful, and the team assists with laundry, transport bookings and late check-ins. The main drawback is the steep, narrow, dark staircase to the entrance, though the interior is clean.

Location9.7
Staff9.6
Value for money9.4
Cleanliness8.7
Comfort8.6
Facilities8.3
Free WiFi7.0

Frequently asked questions

How much does a night at Saigonnais Homestay (Maison de Tran Le) cost?

Rates at Saigonnais Homestay (Maison de Tran Le) change with the room, the dates and availability. You can check the current rate with our booking partners for your dates.

How do I get to Saigonnais Homestay (Maison de Tran Le)?

The homestay is on Nguyen Trung Truc Street in District 1, 2.6 km from Saigon Railway Station and 5.5 km from Tan Son Nhat International Airport, and the property offers an airport shuttle. The last stretch is a steep, narrow staircase to the entrance. Check-in runs from 07:00 to 23:30, and you should tell the property your arrival time in advance using the Special Requests box. Parking is public and paid on site, at VND 23,260 per day, with no reservation needed.

What is near Saigonnais Homestay (Maison de Tran Le)?

Ben Thanh Market is 200 m away and the Subramaniam Swamy Temple is 100 m. The Museum of Ho Chi Minh City and Opera House Station are each 300 m away, Tao Dan Park is 800 m and the War Remnants Museum 1.1 km. For coffee, Coma Coffee is 50 m away, and the Sai Gon Hydrofoil Terminal is 800 m from the homestay.

Is Saigonnais Homestay (Maison de Tran Le) suitable for families with children?

Saigonnais Homestay (Maison de Tran Le) has a children's high chair in the rooms and child safety socket covers on the property. The Standard Double Room sleeps two guests and the Single Room one, so a family of three or more would need two rooms.

Does every room at Saigonnais Homestay (Maison de Tran Le) have a private bathroom?

No. In the Standard Double Room, guests share the bathroom, while the Single Room has its own bathroom with shower and toilet. Both rooms have towels and an electric kettle, and the double room also has a balcony and a terrace.

Is WiFi free at Saigonnais Homestay (Maison de Tran Le)?

Yes, WiFi is available in the rooms at Saigonnais Homestay (Maison de Tran Le) and is free of charge. Both room types also have a flat-screen TV with cable channels, so you can switch between the internet and television in the evening.

Can you do laundry and book tours at Saigonnais Homestay (Maison de Tran Le)?

Yes. Saigonnais Homestay (Maison de Tran Le) offers laundry, dry cleaning and ironing, and a tour desk that can arrange trips, plus an airport shuttle for arrivals and departures. Express check-in and check-out and luggage storage are available as well.

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