Andrea Bicini
The best backpacking option
Bizu Boutique Hotel - District 1 is the best option in this area of Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), known to backpackers for its economic accommodation. This small hotel is located in the central area, and has all possible facilities for a low budget. There are three types of rooms, with varying prices: the standard room costs $20 a night in high season, including breakfast. That's served from 6 - ideal for those leaving early for tours - until 10 in the morning on the seventh floor, which offers a good view of the city. It's not a buffet breakfast, but you can choose from seven different menu combinations.
There's a router for the free wifi on every floor. The staff all speak passable English, and are very polite. They offer an airport transfer - a good service, but expensive. The only negative note is the proximity to one of the most popular restaurant-pubs in the neighbourhood, so some rooms are noisy.
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