Authentic Vietnamese flavors and local experiences await in District 1, where delicious food, games, and modern amenities create a refreshing urban retreat
THE RICE HOTEL in District 1's vibrant center is steps from Bui Vien Walking Street and Pham Ngu Lao Street. Enjoy seafood at LUA DAI VIET RESTAURANT, connect with in-room WiFi, or spend evenings at the billiards table after exploring the neighborhood.
Located in District 1 neighborhood, THE RICE HOTEL is connected to a shopping center. Ho Chi Minh City Opera House and War Remnants Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Bui Vien Walking Street and Pham Ngu Lao Street. Saigon Zoo and Botanic Garden and Dam Sen Water Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Ho Chi Minh City travel guide
40/9 BUI VIEN, DISTRICT 1, DISTRICT 1, Ho Chi Minh City, 848
What's nearby
Bui Vien Walking Street
1 min walk - 0.0 miles
Pham Ngu Lao Street
2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Ben Thanh Market
7 min walk - 0.4 miles
Saigon Square
10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Dong Khoi Street
17 min walk - 0.9 miles
Getting around
Ben Thanh Station
6 min walk
Saigon Railway Station
9 min drive
Tan Son Nhat Intl. Airport (SGN)
23 min drive
Restaurants
Thi Bar
1 min walk
Go 2 Bar
1 min walk
Cheese Cofee - Bùi Viện
1 min walk
Spice India
1 min walk
185 Happy Life
1 min walk
About this property
THE RICE HOTEL
Hotel near Bui Vien Walking Street
A short walk from Pham Ngu Lao Street and Ben Thanh Market, THE RICE HOTEL provides free continental breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Be sure to enjoy a meal at LUA DAI VIET RESTAURANT, the on-site seafood restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
A water dispenser, smoke-free premises, and a porter/bellhop
Luggage storage, concierge services, and a TV in the lobby
A computer station, a billiards/pool table, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at THE RICE HOTEL feature thoughtful touches such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like late night room service and free WiFi.
Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
LUA DAI VIET RESTAURANT
SEN DAI VIET RESTAURANT
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
TV in common areas
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Water dispenser
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Computer station
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
1 step to reach entrance
Area rugs in public areas
Hardwood flooring in room
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
More
6 floors
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Towels provided
Entertainment
43-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Electric kettle
Minibar
Restaurant dining guides
Tea bags/instant coffee
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Desk chair
Laptop workspace
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
THE RICE HOTEL Hotel
THE RICE HOTEL HO CHI MINH CITY
THE RICE HOTEL Hotel HO CHI MINH CITY
Frequently asked questions
Is THE RICE HOTEL pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
This hotel doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at THE RICE HOTEL?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at THE RICE HOTEL?
Check-out is at noon.
Where is THE RICE HOTEL located?
Located in District 1, this hotel is steps from Bui Vien Walking Street and Pham Ngu Lao Street. Ben Thanh Market and Saigon Square are also within 15 minutes. Ben Thanh Station is 6 minutes by foot and Opera House Station is 15 minutes.
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Reviews
THE RICE HOTEL Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.4
Cleanliness
7.8
Amenities
9.2
Staff & service
7.8
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 70 reviews
10 - Excellent
35
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 70 reviews
8 - Good
22
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 70 reviews
6 - Okay
8
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 70 reviews
4 - Poor
3
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 70 reviews
2 - Terrible
2
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Bryanna
Jan 21, 2026
Liked: Amenities
Smelled strongly of urine in the lobby. Staff was really nice. Room was run down but fine. Good to see the area
Great location and lovely staff. Clean hotel. I had a nice 4 week stay here. Standard room is quite small so next time i would book a larger room. Certainly recommend this hotel.
The staff was accommodating, kind and helpful. The room was clean, with good a/c and whenever new towels, etc...qere requested they took care of it quickly. Would recommend and stay again.
Room was small but had everything you could want. Staff was great! It was fantastic value for the price
Samuel
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
kenneth
Sep 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very budget friendly and good location
If budget is important The Rice Hotel is a good choice. Staff is great, food is good and room is clean and comfortable. It does need a face lift but considering all my 3 night stay was very good.
Awesome stay, clean room, no bugs, professional and friendly staff. Good price, good food, overall excellent experience and highly recommend. Area is a bit loud but it's downtown Ho Chi Minh, so it cannot be avoided.
I enjoyed my stay at the Rice Hotel very much! The staff were extremely kind and helpful and the breakfast menu was quite expansive and tasty! I would like especially thank Ms. Peony, who is a great Hotel Manager there, for accommodating me with a lovely room. My room was very clean and spacious. I have to say that my short stay in Vietnam and wonderful people there want me to go back there again soon. I’ll make sure to definitely book with the same hotel again next time I travel to Vietnam!
Lovely place to stay and it was very central. That said, because it was so central to the nightlife you could also hear the street life until late. Overall I would recommend staying here but just be aware of the noise late at night.
Wonderful Stay with Great Service!
I booked two rooms with a friend and requested that we be placed on the same floor. The hotel went above and beyond by upgrading one of the rooms free of charge just to accommodate our request! The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, always checking in to see if we needed anything else to make our stay more comfortable.
The hotel is clean, and the location is lively. If you're a traveler looking for nightlife and a vibrant city lifestyle, this is the place to be! I 100% recommend it — especially for #solotraveler.
Truly impressed by their hospitality — I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed for 2 nights only , the location is very central easy to go around , easy access to taxi for airport transport.
The place is okay with the price you are paying the staffs are very friendly and accommodating.
Breakfast was great, will stay again if I visit vietnam again in the future .
Good location if you want to be close to the Walking Street and shopping. I didn't try breakfast so I couldn't rate that. Room was small, but it was comfortable.
Rice hotel is very accessible around the city. A lot of restaurants nearby and nightlife. The room was clean and roomy. The only problem is theres no elevator for people only for luggages. Other than that, we were so happy during our stay.
Xenddie
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
Peter
Dec 1, 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Very conveniently located, older hotel right at the start of Bui Vien Walking street. very clean and neat room in older facility. No elevator, so prepare to get your steps in! Price is very reasonable with breakfast included. Staff is great! Very friendly and available to answer all questuions.
The room was ok but very basic looking. Not a big fan of the shower being very close to the toilet. They would only provide very small bottles of shower gel. When I asked for more they only gave one more. They tried to give a reason why only one but due to language barrier I couldn't understand. The breakfast was tasty but it only consisted of one meal and one drink (not good if you need lots of caffeine in the morning). Much prefer a buffet. No views of the city. The staff were nice and I paid a little extra to check out at 6pm which was very helpful. The main reason to stay here is the location. It has many bars, restaurants and shops very close by.
Staff was really helpful and large clean room. People have commented on the lack of elevator already (there is one for luggage). It is adjacent to a very busy, touristy street, crowded until late in the night. So if you are looking to sleep early, go somewhere else or bring ear plugs. As an FYI, breakfast is 50 meters away (no big deal) and takes ~30 minutes between ordering and eating so factor that in if you have a tour scheduled.
Pierre
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Juan
Oct 9, 2023
Had to climb stair case not good for the bad knees. Sorry but service is great. Thank you.
Juan
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
6/10 Okay
BENNY
Oct 9, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were very kind, courteous, and helpful. No elevator. Steep stairs to go up & down. Not good for elderly. "Open" shower area; no curtains. Everything gets wet: bathroom floor and toilet. Lots of restaurants around the hotel area. Approx 1/2 mile walk to the market place.
I absolutely LOVED my stay at this hotel. ALL of the staff were incredibly nice and helpful. Every time I would pass thru the lobby, the staff would ask me if there was anything I needed…every single time. It is a small older hotel that is similar to those around. The carpet on the stairs and hallways is a bit warn. But as soon as you enter your room, the bed sheets, comforter, pillows, and towels are extremely white and clean. You are 1/2 block away from Bui Vien Street, so of course you are going to hear music until late at night, that is just common sense. But that didn’t seem to bother me at all. The breakfast is served at an actual restaurant on the corner of a busy intersection about 1 minute walk from the hotel. The breakfast is ordered off a menu and it’s nice to sit and people watch as you’re eating. I had my laundry done at a place about a minutes walk from the hotel. Also took a bus to a beach and that was only about a 5 minute walk to where I was picked up. The location is perfect. I normally don’t spend much time at all in hotel rooms, so it was perfect for me. I would absolutely stay there again. You just can’t beat the price.