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Happy Inn

40/13 Buivien Street | District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Happy Inn
4.0 of 5 stars 43 Reviews
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Singapore, Singapore
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

The hotel is located very conveniently on Bui Vien Street. THere are two convenient stores right next to it, making it easy to grab new bottles of mineral water. There are vietamese hawkers and eateries around the hotel so settling food is not an issue. And if you have had enough of pho (noodles) and com (rice), there are lots... More

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Rach Gia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

No its not 4 star but it is a pleasant hotel at a good price right in the heart of the back packer strip. The rooms are small but cheap and clean and the lift, AC and fridge all work. Ms Thi is just delightful. The hotel doesn’t do breakfast so you don’t have to eat bad eggs and bread... More

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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2012 via mobile
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Excellent for the money. Don't expect a pool, sauna, or breakfast, but there is aircon and a TV in every room. Plus very attentive staff and spanking clean rooms. It's right in the heart of tourist town, and it's within easy reach of the city centre and Bến Thanh market for cheap souvenirs and great food. Highly recommended.

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Assiniboia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012

Very nice woman running the place, very helpful when we needed any advice. Hotel seemed very secure, It had a lift which many small hotels do not have. Location couldn't be better, wifi worked good, AC was cold. She stored our luggage for us free of charge when we did a overnight tour of Mekong Delta.

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Bunbury, Australia
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Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 August 2011
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This hotel is at 187 Bui Vien St in Saigon, right in the centre of the entertainment area. Lot's of bars and restaurants at your doorstep. Very clean rooms serviced daily and run by very friendly and helpful people, an absolute bargain at $25 night Stayed here 4 times now and will be back

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Oakville, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2011

There are actually 2 Happy Inns here in Saigon. I have only stayed at the Happy Inn at 178 Bui Vien but I know that the two hotels are connected. Both are on the business card. This is my second trip to south Vietnam and both times I have stayed here at the Happy Inn. It is in a great... More

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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2011

Happy Hotel was my highlight in Ho Chi Minh City. I arrived there hot and exhausted because a cab driver failed to reach my destination. I was happy to relax in Happy Inn’s well air-conditioned, well dusted, and tidy room. The fresh air was strongly welcomed in contrast to the stifling air outside. The backside view from my fourth floor... More

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San Francisco, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2011

My friend and I stayed here one night during our trip (it was the last leg) and we wanted somewhere central with a balcony. The area was VERY backpacker oriented, but there is great shopping and really good pho just down the street. I would say though, that if you aren't young, you probably won't love the area. Because it... More

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Koh Phangan
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2010
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We stayed here for a few nights and were very happy with our stay. We paid $15 per night. Rooms - not huge size but decent size and nicely decorated. The hotel has just has 10 rooms. Only downside is that when you leave the rooms, she switches off the electricity and fan. The aircon could be stronger but at... More

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Tokyo, Japan
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2010
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The Happy Inn was a highlight of HCMC! The manager was incredibly friendly and helpful and at $20 a night for a double, the rooms were fantastic value. Be careful -- after reading trip advisor, I was very confused, because reviews were either very positive or very negative, with little in between. I discovered that there are in fact 2... More

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40/13 Buivien Street | District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Price range (per night):* S$18 - 26

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