Koniko Hotel – 1-star hotel in District 1, Saigon

Description

Koniko Hotel is a 1-star hotel on Pham Ngu Lao street in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, a 10-minute walk from Ben Thanh Market. It suits travellers who want an affordable base in the middle of the city, with sightseeing reached on foot or by taxi, and a 24-hour front desk to help at any hour.

The six room types run from an 11 m² Standard Double Room with an extra-large super-king bed to 25 m² rooms that sleep four, with two King-size beds and, in two cases, a balcony. Every room has air conditioning, a private bathroom with a shower, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a minibar. Free WiFi is available in all areas.

On site you will find a tour desk, currency exchange, laundry and dry cleaning, luggage storage, car hire and an airport shuttle. A dining area serves breakfast daily. Several markets, parks and museums lie within 1 km on foot, and Tan Son Nhat International Airport is 5.4 km away.

Rooms

6 room types · 11–25 m²

The range runs from an 11 m² Standard Double Room for one or two guests to 25 m² rooms that sleep four. Every room has a private bathroom with shower, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a minibar and soundproofing, so the main differences lie in size, beds and outlook.

The Family Room and the Quadruple Room with Balcony are both 25 m² with two King-size beds, but one balcony overlooks the garden and the other has city views. The Standard Quadruple Room shares the bed layout and offers a quiet street view. The Triple Room with Bathroom, at 20 m², pairs one single bed with one King-size bed for three guests, while the Standard Twin Room has two single beds. The Standard Double Room has an extra-large super-king bed and no windows.

Standard Double Room

11 m² Max. 2 guests 1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

MinibarSoundproofingHairdryer

At 11 m², this is the smallest room of the range, with a single extra-large super-king bed for one or two guests. The room has no windows, so it suits travellers who spend most of the day out and want a compact base. The bathroom has a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer, and the room has a minibar and soundproofing.

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Family Room

25 m² Max. 4 guests 2 Large bed (King size)

City viewBalconyMinibar

At 25 m², this family room sleeps up to four guests on two King-size beds and is one of the two rooms with a balcony. The balcony overlooks the garden, and the room also has city views, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a minibar. Choose it for families who want more space than the twin and triple rooms offer.

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Standard Quadruple Room

25 m² Max. 4 guests 2 Large bed (King size)

HairdryerSoundproofingPrivate entrance

This 25 m² quadruple room has two King-size beds for up to four guests and is larger than the triple and twin rooms. It has a private entrance, soundproof walls and a quiet street view, along with a shower, a hairdryer, slippers and a minibar. It suits groups of four who want a quiet room with its own entrance.

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Triple Room with Bathroom

20 m² Max. 3 guests 1 Single bed and 1 Large bed (King size)

ShowerQuiet street viewPrivate entrance

At 20 m², this triple room pairs one single bed with one King-size bed, so it suits three travellers or a family of three. It has a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers, plus a private entrance, soundproof walls, a minibar and a quiet street view. The bed layout is what sets it apart from the twin room.

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Standard Twin Room

20 m² Max. 2 guests 2 Single bed

Flat-screen TVCable channelsSoundproofing

This 20 m² twin room has two single beds, which suits two people who prefer separate beds to a double. It has a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a minibar, soundproof walls, a private entrance and a quiet street view.

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Quadruple Room with Balcony

25 m² Max. 4 guests 2 Large bed (King size)

BalconyCity viewSafety deposit box

At 25 m², this quadruple room has a balcony with city views and two King-size beds for up to four guests. Alongside the balcony, it has a private bathroom with a shower, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a safety deposit box. It suits groups or families who want outdoor space.

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Facilities

45 facilities

Private bathroom

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Family rooms

Airport shuttle

Room service

Flat-screen TV

Non-smoking rooms

Tour desk

Shower

The 24-hour front desk is staffed at all hours and also provides laundry, currency exchange and car hire, while the tour desk arranges trips. Dry cleaning, ironing and luggage storage are available, along with an airport shuttle and room service. A dining area serves breakfast every day.

In the rooms you will find air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and internet services, a minibar, soundproofing and a safety deposit box. Bathrooms come with free toiletries, towels, slippers, a hairdryer and a shower, and each room has a wardrobe and linen. Family rooms and non-smoking rooms are available, and daily housekeeping keeps the rooms in order.

WiFi is available in all areas, free of charge. No parking is available at the property, so taxis and the airport shuttle are the practical choice for arrivals.

General

24-hour front desk
Tour desk
Currency exchange
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Luggage storage
Car hire
Airport shuttle
Family rooms
Soundproofing
Private entrance
Daily housekeeping
Terrace
Ironing service
Safety deposit box

Food & drink

Minibar

In the room

Toilet paper
Towels
Slippers
Private bathroom
Toilet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Shower
Linen
Wardrobe or closet
Landmark view
Electric kettle
Refrigerator
Desk
Socket near the bed

Media & technology

Flat-screen TV
Cable channels
TV
Internet services

Location

Hotels in District 1

Koniko Hotel is on Pham Ngu Lao street in District 1, the city's central district, in the backpacker area around the Bui Vien walking street. Happy Bar, Rooster Beers and Pho Quynh are all within 50 m, and the Bến xe Sài Gòn bus station is 200 m away. The Đình Ông Quan Thánh pagoda, 150 m off, is one of the older sights close by. The street level is busy with bars and restaurants, so the setting is lively.

Tan Son Nhat International Airport is 5.4 km away, about a 30-minute drive, and Saigon Railway Station is 2.2 km off. From the hotel, a taxi reaches the War Museum and the Reunification Palace in about 20 minutes each. Taxis are the simplest way to cover the longer distances, while the markets and pagodas can be reached on foot.

For sightseeing on foot, Thai Binh Market is 250 m away and Ben Thanh Market, the central market for souvenirs and street food, is 950 m. Tao Dan Park, 800 m off, is a green space for a break between visits, and the Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum is 950 m away. The War Remnants Museum is 1.3 km off, with the Ho Chi Minh City Museum a little further at 1.4 km, and the Vietnam History Museum is 2.8 km away. Ben Thanh Station, 850 m away, is the start of Metro Line 1, and Nha Rong Wharf is 1.7 km away on the Saigon River.

Bến xe Sài Gòn
Bus station a few minutes' walk from the hotel200 m
Thai Binh Market
Neighbourhood market for fresh food and everyday goods250 m
Tao Dan Park
Green park for a break between sights800 m
Ben Thanh Market
Central market for souvenirs, textiles and street food950 m
Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum
Museum of Vietnamese art in a colonial-era building950 m
Ben Thanh Station
Starting station of Metro Line 1850 m

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Is it for you?

Yes, if…

✓you want an affordable central base, since guests find the rates reasonable for the district.
✓you plan to walk to the markets and museums, with Ben Thanh Market 950 m away and the Fine Arts Museum at the same distance.
✓you are a couple who want a private bathroom and air conditioning, and the Standard Double Room has an extra-large super-king bed.
✓your group is four people: the Family Room, the Standard Quadruple Room and the Quadruple Room with Balcony each sleep four on two King-size beds.
✓you want help with arrangements, since the tour desk handles travel bookings and the front desk is staffed around the clock.

Maybe not, if…

✕you need natural light in your room, since the Standard Double Room has no windows.
✕you arrive by car, as no parking is available at the property.
✕you prefer to pay on arrival, since payment before arrival by bank transfer is required.
✕you need a lift, as the hotel has none and reaching the upper floors means climbing stairs.

What guests say

188 verified reviews

7.3

Guests praise the central setting near the Walking Street, the bus terminal and the museums, and the friendly staff, who accommodate late arrivals. Rates are affordable. Drawbacks include the lack of a lift, so upper floors mean stairs, and a street atmosphere that some find unsafe.

Location9.0

Free WiFi9.0

Staff8.5

Value for money8.2

Comfort7.7

Cleanliness7.6

Facilities7.2

Frequently asked questions

How much does a night at Koniko Hotel cost?

Rates at Koniko Hotel vary with the season, the room type and the dates you choose, so there is no single nightly figure to give. You can see the current rates with our booking partners for your dates.

How do I get to Koniko Hotel?

Koniko Hotel is on Pham Ngu Lao street in District 1, 200 m from the Bến xe Sài Gòn bus station and 5.4 km from Tan Son Nhat International Airport. The property offers an airport shuttle, and taxis cover the rest of the journey, while the last stretch from the bus station is a short walk. There is no parking at the property. Please tell the hotel your expected arrival time in advance, either through the Special Requests box when you book or with the contact details in your confirmation, since the 24-hour front desk is staffed around the clock.

What is near Koniko Hotel?

Thai Binh Market is 250 m away and Ben Thanh Market, 950 m off, is the main market for souvenirs and street food. Tao Dan Park lies 800 m from the hotel, and the Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum is 950 m away. Ben Thanh Station, 850 m away, is the start of Metro Line 1, and the War Remnants Museum is 1.3 km off.

Does Koniko Hotel serve breakfast?

Yes, Koniko Hotel has a dining area where breakfast is served daily, so you can eat before setting out for the markets and museums nearby. The Đình Ông Quan Thánh pagoda is 150 m from the hotel, and Ben Thanh Market is 950 m away.

Do I need to pay before arriving at Koniko Hotel?

Yes, Koniko Hotel requires payment before arrival by bank transfer. After you book, the property contacts you with instructions on how to pay, so you know what to do before you travel. Special requests are subject to availability, and additional charges may apply to them.

Can children stay at Koniko Hotel?

Yes, children can stay at Koniko Hotel, and each room type allows one child. The Family Room sleeps up to four guests on two King-size beds, and the Standard Quadruple Room and the Quadruple Room with Balcony also sleep four. The 25 m² rooms each have two King-size beds.

Which Koniko Hotel room has a balcony?

The Family Room and the Quadruple Room with Balcony are the two rooms with balconies. The Family Room, 25 m² for up to four guests, overlooks the garden, while the Quadruple Room with Balcony, also 25 m², has city views. The Standard Double Room, at 11 m², has no windows.