International Residence

343 Đường Phạm Ngũ Lão 7, District 1, 70000 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam·View on map

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Check-infrom 14:00
Check-outuntil 12:00
ParkingPaid
WiFiPaid
Pets✕ Not allowed
BreakfastVegetarian, Asian, Breakfast to go

Description

International Residence is an apartment in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, where most units have a kitchen, a private bathroom and city views. The range runs from a 25 m² studio to a 120 m² three-bedroom apartment, so the property suits solo travellers, couples, families and groups of up to eight. Most units have air conditioning, and several have soundproof walls, a terrace or a balcony.

The restaurant on site serves brunch and lunch, with vegetarian and Asian dishes and breakfast to go. Family rooms, a tour desk, bicycle and car hire, luggage storage, express check-in and check-out, room service and 24-hour security are also available, and the airport shuttle is paid. Tan Son Nhat International Airport is 5.3 km away.

The one-bedroom apartment with balcony is the only unit with a bath as well as a shower, and at 55 m² it has a separate bedroom, a living room and a terrace with city views. The Deluxe Studio, at 25 m², is the smallest unit, with tiled floors, a safe deposit box and soundproof walls.

Rooms

8 room types · 25–120 m²

The eight room types at International Residence range from a 25 m² studio to a 120 m² three-bedroom apartment. Both studios have a large king-size bed, a kitchen and a private bathroom, and the Studio with Balcony adds a terrace with city views. The Twin Room, at 30 m², suits two guests who want two single beds, while the One-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony, at 55 m², adds a separate bedroom and a living room.

Larger apartments sleep more people. The 54 m² Two-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony has a sofa bed in its living room, and the 110 m² Two-Bedroom Apartment with City View sleeps up to four. Both two-bedroom apartments have washing machines. The Four-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony sleeps up to eight, and the 120 m² Three-Bedroom Apartment has three large beds and two bathrooms.

One-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony — International Residence

One-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony

55 m² Max. 2 guests 1 Large bed (King size)
TerraceCity viewBath

At 55 m², this apartment has a separate bedroom with a large king-size bed, a living room with a seating area and a flat-screen TV, and a terrace with city views. It is the only room with a bath as well as a shower, and the kitchen has a stovetop, refrigerator and microwave.

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Twin Room — International Residence

Twin Room

30 m² Max. 2 guests 2 Single bed
SoundproofingBalconyCity view

The only room with two single beds rather than a large double, the Twin Room at 30 m² has soundproof walls, a wardrobe and a balcony with city views. Its private bathroom has a walk-in shower, and the kitchen has a stovetop, refrigerator, microwave and kitchenware.

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Deluxe Studio — International Residence

Deluxe Studio

25 m² Max. 2 guests 1 Large bed (King size)
Safety deposit boxSoundproofingTiled floors

At 25 m², the Deluxe Studio is the smallest unit, with a large king-size bed, tiled floors and a safe deposit box. It has soundproof walls, air conditioning and city views, but no balcony or terrace, and the walk-in shower is part of the private bathroom.

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Studio with Balcony — International Residence

Studio with Balcony

29 m² Max. 2 guests 1 Large bed (King size)
TerraceBalconySoundproofing

At 29 m², this studio is slightly larger than the Deluxe Studio and adds a balcony and a terrace with city views. It has a large king-size bed, air conditioning, soundproof walls and a fully equipped kitchen with a stovetop, refrigerator and microwave. The private bathroom has a walk-in shower.

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Two-Bedroom Apartment with City View — International Residence

Two-Bedroom Apartment with City View

110 m² Max. 4 guests 2 Large bed (King size)
Washing machineSeating areaFlat-screen TV

At 110 m², this apartment has two separate bedrooms, each with a large king-size bed, and two bathrooms with walk-in showers and hairdryers. The apartment has a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe and a washing machine, along with city views from the living space.

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Four-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony — International Residence

Four-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony

110 m² Max. 8 guests 4 Large bed (King size)
TerraceSoundproofingDining table

This 110 m² apartment sleeps up to eight guests across four separate bedrooms, each with a large king-size bed. It is air-conditioned, has soundproof walls and a terrace with city views, and the kitchen has a dining table as well as a stovetop, refrigerator and microwave.

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Two-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony

54 m² Max. 4 guests 2 Large bed (King size) and 1 Sofa bed
Washing machineTerraceSoundproofing

At 54 m², this is the smaller of the two-bedroom apartments. Its two bedrooms each have a large king-size bed, and the living room has a sofa bed. It has a terrace with city views, a washing machine and a flat-screen TV, and both bathrooms have walk-in showers.

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Three-Bedroom Apartment

120 m² Max. 9 guests 3 Large bed (King size)
ShowerHairdryerSlippers

The largest unit at 120 m², this apartment has three separate bedrooms, each with a large king-size bed, and two bathrooms with showers and hairdryers. It sleeps up to six guests and suits families or groups who want a separate bedroom for each pair.

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Facilities

35 facilities
Restaurant
Parking
Private bathroom
Family rooms
Airport shuttle
Room service
Tour desk
Shower
Private parking
Parking garage

The restaurant on site serves brunch and lunch, with room service and kids' meals, and a vending machine provides snacks. Family rooms, a lift, luggage storage, express check-in and check-out, and private check-in and check-out are available. A tour desk, bicycle rental and car hire are also offered, and the airport shuttle is available for a fee.

Security runs around the clock, and there is a safety deposit box, an ATM and cash machine, and a business centre on site. The property is non-smoking throughout, and most rooms have air conditioning.

Parking is available on site in a private garage for VND 10,000 per day, and no reservation is needed. There is no internet access at the property, so bring mobile data if you need to stay connected.

General

  • Airport shuttle
  • Car hire
  • Bicycle rental
  • Tour desk
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Family rooms
  • Lift
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Business centre

Food & drink

  • Kids' meals
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Room service
  • Restaurant

In the room

  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Parking

  • Parking garage

International Residence is on Phạm Ngũ Lão street in District 1, the central district of Ho Chi Minh City, next to the backpacker quarter that grew up around Bui Vien walking street. Thai Binh Market is 150 m away, Đình Ông Quan Thánh, a temple, is 150 m away as well, and Huyện Sỹ Church is 200 m off. The streets around the property therefore mix neighbourhood markets, temples and churches with bars, cafés and guesthouses. Bui Vien walking street, the main nightlife strip of the quarter, is a short walk away.

Bến xe Sài Gòn, the long-distance bus station, is 100 m from the property. Ben Thanh Station is 950 m away, and Saigon Railway Station, the terminus of the north-south railway, is 2.1 km away. Tan Son Nhat International Airport is 5.3 km away, in Tan Binh, north-west of the centre. Visitors arriving by bus or train will find all three stations within 2.1 km, so getting around the district by taxi is straightforward.

A 10-minute walk takes you to Tao Dan Park, 850 m away, and September 23 Park is 500 m away, both green spaces in the centre of District 1. The Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum is 1 km away and the Museum of Ho Chi Minh City is 1.4 km away, and both can be reached on foot or by taxi. Those who want an evening out can head to the bars of Bui Vien street after a day of sightseeing.

  • Bến xe Sài Gòn
    Long-distance bus station, a few minutes' walk from the property
    100 m
  • Thai Binh Market
    Neighbourhood market with fresh food and everyday goods
    150 m
  • Cộng 127&129 Bui Vien STR, Saigon
    Landmark on Bui Vien walking street, in the backpacker quarter
    200 m
  • September 23 Park
    Green park in the centre of District 1
    500 m
  • Tao Dan Park
    Central park with lawns and walking paths
    850 m
  • Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum
    Collection of Vietnamese painting and sculpture
    1 km

Is it for you?

Yes, if…

  • ✓you want to walk to Thai Binh Market, Bui Vien street and the bus station, which is 100 m away.
  • ✓you travel as a couple or a family: the one-bedroom apartment sleeps two, the two-bedroom apartments sleep up to four, the three-bedroom apartment up to six and the four-bedroom apartment up to eight.
  • ✓you plan a longer stay and want to cook: most units have a stovetop, refrigerator and microwave, and both two-bedroom apartments have washing machines.
  • ✓you want a terrace or balcony with city views: the One-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony, the Studio with Balcony and the Two-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony all have one.
  • ✓you want a tour desk, bicycle rental or car hire at the property.

Maybe not, if…

  • ✕you need internet access during your stay, since the property has none available.
  • ✕you plan to drive: parking on site costs VND 10,000 per day.
  • ✕you want breakfast early in the morning: some guests say breakfast service starts late, at 8am.
  • ✕you expect a higher level of facilities for the price: some guests felt the facilities fell short of what they expected.

What guests say

425 verified reviews
8.7

Guests most often praise the setting in District 1, within walking distance of the markets and Bui Vien street, along with tidy rooms and a friendly team that offers local food tips. Some guests expected better facilities for the price, and some say breakfast service starts late, at 8am.

Location9.3
Staff9.1
Cleanliness8.9
Value for money8.8
Facilities8.8
Comfort8.7

Frequently asked questions

How much does a night at International Residence cost?

Rates at International Residence change with the apartment type, the season and your dates, so there is no single fixed price. Check the current rate for your dates on our booking partner's site.

How do I get to International Residence?

International Residence is on Phạm Ngũ Lão street in District 1, and the Bến xe Sài Gòn bus station is 100 m away. Tan Son Nhat International Airport is 5.3 km away, and the property offers an airport shuttle for a fee. Check-in runs from 14:00 to 23:00, and you need to show a photo ID and a credit card at check-in, so let the property know your arrival time in advance. Private parking is on site for VND 10,000 per day, and no reservation is needed.

What is near International Residence?

Within walking distance are Thai Binh Market, 150 m away, the Bến xe Sài Gòn bus station, 100 m away, the Cộng 127&129 Bui Vien STR landmark on Bui Vien street, 200 m away, September 23 Park, 500 m away, and Tao Dan Park, 850 m away. The walk to Tao Dan Park takes about ten minutes.

Does International Residence serve breakfast?

Yes, International Residence has a restaurant on site that serves vegetarian and Asian breakfast options and breakfast to go. It also serves brunch and lunch, with an à la carte menu and kids' meals. Some guests say breakfast service starts late, at 8am.

Is International Residence suitable for families?

Yes, International Residence has family rooms, a lift and a restaurant with kids' meals. The Two-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony and the Two-Bedroom Apartment with City View suit families of four, the Three-Bedroom Apartment sleeps up to six guests with three large beds, and the Four-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony sleeps up to eight with four large beds.

Does International Residence offer internet access?

No, International Residence has no internet access available, so guests who need to stay online during their stay should arrange mobile data before arriving.

Which room at International Residence has a bath?

The One-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony, at 55 m², is the only room at International Residence with a bath as well as a shower. It has a separate bedroom with a large king-size bed, a living room with a seating area and a terrace with city views. The other rooms have showers, several of them walk-in.

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