Thanks for the informative video with good information and also lots of shots of the various hotels and other places. It must have been a lot of work to put this together in such a good package. You gave me some ideas for my next (fourth) visit to Saigon this year.
Thanks very much! Yes a lot of work putting this video together but it’s worth it for the satisfaction of helping others like yourself enjoy their stay! 4th visit! You obviously love crazy and beautiful Saigon!
what about d4 I am looking at a hotel right at the edge of d1 and d4 right on the river? really like your micro documentaries LOL right to the point this is what you find here "up to you"
Thanks! D4 is convenient. It had a reputation as a place of frequent crime at one time. I would still be careful around there at night and avoid quiet streets.
I stay in D4 at the millennium pretty often. A two dollar taxi ride and 10 minutes away from almost anywhere in D1, you can find the rooms on Airbnb, a beautiful one bedroom about $50 per night and a nice two bedroom about $70 per night. Millennium is a great building, very clean, new, modern with a great pool. Check it out! I walked around D4 extensively, in the back alleys Late at night and during the day. I’ve never had a problem and never felt unsafe at all. It will be much more of an adventure than staying in D1, and the food and vegetables are half price
Great video. Wish when you mentioned area, would have stated which district it was. Unless they were all in district 1.. im coming in January from the Philippines and want to know mire about district 7.
Thanks very much! I believe I did mention where, but anyways all of them are in D1 with the exception of places near The War Remnants Museum which is in District 3. District 7 is OK to stay but you will need to take a taxi to get to the sites and you don’t necessarily save a lot of money staying there.
How about doing exclusive videos just on District 3? And if you mention a Vietnamese area, also state it is District 3 or whatever. Give some specific real life examples of coffee shops or places to stay from your own personal experience. District 3 seems worthwhile for Westerners. Also state where is English-friendly, meaning the businesses that always have at least one English-speaking employee at any given time. And how the hell are Westerners supposed to do financial transactions and get access to more cash when they're not allowed to have a bank account? It's these everyday dealings that matter. Suggest tuc tuc taxi service that speak English if they exist.
Some ideas and suggestions: I grew up in Da Dinh, pronounced Ya Dinh, near the threeway intersection with the Tennis courts (I don't know if it's still there), could you cover that area? I grew up in Do Tanh, pronounced Yau Tanh, near the traffic circle, could you cover that area? Could you also cover, Vung Tau; if you go to where the fishing boats are moored and at low tide, they are sitting on dry-beach. and Go North around the curve. There is a restaurant that has a driveway up, then down the other side. That use to be my Grandfather's house, we use to eat fresh oysters right off the rocks in front of that restaurant in the mornings; and then further north is the beachfront; my parents had a house there. Could you please cover both that restaurant and the beachfront in Vung Tau? Thanks And could you cover Da Lat? Thanks
Yeah sure I will go and see what I can film. I was planning on going to Vung Tau and Da Lat again in the next few months so I will definitely share some videos from those spots. Thanks for your suggestions!
Hi john, fantastic compilation. This is indeed very useful to decide which locality to stay in. I personally liked District 1 city center area as it is close to most attractions and has the best restaurant options.
When I was in D1 I stayed at two different locations. One of my favorites was in an alley just about 60 feet from the Double B spaghetti restaurant. TK40/24 Đ. Trần Hưng Đạo, Cầu Kho.
Co Bac, Co Giang . You’ll see some foreigners, it was mentioned in the Street Food series on Netflix, but definitely a lot of locals like to hang out there.
If you travel on budget, don't stay in District 1 since it is in the central city. Comparing to the rental prices in the USA, the rental prices at the center city are still much... much cheaper than ours event for Air BnB, or hostels. Believe it or not a 3-stars hotels in Vietnam are much better than ours.
D1 has many nice midrange hotels in the $50-$60 dollar range as well as many clean, quiet and basic hotels in the $25-$35 range. Vietnam is awesome. Saigon has some great food but otherwise doesn't do much for me. Thanks for posting.
@@faiek100 I wonder what the difference is.. I always book through Agoda or Traveloki. I specify "two persons, double bed. My target is 300,000 - 350,000 dong. I also have only once stayed in a 'nontouristy' hotel. I wonder if any of these variables come into play.
Duy Nguyen True. But if you bring a grown ass woman to your hotel. You can clearly see the difference. And if you take a twenty dollars out of your pocket then it's fine
Thanks John...great video 📸 love U .. travelling this October cheers 🥂
Thanks! Have a great trip!!!
Thanks for the informative video with good information and also lots of shots of the various hotels and other places. It must have been a lot of work to put this together in such a good package. You gave me some ideas for my next (fourth) visit to Saigon this year.
Thanks very much! Yes a lot of work putting this video together but it’s worth it for the satisfaction of helping others like yourself enjoy their stay! 4th visit! You obviously love crazy and beautiful Saigon!
what about d4 I am looking at a hotel right at the edge of d1 and d4 right on the river? really like your micro documentaries LOL right to the point this is what you find here "up to you"
Thanks! D4 is convenient. It had a reputation as a place of frequent crime at one time. I would still be careful around there at night and avoid quiet streets.
I stay in D4 at the millennium pretty often. A two dollar taxi ride and 10 minutes away from almost anywhere in D1, you can find the rooms on Airbnb, a beautiful one bedroom about $50 per night and a nice two bedroom about $70 per night. Millennium is a great building, very clean, new, modern with a great pool. Check it out! I walked around D4 extensively, in the back alleys Late at night and during the day. I’ve never had a problem and never felt unsafe at all. It will be much more of an adventure than staying in D1, and the food and vegetables are half price
Great video. Wish when you mentioned area, would have stated which district it was. Unless they were all in district 1.. im coming in January from the Philippines and want to know mire about district 7.
Thanks very much! I believe I did mention where, but anyways all of them are in D1 with the exception of places near The War Remnants Museum which is in District 3. District 7 is OK to stay but you will need to take a taxi to get to the sites and you don’t necessarily save a lot of money staying there.
Great video sir, I thank you for the video. ❤️👍
Thank you very much!
Have you covered The AirStar Hotel? I am the Granddaughter of The Original Respected Owner… my Heroic Grandfather. 🌟
Very cool! Perhaps in the future.
Is the Capital Hotel still inCholen or the Namdo Hotel stay edthere in 1968 to 1970.
Sorry I don’t see them listed but they could also be under different names now.
How about doing exclusive videos just on District 3? And if you mention a Vietnamese area, also state it is District 3 or whatever. Give some specific real life examples of coffee shops or places to stay from your own personal experience. District 3 seems worthwhile for Westerners. Also state where is English-friendly, meaning the businesses that always have at least one English-speaking employee at any given time. And how the hell are Westerners supposed to do financial transactions and get access to more cash when they're not allowed to have a bank account? It's these everyday dealings that matter. Suggest tuc tuc taxi service that speak English if they exist.
Thanks, I’ll remember that next time I’m shooting there!
Good editing , camera work and info
Thanks very much! Appreciate that!!!
Some ideas and suggestions:
I grew up in Da Dinh, pronounced Ya Dinh, near the threeway intersection with the Tennis courts (I don't know if it's still there), could you cover that area?
I grew up in Do Tanh, pronounced Yau Tanh, near the traffic circle, could you cover that area?
Could you also cover, Vung Tau; if you go to where the fishing boats are moored and at low tide, they are sitting on dry-beach. and Go North around the curve. There is a restaurant that has a driveway up, then down the other side. That use to be my Grandfather's house, we use to eat fresh oysters right off the rocks in front of that restaurant in the mornings; and then further north is the beachfront; my parents had a house there.
Could you please cover both that restaurant and the beachfront in Vung Tau? Thanks
And could you cover Da Lat?
Thanks
Yeah sure I will go and see what I can film. I was planning on going to Vung Tau and Da Lat again in the next few months so I will definitely share some videos from those spots. Thanks for your suggestions!
Dude, omg, chill. You're acting like he can teleport everywhere he wants at anytime. Just ask for like 1 or 2 locations, not a whole setlist
Saigon my fav city
Hi john, fantastic compilation. This is indeed very useful to decide which locality to stay in. I personally liked District 1 city center area as it is close to most attractions and has the best restaurant options.
Thanks so much! Yes for most visitors D1 is the most convenient district to make your base camp.
Your video is very informative. October ago, i am around at ho chi minh city. Amazing city. Thank you, Mr. John Saboe😉.
Thanks very much! I really appreciate the positive feedback!
If only all UA-cam travel videos were as informative! Thanks!!
Thanks, really appreciate that!!!
When I was in D1 I stayed at two different locations. One of my favorites was in an alley just about 60 feet from the Double B spaghetti restaurant. TK40/24 Đ. Trần Hưng Đạo, Cầu Kho.
I’ve stayed there too! Traditional little neighborhood away from the backpacker area(Bui Vien) but close enough to walk-about 12-15 minutes.
@@iamjohnsaboe exactly. I wanted someplace more "native".
@@iamjohnsaboe do you have Instagram?
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HI John..can I email you please? I have a few questions! Thanks.
Sure, john@fareasttravels.com
Hi thanks for this video..great help as I m planning next month👍keep posting
Thanks very much!
Any hotel recommendations in the Dakao area? Quiet and has a pool
I don’t know how quiet it is but you can try the Sofitel.
Yeah you get your things lost if you drunk alcohol irresponsibly
Yes, that can happen.
Very well put , thanks John its indeed informative 😊
Thanks very much!
Great video John!
Thanks Andrew!!!
Thank you very much
My pleasure!
Which streets / area do the locals go for an evening out which is not a touristy trap area but still relatively lively enough ? Thanks.
Hoa Hao and Su Van Hanh in District 10. Amazing classic Saigon Neighborhood filled with street food stalls and shops.
@@iamjohnsaboe Sorry I was thinking in district 1.
Co Bac, Co Giang . You’ll see some foreigners, it was mentioned in the Street Food series on Netflix, but definitely a lot of locals like to hang out there.
Awesome information. Thanks a million from KC. Here to visit where my uncle died in Vietnam war.
You’re very welcome! Good luck on your visit of discovery, all the best!
thanks so much ! I miss Saigon and love it .
Great, thank you so much!!!
If you travel on budget, don't stay in District 1 since it is in the central city. Comparing to the rental prices in the USA, the rental prices at the center city are still much... much cheaper than ours event for Air BnB, or hostels. Believe it or not a 3-stars hotels in Vietnam are much better than ours.
Which Hotels are in the 10th or 11th districts?
Do a search on your favourite booking site.
Do you know about NaTrang the Capital Hotel stayed there 70 through 72?
D1 has many nice midrange hotels in the $50-$60 dollar range as well as many clean, quiet and basic hotels in the $25-$35 range. Vietnam is awesome. Saigon has some great food but otherwise doesn't do much for me. Thanks for posting.
Thanks very much for sharing! Which are your favorite cities in Vietnam?
@@iamjohnsaboe Dalat hands down. We're a few years away from moving there. Nah Trang also for fun and we spend a lot of time in Can Tho.
Nice! I like all of those places! Dalat and Can Tho especially!
Just a warning if you a solo traveller. Vietnam girls are not allowed to come into hotels. So you might want to book an apartment instead of a hotel.
If you book the room for two persons, you shouldn't have any problems.
@@ricklenegan2294 I did that three times and they still gave me problems. They want you to pay for another room. It is crazy
@@faiek100 I wonder what the difference is..
I always book through Agoda or Traveloki. I specify "two persons, double bed. My target is 300,000 - 350,000 dong.
I also have only once stayed in a 'nontouristy' hotel.
I wonder if any of these variables come into play.
This is to protect underage girls from sex trafficking I'm guessing?
Duy Nguyen True. But if you bring a grown ass woman to your hotel. You can clearly see the difference. And if you take a twenty dollars out of your pocket then it's fine