Are you looking for a short-term solution in District 1 or a six-month stay in Thao Dien?
In Ho Chi Minh City, serviced apartment companies offer a wide range of solutions, and you should then be able to find accommodation that suits your needs.
In this article, we list 7 serviced apartment companies and compare them according to their rent span – both short-term and long-term, minimum duration of stay, location, amenities, and other key factors.
Overview
Benefits of renting a serviced apartment in Ho Chi Minh City
Even though most hotel’s receptionists and waiters can speak good English in Ho Chi Minh City, When it comes to local landlords and agents the situation might be quite different.
Therefore, the first advantage of choosing a serviced apartment is that you will be able to deal with agents and managers that have a good command of the English language.
This is not only important while you are selecting your apartments, but also later on, for instance in case of problems.
Besides, a serviced apartment reputable company shall provide two copies of the rental contract – one in English and one in the Vietnamese language, – and, generally speaking, will not try to keep your deposit without a valid reason, once it’s time to leave the apartments.
Another important point is that in Vietnam all foreigners shall register their address to the local police office.
Now, when you stay in a hotel there is no problem, as hotels register you to the local police by default. When dealing with a serviced apartment company, you will normally be in the same situation, as they deal with a large number of foreign clients, and thus must comply with local regulations.
Conversely, local landlords might not even be aware of such an obligation, which might become a problem for you, especially if you plan to stay in the country for more than a couple of weeks.
Serviced apartment rents in Ho Chi Minh City
If you are looking for an apartment in District 1 or its surroundings – District 3, Bin Than, or Bin Thao Dien, – rent prices will start from around VND 10,000,000 per month for a studio, and around VND 24,000,000 for a 3 bedroom apartment.
Although these prices are in line with the rent of “normal” apartments, in our experience you can get a serviced apartment for such a price only if you commit for at least 6 months.
The reason is that most serviced apartment providers in Ho Chi Minh are flexible, and will grant you a more affordable deal if you decide to commit for several months.
If you just want to rent the place for a couple of days (or weeks) you will still be able to do so, as long as you are willing to pay a premium price.
Somerset
Somerset is one of the largest serviced apartment companies; its properties are located all over the world. They offer many serviced apartments in different Asia countries, such as China, Korea, Singapore, and Vietnam.
Their building is located in a convenient location, in Nguyen Binh Khiem Street, District 1, the central urban district of Ho Chi Minh City, and it’s surrounded by many shops, cafes, and restaurants.
In addition, guests can enjoy facilities such as swimming pool, fitness room, yoga room, and tennis court.
Summary
- Website: www.somerset.com
- Phone number: +84 38228899
Serviced Apartment Somerset
- Type: Standard
- Rent span (short-term stay): Starting from VND 1,900,000 per night
- Rent span (long-term stay): Discounted price available upon request
- Number of units: Not mentioned
- Unit size: 46 – 142 m2
- Minimum duration of stay: 2 nights
- District: District 1
- Address: No 8A Nguyen Binh Khiem Street
- Facilities: TV, kitchen, microwave, fridge, hair-dryer, laundry and dry cleaning services, swimming pool, fitness room, yoga room, tennis court, breakfast lounge
Glenwood
Glenwood offers four types of serviced apartment in District 2, called Glenwood City Resort, Glenwood Residences, Glenwood Suites, and Glenwood Apartment.
Glenwood City Resort is located in private Japanese gardens, with large windows rooms that offer a panoramic view over Saigon River. Guests can enjoy facilities like sauna, gym, and jacuzzi. Besides, business travelers can use business center facilities.
Glenwood Residences is located near Glenwood City Resort. While Glenwood Residences does not offer a business center, it features more entertainment facilities such as an outdoor BBQ area, a children’s playground, and live Piano music.
Glenwood Apartments is located in 248 Nguyen Van Huong Street, near shops, markets, and restaurants. This location is a popular area among foreigners that live, work, and do business in Ho Chi Minh City.
Glenwood Suites is located near the center of Ho Chi Minh City. Being one of the Glenwood serviced apartment branches, it offers a comparatively lower rent than other branches. The Japanese style apartment is designed by a Singaporean architect.
Moreover, all the above Glenwood serviced apartments offer airport shuttle services to its guests.
Note that, while Glenwood also allows you to stay for a couple of days, if you commit for a long period of time, say 6 to 12 months of stay, you might get up to a 70% discount on the monthly rent
Summary
- Website: glenwood.asia
- Phone number: +84 2818001117
Serviced Apartment Glenwood City Resort
- Type: Luxury
- Rent span (short-term stay): VND 1,100,000 – 1,700,000 per night
- Rent span (long-term stay): VND 27,000,000 – 29,000,000 per month
- Number of units: Not mentioned
- Unit size: 40-45 m2
- Minimum duration of stay: 1 night
- District: District 2
- Address: 243 Nguyen Van Huong Street, Thao Dien Ward
- Facilities: TV, kitchen, microwave, fridge, hair-dryer, laundry service, pool and sauna, outdoor pool, hot tub, jacuzzi, fitness center, free public parking, airport shuttle, business center
Serviced Apartment Glenwood Residences
- Type: Standard
- Rent span (short-term stay): VND 1,300,000 – 2,000,000 per night
- Rent span (long-term stay): VND 17,000,000 – 29,000,000 per month
- Number of units: Not mentioned
- Unit size: 50-80 m2
- Minimum duration of stay: 1 night
- District: District 2
- Address: 243 Nguyen Van Huong Street, Thao Dien Ward
- Facilities: TV, kitchen, microwave, fridge, hair-dryer, washing machine, laundry & dry cleaning services, outdoor swimming pool, sauna, fitness center, airport shuttle, outdoor BBQ facilities, a children’s playground, live Piano music, bedroom with linen
Serviced Apartment Glenwood Apartment
- Type: Standard
- Rent span (short-term stay): VND 1,100,000 – 1,500,000 per night
- Rent span (long-term stay): VND 15,000,000 – 24,000,000 per month
- Number of units: Not mentioned
- Unit size: 50-90 m2
- Minimum duration of stay: 1 night
- District: District 2
- Address: 248 Nguyen Van Huong Street, Thao Dien Ward
- Facilities: TV, kitchen, microwave, fridge, hair-dryer, washing machine, laundry & dry cleaning services, sauna, fitness center, airport shuttle, bedroom with linen
Serviced Apartment Glenwood Suites
- Type: Standard
- Rent span (short-term stay): VND 860,000 – 1,600,000 per night
- Rent span (long-term stay): VND 13,000,000 – 20,000,000 per month
- Number of units: Not mentioned
- Unit size: 50-90 m2
- Minimum duration of stay: 1 night
- District: District 2
- Address: Duong So 65, Thao Dien Ward
- Facilities: TV, kitchen, microwave, fridge, hair-dryer, washing machine, laundry & dry cleaning services, sauna, fitness center, airport shuttle, bedroom with linen
Saigon Apartments
Saigon Apartments offers its serviced apartment in District 3, which is located near District 1 and relatively close to the airport. Further, residents can also request the 24-hour airport shuttle service with charge.
They are specially indicated to residents who prefer to live in a quiet place, and not far away from shopping and entertainment areas. Moreover, their building is located around five-minutes walking distance from Ho Chi Minh City commercial center.
Saigon Apartments offers 20 units across 6 floors, and each apartment contains a separate dining area and living room. Residents can also select apartments that have a balcony or courtyard room, upon request.
Summary
- Website: www.saigonapartments.com
- Phone number: +84 2839300313
Serviced Apartment Saigon Apartments
- Type: Luxury
- Rent span (short-term stay): VND 2,700,000 – 4,630,000 per night
- Rent span (long-term stay): VND 31,300,000 – 49,000,000 per month
- Number of units: 20
- Unit size: 75 – 140 m2
- Minimum duration of stay: 2 nights
- District: District 3
- Address: 2K Ho Xuan Huong, Ward 6
Facilities: TV, kitchen, microwave, fridge, hair-dryer, 24-hour airport shuttle service, roof barbecue area, sauna facilities
Babylon
Babylon entered the serviced apartment business in 2014, with an offer of only seven rooms. Today, they have expanded their business and operate 30 apartments in Districts 1, 3, 4.
Babylon Central and Babylon Garden are both located in District 1 and offer several services and facilities like free-WIFI, laundry, kitchen, and a motorbike parking. Babylon Garden also has a gym.
The difference between them is that Babylon Central is located in the core of the business area, while Babylon Garden is at the edge of the district.
Babylon D3 is located in District 3, which is closer to the airport. It offers a shared living room and a rooftop garden for a party or gathering with friends. Further, the deluxe apartments are specially designed for couples, having a large romantic balcony.
Babylon Gold View is located in District 4, and it is the most expensive serviced apartment of the four with a rent price of VND 1,400,000 per night.
Residents can enjoy a swimming pool, or jogging in a green common area. Besides, it also provides a parking space for cars and motorbikes.
Summary
- Website: babylonapartment.com
- Phone number: +84 903782186
Serviced Apartment Babylon Central
- Type: Economy
- Rent span (short-term stay): Starting from VND 740,000 per night
- Rent span (long-term stay): Discounted price available upon request
- Number of units: 10
- Unit size: 27-35 m2
- Minimum duration of stay: 6 nights
- District: District 1
- Address: 161C Tran Hung Dao Street, Co Giang Ward
- Facilities: TV, kitchen, microwave, fridge, hair-dryer, laundry service, motorbike parking
Serviced Apartment Babylon Garden
- Type: Economy
- Rent span: Starting from VND 840,000 per night
- Number of units: 8
- Unit size: 21-35 m2
- Minimum duration of stay: 6 nights
- District: District 1
- Address: 6 & 7 Phan Ton Street, DaKao Ward
- Facilities: TV, kitchen, microwave, fridge, hair-dryer, laundry service, motorbike parking, fitness facilities
Serviced Apartment Babylon D3
- Type: Economy
- Rent span: Starting from VND 910,000 per night
- Number of units: 7
- Unit size: 16-84 m2
- Minimum duration of stay: 6 nights
- District: District 3
- Address: 136/6 Vuon Chuoi Street, Ward 4
- Facilities: TV, kitchen, microwave, fridge, hair-dryer, laundry service, motorbike parking, shared living room, rooftop garden
Serviced Apartment Babylon Gold View
- Type: Standard
- Rent span: Starting from VND 1,400,000 per night
- Number of units: 5
- Unit size: 21-35 m2
- Minimum duration of stay: 6 nights
- District: District 4
- Address: 346 Ben Van Don, Ward
- Facilities: TV, kitchen, microwave, fridge, hair-dryer, laundry service, car parking, motorbike parking, swimming pool
Homestead Parkview
While the majority of the serviced apartments that we presented require a minimum stay of two to six nights, Homestead Parkview offers their serviced apartment with a minimum stay of one night.
Their building is located in 149-151 Nguyen Du, District 1, just 250 meters from Zen Plaza, surrounded by a palace, a museum, and a temple.
Each apartment contains a minibar and a kitchen area; guests can also select apartments that have the views of the city center, enjoy yoga classes and the gym.
Parkview also has a café and a restaurant that mainly offers Vietnamese food.
Furthermore, they also provide free car park, and airport or train station shuttle service for their customers.
Summary
- Website: homesteadparkview.com
- Phone number: +84 2838235220
Serviced Apartment Homestead Parkview
- Type: Standard
- Rent span: VND 1,400,000 – 4,000,000 per night
- Number of units: Not mentioned
- Unit size: 30-84 m2
- Minimum duration of stay: 1 night
- District: District 1
- Address: 149-151 Nguyen Du
- Facilities: TV, kitchen, microwave, fridge, hair-dryer, laundry service, minibar, Parkview restaurant, yoga class, gym, café bar, roof, free car park, airport shuttle service, train station pick-up service
Garden View Court
Garden View Court offers its serviced apartments in 101 Nguyen Du Street, District 1, where is a prime area near commercial establishments, such as the International Center of Exhibition, and immigration office.
They offer a telephone with IDD, meeting facilities, and the Garden Cafe Restaurant for dining or any corporate functions.
In Garden View Court, residences can enjoy the recreation facility and health club, such as gym, steam room, game room, children’s playroom and also an indoor swimming pool with 2 jacuzzis.
They also have their own hair salon and bakery counter as a convenience service for its guests.
Summary
- Website: gardenviewcourt.com
- Phone number: +84 2838220022
Serviced Apartment Garden View Court
- Type: Luxury
- Rent span: Starting from VND 2,200,000 per night
- Number of units: 76
- Unit size: 62 – 72m2
- Minimum duration of stay: 1 night
- District: District 1
- Address: 101 Nguyen Du Street, Thao Dien Ward
- Facilities: TV, kitchen, microwave, fridge, hair-dryer, laundry service, gym, steam room, game room, children’s playroom, indoor swimming pool with 2 jacuzzis, hair salon, bakery counter
Riverside
Riverside built its serviced apartment building in the heart of An Phu, Thao Dien Ward, the most popular place for living and working in District 2.
Here guests can enjoy a comfortable living experience surrounded by green grass and tropical gardens.
Furthermore, they offer a free shuttle bus to District 1 and free boat transfer services to District 4. In addition, they also provide a free shuttle bus to An Phu Supermarket and Metro Supermarket twice a week.
Summary
- Website: www.riverside-apartments.com
- Phone number: +84 2837444111
Serviced Apartment Riverside
- Type: Luxury
- Rent span: Starting from VND 1,900,000 per night
- Number of units: Not mentioned
- Unit size: 60 m2
- Minimum duration of stay: 1 night
- District: District 2
- Address: 53 Vo Truong Toan Street, Thao Dien Ward
- Facilities: TV, kitchen, microwave, fridge, hair-dryer, laundry service, free shuttle bus and boat service, outdoor pool, sauna facilities, gym, tennis courts.