1/6 Nguyễn Văn Tráng, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam·View on map
Ahu Homestay is an apartment in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, about 700 m from Ben Thanh Market, with air-conditioned rooms and a private bathroom in each unit. The property has a terrace and a 24-hour front desk, and its rooms are soundproofed, so the stay suits solo travellers, couples and small groups who want a central base in the city.
The three room types differ mainly in their beds. The Standard Twin Room has a bunk bed and is the only one that takes three guests, the Superior Queen Room offers a large king-size bed and the Standard Double Room has a double bed. Each room is 10 m² and includes a TV, an electric kettle, a hairdryer, slippers and free toiletries, with a tumble dryer for laundry.
Free WiFi covers all areas, and coffee shops and local restaurants are within 50 m of the property. Parking is not available, so arriving by taxi or ride-hailing car is the practical choice.
Ahu Homestay offers three room types, and all three measure 10 m² with a private bathroom and shower, air conditioning and soundproofed walls. Every room has a TV, an electric kettle, a hairdryer, slippers, towels and free toiletries, so the basics are the same whichever room you choose. The difference lies in the bed and in how many guests each room takes.
The Standard Twin Room, with its bunk bed, is the option for three adults or for two adults and a child. The Superior Queen Room has a large king-size bed for two guests, and the Standard Double Room has a double bed for two guests. Since every room allows one child, a couple with a child can choose either the Superior Queen Room or the Standard Double Room.
The only room at Ahu Homestay that sleeps three, with a bunk bed. At 10 m² it has the same private shower bathroom, air conditioning and soundproofed walls as the others, so it suits three adults or two adults with a child who want to share one room.
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The Superior Queen Room is built around a large king-size bed for two guests, the largest bed at Ahu Homestay. It measures 10 m² like the other rooms and has a private bathroom with shower, free toiletries, a TV, an electric kettle and a tumble dryer. It suits a couple who want a bigger bed than a standard double.
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For two guests who prefer a standard double bed to a king-size one, this room is the option. It has 10 m² with a private bathroom and shower, air conditioning, soundproof walls, a TV, an electric kettle, a tumble dryer, a hairdryer and slippers.
See pricesRooms come with the practical items for a short or longer stay: a refrigerator, an electric kettle, a tumble dryer, a hairdryer, slippers, towels, linen and free toiletries. Each room also has a fan, a drying rack for clothing and a socket near the bed, and family rooms are among the property's facilities.
The property has a terrace and a 24-hour front desk, which is useful for late arrivals. It also has CCTV outside and in the common areas, a security alarm, 24-hour security and a safety deposit box, so valuables have a secure place to be kept.
Free WiFi is available in all areas, and internet services come alongside the TV in the rooms. Soundproofing and air conditioning are standard, so the rooms stay quiet and cool even in a busy district like District 1.
Ahu Homestay is on Nguyễn Văn Tráng street, in District 1, the central district of Ho Chi Minh City, and a short walk from the market area around Ben Thanh. Within 50 m of the property are three coffee shops, Tuxo Coffee & Tea, Percent Coffee and 8ight Coffee, along with the local restaurants Cơm Bình Dân Số 7, Hồng Hoa Cơm Tấm and Quán Ăn Hùng Xíu. Green spaces are close too: September 23 Park is 200 m away and Tao Dan Park 500 m, the latter a large shaded park where many local people walk in the early morning.
Ben Thanh Station is 650 m away, and Saigon Railway Station is 2.1 km away. The Bến xe Sài Gòn bus station is 400 m away. Tan Son Nhat International Airport is 5.2 km away, a practical distance for a taxi ride. Because the property has no parking, arriving by taxi or ride-hailing car is the simplest option.
For sightseeing, the Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum is 750 m away, the Museum of Ho Chi Minh City 1.1 km and the War Remnants Museum 1 km, so all three are within a short walk. Chùa An Lạc pagoda is 300 m away and Sri Mariamman Temple 450 m, while Ben Thanh Market is 700 m, Thai Binh Market 500 m and Chợ Cô Giang 850 m. Nha Rong Wharf, on the Saigon River, is 1.6 km away. For a longer outing, Crescent Lake lies 5.6 km away.
Guests praise the central District 1 setting, with Ben Thanh Market within walking distance, and value for money, plus friendly staff who offer quick check-ins and local tips. Cleanliness divides opinion: some found the rooms spotless and fresh, while others reported ants, hair and stains, as well as mould and wet floors in the bathroom.
Rates at Ahu Homestay change with the dates, the room type and availability, so there is no single price to quote. See the current rates with our booking partners for the nights you have in mind.
Ahu Homestay is on Nguyễn Văn Tráng street in District 1, 650 m from Ben Thanh Station, 400 m from the Bến xe Sài Gòn bus station and 5.2 km from Tan Son Nhat International Airport. From the airport, a taxi or ride-hailing car covers the 5.2 km, and from the station the walk is 650 m. Let the property know in advance what time you will arrive, as you need to notify the reception of your arrival time.
Within a few hundred metres of Ahu Homestay are Chùa An Lạc pagoda (300 m), Tao Dan Park (500 m), Thai Binh Market (500 m) and the Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum (750 m). Ben Thanh Market is 700 m away, and the coffee shops Tuxo Coffee & Tea, Percent Coffee and 8ight Coffee are each 50 m from the property. For a longer trip, Crescent Lake is 5.6 km away.
No, breakfast is not included in the rate at Ahu Homestay. The rooms have a refrigerator and an electric kettle, and restaurants such as Cơm Bình Dân Số 7 and Hồng Hoa Cơm Tấm are 50 m from the property for a meal out.
No, Ahu Homestay has no parking available, so guests should not plan on bringing a car or motorbike to the property. Taxis and ride-hailing cars are the usual way of arriving in central District 1.
The Standard Twin Room is the only room at Ahu Homestay that takes three guests, and it has a bunk bed. The Superior Queen Room has a king-size bed and the Standard Double Room a double bed, both for two guests. Every room allows one child, so a family of three can book the Standard Twin Room.
Guests at Ahu Homestay are divided on cleanliness. Some find the rooms spotless and fresh, while others report ants, hair and stains, and a few mention mould, leaks and wet floors in the bathroom. Staff are praised for quick check-ins and helpful local tips.