| Option | Indicative price | Stay | For whom |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-bedroom apartment, Tay Ho | about $600 to $950 a month | monthly | long stays, remote work |
| Serviced residence, luxury | over $2,500 a month | often 3 to 6 months minimum | expatriates, companies |
| Nightly apartment, booked online | variable | a few nights | families, groups |
Indicative prices from guides; they vary by building and season.
Old Quarter or Tay Ho?
- Old Quarter: lively, street food and noise; see the Old Quarter guide.
- Tay Ho: calmer, residential, by the lake; Grab to the centre, see Tay Ho district.
Rules and tips
- Registration: foreigners must be declared to the local police; usually the landlord handles it, within 24 hours according to one guide. Without it you risk problems.
- Included: housekeeping, laundry, water and sometimes internet in serviced residences.
- Before booking: check the lift, air conditioning, noise and the welcome on arrival.
- Alternatives: for a few nights, a homestay or a hotel is often simpler.
