Crab Bui Vien Homestay

Crab Bui Vien Homestay is a homestay in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, with private bathrooms in every room and a kitchenette in its Deluxe room, within walking distance of the Bui Vien and Pham Ngu Lao backpacker streets. It suits travellers who want a central base in the city, couples, and families travelling with one child.

All three room types measure 20 m² and have a large king-size bed for two guests. The Deluxe Double Room with Bath has a bath, a bidet and a kitchenette with a refrigerator and kitchenware; the Double Room has a shower, a hairdryer and a desk by the bed; and the Double Room with Balcony is the only one with a balcony. Air conditioning is in the Deluxe and standard rooms, and every room has an electric kettle.

Guests can use luggage storage, laundry and ironing, daily housekeeping, a tour desk and a minimarket on site, and the reception staff speak English and Vietnamese. Breakfast can be served in the room, pets are allowed with charges that may apply, and there is no parking on site. Free WiFi runs at a basic 8 Mbps.

The three room types at Crab Bui Vien Homestay share the same footprint: each is 20 m² and has a large king-size bed for two adults, with a private bathroom. The Deluxe Double Room with Bath and the Double Room are the better-equipped pair, with air conditioning, a wardrobe, free toiletries and an electric kettle, and both can take one child in addition to two guests.

The Double Room with Balcony is the choice if you want an outdoor space, as it is the only one with a balcony. The Deluxe room is the only one with a kitchenette, where you can prepare simple meals with a refrigerator, kitchenware and a dining table. The standard Double Room has a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer, plus a desk by the bed, so the choice comes down to the bathroom, the kitchen corner and the balcony.

Crab Bui Vien Homestay's services are geared to short city stays. Private check-in and check-out, a concierge service and a tour desk help with arrangements, while luggage storage, laundry, ironing, dry cleaning and daily housekeeping keep the stay practical. A shared lounge and TV area, a minimarket on site and outdoor furniture add to everyday comfort.

For food and drink, breakfast can be served in the room, special diet menus are available on request, and wine and champagne are offered. There are BBQ facilities and room service. Free WiFi runs at a basic 8 Mbps, suitable for streaming and video calls, and there is no parking on site.

The rooms come with toilet paper, towels, an electric kettle, a socket near the bed and a clothes rack. Families are catered for with family rooms, and pets are allowed, though charges may be applicable.

The homestay is on Đề Thám street in District 1, in the backpacker quarter around Pham Ngu Lao and Bui Vien, where cafés, bars and restaurants stand close together. Quan An 33 De Tham restaurant, Tra Sua 29, Nado Playground, Nhà Hàng Veggie Saigon and Mì Ý Sốt Bò Mỹ Beno are all 50 m away. The Công Viên Cửu Long park is 200 m off, and Chợ Cô Giang market and the Thai Hoa Temple to Mother Buddha are about 150 m away.

Saigon Railway Station is 2.9 km away, and Tan Son Nhat International Airport is 6 km off. Nearer, the Bến xe Sài Gòn bus station is 850 m away, and Ben Thanh Station, also 850 m, is where Metro Line 1 starts and runs out to Suoi Tien in Thu Duc. The property has no parking, so a taxi is the simplest way to arrive with luggage.

For sights, the Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum is 800 m away, Khanh Hoi Park and September 23 Park are each 700 m, and Tao Dan Park and Nha Rong Wharf are 1.3 km off. The Ho Chi Minh City Museum is 1.4 km away, the War Remnants Museum 1.8 km, and Star Light Bridge 5 km. The Ben Thanh market is also in District 1, and Crescent Lake, 4.8 km away, is an option for a longer outing.