InterContinental Saigon hotel is located at the heart of the city’s commercial and cultural district (busy street in District 1, a couple of blocks from the Saigon River). There are dozens of restaurants, bars, and shops nearby, and most major attractions are within walking distance of the property. The hotel is cornerstone of M Plaza Saigon integrated complex, featuring up market commercial, retail and accommodation. Last but not least, hotel is a 30-minute drive from Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

The participants can book the guest rooms (Deluxe room) at the special rate:

The above rates quoted are subject to 5% Service Charge and 10% VAT, buffet Breakfast, internet access in guest room and non-commissionable which is offered by InterContinental Saigon Hotel from 13/December/2020 to 16/December/2020 (3 nights). Cut-off date for participant to book accommodation at this special price is until 28th October 2020.

You can take the MAI LINH (green & white cabs with the phone number 38 38 38 38 / 38 26 26 26) or VINASUN (also green & white with phone number 38 27 27 27) with meters. You will not find them expensive. Before leaving the airport, be sure to exchange some money as in Vietnam we only use our local currency.

You can take the MAI LINH (green & white cabs with the phone number 38 38 38 38 / 38 26 26 26) or VINASUN (also green & white with phone number 38 27 27 27) with meters. You will not find them expensive. Before leaving the airport, be sure to exchange some money as in Vietnam we only use our local currency.

From the airport turn right to Truong Son Street Left on Hoang Van Thu Street then turn right to Nguyen Van Troi straight till Reunification Palace turn left to Le Duan Street Hotel is on corner of Hai Ba Trung Street and Le Duan Boulevard.
Distance from Hotel (District 1)  : 7 km
Drive Time                                      : 30 min
Price                                                : 150,000 VND to 200,000 VND (About 6.5 to 8.5 USD)

From the airport turn right to Truong Son Street Left on Hoang Van Thu Street then turn right to Nguyen Van Troi straight till Reunification Palace turn left to Le Duan Street Hotel is on corner of Hai Ba Trung Street and Le Duan Boulevard.
Distance from Hotel (District 1) : 7 km
Drive Time : 30 min
Price : 150,000 VND to 200,000 VND (About 6.5 to 8.5 USD)

General advice to avoid taxi scams in Ho Chi Minh City.

https://innoviet.com/complete-guide-to-avoiding-taxi-scams-in-saigon-2.htm

Bus 109 (the most popular one), bus 49 (the quickest one) and bus 152 (the cheapest one) are the good options from airport to downtown. If you are staying nearby one of the stops, these are the fantastic and economical options to downtown. There is also bus 119, but this goes to district 5 and west, so only take it if you are staying in these districts. All buses are air conditioned and have space for luggage.

Please refer more information about the bus route and bus fare:

https://www.thetravelbrief.com/briefs/tan-son-nhat-international-airport-best-ways-to-get-to-downtown-from-ho-chi-minh-city-international-airport

Please refer more information about SIM card:

https://thetravelbrief.com/briefs/tan-son-nhat-international-airport-where-to-buy-a-sim-card-at-ho-chi-minh-citys-international-airport?utm_source=https%3A%2F%2Fthetravelbrief.com&utm_medium=referral

InterContinental Residences Saigon
Corner Nguyen Du St. & Hai Ba Trung Le Van Huu St, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
0.1 km from InterContinental Saigon Hotel

Sofitel Saigon Plaza
17 Le Duan Boulevard District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 70000 Vietnam
0.4 km from InterContinental Saigon Hotel

Somerset Chancellor Court Ho Chi Minh City
21 – 23 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 70000 Vietnam
0.4 km from InterContinental Saigon Hotel

Norfolk Mansion Saigon
17-19-21 Ly Tu Trong District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
0.4 km from InterContinental Saigon Hotel

Silverland Sil Hotel & Spa
20-22-24 Thai Van Lung St District 1 – Dong Khoi Area, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
0.4 km from InterContinental Saigon Hotel

Park Hyatt Saigon
2 Lam Son Square, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
0.5 km from InterContinental Saigon Hotel

Hotel Continental Saigon
132-134 Dong Khoi Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 70000 Vietnam
0.5 km from InterContinental Saigon Hotel

Caravelle Saigon
19-23 Lam Son Square, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
0.6 km from InterContinental Saigon Hotel

M BOUTIQUE HOTEL
7A Thai Van Lung, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 70000 Vietnam
0.6 km from InterContinental Saigon Hotel

Rex Hotel
141 Nguyen Hue Blvd District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 70000 Vietnam
0.6 km from InterContinental Saigon Hotel

Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers
88 Dong Khoi, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
0.7 km from InterContinental Saigon Hotel

Huong Sen Hotel
66-68-70 Dong Khoi, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
0.7 km from InterContinental Saigon Hotel

Lotte Legend Hotel Saigon
2A – 4A Ton Duc Thang St, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 70000 Vietnam
0.7 km from InterContinental Saigon Hotel

Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, once “The Pearl of the Far East” is the second largest city in Vietnam (the largest being Hanoi). It is the most crowded city in the country with the official population of over 8 million people on the total area of over 2,095 km2. The city now comprises 19 districts and 5 suburban districts. District 1, along the Saigon River, where downtown Saigon is located, is the commercial center and contains most of the city’s monuments and landmarks. 8 km away in district 5 resides a big market or Cho Lon where Chinese community lives. With favorable weather the whole year round and the convenient access from other countries by air, by road and by sea, Ho Chi Minh city is a busy and dynamic metropolitan.

Saigon has many places which attract tourists. Some of the most visited places in Saigon include War Remnants Museum, Independence Palace, Cu Chi Tunnels, Pham Ngu Lao Street, Dam Sen Park, Saigon Central Post Office, Giac Lam Pagoda, Suoi Tien Amusement Park, Vinh Nghiem Pakoda, An Quang Pakoda, Ho Chi Minh City Hall, Gia Long Palace, Museum of Vietnamese History, Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens, Pham Ngu Lao Street, Saigon Notre Dame Basilica and Municipal Theatre Ho Chi Minh City.

Ho Chi Minh Square – 680 m
Pham Ngu Lao Street – 1.59 km
Giac Lam Pagoda – 5.54 km
China Town – 5.9 km

1. Check the current validity of your passport. All travelers will need a passport valid for at least 6 months following your departure date from Vietnam.
2. Make sure your passport has blank Visa pages. Vietnam, require that you have adequate un-used pages in your passport, allowing for any necessary stamps up arrival and departure. We recommend that you have at least two free pages in visa section of your passport before any international travel. Please visit your embassy website for how to extend your passport pages.

90 days (1 country)
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15 days, with restrictions (13 countries)
Holders of normal passports of following countries are granted visa-free travel to Vietnam for a period of up to 15 days with restrctions. A gap of at least 30 days between two visa-free visits is required.

Travelers travelling from/through countries which have been declared Yellow Fever Infected Areas must acquire an International Health Certificate verifying the receiving of a Yellow Fever vaccination.

It is vital that all visitors have full travel and health insurance before coming to Vietnam. This should include medical evacuation to home country. It is also advisable to have insurance cover for unexpected losses/expenses (eg. Cancelled flights, lost passport, stolen cash etc).