Zen Living

Zen Living is an apartment in Binh Thanh, 2.9 km from the centre of Ho Chi Minh City, with two air-conditioned studios that each have a private bathroom and free WiFi. Both units measure 25 m² and sleep two guests on a large king-size bed, which suits a couple or two travellers who want their own space in the city.

The studios differ in their fittings. One has a kitchenette, a washing machine and a balcony with a view, so you can cook and do laundry without going out. The other keeps to the essentials, with air conditioning and the private bathroom as its main features. Reception staff speak English and Vietnamese, which makes arrangements straightforward.

The property is non-smoking throughout. Private parking is on site and needs no reservation, but it costs VND 500,000 per day, so factor it into your budget if you drive. Check-in runs from 14:00 to 22:00, and you should let the property know in advance what time you will arrive.

Zen Living has two studios of 25 m² each, both with one large king-size bed, air conditioning and a private bathroom, and both sleeping up to two guests. The shared features make the choice simple, so the decision comes down to what you want to do during your days in Ho Chi Minh City. Both units are self-contained apartments with the same floor space, so the difference lies in the fittings rather than the size.

The first studio is the fuller of the two. It has a kitchenette, a washing machine, a balcony and a view, which makes it the better option for guests who want to cook at home or wash clothes during a longer stay. The second studio keeps to the essentials: air conditioning and a private bathroom, with the same comfortable king-size bed for two.

Zen Living offers free WiFi in all areas, along with air conditioning and a private bathroom in each studio. Internet services are available to guests, so you can work or plan the next day from your room. The property is non-smoking throughout, which suits guests who prefer smoke-free rooms and shared spaces.

Parking is private and on site, and you do not need a reservation to use it. The fee is VND 500,000 per day, so it is worth budgeting for if you travel by car around the city.

The studios have practical extras rather than a long list of amenities. The first has a kitchenette, a washing machine and a balcony, and the reception staff, who speak English and Vietnamese, can help with arrangements during your stay.

Zen Living is on Nguyễn Cửu Vân street in the Binh Thanh district, a residential part of Ho Chi Minh City north-east of the old centre. Cafés and restaurants are within a few minutes' walk: Le Coucou Saigon and The Rooptop are 50 m away, Bún Bò Huế Trường Tiền is 100 m away and Quán Bé Mèo 150 m. Văn Thánh Park is 700 m away, and Bờ Sông Sài Gòn, the riverside, is 600 m, so green space and the water are both close on foot.

The property is 4.3 km from Tan Son Nhat International Airport and 3.7 km from Saigon Railway Station, which makes either one a short ride away by taxi. The Văn Thánh bus station is 1.2 km away, for travellers who use city buses. Guests arriving by car can use the private parking on site, which needs no reservation and costs VND 500,000 per day.

For sights, Thi Nghe Market is 550 m away and Ba Chieu Market 1.1 km, both useful for local food and everyday shopping. The History Museum of Ho Chi Minh City is 1 km from the property, the Ho Chi Minh City Museum 2.5 km and the War Remnants Museum 2.6 km. Tao Dan Park lies 3 km away and Nha Rong Wharf on the river 3.2 km, while the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens are 950 m from the property and pair naturally with a walk through Văn Thánh Park. The Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is the closest landmark, 200 m away.