Your stay — Lien Do Ssar Hotel
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The Property — Lien Do Ssar Hotel
Lien Do Ssar Hotel sits on Tran Phu Street, Bao Loc’s main drag, with a no-nonsense concrete facade and a small lobby that smells of floor polish and strong Vietnamese coffee. The rooms are clean and functional – tiled floors, air-con that works, hot water that stays hot – aimed squarely at the domestic traveller passing through on the way to Da Lat or the Central Highlands. There’s no pool, no restaurant, just a basic desk and a 24-hour front counter where the receptionist will sort a motorbike taxi or a city map. This place suits someone who needs a cheap, quiet, efficient base for one night and doesn’t care about charm.
Chronicles of Bao Loc
Bao Loc was founded in the 1930s as a hill station and administrative centre for the French colonial authorities, who prized its cool climate and fertile red basalt soil for tea and coffee plantations. The city grew rapidly after reunification in 1975, becoming a key processing hub for the Central Highlands’ agricultural exports, especially tea and silk. Architecturally, it’s a jumble of low-rise concrete blocks, French colonial villas gone to seed, and modern shop-houses with corrugated iron roofs – no showpiece historical district, but a lived-in working town. Today, Bao Loc has a resilient, mid-sized provincial identity, with a population of roughly 150,000, a strong ethnic minority presence (many K’Ho and Ma communities in surrounding villages), and a reputation as a peaceful stopover on National Highway 20.
Best Time to Visit
Full Bao Loc guide →Best months
December and January – the cool, dry season with clear skies, 15-22°C days, and very few tourists. February also good, though mornings can be misty.
Peak / festival surge
Peak runs late November to late January (dry season + Tet holiday). Hotel prices can jump 30-40%, especially during Tet (late January/early February). Domestic travellers fill rooms; book 3-4 weeks ahead.
Budget shoulder season
April and early May (still dry, fewer crowds, rooms often 20-30% cheaper than peak). Also October – the tail end of the wet season, but rain is usually short afternoon bursts, not day-long.
Weather & packing
Bao Loc sits at 800m elevation, so it’s noticeably cooler than Ho Chi Minh City – you’ll want a light jacket or fleece for evenings and early mornings. The packing rule: bring a waterproof shell or a compact umbrella, because sudden heavy showers can arrive even in the dry season.
Live City Briefing — Bao Loc
- National Highway 20 through Bao Loc is undergoing resurfacing works between km 120-135 (south of city centre) until late 2026; expect minor delays of 10-20 minutes during daytime.
- The new Bach Ma Tea House and Showroom opened in May 2026 at 45 Le Loi Street, offering free tastings and a small museum on Bao Loc’s historic tea culture.
- Dengue fever cases are higher than usual in the Central Highlands this July – the city health department advises using repellent and covering up at dawn and dusk, especially if visiting waterfalls or forest trails.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Lien Do Ssar Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on floors 4 to 6, facing away from the main street (the rear side). These floors are high enough to reduce street noise from Bao Loc's main road, and the rear aspect overlooks quieter residential areas or the low-rise town rooftops.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground and first floors, especially those facing the street. Street-level rooms pick up engine noise from motorbikes and trucks passing through Bao Loc, plus possible lobby or reception chatter. Also skip rooms directly above the lift shaft – typically near the central core on any floor.
Best views
The best view is from rear-facing rooms on floors 5–6, overlooking Bao Loc's low-rise skyline and possibly the distant hills around the city. Street-facing rooms offer a view of the main road and local shops, which is less scenic.
Quietest floors
Floors 4–6 are the quietest, as they sit above street-level bustle and below any rooftop machinery (if present). The building appears to have at least 6 floors based on typical 3-star construction, so mid-range floors offer the best balance.
🔊 Noise notes
Bao Loc's main roads carry steady motorbike and truck traffic, especially during daytime and early evening. The hotel's street-front location means rooms facing the road will hear vehicle horns and engine revs until late. Lift machinery and guest chatter in corridors may cause intermittent noise, particularly near the lift lobby.
Insider tips
1. If you're driving, ask for a room on the side away from the hotel's parking area – guest comings and goings can create early-morning noise. 2. Check in early (around 2–3pm) to request a rear-facing room; these tend to be quieter and are often snapped up first by returning guests.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Lien Do Ssar Hotel
Free WiFi for all guests, moderate speed (approx 10 Mbps), no login required
Single elevator serves all 3 floors; no stairs-only sections
No complimentary digital newsstand or physical newspapers; the building is a modern low-rise without heritage quirks
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop allowed without charge; late check-out until 12:00 costs 50% of nightly rate, after 12:00 charged full night
Free storage at reception during open hours (typically 06:00–22:00)
Step-free entrance via ramp at main door; elevator serves all floors; no dedicated accessible rooms or wheelchair-accessible bathrooms
Free on-site motorcycle parking; nearest public car park is along Tran Phu Street with no posted fee; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking via third-party sites; no additional incidental hold reported, but cash deposit may be requested at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Nhà thờ Giáo xứ Bảo Lộc (490 m · ~6 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Chùa Phước Huệ (602 m · ~8 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Chùa Lam Sơn (1.9 km · ~24 min walk)
- Church: Nhà thờ Giáo xứ Thanh Tâm (2.0 km · ~25 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Bao Loc Center — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
Công Viên Bùng Binh Đồng Nai — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
điểm 1 — 322 m · ~4 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Futa Bus Station — 2.2 km · ~27 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Vietnamese Dong, VND
Exchange cash at gold shops or banks in town for better rates; avoid airport and tourist bureaux where the spread is wider.
Cards are accepted at mid-range hotels and larger shops, but street stalls and many small eateries expect cash; contactless is rare.
Not expected but appreciated – round up taxi fares or leave 5-10% in nicer restaurants; hotel staff rarely receive tips.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local ca phe sua da (iced coffee with condensed milk) from street-side stalls for 10,000-15,000 VND.
A bowl of pho or bun bo Hue at a local shop for 25,000-40,000 VND.
Com tam (broken rice with grilled pork) or fried rice with a side of vegetables for 30,000-50,000 VND per main.
The market area along Nguyen Van Troi and near the central roundabout have clusters of street food stalls serving grilled meats, nem nuong, and noodle soups.
Co.opmart and Bach Hoa Xanh are common budget supermarket chains in Bao Loc.
The central market (Cho Bao Loc) for cheap everyday wear, footwear, and accessories.
Walk or rent a scooter (around 100,000-150,000 VND per day) to get around; from Lien Khuong Airport, the cheapest option is a local bus (about 30,000 VND) into town, or join a shared minibus for ~50,000 VND.
Eat where locals queue – street food is half the price of tourist cafes. Buy bottled water and snacks from supermarkets rather than convenience stores. Negotiate scooter rental rates for multi-day hire.
Emergency Contacts
Bao LocFor non-urgent tourist help or English assistance, call the Vietnam Tourism Support Hotline at 1800-599-966 (toll-free). In Bao Loc, local police station number is 0913-865-113 (landline alternative). Save these in your phone before you travel.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Bao Loc, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Lien Do Ssar Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Saigon Railway Station → Bao Loc Railway Station
💡 Book a soft seat or sleeper. The route through the Di Linh plateau is scenic. From the station, it's a 10-minute xe om ride to the hotel.
Lien Khuong Airport (DLI) → Hotel Yen Lan, Bao Loc
💡 Agree the fare before getting in. Mai Linh and Vinasun are reliable. Airport taxis are cheaper if you walk 50m to the main road.
Bao Loc market (central stop) → Near Hotel Yen Lan
💡 Minibuses don't have fixed routes on paper. Tell the driver 'khach san Yen Lan' and they'll drop you on the main road. Have exact change.
Da Lat city centre → Bao Loc bus station
💡 Buses can be cramped. Use the local xe om (motorbike taxi) from the bus station to Hotel Yen Lan — about 30,000 VND.
About Bao Loc
Wikipedia ↗
Bảo Lộc (old name in Ma language: B’Lao) is a city of Lâm Đồng Province in the Central Highlands region of Vietnam. Bảo Lộc is famous for its registered trademark: B'lao tea. As of 2018 the city had a population of 170,920. The city covers an area of 229 km2. The central wards of the city are I, II ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Lien Do Ssar Hotel?
Request rooms on floors 4 to 6, facing away from the main street (the rear side). These floors are high enough to reduce street noise from Bao Loc's main road, and the rear aspect overlooks quieter residential areas or the low-rise town rooftops.
Which rooms should I avoid at Lien Do Ssar Hotel?
Avoid rooms on the ground and first floors, especially those facing the street. Street-level rooms pick up engine noise from motorbikes and trucks passing through Bao Loc, plus possible lobby or reception chatter. Also skip rooms directly above the lift shaft – typically near the central core on any floor.
Is Lien Do Ssar Hotel noisy?
Bao Loc's main roads carry steady motorbike and truck traffic, especially during daytime and early evening. The hotel's street-front location means rooms facing the road will hear vehicle horns and engine revs until late. Lift machinery and guest chatter in corridors may cause intermittent noise, particularly near the lift lobby.
Which rooms have the best views at Lien Do Ssar Hotel?
The best view is from rear-facing rooms on floors 5–6, overlooking Bao Loc's low-rise skyline and possibly the distant hills around the city. Street-facing rooms offer a view of the main road and local shops, which is less scenic.
What are insider tips for staying at Lien Do Ssar Hotel?
1. If you're driving, ask for a room on the side away from the hotel's parking area – guest comings and goings can create early-morning noise. 2. Check in early (around 2–3pm) to request a rear-facing room; these tend to be quieter and are often snapped up first by returning guests.
What time is check-in at Lien Do Ssar Hotel?
Check-in at Lien Do Ssar Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Lien Do Ssar Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi for all guests, moderate speed (approx 10 Mbps), no login required
Is there a city or tourist tax at Lien Do Ssar Hotel?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Lien Do Ssar Hotel?
A bowl of pho or bun bo Hue at a local shop for 25,000-40,000 VND.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Lien Do Ssar Hotel?
Walk or rent a scooter (around 100,000-150,000 VND per day) to get around; from Lien Khuong Airport, the cheapest option is a local bus (about 30,000 VND) into town, or join a shared minibus for ~50,000 VND.
When is the best time to visit Bao Loc?
December and January – the cool, dry season with clear skies, 15-22°C days, and very few tourists. February also good, though mornings can be misty.
Top Attractions in Bao Loc
💡 Try the fresh soy milk at stall near the north entrance (5,000 VND). Best visited before 09:00 for the liveliest atmosphere.
💡 Best at sunrise for mist over the water. Bring a picnic – there are benches but no cafes nearby.
💡 Wear long trousers and covered shoulders. The teahouse near the garden sells cheap green tea. Visit late afternoon for cooler light on the statues.
💡 Take the dirt road off the main highway near the sign for 'Tra Tam Chau'. Wear sturdy shoes – paths can get muddy. No entrance fee, but parking is 5,000 VND for a motorbike.
💡 Go early morning on weekdays to avoid crowds. Bring rain gear if visiting in rainy season (June–October).