Your stay — Aurora Hotel Dalat
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The Property — Aurora Hotel Dalat
The Aurora Hotel Dalat is a modest three-star perched on a quiet slope near the Xuan Huong Lake. You get clean, functional rooms with a faint scent of pine, a small lobby with worn leather chairs and a receptionist who knows the local bus times by heart. It’s for the budget-conscious traveller who wants a reliable base for exploring the city rather than resort-style pampering. The USP is location: a ten-minute walk to the night market and the lake loop, with none of the street noise.
Chronicles of Da Lat
Da Lat was founded in the 1890s by French colonial authorities as a hill station escape from lowland heat, designed around a lake and ringed by pine forests. The French built villas, a railway, and a cathedral, giving the city a distinctly European alpine character. After 1975, many villas were turned into guesthouses, and the city became a domestic honeymoon and holiday spot. Today Da Lat is also a hub for coffee and flower farming, with a young, creative vibe driven by art cafes and agritourism.
Best Time to Visit
Full Da Lat guide →Best months
December and March: December has crisp, sunny days and cool nights without the rain; March is the tail end of the dry season with clear skies and fewer tourists than the peak months.
Peak / festival surge
January (New Year) and the Tet festival (late January/early February) are the busiest; rooms double in price, and the city fills with Vietnamese tourists celebrating with flowers and street food. Valentine’s week also spikes demand.
Budget shoulder season
April to early May and October offer lower prices, milder weather, and thinner crowds, though you may get short afternoon showers.
Weather & packing
Da Lat’s climate is subtropical highland: warm afternoons but chilly evenings and mornings even in July. Pack a light fleece or sweater for after dark, and always carry an umbrella or rain jacket for sudden showers.
Live City Briefing — Da Lat
- Da Lat’s new cable car line to Truc Lam Temple and Tuyen Lam Lake has been extended and is now running with reduced waiting times on weekends.
- The city is trialling a pedestrian-only zone around the central market from 6pm to 10pm daily, which has reduced traffic jams but adds 10 minutes to taxi drop-offs.
- Several old French villas on Tran Hung Dao Street have reopened as wine bars and live music venues, creating a new evening corridor for visitors.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Aurora Hotel Dalat, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the upper floors (4th to 6th) on the side facing the garden or inner courtyard, away from the street. These are quieter with better air and light.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st and 2nd floors facing the street (likely Da Lat's main roads can be busy with motorbikes and tour buses). Ground-floor rooms near the lobby or restaurant may get noise from check-in and breakfast setup.
Best views
Rooms overlooking the garden or inner courtyard (if the hotel has one) provide a view of pine trees and rooftops rather than the street. No sea or mountain view from this address.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 to 6 (if no lift, top floors are calmest; if a lift exists, higher floors still reduce street noise).
🔊 Noise notes
Da Lat's streets can have motorbike traffic from early morning to late evening, with occasional tour buses. The hotel's location in the city centre also means nearby bars or restaurants might produce late-night chatter.
Insider tips
If you're driving, ask for parking space at check-in — on-street parking can be tight. Early check-in might be possible if you arrive before 11am, as the hotel often has rooms ready by late morning.
- 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 — Aurora Hotel Dalat
Free for all guests, one password posted at reception; good for email and browsing, weak for video calls (around 10 Mbps down).
One lift serves all 5 floors; no stairs-only sections.
No digital newsstand; physical Vietnamese-language newspapers (Tuoi Tre, Lao Dong) available in lobby.
Standard check-in from 14:00; luggage drop allowed from 08:00 if room not ready; late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 charged 50% of night rate until 18:00.
Free for same-day check-in or after check-out on day of departure; no overnight storage.
No step-free access – two shallow steps at main entrance; no wheelchair-accessible rooms; lift is standard width (80 cm).
Free on-site parking for about 6 cars (limited, first-come); alternative public car park 200m away on Hung Vuong (20,000 VND/hour daytime, 15,000 VND/hour night). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full first-night prepayment via booking channel required; a 500,000 VND per room incidental card hold or cash deposit at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Nhà thờ An Bình (475 m · ~6 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Chua Bo De (809 m · ~10 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Chùa Lộc Uyển (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
- Church: Nhà thờ Chánh tòa (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Go — 2.2 km · ~28 min walk
Công trường Cộng Hòa — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
Crazy House — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
An Phuc — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Khang khách Grap — 667 m · ~8 min walk
Bến Xe Liên Tỉnh — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Vietnamese Dong, VND
Withdraw from ATMs for the best rate; avoid exchange counters at the airport and tourist bureaux due to poor rates.
Cards accepted in hotels, mid-range restaurants, and larger shops; cash needed for street food, markets, and small cafes.
Not expected or required; rounding up a taxi fare or leaving small change (10,000-20,000 VND) is appreciated but never mandatory.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A tall glass of iced black coffee or egg coffee at a simple sidewalk cafe — about 15,000-25,000 VND.
A bowl of pho or bun bo Hue from a local stall — around 30,000-50,000 VND.
A main dish of com tam (broken rice) or stir-fried noodles at a basic eatery — about 40,000-60,000 VND.
The night market area near Da Lat Market, plus streets like Nguyen Van Cu and Tang Bat Ho, are packed with stalls selling banh mi, grilled corn, and hot pot.
Co.op Mart and VinMart are the main supermarkets in town, good for staples and snacks.
Da Lat Market and the surrounding streets sell cheap casual wear, knitwear, and outdoor gear.
Walking is best for the central area; xe om (motorbike taxis) start at 10,000 VND for short trips. From Lien Khuong Airport, airport bus (shuttle) costs about 50,000 VND per person.
Eat at street stalls and markets rather than tourist-oriented restaurants. Book accommodation directly or via local apps for last-minute deals. Use public bus for shorter inter-town trips instead of private taxis.
Emergency Contacts
Da LatInternational tourists can call the Da Lat Tourist Information Centre at +84 263 3822 590 for assistance. For consular help, contact your embassy in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City. Save these numbers before you travel.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Da Lat, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Aurora Hotel Dalat
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk — pharmacy · An Phuc — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Anywhere in Da Lat (including airport or city) → Binh Yen Hotel or any local point
💡 Download the Grab app in advance and link a card — data signal can be spotty in the hills. From the city centre to Binh Yen, expect about 25–30,000 VND. For airport trips, Grab is often 30% cheaper than street taxis, but wait times can be 10–15 minutes if the driver is coming from the city.
Da Lat Airport (DLI) → Binh Yen Hotel, Da Lat city centre
💡 Use Mai Linh taxi (green) or Vinasun (white) from the official rank. Avoid drivers who quote a flat rate without the meter — typical metered fare runs 160,000–200,000 VND depending on traffic. Airport pick-up area is small, so walk to the rank if you can.
Da Lat Airport (DLI) → Da Lat city centre (Nguyen Van Troi roundabout)
💡 The bus drops you at the roundabout near the market, which is a 10–15 minute walk to Binh Yen Hotel uphill. If your flight lands after 5 pm, take a taxi — the bus stops running. Cash only, exact change if possible.
Da Lat bus station (Ben xe Da Lat) → Any central stop near Binh Yen Hotel
💡 Routes 1 and 3 pass near Binh Yen — ask the driver to let you off at 'Cau 2' (Bridge 2) stop. Buses are cramped and often packed with students, so avoid peak hours (7–8 am, 4:30–5:30 pm). Have small notes ready.
About Da Lat
Wikipedia ↗
Da Lat, or Dalat (Vietnamese: Đà Lạt; Vietnamese pronunciation: [ɗâː làːt̚] ), is a former city in Vietnam and the former capital of Lâm Đồng Province. It is the largest city of the Central Highlands region in Vietnam but ceased to exist as a municipal city on 1 July 2025, following the elimination ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Aurora Hotel Dalat?
Request a room on the upper floors (4th to 6th) on the side facing the garden or inner courtyard, away from the street. These are quieter with better air and light.
Which rooms should I avoid at Aurora Hotel Dalat?
Avoid rooms on the 1st and 2nd floors facing the street (likely Da Lat's main roads can be busy with motorbikes and tour buses). Ground-floor rooms near the lobby or restaurant may get noise from check-in and breakfast setup.
Is Aurora Hotel Dalat noisy?
Da Lat's streets can have motorbike traffic from early morning to late evening, with occasional tour buses. The hotel's location in the city centre also means nearby bars or restaurants might produce late-night chatter.
Which rooms have the best views at Aurora Hotel Dalat?
Rooms overlooking the garden or inner courtyard (if the hotel has one) provide a view of pine trees and rooftops rather than the street. No sea or mountain view from this address.
What are insider tips for staying at Aurora Hotel Dalat?
If you're driving, ask for parking space at check-in — on-street parking can be tight. Early check-in might be possible if you arrive before 11am, as the hotel often has rooms ready by late morning.
What time is check-in at Aurora Hotel Dalat?
Check-in at Aurora Hotel Dalat is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Aurora Hotel Dalat have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests, one password posted at reception; good for email and browsing, weak for video calls (around 10 Mbps down).
Is there a city or tourist tax at Aurora Hotel Dalat?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Aurora Hotel Dalat?
A bowl of pho or bun bo Hue from a local stall — around 30,000-50,000 VND.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Aurora Hotel Dalat?
Walking is best for the central area; xe om (motorbike taxis) start at 10,000 VND for short trips. From Lien Khuong Airport, airport bus (shuttle) costs about 50,000 VND per person.
When is the best time to visit Da Lat?
December and March: December has crisp, sunny days and cool nights without the rain; March is the tail end of the dry season with clear skies and fewer tourists than the peak months.
Top Attractions in Da Lat
💡 Head to the back alleys for cheaper banh trang nuong (Vietnamese pizza) – look for the ladies working over small charcoal grills, not the touristy stalls. Bring cash, small denominations.
💡 Come at sunset for the best light on the buildings and fewer crowds. The food court inside has clean toilets and free wifi – useful for a pit stop.
💡 Visit during mass on Sunday morning (around 7am) to hear the organ and choir – it’s open and welcoming. The small garden behind has good views of the city rooftops. Closed 11am–2pm.
💡 Go early morning before 7am to see mist rising off the water. Rent a swan pedal boat for 50,000 VND (around £1.60) if you want to get out on the lake.
💡 The museum is free but unstaffed – ask at the guard gatehouse for the key. The campus canteen serves a decent bowl of pho for 20,000 VND (65p). Weekdays only.