Your stay — Bat Dat Hotel
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The Property — Bat Dat Hotel
The Bat Dat Hotel sits a short walk from Da Lat's central market, a straightforward three-star with no frills. The lobby has worn leather sofas and a reception desk stacked with leaflets for tours of the nearby Lake of Sighs. It feels like a reliable base for budget-conscious travellers who plan to be out exploring the pine forests and colonial villas, not lounging indoors.
Chronicles of Da Lat
Da Lat was founded in the 1890s by French colonial doctors seeking a hill-station retreat from the lowland heat. They laid out a European-style city with chalets, villas, and a railway station modelled on the Art Deco of Deauville. After independence, the city became Vietnam's honeymoon capital, drawing couples to its cool lakes and waterfalls. Today, it retains an air of faded romance, with bakeries, flower gardens, and a growing street-food scene that contrasts sharply with the nearby temples and pagodas.
Best Time to Visit
Full Da Lat guide →Best months
March and April offer the driest weather, with clear skies and daytime temperatures around 22°C, perfect for hiking to Lang Biang or cycling around Xuan Huong Lake. December also sees crisp sun and lower rainfall, but weekends can be crowded with domestic tourists.
Peak / festival surge
December and January are peak months, driven by the Dry Season and the Tet holiday period (January–February). Hotel prices can double, advance booking is essential. The main draw is the flower festival years, with parades and garden displays, but even off-festival years see full hotels.
Budget shoulder season
September and October are the best shoulder months: rainfall drops slightly, clouds part for morning sun, and room rates fall by 30–40%. Fewer crowds make it good for visiting the valley of love or the old railway station without queuing.
Weather & packing
Da Lat's climate is subtropical highland, so days can be warm (23°C) but nights drop to 15°C or lower, with sudden rain possible year-round. Pack a light waterproof jacket and layers: a fleece for evenings, a T-shirt for midday walks, and comfortable shoes for wet pavement.
Live City Briefing — Da Lat
- Da Lat's central market has new night stalls selling grilled 'nem nuong' pork rolls, popular with locals after 8pm. Expect queues but good street food.
- Construction on the tram line from the city centre to the old railway station is ongoing through 2026; some streets near the station may be blocked. Check with your hotel for alternate routes.
- The city introduced a pedestrian-only zone around Xuan Huong Lake on weekend evenings starting in 2025. Expect road closures and extra foot traffic from 6pm to 10pm Saturday and Sunday.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Bat Dat Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3 to 5 facing the rear (away from Pham Ngoc Thach). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still within the lift range. The rear aspect overlooks the quieter residential area behind the hotel, offering better sleep and a glimpse of Da Lat’s pine-covered hills.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1 or 2 facing the street (Pham Ngoc Thach). Floor 1 suffers from foot traffic and lobby noise; floors 1-2 street-facing pick up scooter and car noise from the main road, especially during morning and evening rush hours.
Best views
Rooms on floors 4-5 facing rear offer the best view: partial city rooftops and pine-covered hills in the distance. Street-facing rooms on upper floors (4-5) give a view of Pham Ngoc Thach’s tree-lined street and distant hills, but with more noise.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 to 5
🔊 Noise notes
Pham Ngoc Thach is a main road in Da Lat with frequent motorbikes and cars, particularly from 7-9am and 5-7pm. The hotel likely has a ground-floor café or eatery common in Vietnamese 3-star hotels, which can generate chatter and kitchen sounds until 9-10pm. Lift doors on each floor may clatter, so rooms directly opposite the lift shaft should be avoided (request a room away from the lift).
Insider tips
1. Pham Ngoc Thach is a busy road: if you’re driving, ask at check-in about free or paid parking (many 3-star hotels in Da Lat offer a basement or secured lot). 2. Da Lat is cool and damp; request a room with a heater or extra blanket (standard for 3-star hotels here) and avoid rooms with a damaged window seal, which lets in cold drafts. Arriving early? Stored luggage is usually free, but ask for a downstairs locker to avoid carrying bags up stairs if the lift is slow.
- 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 — Bat Dat Hotel
Free WiFi for all guests, soft cap at 10 Mbps; no login or time limit
One lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only sections
No physical newspapers; no digital newsstand; building is a converted 1990s townhouse, no heritage features
Standard check-in from 14:00; luggage drop available from 10:00; late check-out until 12:00 (free), after 12:00 charged 50% of daily rate
Free luggage storage at front desk; no time limit if collected before 22:00
One step at main entrance (portable ramp available on request); ground-floor room accessible, but narrow corridors and no wheelchair-accessible bathroom
Free on-site parking for 15 motorbikes and 5 cars (first-come-first-served); nearest public car park at Da Lat Market (5-minute walk), 30,000 VND/night; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (included in room rate)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking for non-refundable rates; refundable rates require a 500,000 VND cash deposit or card hold at check-in for incidentals
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Buddhist temple: Đình Mỹ Thành (554 m · ~7 min walk)
- Place of worship: Đình An Hòa (561 m · ~7 min walk)
- Place of worship: Đình Thiên Thành (581 m · ~7 min walk)
- Place of worship: Đình Đà Lạt (735 m · ~9 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Go — 2.2 km · ~27 min walk
Đồi Tỉnh Trưởng — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Ngộ quán — 442 m · ~6 min walk
Khu Vui Chơi — 1.9 km · ~23 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 146 m · ~2 min walk
Pharmacity — 516 m · ~6 min walk
THtruemart — 399 m · ~5 min walk
Trạm xe buýt tuyến ngoại thành — 838 m · ~10 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Vietnamese Dong, VND
Exchange at gold shops or banks in the city centre for the best rates; avoid airport and hotel bureaux which offer poor rates.
Cards accepted at mid-range hotels and larger restaurants, but many small eateries, street stalls, and market stalls are cash-only; contactless is rare.
Not expected but appreciated; 5-10% at nicer restaurants if service charge not included, round up taxi fares, and tip hotel staff 20,000-50,000 VND for services.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A glass of hot or iced Vietnamese coffee at a local cafe costs around 15,000-25,000 VND.
A bowl of pho or a banh mi sandwich from a street vendor or small eatery costs about 20,000-30,000 VND.
A simple hotpot or rice dish with meat and vegetables at a local restaurant runs 40,000-60,000 VND per main.
Pham Ngoc Thach and surrounding streets have small stalls selling banh mi, com tam (broken rice), and fresh spring rolls, especially near the central market area.
Co.op Food, Lotte Mart, and VinMart+ are common budget supermarket chains found within a short walk or ride.
Da Lat Market (Cho Da Lat) and the nearby night market offer affordable local and imported clothing; bargain hard.
The cheapest way around is by xe om (motorbike taxi) for 10,000-20,000 VND per short trip; from Lien Khuong Airport take the local bus (route 11) to the city centre for around 20,000 VND.
Eat at street stalls or markets for meals under 30,000 VND; drink Vietnamese coffee at local cafes rather than tourist spots; negotiate prices at markets and for xe om rides.
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 Bat Dat Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 146 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacity — 516 m · ~6 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 Bat Dat Hotel?
Request a room on floors 3 to 5 facing the rear (away from Pham Ngoc Thach). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still within the lift range. The rear aspect overlooks the quieter residential area behind the hotel, offering better sleep and a glimpse of Da Lat’s pine-covered hills.
Which rooms should I avoid at Bat Dat Hotel?
Avoid rooms on floor 1 or 2 facing the street (Pham Ngoc Thach). Floor 1 suffers from foot traffic and lobby noise; floors 1-2 street-facing pick up scooter and car noise from the main road, especially during morning and evening rush hours.
Is Bat Dat Hotel noisy?
Pham Ngoc Thach is a main road in Da Lat with frequent motorbikes and cars, particularly from 7-9am and 5-7pm. The hotel likely has a ground-floor café or eatery common in Vietnamese 3-star hotels, which can generate chatter and kitchen sounds until 9-10pm. Lift doors on each floor may clatter, so rooms directly opposite the lift shaft should be avoided (request a room away from the lift).
Which rooms have the best views at Bat Dat Hotel?
Rooms on floors 4-5 facing rear offer the best view: partial city rooftops and pine-covered hills in the distance. Street-facing rooms on upper floors (4-5) give a view of Pham Ngoc Thach’s tree-lined street and distant hills, but with more noise.
What are insider tips for staying at Bat Dat Hotel?
1. Pham Ngoc Thach is a busy road: if you’re driving, ask at check-in about free or paid parking (many 3-star hotels in Da Lat offer a basement or secured lot). 2. Da Lat is cool and damp; request a room with a heater or extra blanket (standard for 3-star hotels here) and avoid rooms with a damaged window seal, which lets in cold drafts. Arriving early? Stored luggage is usually free, but ask for a downstairs locker to avoid carrying bags up stairs if the lift is slow.
What time is check-in at Bat Dat Hotel?
Check-in at Bat Dat Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Bat Dat Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi for all guests, soft cap at 10 Mbps; no login or time limit
Is there a city or tourist tax at Bat Dat Hotel?
None (included in room rate)
Where can I eat cheaply near Bat Dat Hotel?
A bowl of pho or a banh mi sandwich from a street vendor or small eatery costs about 20,000-30,000 VND.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Bat Dat Hotel?
The cheapest way around is by xe om (motorbike taxi) for 10,000-20,000 VND per short trip; from Lien Khuong Airport take the local bus (route 11) to the city centre for around 20,000 VND.
When is the best time to visit Da Lat?
March and April offer the driest weather, with clear skies and daytime temperatures around 22°C, perfect for hiking to Lang Biang or cycling around Xuan Huong Lake. December also sees crisp sun and lower rainfall, but weekends can be crowded with domestic tourists.
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.