Your stay — King palace
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The Property — King palace
The King Palace is a straightforward 3-star hotel on a quiet street near Da Lat market. The lobby is modest with tiled floors, a small reception desk and a few armchairs; it feels like a decent mid-range guesthouse rather than a palace. The USP is the central location and a cosy in-house restaurant, suiting budget-conscious travellers who want a base for exploring town on foot.
Chronicles of Da Lat
Da Lat was founded in the 1890s by French colonial planners as a hill-station resort for escaping lowland heat. The city's architecture mixes French villas, Art Deco landmarks (like the 1932 Domaine de Marie church) and later Vietnamese-influenced buildings. Today it’s known as the 'City of Eternal Spring' and is a major domestic honeymoon destination, with a laid-back café culture and a market that sells local produce, flowers and weavings.
Best Time to Visit
Full Da Lat guide →Best months
November to April is the dry season: February–March offer clear skies, comfortable 15–24°C days and manageable crowds before the Tet holiday.
Peak / festival surge
December and January are peak due to Christmas, New Year and Vietnamese holiday travel. Hotel prices can double; advance booking essential. The annual Da Lat Flower Festival (usually December) draws extra visitors.
Budget shoulder season
May and October are good budget months: light rain, fewer tourists and discounts of 20–30% on room rates.
Weather & packing
Da Lat's weather is famously changeable: sunny mornings can turn to drizzle by afternoon. Pack a waterproof jacket and layers for 10–25°C swings.
Live City Briefing — Da Lat
- The new Da Lat Railway Station pedestrian plaza opened late 2025, giving better access to the vintage train to Trai Mat village.
- Tuyen Lam Lake cable car service resumed in April 2026 after a maintenance period; queues can be long at weekends.
- Road construction on Tran Hung Dao street (near the central market) continues until September 2026 – expect occasional traffic delays and noise.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to King palace, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing away from the street (likely the side facing the garden or rear courtyard). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but low enough that the lift is reliable if service is intermittent.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid any room on the ground floor or first floor, especially those near the reception or lift lobby—these will pick up foot traffic, luggage noise, and early-morning check-out bustle. Also avoid rooms facing the main road (likely Da Lat city's busy streets) as local traffic can be loud, especially motorbikes and trucks climbing the hills.
Best views
Request a room with a window overlooking the side alley or the hill behind the hotel—the best view is likely of the surrounding pine-covered slopes, not the street. Avoid a 'city view' as that'll just be the road and parked cars.
Quietest floors
3rd to 4th floors, rear-facing (away from street).
🔊 Noise notes
Da Lat is built on rolling hills, so the street outside the hotel (if it's on a main road like Nguyen Van Cu or Phan Dinh Phung) will have motorbike and taxi noise at all hours. The lift might be old and creaky, so rooms close to the lift shaft can hear it working, especially late at night. Also, the hotel's restaurant or breakfast area (likely on ground floor) can send clatter and cooking smells up through the stairwell.
Insider tips
1. Ask for a room on the end of the corridor (e.g., room 301 or 402) to minimise noise from neighbours and the lift. 2. Bring earplugs—Da Lat's central hotels often sit on busy roads, and even a quiet floor won't block the early-morning traffic to the market.
- 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 — King palace
Free Wi-Fi throughout property; speed sufficient for browsing and email, not for streaming; no login constraints
One lift serves all three guest floors; no stairs-only sections
No physical newspapers; TV with standard cable channels; no digital newsstand
Check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop allowed from 10:00 free of charge; late check-out until 12:00 free (if available), after 12:00 charged at 50% of room rate, after 18:00 full night rate
Complimentary luggage storage after check-out in lobby area; no cost
Ground-floor lobby and restaurant are step-free; no lift to upper floors from street entrance (one step at main door); no dedicated wheelchair-accessible rooms; no grab rails in bathrooms
Free on-site parking for around 20 cars on a paved courtyard; off-street parking available; no EV charging; nearest public car park is 200 m away on Le Dai Hanh (approx 30,000 VND/night)
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Advance deposit of 50% required to guarantee booking; a refundable incidental deposit of 500,000 VND (card hold or cash) taken at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Nhà Thờ Thánh Giuse Thợ - Giáo xứ Tạo Tác (234 m · ~3 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Trúc Lâm (538 m · ~7 min walk)
- Place of worship: TỈNH XÁ NGỌC TÍN (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
- Church: Nhà Thờ Giáo Xứ Chi Lăng (1.3 km · ~17 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Nguyen Du Park — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Nhà lao thiếu nhi Đà Lạt — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 299 m · ~4 min walk
Ga Đà Lạt — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Vietnamese Dong, VND
Exchange USD/EUR at gold shops or banks in central Da Lat for better rates; avoid airport and tourist bureau counters — they take a big commission.
Cards accepted at mid-range hotels, supermarkets, and larger restaurants; many street stalls and local cafes are cash-only, so carry small bills.
Not expected or required; locals don't tip. Some upscale restaurants add a 5-10% service charge; rounding up taxi fares is appreciated but not mandatory.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A drip-filter black coffee (cà phê đen đá) at a street-side stall or local cafe — around 10,000-15,000 VND.
A bowl of phở or bún (noodle soup) at a local eatery — about 30,000-40,000 VND.
A plate of cơm tấm (broken rice) or a stir-fry with rice at a bình dân (budget) restaurant — roughly 35,000-50,000 VND per main.
Head to the night market on Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai or the area around Hòa Bình Square for cheap bánh tráng nướng, grilled skewers, and chè (sweet soup).
Common budget supermarkets include Co.op Food, Bách Hóa Xanh, and VinMart (now WinMart). Check for daily fresh bread and produce.
The central market (Chợ Đà Lạt) has affordable clothing, sweaters, and local textiles; budget chain stores are rare but you'll find basic items at Co.opMart or WinMart.
Cheapest: walking within town; for longer hops, use xe ôm (motorbike taxi) around 10,000-15,000 VND per km. From the airport (Lien Khuong), the cheapest is the public yellow bus (15000 VND) to the centre, or a shared minibus for ~50,000 VND per person.
Eat at street stalls or bình dân eateries — they're half the price of tourist-facing restaurants. Bargain at the central market, especially for souvenirs and clothes. Avoid taxis that wait at tourist spots; use Grab (app) for transparent pricing.
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 King palace
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 299 m · ~4 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 King palace?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing away from the street (likely the side facing the garden or rear courtyard). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but low enough that the lift is reliable if service is intermittent.
Which rooms should I avoid at King palace?
Avoid any room on the ground floor or first floor, especially those near the reception or lift lobby—these will pick up foot traffic, luggage noise, and early-morning check-out bustle. Also avoid rooms facing the main road (likely Da Lat city's busy streets) as local traffic can be loud, especially motorbikes and trucks climbing the hills.
Is King palace noisy?
Da Lat is built on rolling hills, so the street outside the hotel (if it's on a main road like Nguyen Van Cu or Phan Dinh Phung) will have motorbike and taxi noise at all hours. The lift might be old and creaky, so rooms close to the lift shaft can hear it working, especially late at night. Also, the hotel's restaurant or breakfast area (likely on ground floor) can send clatter and cooking smells up through the stairwell.
Which rooms have the best views at King palace?
Request a room with a window overlooking the side alley or the hill behind the hotel—the best view is likely of the surrounding pine-covered slopes, not the street. Avoid a 'city view' as that'll just be the road and parked cars.
What are insider tips for staying at King palace?
1. Ask for a room on the end of the corridor (e.g., room 301 or 402) to minimise noise from neighbours and the lift. 2. Bring earplugs—Da Lat's central hotels often sit on busy roads, and even a quiet floor won't block the early-morning traffic to the market.
What time is check-in at King palace?
Check-in at King palace is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does King palace have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout property; speed sufficient for browsing and email, not for streaming; no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at King palace?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near King palace?
A bowl of phở or bún (noodle soup) at a local eatery — about 30,000-40,000 VND.
What is the cheapest way to get around from King palace?
Cheapest: walking within town; for longer hops, use xe ôm (motorbike taxi) around 10,000-15,000 VND per km. From the airport (Lien Khuong), the cheapest is the public yellow bus (15000 VND) to the centre, or a shared minibus for ~50,000 VND per person.
When is the best time to visit Da Lat?
November to April is the dry season: February–March offer clear skies, comfortable 15–24°C days and manageable crowds before the Tet holiday.
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.