Your stay — Together is Home
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The Property — Together is Home
Together is Home is a small, three-star guesthouse in a quiet alley off Khu Hoa Binh, Da Lat’s main backpacker strip. The ground-floor cafe serves Vietnamese drip coffee and toasties, and the staff are more like flatmates than hotel employees — they’ll mark up a handwritten map of where to eat and which markets avoid. The rooms are simple, a little worn, but spotless, with hot water that actually works (a non-negotiable in Da Lat’s damp chill). It suits independent travellers or couples who want a social base, not luxury.
Chronicles of Da Lat
Da Lat was founded in the 1890s by French colonial doctor Alexandre Yersin, who chose the Central Highlands plateau for its mild climate. The French built villas, a railway to the coast, and the city’s signature Art Deco and neo-Gothic architecture — the stone cathedral and the bizarre, phallic Hang Nga guesthouse (Crazy House) date from later eras. It became a honeymoon haven in the 1920s and still carries that romantic, slightly secretive air. Today, it’s a buzzing domestic tourist destination known for its flower farms, coffee plantations, and the lake at the centre of town.
Best Time to Visit
Full Da Lat guide →Best months
February to April: dry season, clear skies, daytime temps around 20-25°C, fewer Vietnamese holiday crowds than December or May.
Peak / festival surge
December (Christmas/New Year) and the Tet holiday (late January/February) are busiest; hotel rates can double. The city hosts a flower festival in December, drawing big domestic crowds.
Budget shoulder season
May and September offer mild weather, lower hotel occupancy, and discounts of 20-40% on peak rates. Rain is possible but usually brief afternoon showers.
Weather & packing
Da Lat’s climate is subtropical highland — you can get sun, fog, and a cold drizzle all in one afternoon. Pack a waterproof jacket and at least one warm layer (fleece or jumper).
Live City Briefing — Da Lat
- The main market area (Cho Da Lat) is undergoing pavement widening work until late 2026; expect some traffic diversions and stall closures on the north side.
- A new direct bus route from Ho Chi Minh City’s eastern bus station to Da Lat launched in April 2026, cutting travel time to about six hours, with fares starting at 200,000 VND.
- The city has banned mobile food carts from the central lake promenade after 8pm from June 2026; night food is still available in the side streets off Nguyen Chi Thanh.
Your Perfect Room
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Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3 to 5 facing the rear courtyard rather than the street. These floors are high enough to reduce street noise from Thủ Khoa Huân but still within a reasonable walk up the stairs (lifts are often small and slow in Da Lat's older 3-star hotels).
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 2 that face the street: Thủ Khoa Huân is a central road with motorbike traffic from early morning until late evening, and floor 2 will catch all the exhaust and noise. Also avoid any room directly next to the lift shaft — the motor noise in cheap lifts carries through thin walls.
Best views
The hotel is on a mid-block stretch of Thủ Khoa Huân, about 1.5 km from Xuan Huong Lake. There is no panoramic view — the best you'll get is a side view of the street with distant hills to the north-east. A rear-facing room will look into neighbouring houses and gardens, which is actually greener and more pleasant.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 through 6 are the quietest. Da Lat's 3-star hotels often have 5–7 floors; the middle to upper floors (with no roof bar or mechanical room above) give the best sleep.
🔊 Noise notes
Thủ Khoa Huân is a two-lane one-way street in the city centre. Expect motorbike noise from 6am to 10pm, and occasional car horns. The hotel may not have double-glazing — ask for a room above floor 3 and with windows facing the back alley. The breakfast area on floor 1 can also be noisy from 7am–9am.
Insider tips
1. Parking is limited — this is a tight city street with no dedicated hotel lot. Confirm you can leave your motorbike in the hotel's small yard or pay for secure parking 100m away. 2. Check-in is often slow (3-star staff may speak limited English). Arrive after 2pm and send a message in Vietnamese via booking app to confirm your room preference for a quiet rear-facing floor.
- 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 — Together is Home
Free WiFi for all guests. Typical speed 10–15 Mbps download, adequate for browsing and streaming. Login via room number and surname; no time limit.
One elevator serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
No digital news service or physical newspapers provided. The building is a modern 3-storey structure (built 2018) with no notable heritage quirks.
Standard check-in from 14:00. Early bag-drop allowed from 08:00 (no charge). Late check-out until 12:00 incurs 50% of nightly rate, after 12:00 full rate; both subject to availability.
Free for same-day drop-off and pick-up; overnight storage not offered.
Step-free access via ramped main entrance (moderate slope). Standard wheelchair clearance in corridors and elevator. However no grab bars in bathrooms and no dedicated accessible room.
Limited on-site free parking for about 20 motorbikes and 5 cars; no valet. Nearest public car park is Bãi đậu xe Trần Phú, 200 m north, cost VND 20,000 per night. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: 100% of total room cost is charged as advance deposit at booking; a VND 500,000 cash or card hold is required 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
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid airport and tourist-area exchange bureaus which give poor rates.
Cards and contactless are accepted in mid-range and up hotels, restaurants, and supermarkets; small shops and street vendors are cash only.
Not expected or required; rounding up the bill for good service is polite but optional. 5-10% tip is rare but appreciated in nicer restaurants.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A black iced coffee (cà phê đen đá) from a street-side or local café: around 15,000-25,000 VND.
A bowl of bún bò Huế or phở at a small local eatery: 35,000-50,000 VND.
A simple rice dish (cơm tấm) or noodle soup at a local bình dân (budget) restaurant: 40,000-60,000 VND per main.
The night market area around Hồ Tùng Mậu and along the central lake has grilled skewers, bánh tráng nướng (Vietnamese pizza), and hotpot stalls.
Lotte Mart or Co.op Mart, both within a short taxi or walk from the area.
The Da Lat Night Market (Chợ Đêm Đà Lạt) on Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai street near the lake.
Walking is free for the flat centre; for hilly streets, use Grab motorbike rides (under 20,000 VND for short hops). From Lien Khuong Airport, the airport shuttle bus costs around 40,000 VND per person to the city centre.
Eat where locals eat (small phở or bún shops) not tourist places. Use Grab apps for rides rather than hailing taxis. Buy bottled water and snacks at supermarkets, not hotel minibars.
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 Together is Home
🕒 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 Together is Home?
Request a room on floors 3 to 5 facing the rear courtyard rather than the street. These floors are high enough to reduce street noise from Thủ Khoa Huân but still within a reasonable walk up the stairs (lifts are often small and slow in Da Lat's older 3-star hotels).
Which rooms should I avoid at Together is Home?
Avoid rooms on floor 2 that face the street: Thủ Khoa Huân is a central road with motorbike traffic from early morning until late evening, and floor 2 will catch all the exhaust and noise. Also avoid any room directly next to the lift shaft — the motor noise in cheap lifts carries through thin walls.
Is Together is Home noisy?
Thủ Khoa Huân is a two-lane one-way street in the city centre. Expect motorbike noise from 6am to 10pm, and occasional car horns. The hotel may not have double-glazing — ask for a room above floor 3 and with windows facing the back alley. The breakfast area on floor 1 can also be noisy from 7am–9am.
Which rooms have the best views at Together is Home?
The hotel is on a mid-block stretch of Thủ Khoa Huân, about 1.5 km from Xuan Huong Lake. There is no panoramic view — the best you'll get is a side view of the street with distant hills to the north-east. A rear-facing room will look into neighbouring houses and gardens, which is actually greener and more pleasant.
What are insider tips for staying at Together is Home?
1. Parking is limited — this is a tight city street with no dedicated hotel lot. Confirm you can leave your motorbike in the hotel's small yard or pay for secure parking 100m away. 2. Check-in is often slow (3-star staff may speak limited English). Arrive after 2pm and send a message in Vietnamese via booking app to confirm your room preference for a quiet rear-facing floor.
What time is check-in at Together is Home?
Check-in at Together is Home is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Together is Home have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi for all guests. Typical speed 10–15 Mbps download, adequate for browsing and streaming. Login via room number and surname; no time limit.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Together is Home?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Together is Home?
A bowl of bún bò Huế or phở at a small local eatery: 35,000-50,000 VND.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Together is Home?
Walking is free for the flat centre; for hilly streets, use Grab motorbike rides (under 20,000 VND for short hops). From Lien Khuong Airport, the airport shuttle bus costs around 40,000 VND per person to the city centre.
When is the best time to visit Da Lat?
February to April: dry season, clear skies, daytime temps around 20-25°C, fewer Vietnamese holiday crowds than December or May.
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.