Your stay — Vespa
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The Property — Vespa
Vespa is a tidy 3-star on Khe Sanh Street, run by a family who've kept its retro-Vietnamese styling since the 90s. The lobby has dark wood panelling and a small café that smells of drip coffee; the vibe is practical, not trendy. There's no pool or restaurant, but rooms are clean and the staff are good at Da Lat directions. Best for travellers wanting a cheap, central base near the night market without frills.
Chronicles of Da Lat
Da Lat was founded in the 1890s by French doctor Alexandre Yersin, who picked this highland valley for its cool climate. Under colonial rule, it became a hill station of Art Deco villas, pine forests and a lake-centred grid. Post-independence, it kept its French charm and added massive flower farms. Today the city is both a wedding-destination for Vietnamese and a backpacker retreat for its temperate air, partly because of its 19th-century French architecture and annual Flower Festival.
Best Time to Visit
Full Da Lat guide →Best months
January to March: clear skies, cool days (15-22°C), and no monsoon rain; crowds moderate after Tet. October is also good for sunny mornings and fewer tourists.
Peak / festival surge
December and late April (Victory Day, 30 Apr) are peak. Christmas brings domestic tourists, prices jump 30-50%. The Flower Festival (late Dec odd years) spikes occupancy; book 3 months ahead.
Budget shoulder season
November and February are shoulder; rains ease in Nov while Feb sees post-Tet lull. Room rates drop 20-30%, weather still pleasant (13-20°C).
Weather & packing
Da Lat's 'eternal spring' can drop to 10°C at night even in July, and drizzle is common all year. Pack layers: a lightweight waterproof jacket and a fleece; avoid relying on an umbrella alone.
Live City Briefing — Da Lat
- The new Da Lat cable car (to Truc Lam Pagoda) reopened in March 2025 after a 4-month maintenance closure; ride it for valley views, not speed.
- A bypass on National Road 20 (south approach) opened in late 2024, cutting Hanoi-to-Da Lat traffic jams by about 30 minutes.
- The night market on Nguyen Thi Minh Khai now has a dedicated cooked-food zone since February 2025; better hygiene for street-food eaters.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Vespa, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor at the back of the building, away from the main street. These floors are high enough to avoid ground-level noise but low enough for quick stair access if the lift is busy.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those near the reception or breakfast area, as foot traffic and early-morning kitchen noise will be noticeable. Also avoid rooms facing the main road on the 1st or 2nd floor due to direct street-level scooter and car noise.
Best views
The best view is from the back-facing rooms on floors 3-4, overlooking the quieter residential area towards the hills, rather than the main road. Side rooms might get a partial view of Xuan Huong Lake if the hotel is positioned near that end of Da Lat's city centre.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest, being above the street-level hubbub and below any potential rooftop activity. The lift tends to stop less on these floors, reducing passing traffic.
🔊 Noise notes
Da Lat's main roads are busy with scooters and cars from early morning until late evening. The hotel's central location means street noise will be present on the front side. Early-morning market deliveries and staff setting up breakfast can also create noise on the lower floors.
Insider tips
1. Ask for a room on the non-street side when booking, as the front-facing rooms are significantly noisier. 2. Earplugs are useful even for back-facing rooms, as the hotel's 3-star standard means windows may not be fully soundproofed.
- 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 — Vespa
Free, average speed 15 Mbps, no login—just select the network
Single lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only sections
No physical papers; no digital newsstand
Check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop allowed from 07:00; late check-out until 12:00 for VND 200,000, after 12:00 charged half the room rate
Free at front desk for same-day arrivals and departures
Step-free entrance from street level; lift to all floors; no wheelchair-accessible bathrooms or grab bars in guest rooms
Free on-site parking for up to 20 cars, first-come-first-served; nearest public car park is 200 m away on Hai Ba Trung Street, VND 40,000 per day; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; VND 500,000 incidentals hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Hoi Thanh Tin Lanh Viet Nam Chi Hoi Da Lat (177 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Giáo sở Salêdiêng Don Bosco (472 m · ~6 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Chùa Linh Sơn (472 m · ~6 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Chùa Tâm Ấn (715 m · ~9 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Go — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Đồi Tỉnh Trưởng — 152 m · ~2 min walk
3D World — 591 m · ~7 min walk
Khu Vui Chơi — 755 m · ~9 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 392 m · ~5 min walk
Pharmacity — 653 m · ~8 min walk
Cua Hang 144 — 333 m · ~4 min walk
Trạm xe buýt tuyến ngoại thành — 436 m · ~5 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Vietnamese Dong, VND
ATMs are widely available in Da Lat center; avoid exchange at tourist bureaux or hotels — rates are poor. Use bank ATMs (e.g. Vietcombank, BIDV) for better rates.
Cards accepted in mid-range hotels, supermarkets and larger restaurants; cash preferred at street stalls, markets, and small eateries. Contactless is rare.
Not expected, but rounding up taxi fares or leaving small change (5,000-10,000 VND) in restaurants is appreciated. No tipping for hotel staff.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local ca phe sua da (iced milk coffee) at any street-side cafe — about 15,000 VND.
Com binh dan (rice with meat/vegetable) from a street stall — around 25,000-35,000 VND.
Bun bo Hue or pho from a simple restaurant — roughly 40,000-50,000 VND for a bowl.
Da Lat Night Market (Cho Dem Da Lat) and the streets around central market are best for banh trang nuong, grilled skewers, and hot soy milk.
Co.op Mart and Bách Hóa Xanh are common budget supermarkets in Da Lat.
Da Lat Central Market (Cho Da Lat) is the main spot for affordable local clothing, jackets, and souvenirs.
Renting a motorbike (around 120,000-150,000 VND/day) is cheapest for getting around; from the airport, take a local bus (xe buyt) to the center for about 40,000 VND.
Eat at local com binh dan stalls; use ATMs not exchange desks; and buy fruit/street food at the central market rather than tourist stalls.
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 Vespa
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 392 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacity — 653 m · ~8 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 Vespa?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor at the back of the building, away from the main street. These floors are high enough to avoid ground-level noise but low enough for quick stair access if the lift is busy.
Which rooms should I avoid at Vespa?
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those near the reception or breakfast area, as foot traffic and early-morning kitchen noise will be noticeable. Also avoid rooms facing the main road on the 1st or 2nd floor due to direct street-level scooter and car noise.
Is Vespa noisy?
Da Lat's main roads are busy with scooters and cars from early morning until late evening. The hotel's central location means street noise will be present on the front side. Early-morning market deliveries and staff setting up breakfast can also create noise on the lower floors.
Which rooms have the best views at Vespa?
The best view is from the back-facing rooms on floors 3-4, overlooking the quieter residential area towards the hills, rather than the main road. Side rooms might get a partial view of Xuan Huong Lake if the hotel is positioned near that end of Da Lat's city centre.
What are insider tips for staying at Vespa?
1. Ask for a room on the non-street side when booking, as the front-facing rooms are significantly noisier. 2. Earplugs are useful even for back-facing rooms, as the hotel's 3-star standard means windows may not be fully soundproofed.
What time is check-in at Vespa?
Check-in at Vespa is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Vespa have Wi-Fi?
Free, average speed 15 Mbps, no login—just select the network
Is there a city or tourist tax at Vespa?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Vespa?
Com binh dan (rice with meat/vegetable) from a street stall — around 25,000-35,000 VND.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Vespa?
Renting a motorbike (around 120,000-150,000 VND/day) is cheapest for getting around; from the airport, take a local bus (xe buyt) to the center for about 40,000 VND.
When is the best time to visit Da Lat?
January to March: clear skies, cool days (15-22°C), and no monsoon rain; crowds moderate after Tet. October is also good for sunny mornings and fewer 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.