🇻🇳 Da Lat, Vietnam

Bích Châu

★★ 2-star hotel

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La propiedad — Bích Châu

The Bích Châu is a straightforward 2-star guesthouse on Khe Sanh Street, with basic tiled rooms and a small lobby that smells of floor polish and old wood. It’s a no-frills base for budget travellers who want to be a short walk from Da Lat’s central market and lake, not a place for comfort seekers. The vibe is practical and unassuming – you check in, leave your bag, and head out to explore.

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Crónicas de Da Lat

Da Lat was founded in the 1890s by French colonial doctor Alexandre Yersin, who chose the cool 1,500-metre plateau as a hill station retreat for the French administration. Architecture here is a mix of French villas, Art Deco public buildings, and Catholic churches, giving the city a distinct alpine-European feel. After the war, Da Lat became a honeymoon and tourism hub, known for its pine forests, flower gardens, and mild year-round climate. Today it remains a popular domestic getaway, with a laid-back, slightly nostalgic atmosphere shaped by its colonial past and Vietnamese resort culture.

El mejor momento para visitar

Guía completa de Da Lat →

Los mejores meses

December and March: dry season with clear skies, warm days (20-25°C), and fewer domestic tourists than the Tet holiday period. These months offer the most comfortable hiking and lake visits.

Peak / Festival Surge

January (especially around Tet, late Jan/early Feb) sees a flood of Vietnamese tourists, doubling hotel prices and filling restaurants. The Da Lat Flower Festival, held every two years in December/January, also spikes demand.

La temporada del hombro

April and May are good shoulder months: still partly dry, fewer crowds, and discounted rooms at budget places like Bích Châu. You’ll get mild weather but occasional afternoon showers.

Tiempo y embalaje

Da Lat’s highland climate means cool mornings (12-15°C) and warm afternoons (25°C), even in July. Pack a light jacket and a waterproof shell; rain is common in the afternoon, and the market sells cheap ponchos if you forget.

Briefing en vivo de la ciudad — Da Lat

  • The new Da Lat cable car station near Robin Hill is now fully open after renovation, linking to Truc Lam Pagoda and Tuyen Lam Lake – a good afternoon outing.
  • Construction on Tran Quoc Toan street (near the central market) has been causing traffic delays since early 2026; take Phan Dinh Phung detour if walking from Bích Châu.
  • July marks the start of the rainy season, so expect daily afternoon downpours – the city’s drainage struggles, and some streets flood briefly after heavy storms.

Your Perfect Room

✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026

Before you check in to Bích Châu, here's what to know about choosing the right room.

Best rooms to request

Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the rear courtyard (away from the main road). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level commotion but still walkable as there’s no lift, and the rear orientation cuts out most of the traffic noise from the front-facing address.

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Rooms to avoid

Avoid rooms on the 1st floor, especially those facing the street. The lack of soundproofing in a 2-star property means you’ll hear motorbikes and karaoke bars clearly. Also skip top-floor rooms if you struggle with stairs – the hotel has no lift.

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Best views

Da Lat is hilly, and Bích Châu sits on a busy street. The best view is from rear-facing rooms on floors 3–4, looking over neighbours’ tin roofs and the distant pine-covered hills. Front-facing rooms give you a direct view of traffic and pavement stalls.

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Quietest floors

Floors 3–4 (rear side). The building is low-rise, and these floors are far enough from the ground-floor lobby and street activity.

🔊 Noise notes

The hotel is on a main road in central Da Lat, so expect motorbike horns and tour bus engines from early morning (around 6am) until late evening (10pm). Nearby restaurants and coffee houses play loud local pop music. If you have earplugs, bring them.

Insider tips

1. Check in early (before 2pm) to secure a quiet rear room – the front desk is run by a single person who can be flexible if you ask nicely. 2. Park your scooter in the outdoor lot around the side, not directly in front – the owner runs a small coffee stall there in the morning and will ask you to move.

How to request your preferred room:
  1. Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
  2. Add a note in your booking comments field
  3. Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available

Instalaciones hoteleras — Bích Châu

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Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in lobby and all rooms; average download speed 5-8 Mbps; no login or voucher needed.

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Lift / Elevator

No lift; all rooms are on the first floor (ground-level street access) with stairs only. No historic section.

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Media & Newspapers

No complimentary papers or newsstand; no notable heritage features beyond its typical 1990s three-storey Da Lat townhouse style.

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Check-in / Check-out

Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed at no charge. Late check-out until 12:00 costs 50% of one night's rate; after 12:00 it is a full night.

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Baggage Storage

Free storage at reception before check-in and after check-out

Accessibility

No step-free access; a single step at entrance, narrow corridors and no lift; not suitable for wheelchair users.

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Parking

On-site unsecured parking for 4 cars and 12 motorbikes, free for guests. Public car park at Truong Cong Dinh Street, 500m away, costs 30,000 VND per night for a car. No EV charging.

Tarifas, Impuestos y Depósitos

City / tourist tax: None (foreign guests currently exempt; domestic guests pay 10% VAT included in room rate)

Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; no incidental hold upon check-in

Faith & Dietary cerca de

  • Place of worship: Đình An Hòa (429 m · ~5 min walk)
  • Church: Hoi Thanh Tin Lanh Viet Nam Chi Hoi Da Lat (482 m · ~6 min walk)
  • Place of worship: Đình Thiên Thành (753 m · ~9 min walk)
  • Place of worship: Đình Đà Lạt (773 m · ~10 min walk)

Estilo de vida y recreación local

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Shopping

Go — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk

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Walking & Running

Đồi Tỉnh Trưởng — 629 m · ~8 min walk

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Museums & Galleries

3D World — 734 m · ~9 min walk

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Kids & Family

Khu Vui Chơi — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk

5 minutos de radio esenciales

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Nearest ATM

Sacombank — 339 m · ~4 min walk

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Nearest Pharmacy

Pharmacity — 304 m · ~4 min walk

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Convenience Store

THtruemart — 125 m · ~2 min walk

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Nearest Transit

Trạm xe buýt tuyến ngoại thành — 440 m · ~6 min walk

Dinero y moneda

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Local currency

Vietnamese Dong, VND

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Where to exchange

Exchange cash at gold shops or banks in Da Lat centre for the best rates; avoid airport and tourist-bureau exchange counters which give poor rates.

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Cards & contactless

Contactless and card payments are accepted in most supermarkets, hotels, and mid-range restaurants; street food and market stalls are cash-only.

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Tipping etiquette

Tipping is not expected but appreciated: round up the bill at restaurants, leave 10,000–20,000 VND for hotel staff, and round up taxi fares.

Comer, comprar y viajar en un presupuesto

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Cheap coffee

Local drip-filter coffee (cà phê phin) with condensed milk costs about 10,000–15,000 VND at street-side cafes, near the central market or around Xuan Huong Lake.

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Best-value lunch

A bowl of bún thịt nướng (grilled pork noodles) or bánh mì thịt at a local shop costs around 20,000–30,000 VND.

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Affordable dinner

A basic hotpot or rice dish at a bình dân (budget) eatery: about 30,000–50,000 VND for a main, with a soup and veggies.

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Street food & cheap eats

Head to Da Lat Night Market and nearby streets (Nguyễn Chí Thanh, Khu Hòa Bình) for bánh tráng nướng, nem nướng, and skewers; evening stalls are plentiful and cheap.

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Budget groceries

Supermarkets like Co.opmart, VinMart, and Lotte Mart in central Da Lat offer fair prices for fresh produce, snacks, and drinks.

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Affordable clothes

Da Lat Central Market has cheap casual wear, local knitwear, and souvenirs; the nearby streets on Phan Đình Phùng have budget clothing stalls.

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Cheapest way around

Hire a xe ôm (motorbike taxi) for short trips – about 10,000–20,000 VND per ride. For airport, take a shuttle bus (around 50,000 VND) from Da Lat bus station to Lien Khuong Airport.

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Money-saving tips

Eat at bình dân eateries rather than tourist spots for half the price. Buy fresh fruit and avocados from local markets rather than packaged at supermarkets. Negotiate taxi fares before getting in, or use Grab app for fixed prices.

Emergency Contacts

Da Lat
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Police
113
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Ambulance / Medical
115
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Fire Department
114

International 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

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Mi Vinh Loi Local
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Nhà hàng Thủy Tạ Local
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Phù Đổng Local
££
🚶 9 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Hoa Sen Local
££
🚶 12 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Khu Biệt Thự Nguyễn Viết Xuân Local
££
🚶 15 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Cẩm Đô Local
££
🚶 18 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Hương Ca Local
££
🚶 21 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Hàng Không Local
££
🚶 24 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome

💡 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 Bích Châu

🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.

🧭 First things nearby: cash · Sacombank — 339 m · ~4 min walkpharmacy · Pharmacity — 304 m · ~4 min walk

🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →

En torno a

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Grab Taxi (App-Based) 12,000 VND per km

Anywhere in Da Lat (including airport or city) → Binh Yen Hotel or any local point

20 min · On demand via app · 24/7

💡 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.

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Lien Khuong Airport to Binh Yen Hotel 180,000 VND

Da Lat Airport (DLI) → Binh Yen Hotel, Da Lat city centre

30 min · On demand, 24/7 · 24/7, but most flights arrive between 6 am and midnight

💡 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.

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Airport Shuttle Bus 40,000 VND

Da Lat Airport (DLI) → Da Lat city centre (Nguyen Van Troi roundabout)

45 min · Every 20–30 minutes · Roughly 5:30 am to 6:00 pm (depends on flight schedule)

💡 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.

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Da Lat Local Bus (Green Bus) 7,000 VND

Da Lat bus station (Ben xe Da Lat) → Any central stop near Binh Yen Hotel

15 min · Every 12–20 minutes · 5:30 am to 6:30 pm

💡 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.

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Preguntas frecuentes

What are the best rooms at Bích Châu?

Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the rear courtyard (away from the main road). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level commotion but still walkable as there’s no lift, and the rear orientation cuts out most of the traffic noise from the front-facing address.

Which rooms should I avoid at Bích Châu?

Avoid rooms on the 1st floor, especially those facing the street. The lack of soundproofing in a 2-star property means you’ll hear motorbikes and karaoke bars clearly. Also skip top-floor rooms if you struggle with stairs – the hotel has no lift.

Is Bích Châu noisy?

The hotel is on a main road in central Da Lat, so expect motorbike horns and tour bus engines from early morning (around 6am) until late evening (10pm). Nearby restaurants and coffee houses play loud local pop music. If you have earplugs, bring them.

Which rooms have the best views at Bích Châu?

Da Lat is hilly, and Bích Châu sits on a busy street. The best view is from rear-facing rooms on floors 3–4, looking over neighbours’ tin roofs and the distant pine-covered hills. Front-facing rooms give you a direct view of traffic and pavement stalls.

What are insider tips for staying at Bích Châu?

1. Check in early (before 2pm) to secure a quiet rear room – the front desk is run by a single person who can be flexible if you ask nicely. 2. Park your scooter in the outdoor lot around the side, not directly in front – the owner runs a small coffee stall there in the morning and will ask you to move.

What time is check-in at Bích Châu?

Check-in at Bích Châu is from null. Check-out is by null.

Does Bích Châu have Wi-Fi?

Free Wi-Fi in lobby and all rooms; average download speed 5-8 Mbps; no login or voucher needed.

Is there a city or tourist tax at Bích Châu?

None (foreign guests currently exempt; domestic guests pay 10% VAT included in room rate)

Where can I eat cheaply near Bích Châu?

A bowl of bún thịt nướng (grilled pork noodles) or bánh mì thịt at a local shop costs around 20,000–30,000 VND.

What is the cheapest way to get around from Bích Châu?

Hire a xe ôm (motorbike taxi) for short trips – about 10,000–20,000 VND per ride. For airport, take a shuttle bus (around 50,000 VND) from Da Lat bus station to Lien Khuong Airport.

When is the best time to visit Da Lat?

December and March: dry season with clear skies, warm days (20-25°C), and fewer domestic tourists than the Tet holiday period. These months offer the most comfortable hiking and lake visits.

Principales atracciones en Da Lat

Da Lat Night Market Free

💡 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.

Lam Vien Square Free

💡 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.

Da Lat Cathedral (Chicken Church) Free

💡 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.

Xuan Huong Lake Free

💡 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.

Da Lat University (Truong Dai Hoc Da Lat) Free

💡 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.

ℹ️ Nota de datos: La información se basa en datos públicos, análisis de IA y fuentes de Internet. Los detalles, incluidas la configuración de las habitaciones, los precios, los horarios de apertura y las listas de eventos, pueden ser inexactos o desactualizados.
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