Your stay — Tan Phat
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The Property — Tan Phat
The Tan Phat Hotel in Kon Tum feels like a dependable base camp after a long drive from Pleiku: clean, tiled floors, a polite front desk, and a small lobby that smells faintly of lemongrass. It's a no-frills 3-star aimed squarely at budget-conscious travellers who need reliable air conditioning, a working elevator, and a solid breakfast of phở or bánh mì. There's no pool or spa, but the rooftop offers a modest view of the Dak Bla River and the distant outlines of the Central Highlands. This hotel suits independent backpackers and Vietnamese domestic tourists who'd rather spend their money on motorbike trips to the nearby Kon Klor suspension bridge than on hotel extras.
Chronicles of Kon Tum
Kon Tum's modern history began as a French colonial military outpost in the 1850s, before evolving into a missionary hub where the Bishop's Wooden Church — built in 1913 and still standing — became its architectural anchor. The city took a heavy hit during the Vietnam War, particularly during the 1972 Easter Offensive, and its Ban Me Thuot-style layering of laterite brick and concrete reflects that difficult century. Post-2000, Kon Tum has quietly rebuilt itself as a gateway to ethnic minority villages of the Ba Na and Gia Rai peoples, with a nascent coffee-and-craft scene along Phan Dinh Phung Street. Its contemporary identity is that of a slow-paced highland town where wooden stilt houses and Catholic cathedrals sit side by side with karaoke bars and rooftop cafes. For visitors, the real draw is not the city itself but its surrounding landscapes of rubber plantations, waterfalls, and the dramatic Vong Canh Hill.
Best Time to Visit
Full Kon Tum guide →Best months
January and February offer dry, sunny days (25-28°C) with low humidity and clear skies; February also avoids the Tet holiday crowds. March remains fine but starts warming into the 30s.
Peak / festival surge
April and May are peak season for domestic tourism due to school holidays and the Reunification Day (30 April) holiday; hotel prices at Tan Phat can rise 30-40% above off-peak rates. The Kon Tum Faction Festival (late May) draws Vietnamese cultural tourists.
Budget shoulder season
June and September are the best budget months: rainfall is frequent but usually in short afternoon bursts, rooms are cheaper by 20-30%, and the rice terraces are vivid green. Crowds thin dramatically after May.
Weather & packing
Kon Tum sits just north of the Pleiku plateau, so it gets a distinct wet-dry monsoon cycle: heavy rain from May to October, dust-dry from November to March. Pack a lightweight, packable rain jacket — not a brolly, because the rain comes sideways with the afternoon winds.
Live City Briefing — Kon Tum
- The Dak Bla River footbridge, connecting the city centre to Kon Klor village, was closed for two months from April 2026 for structural repairs; check before crossing as plans may delay until July.
- A new direct bus service between Kon Tum and Buon Ma Thuot launched in June 2026, cutting travel time to 3.5 hours — handy for a central highlands loop.
- The city's main market (Cho Kon Tum) has been partially roofed due to fire damage in March 2026; dry-season produce stalls now cluster at the southern end, causing some crowding.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Tan Phat, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floor 2 or 3 facing away from the main road. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still within easy stair access if the lift is slow.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the reception or lobby — they pick up foot traffic and any early morning luggage handling. Also skip rooms directly above any visible utility area or street-facing front.
Best views
Kon Tum is a provincial town; best view is likely a city or street view from upper floors facing the central area — ask for a room at the rear if available for a quieter outlook onto local houses or trees.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are typically quietest at a 3-star Binh Duong hotel, as they sit above ground-level bustle but below any rooftop or mechanical noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from Kon Tum's main roads can be persistent, especially in the morning (motorbikes, market traffic). The hotel's central location means potential noise from nearby karaoke or street food stalls in the evening.
Insider tips
1. Parking is likely at the back or a nearby lot — ask reception to guide you, as street parking can be tight in Kon Tum. 2. Request a room as far from the lift as possible: 3-star hotels often have lifts that thud on each floor, especially during breakfast hours.
- 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 — Tan Phat
Free Wi-Fi in lobby and rooms; typical speed 10–15 Mbps; no login required, just select network
One lift serves all 6 floors; no stairs-only sections
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed (free). Late check-out until 12:00 – fee VND 200,000; after 12:00 charged half-night rate
Free storage at reception for early arrivals/late departures
Step-free access at main entrance; lift is wide enough for wheelchair; one accessible room on ground floor. No grab bars in standard bathrooms
Free on-site parking for up to 20 cars (first come, first served); nearest public car park is 300m away at Kon Tum Market, VND 10,000/hour. No EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: 50% advance deposit required to confirm; at check-in a VND 500,000 incidental card hold is placed
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Đông Tác — 2.8 km · ~35 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Vietnamese Dong, VND
Banks in Kon Tum city offer good rates; avoid currency exchange at tourist bureaux or guesthouses where the rate can be poor.
Cards are accepted at larger hotels and supermarkets, but most street stalls, markets and small eateries require cash.
Tipping is not expected but a small tip of 10,000-20,000 VND is appreciated for good service in restaurants; taxi drivers and hotel staff don't need tips.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A traditional iced coffee (cà phê sữa đá) from a street stall costs about 10,000-15,000 VND.
A bowl of phở or bún bò at a local eatery costs around 25,000-40,000 VND.
A simple rice or noodle main dish at a family-run restaurant is 30,000-50,000 VND.
The area around Kon Tum Market and the central lake has stalls serving bánh mì, grilled meats and noodle soups.
Co.opmart is the main supermarket chain in Kon Tum; smaller minimarts are common in town.
Kon Tum Market sells affordable clothing and textiles; cheap high-street chains are not common in Kon Tum.
Walking is free; bicycles or motorbike taxis (xe ôm) from the market cost 5,000-10,000 VND per short trip. The airport is in Pleiku, not Kon Tum – take a local bus for about 20,000 VND.
Eat at market stalls for the cheapest meals; buy bottled water and snacks from supermarkets; negotiate prices politely at markets.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Kon Tum, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Tan Phat
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Kon Tum City Centre → Phu Ngoan Hotel
💡 Grab works well here; use the car option, not bike, as Phu Ngoan is on a busy road. Tipping isn't expected, but round up to the nearest 5,000 dong.
Pleiku Airport (PXU) → Phu Ngoan Hotel, Kon Tum
💡 Book through Mai Linh or Vinasun taxi apps for a fixed price, avoiding haggling. Drivers sometimes take dirt roads to save time — ask for Highway 14 only.
Pleiku Bus Station → Kon Tum Bus Station
💡 Get off at Ong Xe Bridge junction, then walk 10 minutes to Phu Ngoan. Buses are rattly but fine for daylight travel — avoid after 3pm if it's rainy season.
Kon Tum Market → Phu Ngoan Hotel (via Nguyen Hue street)
💡 Yellow minibuses run route #2 — wave it down, tell the driver 'Phu Ngoan'. They stop roughly; be ready to get off at the white church landmark just before the hotel.
About Kon Tum
Wikipedia ↗
Kon Tum is a city in Kon Tum province in Vietnam. It is located inland in the Central Highlands region of Vietnam, near the borders of Laos and Cambodia. Historically, this area has been inhabited by the indigenous Ba Na people, which led to the name Kon Tum, meaning "Village by the Lake" in the Ba ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Tan Phat?
Request a room on floor 2 or 3 facing away from the main road. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still within easy stair access if the lift is slow.
Which rooms should I avoid at Tan Phat?
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the reception or lobby — they pick up foot traffic and any early morning luggage handling. Also skip rooms directly above any visible utility area or street-facing front.
Is Tan Phat noisy?
Street noise from Kon Tum's main roads can be persistent, especially in the morning (motorbikes, market traffic). The hotel's central location means potential noise from nearby karaoke or street food stalls in the evening.
Which rooms have the best views at Tan Phat?
Kon Tum is a provincial town; best view is likely a city or street view from upper floors facing the central area — ask for a room at the rear if available for a quieter outlook onto local houses or trees.
What are insider tips for staying at Tan Phat?
1. Parking is likely at the back or a nearby lot — ask reception to guide you, as street parking can be tight in Kon Tum. 2. Request a room as far from the lift as possible: 3-star hotels often have lifts that thud on each floor, especially during breakfast hours.
What time is check-in at Tan Phat?
Check-in at Tan Phat is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Tan Phat have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi in lobby and rooms; typical speed 10–15 Mbps; no login required, just select network
Is there a city or tourist tax at Tan Phat?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Tan Phat?
A bowl of phở or bún bò at a local eatery costs around 25,000-40,000 VND.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Tan Phat?
Walking is free; bicycles or motorbike taxis (xe ôm) from the market cost 5,000-10,000 VND per short trip. The airport is in Pleiku, not Kon Tum – take a local bus for about 20,000 VND.
When is the best time to visit Kon Tum?
January and February offer dry, sunny days (25-28°C) with low humidity and clear skies; February also avoids the Tet holiday crowds. March remains fine but starts warming into the 30s.
Top Attractions in Kon Tum
💡 Go early morning (around 7am) to see the light through the stained-glass windows and avoid the heat. The bell tower can be climbed for a small donation.
💡 Ask the guard to turn on the lights in the back room if it's dim. The English labels are sparse, so bring a translation app or hire a guide outside for 20,000 VND.
💡 The site is small—allow 20 minutes. Pair it with a walk along the nearby Dak Bla Riverbank. The caretaker appreciates a 5,000 VND donation.
💡 Cross at sunset for the best light, but bring a torch as there are no lights on the bridge. The village side has a small coffee shack selling iced coffee for 10,000 VND.
💡 Take a motorbike taxi (30,000 VND one way) as buses are infrequent. Best visited from December to February when the sunflowers are in full bloom. No entrance fee, but buy some honey or vegetables to support the community.