Your stay — Thanh Lan
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The Property — Thanh Lan
Thanh Lan is a straightforward three-star hotel on Kon Tum’s main strip, Nguyen Hue, with a no-frills lobby tiled in local stone and a modest desk staffed by friendly English-speakers. Its real USP is location: you step out directly onto the town’s busiest street, a five-minute walk from the wooden church and the morning market. The rooms are clean, air-conditioned, and have reliable hot water, but the décor dates to the late 2000s. It suits budget travellers or tour groups who want a central base to explore the central highlands without paying for extras.
Chronicles of Kon Tum
Kon Tum was founded in the 1850s as a French missionary station among the Bahnar and Jarai peoples, becoming a Catholic centre with a distinctive wooden church built in 1913. French colonial architecture, including the bishop’s house and orphanage, still lines the streets, surviving the wars that swept through the region. During the Vietnam War, Kon Tum was a strategic stronghold on the Ho Chi Minh Trail, and its redevelopment only accelerated after 2000 as road access improved. Today it’s a quiet administrative capital where indigenous culture, Catholic heritage and new Vietnamese middle-class life coexist without much fanfare.
Best Time to Visit
Full Kon Tum guide →Best months
January to March: cool (18–25°C), minimal rain, clear skies for the mountain views. December is also excellent but starts to get crowded for Tet.
Peak / festival surge
July–August is the peak domestic travel season, with school holidays and family trips to the central highlands. Hotel occupancy can hit 90%, and prices at Thanh Lan may rise 20–30%. No major festival in Kon Tum itself, but visitors use it as a base for exploring waterfalls and ethnic villages.
Budget shoulder season
April and November offer mild weather (22–30°C), lower humidity, and prices 15–20% cheaper than peak. Fewer tourists, easy walk-in bookings.
Weather & packing
Kon Tum sits in a rain-shadow area, so July is actually drier than coastal Vietnam but still humid. Pack a light rain jacket anyway for sudden afternoon downpours, and solid walking shoes for unpaved paths to villages.
Live City Briefing — Kon Tum
- Kon Tum’s city market has been renovated with new food stalls and a covered parking area—good for grabbing local specialities like grilled beef wrapped in lá lốt.
- The wooden church (Nha tho Go) is undergoing minor roof repairs through July 2026, but the main hall remains open to visitors.
- New bus services from Pleiku (45 minutes away) started running hourly in early 2026, making it easier to reach Kon Tum without a private car.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Thanh Lan, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
In rooms on the higher floors (4th or 5th floor), you'll have a slightly better chance of avoiding traffic noise from the main road nearby. Additionally, being closer to the back of the building might reduce noise from the street, but keep in mind that this hotel is in a relatively busy area.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms on the lower floors (1st to 3rd) are likely to be noisier due to the proximity to the main road. You might also want to avoid rooms near the lift, as the sound of the lift car operating can be noticeable.
Best views
Since the hotel is located in Kon Tum, the views from the higher floors might offer a glimpse of the surrounding hills or the nearby river. However, the city's skyline is not particularly impressive, so it's not a major selling point.
Quietest floors
4th to 5th floors
🔊 Noise notes
Be prepared for some traffic noise from the main road, which runs alongside the hotel. Additionally, there might be some occasional noise from the hotel's service entrance and nearby local activity.
Insider tips
Request a room with a key card door lock for added security. Also, consider asking the hotel staff about their local recommendations for traditional Kon Tum coffee, which is often made from local coffee beans.
- 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 — Thanh Lan
Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel; speeds up to 100 Mbps; no login constraints
Wing A has a lift serving all floors; Wing B has stairs-only access
Complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader) on all devices; physical newspapers available at the front desk
Check-in: 14:00, Check-out: 12:00; Early check-in: 08:00; Late check-out: VND 200,000 (approximately USD 9)
Limited baggage storage available at the front desk during regular hours (08:00 - 22:00); VND 50,000 (approximately USD 2.20) per piece, per day
Step-free access to the lobby and ground floor; wheelchair entries at the main entrance; limited wheelchair accessibility to upper floors due to historic building constraints
On-site parking available; VND 100,000 (approximately USD 4.40) per night; nearest public car park (Tan Phuoc Binh Market) is about 500m away and costs VND 20,000 (approximately USD 0.88) per hour; no EV charging available
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: VND 50,000 per room per night (charged at check-out)
Deposit & card hold: VND 500,000 (approximately USD 22) advance deposit and an incidental card hold of VND 1,000,000 (approximately USD 45)
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Sa Huỳnh — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Vietnamese đồng (VND)
Travellers can exchange money at banks, currency exchange offices (chuyén tiền), or withdraw from ATMs. Be wary of poor exchange rates at airports or tourist bureaux.
Most local businesses accept Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Contactless payments are less common, but mobile payments (e.g., Viettel Money, Zalopay) are increasingly popular.
Tipping is not expected but rounding up the bill or leaving 1-2% is considered polite. Taxi drivers, hotel staff, and restaurant staff may not expect tips, but it's appreciated for good service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A cup of coffee at a local café (cà phê) costs around 10,000 - 20,000 VND (£0.40-£0.80).
A bowl of phở at a street stall or local eatery costs around 20,000 - 30,000 VND (£0.80-£1.20).
A meal at a local restaurant (ăn vặt) costs around 50,000 - 80,000 VND (£2-£3.20) for a main course.
Street food is abundant in the city centre, particularly on Nguyễn Văn Cừ Street and around the local market.
Local supermarkets like Co.op Mart and WinMart offer a range of affordable groceries.
Affordable shopping can be found at the local market or street stalls selling clothes and souvenirs.
The cheapest way to get around is by motorbike taxi (xe ôm) or using the local bus network. A day pass for the bus costs 10,000 VND (£0.40).
Eat at local eateries or street stalls for affordable meals.Use local transportation, such as buses or motorbike taxis, instead of taxis.Shop at local markets or street stalls for affordable souvenirs and clothes.
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 Thanh Lan
🕒 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 Thanh Lan?
In rooms on the higher floors (4th or 5th floor), you'll have a slightly better chance of avoiding traffic noise from the main road nearby. Additionally, being closer to the back of the building might reduce noise from the street, but keep in mind that this hotel is in a relatively busy area.
Which rooms should I avoid at Thanh Lan?
Rooms on the lower floors (1st to 3rd) are likely to be noisier due to the proximity to the main road. You might also want to avoid rooms near the lift, as the sound of the lift car operating can be noticeable.
Is Thanh Lan noisy?
Be prepared for some traffic noise from the main road, which runs alongside the hotel. Additionally, there might be some occasional noise from the hotel's service entrance and nearby local activity.
Which rooms have the best views at Thanh Lan?
Since the hotel is located in Kon Tum, the views from the higher floors might offer a glimpse of the surrounding hills or the nearby river. However, the city's skyline is not particularly impressive, so it's not a major selling point.
What are insider tips for staying at Thanh Lan?
Request a room with a key card door lock for added security. Also, consider asking the hotel staff about their local recommendations for traditional Kon Tum coffee, which is often made from local coffee beans.
What time is check-in at Thanh Lan?
Check-in at Thanh Lan is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Thanh Lan have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel; speeds up to 100 Mbps; no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Thanh Lan?
VND 50,000 per room per night (charged at check-out)
Where can I eat cheaply near Thanh Lan?
A bowl of phở at a street stall or local eatery costs around 20,000 - 30,000 VND (£0.80-£1.20).
What is the cheapest way to get around from Thanh Lan?
The cheapest way to get around is by motorbike taxi (xe ôm) or using the local bus network. A day pass for the bus costs 10,000 VND (£0.40).
When is the best time to visit Kon Tum?
January to March: cool (18–25°C), minimal rain, clear skies for the mountain views. December is also excellent but starts to get crowded for Tet.
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.