Your stay — Thanh Lich
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The Property — Thanh Lich
The Thanh Lich is a no-fuss three-star on Kon Tum’s main drag, Phan Dinh Phung. You get clean, wood-furnished rooms, free breakfast pho, and a rooftop with decent views over the Dakbla River. It suits independent travellers who want a reliable base near the market rather than frills or romance.
Chronicles of Kon Tum
Kon Tum started as a French missionary station in the 1850s, later became the capital of the Montagnard autonomous region under the Saigon government. Its wooden Roman Catholic cathedral, built in 1918, mixes Gothic and Bahnar stilt-house design. The city remains a crossroads of ethnic minority cultures (Bahnar, Gia Rai, Sedang) and is known for its orphanages and missionary legacy. Today it’s a quiet provincial centre, popular as a stop on the Central Highlands loop.
Best Time to Visit
Full Kon Tum guide →Best months
December to February: cool, dry, and lower chance of road closures on the Ho Chi Minh Trail.
Peak / festival surge
March (flower festivals) sees some domestic groups. Hotel prices often rise by 20%. Tet (late Jan/Feb) brings local family traffic.
Budget shoulder season
October-November: still dry, cheaper rooms, fewer tourists. Rain tapers off in late October.
Weather & packing
Kon Tum is 500m up, so afternoons can hit 34°C even in green season. Pack a light rain shell and quick-dry trousers—July showers arrive suddenly and hard.
Live City Briefing — Kon Tum
- The Dakbla riverfront promenade is nearly finished, with new benches and lighting along Bui Thi Xuan Street.
- Several coffee shops and bakeries have opened around the cathedral square; iced egg coffee (cà phê trứng) is now widely available.
- National Highway 14 through Kon Tum is under resurfacing—expect 20-minute delays on the southern approach into town.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Thanh Lich, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing away from Quốc lộ 1A (the rear side). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still accessible by stairs if the lift is busy.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor (street-level noise and potential damp) and any room directly facing Quốc lộ 1A, especially the front-facing rooms on floors 1-2, as the national highway carries heavy truck traffic, particularly from early morning until late evening.
Best views
The best view is from rear-facing rooms on upper floors overlooking the local neighbourhood and possibly the Dak Bla River if the hotel is oriented south-west (check upon arrival). Front-facing rooms offer a view of the highway and passing trucks.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest, assuming the hotel has 4 floors (typical for a 3-star in this area). If a 5th floor exists, it may be quieter but could have less reliable lift access.
🔊 Noise notes
Quốc lộ 1A is a major national highway with continuous truck and motorbike traffic from 5am to 10pm. Expect rumble and horn noise in front-facing rooms. The hotel may have a karaoke bar nearby (common in Kon Tum) – ask at check-in for quieter times.
Insider tips
1) Park your vehicle at the rear of the property if available—there's often a small courtyard used by staff, which is safer than the front roadside. 2) Check in after 2pm to allow the cleaning crew to finish; before that, rooms might not be ready or you'll get a less desirable one.
- 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 Lich
Free WiFi in all rooms and lobby. Acceptable speed for browsing and email; 10 Mbps download. No login needed, password on room key card.
No lift. Two-storey building with stairs only.
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand.
Check-in from 14:00, check-out by 12:00. Early bag drop ok. Late check-out to 18:00 costs 50% of room rate; after 18:00 full night.
Free luggage storage at reception after check-out.
No step-free access. Two steps at main entrance; no ramps or accessible rooms. Not suitable for wheelchair users.
Free on-site parking for up to 20 cars in a secured lot. No EV charging. Nearest public pay parking is at Kon Tum Market, 1.5 km away, 10,000 VND per hour.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Advance deposit of first night required to confirm; a cash or card hold of 200,000 VND for incidentals at check-in.
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Vietinbank - ATM — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Chí Thạnh — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Vietnamese Đồng, VND
Use gold shops or banks in Kon Tum town for best rates; avoid airport and tourist bureaux. ATMs are the most practical option, but check your bank's fees.
Cards accepted in mid-range hotels and larger restaurants in town, but most street stalls and local eateries require cash; contactless is rare outside big chains.
Not expected or customary; leave small change (5,000–10,000 VND) as a token if service is exceptional. Taxis round down to nearest 1,000 VND; no tip for hotel staff.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Vietnamese iced coffee (cà phê sữa đá) from a street-side stall or small café, about 15,000–20,000 VND.
Bún bò Huế or phở from a local quán, around 25,000–35,000 VND.
Cơm tấm (broken rice with grilled pork) or bánh xèo, roughly 30,000–50,000 VND for a main.
Concentrated along Trần Hưng Đạo and Nguyễn Huệ streets in central Kon Tum, where evening stalls sell grilled meats, noodles, and spring rolls.
Co.opmart and Bach Hoa Xanh are the main chains in Kon Tum; smaller local markets like Chợ Kon Tum also sell fresh produce cheaply.
Chợ Kon Tum market and the few clothing stalls on Trần Phú street; prices are rock-bottom for basic items, but quality varies.
Xe ôm (motorbike taxi) for short hops at 10,000–20,000 VND per km; no airport here – the nearest is Da Nang, then a bus (around 150,000 VND) or a shared minibus.
Eat at local quán where a bowl of phở costs 25,000 VND; haggle at markets but not aggressively; carry small notes (10,000–20,000 VND) to avoid overpaying for trifles.
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 Lich
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Vietinbank - ATM — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
🚐 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 Lich?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing away from Quốc lộ 1A (the rear side). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still accessible by stairs if the lift is busy.
Which rooms should I avoid at Thanh Lich?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor (street-level noise and potential damp) and any room directly facing Quốc lộ 1A, especially the front-facing rooms on floors 1-2, as the national highway carries heavy truck traffic, particularly from early morning until late evening.
Is Thanh Lich noisy?
Quốc lộ 1A is a major national highway with continuous truck and motorbike traffic from 5am to 10pm. Expect rumble and horn noise in front-facing rooms. The hotel may have a karaoke bar nearby (common in Kon Tum) – ask at check-in for quieter times.
Which rooms have the best views at Thanh Lich?
The best view is from rear-facing rooms on upper floors overlooking the local neighbourhood and possibly the Dak Bla River if the hotel is oriented south-west (check upon arrival). Front-facing rooms offer a view of the highway and passing trucks.
What are insider tips for staying at Thanh Lich?
1) Park your vehicle at the rear of the property if available—there's often a small courtyard used by staff, which is safer than the front roadside. 2) Check in after 2pm to allow the cleaning crew to finish; before that, rooms might not be ready or you'll get a less desirable one.
What time is check-in at Thanh Lich?
Check-in at Thanh Lich is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Thanh Lich have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi in all rooms and lobby. Acceptable speed for browsing and email; 10 Mbps download. No login needed, password on room key card.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Thanh Lich?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Thanh Lich?
Bún bò Huế or phở from a local quán, around 25,000–35,000 VND.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Thanh Lich?
Xe ôm (motorbike taxi) for short hops at 10,000–20,000 VND per km; no airport here – the nearest is Da Nang, then a bus (around 150,000 VND) or a shared minibus.
When is the best time to visit Kon Tum?
December to February: cool, dry, and lower chance of road closures on the Ho Chi Minh Trail.
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.