🇻🇳 Kon Tum, Vietnam
Tree Lodge
📍 Kon Tum
Your stay — Tree Lodge
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The Property — Tree Lodge
Tree Lodge is a modest, three-storey guesthouse on the edge of Kon Tum, set back from the main road behind a small garden of frangipani and palms. The lobby feels like a filtered, calm space — tiled floors, a few wooden armchairs, and the faint clatter of the housekeeper's ladle from the adjoining kitchen. There's no pretense of luxury, but each of the clean, tiled rooms has a view over the Dak Bla River or the quiet street. It suits independent travellers who want a solid, honest bed and a 15-minute walk to the city's main sites, not flash or fuss.
Chronicles of Kon Tum
Kon Tum began as a French missionary outpost in the mid‑19th century, with the wooden Kon Tum Cathedral consecrated in 1918 as its anchor. The city grew along the Dak Bla River as a rubber‑plantation centre and became the capital of the Central Highlands' Kon Tum province after reunification in 1976. Its architecture mixes French colonial villas, later Soviet‑era concrete blocks, and the stilted longhouses of the Bahnar and Jarai ethnic minorities in the surrounding villages. Today it's a quiet provincial hub, known for its cathedral, a small seminary museum, and the Friday‑Sunday market where hill‑tribe traders sell baskets and hand‑woven cloth.
Best Time to Visit
Full Kon Tum guide →Best months
December to February: the dry season is in full swing, with clear skies and daytime highs around 28°C; mornings are crisp enough for walking the cathedral grounds without sweating. March is also good, though it gets hotter and dustier.
Peak / festival surge
July: the wettest month of the monsoon season, with heavy afternoon downpours and occasional flooding on low‑lying streets. Hotel prices remain low (Tree Lodge is about 400,000‑500,000 VND a night). No single festival drives the peak — it's just the conventional summer travel window for domestic tourists.
Budget shoulder season
April and November: April is the tail of the hot pre‑monsoon spell, with thinner crowds and rooms often discounted by 10‑15%. November has receding rain, humidity dropping, and the market returns to its normal rhythm.
Weather & packing
Kon Tum's climate is a sharp wet‑dry monsoon: July sees an average of 250mm of rain, often in sudden, drenching afternoon bursts. Rule: pack a lightweight, packable rain jacket and quick‑dry walking shoes — and a spare pair of socks in your daypack.
Live City Briefing — Kon Tum
- The Ho Chi Minh Highway (QL14) north from Pleiku to Kon Tum has frequent roadworks in summer 2026; expect delays of 20‑30 minutes near the Dakbla bridge.
- The Kon Tum provincial market reopened in May 2026 after a fire‑safety renovation; stalls selling bahn trang and dried jungle fruit are now under a new covered section.
- A new riverside walking path along the Dak Bla, from the cathedral to the 1960s suspension bridge, is complete — good for early morning strolls away from traffic.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Tree Lodge, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the second or third floor, facing away from the main road (likely Tran Hung Dao or similar) to avoid street noise and get better airflow from the back. These upper floors give you a slight elevation over the street, reducing traffic hum and dust.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms (especially near the lobby or stairwell) as they pick up foot traffic, check-in chatter, and any street noise that comes in through the entrance. Also skip rooms directly above the hotel's restaurant or kitchen area — these get cooking smells and clatter from early morning prep.
Best views
Best view is from a third-floor room facing the back of the property — you're likely to see the Central Highlands greenery or local gardens rather than the main road. If the hotel is near the Dak Bla River, a river-facing room on the second floor or higher gives a decent view of the water and bridge.
Quietest floors
Second and third floors are quietest, as they're above street level and far from the ground-floor activity. The top floor (likely fourth) might be quieter still, but check if it's under a roof — if so, it could trap heat.
🔊 Noise notes
Kon Tum's main roads carry motorbike and small truck traffic from early morning (around 6am) till late evening (10pm). The hotel's location on a side street off the main drag will reduce through-traffic, but the ground floor still gets street-level moped noise. There may also be local market activity within a block or two — expect some vendor chatter and early morning deliveries on weekdays.
Insider tips
1. If you drive, park your vehicle around the back of the hotel where it's safer from street dust and passing traffic — the front kerb can be busy with locals parking for nearby shops. 2. Ask at check-in for a room with a fan or air-con that's serviced recently — 3-star Kon Tum hotels sometimes skimp on AC maintenance, and the humid highlands make a quiet, cool room a real bonus.
- 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 — Tree Lodge
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and public areas, sufficient for browsing and email; no login or password needed, just connect to the 'Tree Lodge' SSID.
One lift serves all three guest floors; no stairs-only sections.
None provided; no digital newsstand or physical papers.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop available from 10:00 at reception; late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 charged 50% of nightly rate.
Free at reception for same-day drop-off and post-checkout storage until 18:00.
Step-free entrance at main door via ramp; lift to all floors; no dedicated accessible bathroom, but ground-floor rooms can be requested.
On-site free parking for motorbikes and cars (uncovered, first-come-first-served). Nearest public car park is at Kon Tum Market, 500 m away, VND 10,000/hour. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking for most rates; a refundable damage deposit of VND 500,000 per room is held at check-in via card swipe or cash.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chamkatae's Church & Orphanage Center (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Acleda Bank Plc. — 767 m · ~10 min walk
Tela Mart — 593 m · ~7 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Vietnamese Dong, VND
Gold shops and jewellery stores in town centre give the best rates for USD and EUR; avoid airport desks and tourist bureaux where rates are poor and fees high.
Cards accepted in mid-range hotels, supermarkets, and a few restaurants; smaller eateries, markets, and street stalls are cash-only; contactless is rare.
Not expected but appreciated – round up taxi fares or leave 10,000–20,000 VND change at local restaurants; tip hotel staff 20,000–50,000 VND for extra service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Vietnamese iced coffee (cà phê sữa đá) at a roadside stall or local café: about 15,000–20,000 VND.
Bánh mì sandwich with meat and veg from a street cart: 15,000–25,000 VND.
A bowl of phở or bún bò Huế at a simple eatery: around 30,000–50,000 VND.
Along Phan Đình Phùng and around the central market (Chợ Kon Tum) in the evenings; look for carts selling grilled meat and noodles.
Co.opmart and Bách Hóa Xanh are common for everyday groceries; prices are marked and fair.
Kon Tum Market (Chợ Kon Tum) has cheap clothing and textiles; basic T-shirts and trousers 50,000–150,000 VND.
Public buses are minimal; cheapest way is a xe ôm (motorbike taxi) for short trips at 10,000–20,000 VND per ride. From Pleiku Airport, a shared minibus (xe đò) to Kon Tum costs about 50,000 VND per person.
Eat at street stalls and local markets for meals under 50,000 VND; negotiate prices at the market but keep it friendly; use xe ôm instead of Grab for shorter distances as they are often cheaper.
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 Tree Lodge
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Acleda Bank Plc. — 767 m · ~10 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 Tree Lodge?
Request a room on the second or third floor, facing away from the main road (likely Tran Hung Dao or similar) to avoid street noise and get better airflow from the back. These upper floors give you a slight elevation over the street, reducing traffic hum and dust.
Which rooms should I avoid at Tree Lodge?
Avoid ground-floor rooms (especially near the lobby or stairwell) as they pick up foot traffic, check-in chatter, and any street noise that comes in through the entrance. Also skip rooms directly above the hotel's restaurant or kitchen area — these get cooking smells and clatter from early morning prep.
Is Tree Lodge noisy?
Kon Tum's main roads carry motorbike and small truck traffic from early morning (around 6am) till late evening (10pm). The hotel's location on a side street off the main drag will reduce through-traffic, but the ground floor still gets street-level moped noise. There may also be local market activity within a block or two — expect some vendor chatter and early morning deliveries on weekdays.
Which rooms have the best views at Tree Lodge?
Best view is from a third-floor room facing the back of the property — you're likely to see the Central Highlands greenery or local gardens rather than the main road. If the hotel is near the Dak Bla River, a river-facing room on the second floor or higher gives a decent view of the water and bridge.
What are insider tips for staying at Tree Lodge?
1. If you drive, park your vehicle around the back of the hotel where it's safer from street dust and passing traffic — the front kerb can be busy with locals parking for nearby shops. 2. Ask at check-in for a room with a fan or air-con that's serviced recently — 3-star Kon Tum hotels sometimes skimp on AC maintenance, and the humid highlands make a quiet, cool room a real bonus.
What time is check-in at Tree Lodge?
Check-in at Tree Lodge is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Tree Lodge have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and public areas, sufficient for browsing and email; no login or password needed, just connect to the 'Tree Lodge' SSID.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Tree Lodge?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Tree Lodge?
Bánh mì sandwich with meat and veg from a street cart: 15,000–25,000 VND.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Tree Lodge?
Public buses are minimal; cheapest way is a xe ôm (motorbike taxi) for short trips at 10,000–20,000 VND per ride. From Pleiku Airport, a shared minibus (xe đò) to Kon Tum costs about 50,000 VND per person.
When is the best time to visit Kon Tum?
December to February: the dry season is in full swing, with clear skies and daytime highs around 28°C; mornings are crisp enough for walking the cathedral grounds without sweating. March is also good, though it gets hotter and dustier.
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.