Your stay — Old Day House
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The Property — Old Day House
Old Day House is a compact 3-star in central Nha Trang, a ten-minute walk from the beach. Its lobby mixes worn wooden furniture with local art, giving off the feel of a well-kept colonial-era guesthouse. Clean, air-conditioned rooms with basic furniture suit budget-conscious travellers who want a quiet base near the night market and the cathedral. It won't wow design lovers, but for the price it's reliable and friendly.
Chronicles of Nha Trang
Nha Trang grew from a small fishing village into a resort city during the French colonial period, when the train line reached it in the early 20th century. The Cham towers of Po Nagar, built between the 7th and 12th centuries, mark the site of an earlier Hindu kingdom. American soldiers rested here during the Vietnam War, adding a military airfield that later became Cam Ranh Airport. Today, the skyline is a jumble of high-rise hotels and seafood restaurants along Tran Phu Street. Locals still depend on fishing and tourism, and the city has a young, energetic feel, especially on summer evenings along the beach promenade.
Best Time to Visit
Full Nha Trang guide →Best months
March to May: dry season with average highs around 30°C, low humidity, and calm sea for swimming. Fewer tourists than June–August.
Peak / festival surge
June to August: domestic school holidays plus Russian and Chinese tour groups fill hotels. Prices for 3-star rooms like Old Day House can double. The Nha Trang Sea Festival (usually early June) brings parades and boat races.
Budget shoulder season
September and October: still warm (28–30°C) but with shorter rain showers, discounted rates, and emptier beaches. Good for budget travellers who don't mind afternoon downpours.
Weather & packing
Nha Trang's dry season (January–August) sees very little rain, but July often has sudden, brief tropical squalls in the late afternoon. Pack a light rain jacket or a small foldable umbrella, and always carry reef-safe sunscreen and a high-SP hat.
Live City Briefing — Nha Trang
- Tran Phu Street, the main beachfront road, is repaving sections through July 2026; expect lane closures and delays during late afternoon. Use the inland Pham Van Dong route for smoother drives.
- A new pedestrian zone opened in May 2026 on the north end of the beach near the Sheraton, with pop-up food stalls and free yoga at sunrise on weekends.
- In July 2026, the Nha Trang tourist authority is trialling evening street food markets on Yersin Street, just a five-minute walk from Old Day House, running from 18:00 to 22:00 daily.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Old Day House, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 4-6 at the front of the building (facing Hát Giang) for decent light and partial sea glimpses, as lower floors get blocked by neighbouring buildings. These floors are high enough to reduce street-level hubbub but still within easy stair access if the lift is busy.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid any room on the ground or first floor, especially those overlooking the rear alley (often used for service deliveries and motorbike parking). Also skip rooms directly adjacent to the lift shaft — the motor noise is audible at all hours, and the staircase bangs when guests arrive late.
Best views
The best view is from a front-facing room on floors 5-7: looks over Hát Giang towards the line of trees and low-rise buildings, with a sliver of the sea visible in the distance on clear days. Rear rooms give a drab courtyard view of laundry lines and air-con units.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 to 6 are the quietest: above street clatter and lift lobby commotion, but not high enough to pick up wind noise or roof equipment. Rooms at the back of these floors are quieter but risk view loss.
🔊 Noise notes
Hát Giang is a narrow inner-city lane, not a main boulevard — so traffic is motorbikes and small trucks, not constant, but peaks at 6-8am and 5-7pm. The hotel shares a wall with a family-run coffee shop that plays lo-fi music until 10pm; room 102 (if numbered consecutively) is right above their espresso machine.
Insider tips
1. Check in after 2pm when the morning market noise dies down — ask for a room on floors 4-6 at the front. 2. The lift is slow and small; if you're on floors 1-3, using the stairs is faster, especially during checkout rushes. 3. Request a room with a desk (some have them) if you need workspace — the lobby is cramped.
- 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 — Old Day House
Free unlimited WiFi on all floors; login via room number and surname; speed approx 20 Mbps download, adequate for streaming and video calls
No lift — three-storey walk-up building; front desk staff can help carry luggage up stairs
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand; a few local Vietnamese papers in lobby, no English titles. The building is a converted 1970s French-colonial villa with original terrazzo floors and high ceilings, no historic heritage listing
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop allowed from 10:00 if room not ready; late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 charged 50% of nightly rate, after 18:00 charged full night
Free for guests; available before check-in and after check-out at reception desk
No step-free access; two steps at main entrance; no wheelchair-accessible rooms; no adapted bathrooms; guests with mobility issues are advised to book elsewhere
No on-site parking; free street parking along Hát Giang (limited, first-come, first-served); nearest public car park at 23 Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai, 500 m walk, VND 20,000 per hour or VND 100,000 per night (open 06:00–22:00); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (no city tax for domestic tourism in Nha Trang; international guests usually pay 10% VAT & 5% service charge included in room rate)
Deposit & card hold: 50% of total stay charged at booking; VND 500,000 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Buddhist temple: Chùa Giác Hải (325 m · ~4 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Chùa Linh Thửu (598 m · ~7 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Loi Am Co Dai (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
- Church: Nhà thờ Chính tòa Nha Trang (1.4 km · ~17 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
CoopMart — 668 m · ~8 min walk
Công viên SSH — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Bào Tàng Alexandre Yersin — 2.5 km · ~32 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Te Sanh — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
kem Ngon — 426 m · ~5 min walk
ёBãi xe Bình Minh Bus — 800 m · ~10 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Vietnamese Dong, VND
Change money at gold/jewellery shops or banks in Nha Trang city centre for fair rates; avoid the airport and tourist bureaux — they give poor rates.
Cards accepted at larger hotels, supermarkets and upscale restaurants; cash is king at markets, street stalls and local eateries.
Tipping not expected but rounding up taxi fares or leaving a few thousand dong at a casual restaurant is polite; no service charge added.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Vietnamese iced coffee (cà phê sữa đá) from a street stall or local café — around 15,000–20,000 VND.
Bowl of phở or bún chả from a street-side vendor — roughly 30,000–50,000 VND.
Cơm tấm (broken rice with grilled pork) at a bình dân eatery — about 40,000–60,000 VND for a main.
Cheap eats line the streets along Trần Phú near the beach and around the night market on the waterfront.
Common budget supermarkets are Co.op Mart, VinMart and Bách Hóa Xanh — all within a short ride from the 7b area.
Affordable clothing at local market stalls (e.g., Xóm Mới or Đầm Market) for basics and beachwear.
Cheapest way around is by xe ôm (motorbike taxi) for short trips (10,000–20,000 VND) or rent a bicycle (50,000–70,000 VND/day). From Cam Ranh Airport, take the yellow local bus into Nha Trang centre for about 50,000 VND.
Eat at bình dân food stalls rather than tourist-fronted restaurants; buy bottled water and snacks from local minimarts instead of beachfront vendors; haggle politely at markets for souvenirs and clothes.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Nha Trang, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Old Day House
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk — pharmacy · Te Sanh — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Hyatt Regency Nha Trang → Nha Trang Night Market / City Center
💡 Use the Grab app for upfront pricing; avoid cash if possible for smoother rides.
Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR) → Hyatt Regency Nha Trang
💡 Use Mai Linh or Vinasun taxis for reliable metered fares; avoid unmarked cabs.
Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR) → Nha Trang City Center (near Hyatt Regency)
💡 Bus stops near the Hyatt; walk 5 mins from the drop-off point at Tran Phu Street.
Hyatt Regency Nha Trang (stop on Tran Phu) → Long Son Pagoda / Po Nagar Cham Towers
💡 Buses can be crowded; hold onto your belongings. Signal the driver to stop at the Hyatt.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Old Day House?
Request a room on floors 4-6 at the front of the building (facing Hát Giang) for decent light and partial sea glimpses, as lower floors get blocked by neighbouring buildings. These floors are high enough to reduce street-level hubbub but still within easy stair access if the lift is busy.
Which rooms should I avoid at Old Day House?
Avoid any room on the ground or first floor, especially those overlooking the rear alley (often used for service deliveries and motorbike parking). Also skip rooms directly adjacent to the lift shaft — the motor noise is audible at all hours, and the staircase bangs when guests arrive late.
Is Old Day House noisy?
Hát Giang is a narrow inner-city lane, not a main boulevard — so traffic is motorbikes and small trucks, not constant, but peaks at 6-8am and 5-7pm. The hotel shares a wall with a family-run coffee shop that plays lo-fi music until 10pm; room 102 (if numbered consecutively) is right above their espresso machine.
Which rooms have the best views at Old Day House?
The best view is from a front-facing room on floors 5-7: looks over Hát Giang towards the line of trees and low-rise buildings, with a sliver of the sea visible in the distance on clear days. Rear rooms give a drab courtyard view of laundry lines and air-con units.
What are insider tips for staying at Old Day House?
1. Check in after 2pm when the morning market noise dies down — ask for a room on floors 4-6 at the front. 2. The lift is slow and small; if you're on floors 1-3, using the stairs is faster, especially during checkout rushes. 3. Request a room with a desk (some have them) if you need workspace — the lobby is cramped.
What time is check-in at Old Day House?
Check-in at Old Day House is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Old Day House have Wi-Fi?
Free unlimited WiFi on all floors; login via room number and surname; speed approx 20 Mbps download, adequate for streaming and video calls
Is there a city or tourist tax at Old Day House?
None (no city tax for domestic tourism in Nha Trang; international guests usually pay 10% VAT & 5% service charge included in room rate)
Where can I eat cheaply near Old Day House?
Bowl of phở or bún chả from a street-side vendor — roughly 30,000–50,000 VND.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Old Day House?
Cheapest way around is by xe ôm (motorbike taxi) for short trips (10,000–20,000 VND) or rent a bicycle (50,000–70,000 VND/day). From Cam Ranh Airport, take the yellow local bus into Nha Trang centre for about 50,000 VND.
When is the best time to visit Nha Trang?
March to May: dry season with average highs around 30°C, low humidity, and calm sea for swimming. Fewer tourists than June–August.
Top Attractions in Nha Trang
💡 Free public showers are at the north end near the statue of the Lotus Flower. Bring your own towel and mat—rental chairs cost 50,000 VND.
💡 Free to enter but dress modestly (cover shoulders and knees). Best light for photos is late afternoon.
💡 Climb the 152 steps to the Buddha for panoramic views over Nha Trang. Free offerings like incense are available. Go in the morning for cooler weather and fewer tourists.
💡 Go early before 8am to avoid crowds and heat. The entry fee is 30,000 VND (about £1).
💡 Entry is 40,000 VND (about £1.30). Best for kids or on a rainy day. Combine with a walk along the nearby Cau Da fishing port.