The Owl Town- Cozy homestay Nearly Bui Vien Walking Street

186/25 Đường Bùi Viện, District 1, 71000 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam·View on map

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Check-infrom 14:00
Check-outuntil 12:00
Parking✕ Not available
WiFi✓ Free
Pets✕ Not allowed
BreakfastNot stated

Description

The Owl Town is a hotel on Bui Vien street in District 1 of Ho Chi Minh City, with air-conditioned rooms and a fireplace in every room type. The six room types range from 13 m² to 18 m², and each has a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. WiFi is free in all areas of the property.

Five of the room types have one large king-size bed, the Twin Room has a single bed, and the Double Room with Balcony is the only room with a balcony. Every room has a sofa, free toiletries and air conditioning. The property also has a terrace, 24-hour security and CCTV in its common areas, and it offers a hypoallergenic environment.

The hotel suits couples and solo travellers who want a central base without a car, since no parking is available. The Deluxe Double Room and the Large Double Room, both 18 m², give the most space, while the Twin Room and the Double Room at 13 m² are the most compact.

Rooms

6 room types · 13–18 m²

The Owl Town has six room types, from 13 m² to 18 m². All share a private bathroom with a bath or shower, a bidet and a hairdryer, along with air conditioning, a fireplace, a sofa and free toiletries. What changes is size, bed and balcony, so the choice comes down to how much room you need.

Five room types have one large king-size bed, while the Twin Room has a single bed and shares the 13 m² size of the Double Room. The Standard King Room and the Double Room with Balcony measure 15 m², and the Deluxe Double Room and the Large Double Room are the largest at 18 m². The Double Room with Balcony is the only room with a balcony.

Standard King Room — The Owl Town- Cozy homestay Nearly Bui Vien Walking Street

Standard King Room

15 m² Max. 2 guests 1 Large bed (King size)
FireplaceSofaElectric kettle

The Standard King Room is the room without a balcony, measuring 15 m² with a large king-size bed. It has a sofa and a seating area, a fireplace, a wardrobe and an electric kettle, and its bathroom has a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer.

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Double Room with Balcony — The Owl Town- Cozy homestay Nearly Bui Vien Walking Street

Double Room with Balcony

15 m² Max. 2 guests 1 Large bed (King size)
BalconyFireplaceSofa

The Double Room with Balcony is the only room in the range with an outdoor balcony. At 15 m² it has a large king-size bed, carpeted floors, a sofa, air conditioning and a fireplace, so the balcony is what sets it apart from the Standard King Room, which is the same size.

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Deluxe Double Room — The Owl Town- Cozy homestay Nearly Bui Vien Walking Street

Deluxe Double Room

18 m² Max. 2 guests 1 Large bed (King size)
FireplaceSeating areaElectric kettle

At 18 m², the Deluxe Double Room is 3 m² larger than the Standard King Room and the Double Room with Balcony. It has a large king-size bed, a seating area, a wardrobe and an electric kettle, and it sleeps two guests, which makes it one of the roomiest options for a couple.

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Twin Room — The Owl Town- Cozy homestay Nearly Bui Vien Walking Street

Twin Room

13 m² Max. 2 guests 1 Single bed
WardrobeElectric kettleBidet

The Twin Room is one of the two smallest rooms at 13 m², and the only one with a single bed rather than a large king-size bed. It has a seating area, a wardrobe, an electric kettle and a fireplace, along with a private bathroom with a bidet and a hairdryer.

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Double Room — The Owl Town- Cozy homestay Nearly Bui Vien Walking Street

Double Room

13 m² Max. 2 guests 1 Large bed (King size)
FireplaceWardrobeSeating area

The Double Room is also 13 m², but it has a large king-size bed in place of the Twin Room's single bed. It has a seating area, a wardrobe, an electric kettle and a fireplace, with the same private bathroom, bidet and hairdryer as the rest of the range.

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Large Double Room — The Owl Town- Cozy homestay Nearly Bui Vien Walking Street

Large Double Room

18 m² Max. 2 guests 1 Large bed (King size)
HairdryerBidetElectric kettle

At 18 m², the Large Double Room matches the Deluxe Double Room in size and furnishing, with a large king-size bed, a seating area, a wardrobe and an electric kettle. Its occupancy is set at one guest, so it suits a solo traveller who wants the extra space.

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Facilities

34 facilities
Private bathroom
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Room service
Non-smoking rooms
Shower

The hotel has air conditioning, a private bathroom and room service, and the rooms come with free toiletries, towels, a hairdryer, linen and a bidet in every bathroom. Each room also has a wardrobe or closet, a sofa and a seating area, an electric kettle and a socket near the bed, and the beds include extra-long options over 2 metres.

Security is well covered, with CCTV outside the property and in the common areas, a security alarm and 24-hour security. The property is non-smoking throughout, with heating and a fan, a terrace, and ironing facilities with an iron for guests. Internet services are offered alongside free WiFi in all areas of the property.

The property is hypoallergenic, and the rooms are equipped with cleaning products and a drying rack for clothing.

General

  • Terrace
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

In the room

  • Free toiletries
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Electric kettle
  • Fireplace
  • Sofa
  • Seating area
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing

Media & technology

  • Internet services

The Owl Town is on Bui Vien street in the centre of District 1, in Ho Chi Minh City. The street is the backpacker quarter, and in the evenings it fills with bars, cafés and restaurants that stay open late. Cong Caphe café and Baba's Kitchen are both 50 m away, the Chùa Phước Hậu pagoda is 50 m away as well, and the Đình Ông Quan Thánh temple is 100 m from the hotel.

Tan Son Nhat International Airport is 5.5 km from the hotel, and Saigon Railway Station is 2.3 km away. The Saigon bus station is 250 m away, and Ben Thanh Station, where Metro Line 1 begins, is 800 m. The hotel has no parking available, so guests arriving by car or motorbike should arrange a parking place elsewhere and continue on foot or by taxi for the last stretch.

For sightseeing, Thai Binh Market is 300 m away and Ben Thanh Market is 950 m, a covered market known for souvenirs and street food. The Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum, housed in a colonial-era building, is 900 m from the hotel, and the War Remnants Museum is 1.4 km away. Ben Thanh Market is a 12-minute walk, so the central sights are easy to reach on foot during the day.

  • Chùa Phước Hậu
    Neighbourhood pagoda a short walk from the hotel
    50 m
  • Thai Binh Market
    Everyday market for fruit, food and household goods
    300 m
  • September 23 Park
    Green space with trees in the centre of the district
    400 m
  • Ben Thanh Station
    Start of Metro Line 1 in the middle of the centre
    800 m
  • Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum
    Vietnamese fine art in a colonial-era building
    900 m
  • Ben Thanh Market
    Covered market for souvenirs, clothing and street food
    950 m

Is it for you?

Yes, if…

  • ✓you want to be in the centre of District 1 and walk to Ben Thanh Market (950 m) and the Bui Vien street bars.
  • ✓you want a fireplace in your room: all six room types have one, along with air conditioning.
  • ✓you are travelling alone and want the 18 m² Large Double Room, which is set up for one guest.
  • ✓you need free WiFi in every part of the hotel: the connection is free in all areas.
  • ✓you want a balcony: the Double Room with Balcony is the only room type with one.

Maybe not, if…

  • ✕you arrive by car or motorbike: the hotel has no parking available, so you need to arrange parking elsewhere.
  • ✕you want a restaurant or bar in the hotel itself: the property's own facilities do not include one.
  • ✕you need a room larger than 18 m²: the biggest rooms in the range measure 18 m².
  • ✕you are planning a group party: the property does not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

What guests say

32 verified reviews
8.1

Guests rate the staff and the setting highest, with comfort, value for money and cleanliness close behind. The free WiFi and the facilities score a little lower.

Staff8.8
Location8.8
Value for money8.5
Comfort8.4
Cleanliness8.2
Facilities8.0
Free WiFi7.5

Frequently asked questions

How much does a night at The Owl Town cost?

Rates at The Owl Town change with the season, the room type and your dates. Check the current rate with our booking partners to see the price for the dates you need.

How do I get to The Owl Town?

The Owl Town is on Bui Vien street in District 1, in the centre of Ho Chi Minh City. Tan Son Nhat International Airport is 5.5 km away, and the Saigon bus station is 250 m from the hotel, so bus passengers can walk the last stretch. Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is by 12:00, so plan your arrival around those times.

What is near The Owl Town?

Within 1 km of The Owl Town are the Chùa Phước Hậu pagoda (50 m), Thai Binh Market (300 m), September 23 Park (400 m) and Ben Thanh Station (800 m). Ben Thanh Market is 950 m away, and the Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum is 900 m. Tao Dan Park is 850 m away, and the Ho Chi Minh City Museum is 1.3 km.

Does The Owl Town have parking?

No, The Owl Town has no parking available, so guests arriving by car or motorbike need to arrange parking elsewhere in advance. Taxis and ride-hailing cars can be used to reach the hotel for the last part of the journey.

Does The Owl Town have a fireplace in its rooms?

Yes, a fireplace is a feature of all six room types at The Owl Town, from the 13 m² Twin Room and Double Room to the 18 m² Deluxe Double Room and Large Double Room. Each room also has air conditioning and a sofa.

Which room types does The Owl Town offer?

The Owl Town has six room types. The Twin Room and the Double Room measure 13 m², the Standard King Room and the Double Room with Balcony 15 m², and the Deluxe Double Room and the Large Double Room 18 m². Five of them have a large king-size bed, and the Twin Room has a single bed.

Is WiFi free at The Owl Town?

Yes, WiFi at The Owl Town is available in all areas of the property and is free of charge. The connection covers the rooms and the common areas alike, so there is no extra fee to pay during your stay.

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