Family accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City can work as a short family stop or a longer apartment stay. Choose a base around the places you will visit most often, with enough room for breaks from heat and traffic.
Best areas to stay with kids
Compare the places you would return to for naps, meals and the end of each day.
District 1
Compare for central sightseeing and shorter returns between city outings.
Thao Dien
Consider for an apartment-based stay, with transport planned for visits to the centre.
Getting around
Map the trips between your accommodation and planned sights. Allow for traffic and arrange suitable child seating rather than assuming every taxi will have it.
Best time to go
Build in cool indoor breaks and flexibility for rain. Check whether pool maintenance or building work affects the dates you intend to book.
Worth knowing
A cheaper apartment farther away can add repeated traffic-heavy trips if most outings are central.
Why families choose Ho Chi Minh City
Younger children may get more from one outing and pool time than a full day of sightseeing. For a longer visit, laundry and a separate bedroom can make everyday routines easier.
Rooms and sleeping arrangements
Compare serviced apartments with hotel family rooms. Ask whether the second sleeping area closes off, whether balconies can be secured and which beds are included for the booked number of children.
Pools, play and children's activities
Check pool depth, shade and children's hours. A rooftop pool may be attractive to adults but have little shallow space, so ask for the details that matter to your children's swimming ability.
Meals, kitchens and laundry
A kitchen can help with breakfast and familiar snacks. Confirm cooking equipment, drinking-water arrangements and whether laundry is in the apartment, shared or a paid service.
Questions before you book
Is a serviced apartment useful for a family in Ho Chi Minh City?
It can be for several nights, especially when separate sleep, cooking and washing matter. Check the exact unit's equipment and compare the travel time to your daily outings.
Useful planning links
Updated 18 October 2026.
Family-friendly hotels in Ho Chi Minh City
3 stays to compare. Check the room layout, children’s facilities and what to confirm before booking.
Oakwood Residence Saigon
District 7 serviced apartments with kitchens, washing machines and a children's play area.
- Rooms
- The 82-square-metre apartment accommodates four. Apartments include a kitchen with induction hob, oven and microwave, plus living space.
- Two Bedroom Deluxe
- Swimming pool
- Children's play area
Sherwood Residence
Ho Chi Minh City apartments with kitchens, two bathrooms and a separate children's pool.
- Rooms
- The 124-square-metre apartment has a king bedroom, twin bedroom, two bathrooms, fitted kitchen and living and dining area. It lists four adults and one…
- Two Bedroom Executive
- Children's pool
- In-apartment laundry
Somerset Ho Chi Minh City
Serviced apartments provide kitchens and laundry, with an outdoor pool, children's pool and playground.
- Rooms
- A 97-square-metre two-bedroom apartment for four guests, with a fifth guest chargeable.
- Two-Bedroom Executive Suite
- Full kitchen and washer-dryer
- Outdoor and children's pools
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