The Myst Dong Khoi, Ho Chi Minh City
The Myst Dong Khoi in Ho Chi Minh City is a stunning boutique hotel that feels more like an art installation than a standard resort. Located in the bustling heart of District 1, the building stands out with its uneven, lattice-covered facade and lush greenery, purposefully designed to look like a “green lung” amidst the surrounding concrete skyscrapers.
The interior design is a love letter to old Saigon, featuring a “minimalist Indochine” aesthetic. A fascinating detail is the hotel’s commitment to history; many materials—including wood, iron, and tiles—were salvaged from the 200-year-old Ba Son shipyard. As you walk through the corridors, the winding layouts and bare concrete ceilings intentionally mimic the charm of Saigon’s hidden residential alleys.
Each guest room is designed to feel like a private, peaceful home. They are impressively spacious and feature unique touches such as outdoor bathtubs and jacuzzis on private balconies wrapped in tropical plants. These personal gardens offer a serene escape, making it easy to forget you are in one of the city’s most active neighborhoods.
The hotel is perfectly positioned for sightseeing. You are just a short walk away from iconic landmarks like the Saigon Opera House, the Central Post Office, and the scenic Bach Dang Wharf. Whether you are exploring the city’s rich history or catching a breeze by the rooftop infinity pool, the hotel offers a deep, authentic connection to the spirit of old Saigon.
Expert reviews
“The eclectic design of this hotel is almost as mysterious as its name. Everything here is a tribute to Saigon—its past and its secrets—from the stained-glass details to the antique furnishings and knickknacks throughout, and the scent of ylang ylang that fills the lobby.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Ho Chi Minh City.
“Very popular, this hip hotel is just a short stroll from the riverside and good shopping along Ð Dong Khoi. Decor combines retro Indochinese style with a dash of 1930s art-deco influence. The quirky exterior is enlivened by a living wall of tropical shrubbery.”
What guests liked
- Central location
- Swimming pool
- Excellent breakfast
- Comfortable beds
- Friendly staff
Location
Recent guest reviews
22 May 2026
One of the best stays in vietnam
The staff can't do enough to help. This was my first trip to Vietnam, and I was especially surprised at how well I was looked after and their attention to detail. The rooms have an old school feel that's soooo modern. English was spoken fluently too.
22 May 2026
An excellent stay with a great local feel.
Excellent assistance and attention to detail. Breakfast and tea were great. Loved the tour of the hotel.
21 May 2026
Our stay was the perfect relaxing end to a 12 day Vietnam trip. The rooftop pool was stunning. The furniture is gorgeous
Beautiful design and vibe
Nothing - it was perfect
20 May 2026
The Myst Dong Khoi is a must book hotel if visiting Saigon
Location and hotel ambiance were wonderful, a little bit of history and Vietnam charm built into totally modern amenities done really well!
The rooftop bar and pool are wonderful and the included afternoon tea and breakfast amazing!
Nothing, totally brilliant
17 May 2026
Incredibly. Will be back!
The staff so lovely, amazing rooftop pool and bar, loved the private outdoor spa and ambiance of the room mixed between industrial and traditional Vietnamese house
15 May 2026
Fun, comfortable stay with lovely staff who looked after us.
Decoration, friendly staff, roof top terrace and location
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10 May 2026
Delightful and comfortable hotel. Beautiful decor and great breakfast.
We stayed at The Myst for our final night in Ho Chi Minh and I really wished we had stayed here at the beginning of our trip too. It was beautiful! The location was great for us, just a short 5 min walk to the Opera House and in a more refined area of HCMC. The decor reflects the heritage of the building in a very tasteful and unique way. We had a corner room and it was beautiful with a very comfy bed and great shower. We even had a jacuzzi on our balcony which was fun to use. Food at the Myst is gorgeous, with a very large selection for breakfast including made to order dishes and a complimentary afternoon tea 2-4pm. The rooftop pool is very nice. Plenty of comfortable sunloungers and 2 large cabanas. It gets the sun all day and the trees provide shade if you wish. The rooftop bar is stunning and the drinks are very good. Staff at The Myst are really helpful and friendly. It was a perfect stay and will be my first choice hotel next time.
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10 May 2026
Great location, staff and excellent food, room stylish but dark.
The hotel looks fabulous, with unusual art and sculpture in the lobby and throughout. The staff are friendly and helpful and the food is very high quality. There is a huge choice for breakfast and the 'afternoon tea' (included in the price) is extensive and accompanied by live music, which is a lovely touch. We also liked the pool on the roof - it doesn't have a huge amount of beds but there was always space when we were there - and it's shaded so a real haven from the heat. Location is great too, a couple of minutes from the Opera House.
We booked a room with a balcony and jacuzzi which sounded really exciting and I certainly expected some outdoor space. However, because the hotel is surrounded by other hotels, the balcony was totally enclosed, so the room had no natural light and the jacuzzi area was very dark too. We were on the 10th floor (of 12). It is possible that other rooms do - if in doubt, ask ahead? Having said that, perhaps we were expecting too much from a city hotel in a place where there are a lot of high rise buildings.
7 May 2026
Well worth the stay
Loved this local hotel, very comfortable room, excellent service and food — great location.
No complaints
7 May 2026
More or less what I expected . The spa on balcony not clean and not used.
I appreciate the art n the thought put behind this unique hotel
Could improve on cleanliness .
6 May 2026
Fantastic hotel in the heart district 1.
Rooms were stylish and clean, jacuzzi was a nice extra, infinity pool and brekfast were great, location is super central a stone throw from all the tourist main areas but not overwhelmingly so.
At check-in they could not find our booking, it was a bit stressfull and unexpected, also it was not clearly explained how the room cleaning was requested, similarly at checkout the staff were a bit cold, nothing major but given the price you'd have expteced a bit more attentiveness at arrivals and departure.
5 May 2026
A piece of luxury to chill out in a hot city.
Great room with balcony jacuzzi. Good location for the key sites. Excellent air conditioning and access to a rooftop pool. Friendly staff.
4 May 2026
Great stay in the heart of District 1
Great location - lovely facilities including a great pool and sky bar. Really nice room and very helpful responsive staff.
Literally nothing
4 May 2026
Great hotel, location and great excellent staff
The location was fantastic, the staff were excellent, we were well received and checked in by Long at the front desk who was professional and provided suggestions to maximise our stay.
Just one little criticism apart from Oanh from the breakfast team who always greeted us with a smile the rest could smile a bit more.
4 May 2026
Staff very friendly and accomodating
Beautiful decor
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28 April 2026
Exceptional 5 star boutique stay
Had a wonderful stay for my birthday the stuff was very attentive and welcoming. Particularly enjoyed the breakfast, the balcony bath and comfortable room and the spa services
27 April 2026
My husband & I stayed last year. Loved it so much we booked it for our son & new daughter in law to start their
We loved everything. The staff were amazing.
21 April 2026
Quirky, Smart, Unexpected Surprises
The design of the property was beautiful. It was quirky, referencing to Ho Chi Minh city, little touches made the space special. Unexpected extras really made the property exceptional. Like complementary afternoon tea, after check, whilst we waited for our flight we could still use the facilities including the pool and showers. Breakfast and afternoon tea were delicious, with a thoughtful menu.
Nothing, I loved everything about it
20 April 2026
Anniversary Adventure in Vietnam & Cambodia
After 24 days, 7 flights, 2 ferries this was our 10th hotel & we saved the best till last...
A fantastic hotel right in the classy part of the city, just a short walk down from the Opera House. Surrounded by all the best shops.
The hotel allowed us to check in 2 hours early and had decorated our room with rose petals etc. on the bed & bathroom to mark our 20th wedding anniversary. They also supplied a cake too.
Many thanks to the staff for making our stay extra special.
The room was amazing as was the facilities. Roof top pool and cocktail bar was also enjoyed.
The room and shower plus jacuzzi bath on the 10th floor balcony we all fantastic. JBL Bluetooth speaker was a great touch too.
There was a lot of other things that we also enjoyed the free mini bar & afternoon tea from 2-4pm was greatly appreciated... even on the day we checked out (4 night stay). This was offered even though we had checked out and just returned to collect our luggage for an 8PM flight..
The staff absolutely made this our best 5 star experience ✨️ ❤️
We can't thank the hotel staff enough xxx.
Ho Chi Min is a fantastic place x
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20 April 2026
Wonderful staff, service, location, food and cleanliness.
Service, staff, food, bed was comfortable, pool, location.
Was the most expensive hotel of our trip. Also I thought I had prepaid for our stay via booking.com and was quoted approx $860. But my credit card was then charged over $900 (different amount) during my stay.
I am a little concerned as we did change cards. (We booked using 1 card but used a different card when checking in. I did do an update in the bookings.com app.
Did I get charged twice??
14 April 2026
Excellent hotel in great location. Highly recommended
Everything
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10 April 2026
Location is perfect, staff are incredible - this hotel is visually spectacular!
We love how this building and the rooms are unique and visually impressive. The staff were also extremely helpful and friendly the whole time. Location is perfect with a 7Eleven located across the road for any last minute needs. There is also a bar and swimming pool located on the roof.
Our room configuration on this visit included a desk in the centre of the room which was impractical. A table with two chairs would have been more useful for when we ordered room service.
10 April 2026
Stylish, sexy oasis.
Stylish boutique hotel. Just loved it. Lovely pool and bar on the roof top. Huge rooms. Wonderful staff.
Loved it all.
9 April 2026
Great hotel in excellent location
Lovely staff and hotel. Great service and good food. We asked if we could eat dinner in the rooftop bar and they brought the food up from the restaurant for us. Excellent location. Our room was large and comfortable. Had a wonderful evening sitting in the jacuzzi on our balcony overlooking the city. Would certainly recommend.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Coffee house on site
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
Activities
- - Sauna
- - Fitness centre
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Open-air bath
- - Spa facilities
- - Steam room
- - Foot massage
- - Full body massage
- - Fitness
Outdoors
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor pool
- - Outdoor pool (all year)
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Air conditioning
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Pool and wellness
- - Rooftop pool
- - Pool with view
- - Pool bar
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Fence around pool
- - Swimming pool
Transport
- - Airport pick up (additional charge)
- - Airport drop off (additional charge)

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26 May 2026
Great 1 night stay