Zen Thao Dien

Zen Thao Dien is a self-catering apartment on a quiet street in Thao Dien, Ho Chi Minh City, 4.8 km from the city centre and 5.9 km from Tan Son Nhat International Airport. The rooms range from 20 m² studios to a 40 m² two-bedroom apartment, and every unit has its own private bathroom, so couples, friends and families can each have their own space.

Most units have a kitchen or kitchenette for cooking your own meals, along with air conditioning, a desk and a flat-screen TV. Several have a balcony, and the One-Bedroom Apartment has a balcony with a lake view. Shared spaces include a garden, a terrace, meeting rooms for business use and free WiFi.

The reception staff speak English and Vietnamese. The property suits longer stays, families who need two bedrooms and business travellers who want a quiet base. A park is 550 m away and the Chợ Thảo Điền market 200 m, so daily errands are easy on foot.

Zen Thao Dien has seven room types, and all of them come with a private bathroom. Most of the studios and one-bedroom units measure 20 m² and have a kitchen or kitchenette, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. The Standard Studio is the simplest option, with a double bed and a private bathroom. Beds range from a large king-size bed to an extra-large double bed in the Deluxe Studio, so you can choose the sleeping arrangement that suits you.

The apartments step up in size. The One-Bedroom Apartment, also 20 m², has a separate bedroom with a large king-size bed, and its two versions differ: one has a balcony with a lake view, the other faces a quiet street. The Two-Bedroom Apartment is the largest unit at 40 m², with two bedrooms, two bathrooms and room for four guests. Balconies appear in five of the seven room types, and three studios also have a view.

Zen Thao Dien keeps its shared facilities simple. The garden and the terrace are part of the property, and there are meeting and banquet rooms for business travellers. Internet services are available, and free WiFi covers all areas of the property. The property is non-smoking throughout, and the rooms are non-smoking as well.

Inside the apartments you will find a private bathroom with a bath or shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer, and air conditioning. Most units have a kitchen or kitchenette, and several have a desk and a wardrobe. Towels and sheets are available for an extra fee, and the reception staff speak English and Vietnamese.

There is no parking available at the property, and breakfast is not included in the rate. Guests who arrive by car or motorbike will need to plan for that before booking, while those who prefer to eat out will find restaurants 50 m away.

Zen Thao Dien sits on a quiet residential street in Thao Dien, the expatriate district in District 2, across the Saigon River from the city centre. The Chợ Thảo Điền market is 200 m away, the Đình Ích Phú temple 150 m and the Bến Thảo Điền ferry terminal 250 m, so everyday shopping and a short walk to the river are easy from the door. Mama Kitchen - Nhà hàng món Việt, a restaurant serving Vietnamese dishes, and One Love Bar are both 50 m away, and the River Garden Play Ground is 300 m off.

Tan Son Nhat International Airport is 5.9 km away, Saigon Railway Station 6 km, and the city centre 4.8 km. The Thao Dien train station is 750 m from the apartment and the Văn Thánh bus station 1.2 km, so buses and trains are close for a day out. Check-in runs from 15:00 to 18:00, and you should let the property know your arrival time in advance.

For an evening walk, the Công viên dạ cầu Sài Gòn park is 550 m away and the Công viên Thanh Đa park 1.5 km. Further out, the Quang San Art Museum is 1.6 km away, the Zoo and Botanical Garden Ho Chi Minh 3 km, the Vietnam History Museum 3.1 km and the Saigon River Tunnel 4.3 km, all easy to reach by taxi or ride-hailing app.