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Quality in Vietnam — trending up or down?

Started by CanuckTraveller · 13 Mar 2026 · 1886 views

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CanuckTraveller member
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13 Mar 2026 at 17:32
Planning my first trip to Vietnam in the next few months. I've read through a lot of the older threads but wanted to check if the info is still current.

My main questions:
- Best area to stay for easy access to the scene?
- Realistic daily budget?
- Any areas to avoid?
- How welcoming are the locals to foreign visitors?

I'm coming from the US and have experience in a few different countries but this would be my first time in Vietnam.

Thanks for any help!
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DesertRat member
#2
13 Mar 2026 at 23:49
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Phoenix, AZ

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NashvilleNate member
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14 Mar 2026 at 02:36
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Nashville, TN

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MelbourneMarc member
#4
14 Mar 2026 at 08:24
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.

Melbourne, Australia | 23 countries visited

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BostonBrady member
#5
14 Mar 2026 at 13:40
Adding my experience from February.

The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.
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KiwiKen member
#6
14 Mar 2026 at 17:30
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."

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AtlantaAce member
#7
15 Mar 2026 at 00:50
This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the pandemic. Current prices are actually lower than what's described here.
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SoCalSurfer member
#8
15 Mar 2026 at 10:40
Been going for years. The scene has shifted a bit but still good.

San Diego, CA | Member since 2024

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OzzieTravels member
#9
15 Mar 2026 at 18:49
Did you use dating apps or find girls at clubs?

Ozzie Travels — Sydney, Australia

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BirminghamBaz member
#10
15 Mar 2026 at 21:42
This matches my experience. Vietnam is one of my favorites.

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."

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PerthPete member
#11
16 Mar 2026 at 02:34
This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the pandemic. Current prices are about the same than what's described here.
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OrlandoOscar member
#12
16 Mar 2026 at 07:37
I'd also recommend downloading Google Translate before you go. Essential.

Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Orlando Oscar

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BuffaloBill member
#13
16 Mar 2026 at 11:30
100% agree. The variety is hard to beat.

Buffalo Bill — Buffalo, NY

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ChicagoChris member
#14
16 Mar 2026 at 16:02
I'd also recommend downloading WhatsApp before you go. Essential.

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."

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PortlandPaul member
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16 Mar 2026 at 18:45
Did you use dating apps or find girls at clubs?

Portland, OR | 20 countries visited

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MidwestMark member
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16 Mar 2026 at 20:46
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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MidwestMark member
#17
17 Mar 2026 at 06:40
Been going for years. The scene has shifted a bit but still good.
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MontrealMax member
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17 Mar 2026 at 07:01
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.

Montreal Max — Montreal, Canada

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BirminghamBaz member
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17 Mar 2026 at 08:03
With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."

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BristolBen member
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17 Mar 2026 at 11:43
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 7/10 destination.

Bristol, UK | 16 countries visited

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