Melia Vinpearl Hue on Hung Vuong Street in downtown Hue, just a 10-minute walk from the Perfume River, received the highest rating from readers of Booking.com. It has over 200 rooms overlooking the Perfume River.
The hotel has a Sky Bar on the rooftop that provides guests with an aerial view of the Perfume River. It has a heated swimming pool, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for tourists.
From the hotel, guests can easily visit the tomb of King Tu Duc, Thien Mu Pagoda and the Imperial Citadel.
Room rates start from VND1.6 million ($68.52).
White Lotus Hue Hotel, around 13 kilometers from Phu Bai Airport, has 90 rooms that feature the traditional imperial architecture of the Nguyen Dynasty, which ruled Vietnam from 1802 to 1945.
Each room has painted enamel artifacts and lacquer paintings that combine Asian and European culture.
The hotel overlooks Truong Tien Bridge and the Perfume River.
Room rates start from VND1 million a night.
Senna Hue Hotel, 15 kilometers from Phu Bai Airport, has 129 rooms inspired by French architecture and Hue traditional cultural values.
The hotel's highlight is the trapezoidal tiled roofs, arched window frames and the square-shaped design, a distinctive feature that can be seen in old French buildings.
The hotel is surrounded by green trees, making it an ideal refuge from the summer heat.
It has an outdoor swimming pool in the center of the hotel, a Koi fish pond and a tropical garden.
Room rates start from VND1.2 million a night.
Vedana Lagoon Resort & Spa, the first resort in Vietnam built on water, features 29 villas and bungalows in Phu Loc District, about 38 kilometers from downtown Hue.
Spanning an area of 27 hectares, these villas and bungalows are built with natural materials such as stone, brick, bamboo and rattan to resemble a floating village.
Each villa and bungalow has its own swimming pool and a balcony overlooking the Tam Giang Lagoon, the largest in Southeast Asia.
Guests can join cooking classes, kayak, fish, or visit a museum of handicrafts.
Room rates range from VND2.1 to VND12.5 million a night.
Silk Path Grand Hue Hotel has 196 rooms and suites whose architecture is a combination of Indochinese style and the traditional features of a Hue imperial palace.
The hotel, which features gilded lacquer paintings and arched doorways, is located on Le Loi Street, one of the busiest tourist streets in Hue, and not far from Truong Tien Bridge and the Imperial Citadel.
From the hotel, guests can rent a boat to to cruise the Perfume River and enjoy nha nhac cung dinh (Hue royal refined music), or make a pilgrimage to Thien Mu Pagoda.
Room rates start from VND2.44 million a night.
Pilgrimage Village Boutique Resort & Spa at the end of Minh Mang Street, 15 kilometers from Phu Bai Airport, has 139 rooms and villas, three restaurants, four bars, two swimming pools, a children's playing area, a spa and sports and entertainment services.
Surrounded by green trees and lush gardens, the resort offers a tranquil atmosphere away from the hustle and bustle of the downtown area.
The resort is not far from the imperial tombs of King Tu Duc and Minh Mang, and Thuy Xuan Village, famous for its traditional incense making craft.
Room rates start from VND2.26 million a night.
The 17-story Lavela Hue Hotel in Huong Thuy Town, around five kilometers from Truong Tien Bridge, carries a combination of classical and modern architecture.
It has an infinity swimming pool on the 17th floor, allowing guests to admire the beauty of Hue from above.
From the hotel, guests can easily book a taxi or Grab service to An Dinh Palace where Bao Dai, the last king of the Nguyen Dynasty, was born, or the Imperial Citadel and Dong Ba Market.
Room rates start from VND1.3 million a night.
Hello Villa & Spa, around 14 kilometers from Phu Bai Airport, has many options such as three-bedroom villas, villas with Jacuzzi, villas with a private pool or a 15-bedroom villa, all surrounded by green trees.
These villas are designed with a combination of European-style architecture and the modern features of Hue.
From the hotel, guests can visit Dong Ba Market, Truong Tien Bridge or Chieu Ung Pagoda.
Room rates range between VND4.8 million-36 million.
Anhill Boutique on the outskirts of Hue has 27 rooms featuring the traditional architecture of Hue in combination with boutique style.
Located near Thien An Hill, the resort is surrounded by pine forests.
The hotel is two kilometers from the tomb of King Khai Dinh and around 5.4 kilometers from the tomb of King Tu Duc.
Room rates start from VND2.5 million a night.
Kawara My An Onsen Resort sits on the bank of the Pho Loi River in Phu Vang District, around 7 kilometers from downtown Hue. It opened to tourists in December 2020.
One of the biggest highlights here is a mineral-rich onsen hot spring bath with a high sulfur composition believed to help improve health and cure diseases.
In addition to onsen facilities, guests can also experience other Japanese-style health care services like a Yomogi steam, herbal soak and mud bath.
Rooms here are arranged in a traditional Japanese style, with cushions and a tea table overlooking a small garden.
A night's stay costs from VND2.5 million.
Hue is expected to bustle this month when the VnExpress Marathon Hue takes place from April 14 to 16 with 10,000 runners and 70,000 tourists in attendance.
