How Axel worksAxel $12 a night vs $22 on Expedia at Kim Yen Hotel, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $10 a night less (47%). Seen Oct 7.
3-star hotel · 126 Nguyen Trong Tuyen St, Ho Chi Minh City
Air conditioning · Elevator/lift · Smoking areas · Currency exchange · Smoke-free property · Security guard · Newspapers · Ticket assistance · Express check-in/check-out · Terrace · Fire Extinguisher · Reception desk
Hotels in Ho Chi Minh CityA simple, older 3-star hotel in Phu Nhuan
7.0/10
A practical budget base near the airport, but room condition is uneven.
Kim Yen is a simple, older 3-star in Phu Nhuan, better suited to a practical budget stay than a sightseeing-first trip. We'd consider it for airport access, nearby food options and generally friendly staff. Recent Agoda and Expedia guests praise those basics, and several describe clean rooms and good value. Overall guest ratings suggest a decent, rather than standout, choice for its class.
The main compromise is inconsistent room condition. Agoda and Expedia guests both mention aging rooms; some Agoda reviews also describe unpleasant smells, while others report comfortable stays. Cleanliness earns plenty of praise but isn't uniformly reliable. Choose it if affordability and this neighborhood matter most, and confirm your room type and smoking arrangements. We'd skip it for polished interiors or a location within easy walking distance of District 1's main sights.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Agoda · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$12 a night with Axel against $22 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $10 a night less (47%).
Standard (no window) Double room (full double bed) (no window) · non-refundable
$10/night less than Expedia (47%)Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 7
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Standard (no window) Double room (full double bed) (no window) · non-refundable
$7/night less than Expedia (39%)Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
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Standard (no window) Double room (full double bed) (no window) · non-refundable
$7/night less than Expedia (39%)Rate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
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Standard (no window) Double room (full double bed) (no window) · non-refundable
$8/night less than Expedia (41%)Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$14 a night with Axel against $18 a night on Booking.com for the same dates and party: $4 a night less (21%).
Standard (no window) Double room (full double bed) (no window, bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
$4/night less than Booking.com (21%)Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
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Standard (no window) Double room (full double bed) (no window, bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 20 to Nov 29, 2026 · 9 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10
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Standard (no window) Double room (full double bed) (no window, bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 1 to Dec 7, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 9
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Standard (no window) Double room (full double bed) (no window) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 4 to Dec 7, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 7
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Standard (no window) Double room (full double bed) (no window, bed type is subject to availability, Child bed is not included, child meal not included) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 9 to Dec 19, 2026 · 10 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
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Standard (no window) Double room (full double bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 20 to Jan 9, 2027 · 20 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
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Standard (no window) Double room (full double bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 1 to Jan 18, 2027 · 17 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
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Standard (no window) Double room (full double bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 23 to Feb 15, 2027 · 23 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 7
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Standard (no window) Double room (full double bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jun 25 to Jul 19, 2027 · 24 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
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Axel $12 a night vs $22 on Expedia at Kim Yen Hotel, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $10 a night less (47%). Seen Oct 7.
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A practical budget base near the airport, but room condition is uneven. A simple, older 3-star hotel in Phu Nhuan, scored for what it is.
Kim Yen is a simple, older 3-star in Phu Nhuan, better suited to a practical budget stay than a sightseeing-first trip. We'd consider it for airport access, nearby food options and generally friendly staff. Recent Agoda and Expedia guests praise those basics, and several describe clean rooms and good value. Overall guest ratings suggest a decent, rather than standout, choice for its class.
The main compromise is inconsistent room condition. Agoda and Expedia guests both mention aging rooms; some Agoda reviews also describe unpleasant smells, while others report comfortable stays. Cleanliness earns plenty of praise but isn't uniformly reliable. Choose it if affordability and this neighborhood matter most, and confirm your room type and smoking arrangements. We'd skip it for polished interiors or a location within easy walking distance of District 1's main sights.
Best for: Budget-conscious travelers; Short stays with airport access; Visitors with plans in Phu Nhuan
Watch out for: Aging, uneven room condition; Some reports of unpleasant room smells; Transport needed for central sightseeing
Location: Local food and convenience stores nearby; more practical for airport access than central sightseeing.
Rooms: Basic air-conditioned rooms; recent feedback ranges from comfortable to old and disappointing.
Cleanliness: Often praised, though recent feedback includes exceptions; consistency is the concern.
Service: Friendly, helpful staff are a recurring positive, with occasional complaints about problem handling.
Amenities: Expedia lists free Wi-Fi, a restaurant, laundry services and a 24-hour front desk.
Fees and surprises: Expedia lists limited free parking and a paid airport shuttle; confirm smoking arrangements before booking.
Axel's opinion of Kim Yen Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Agoda · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Kim Yen Hotel within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $12 a night · non-refundable · Standard (no window) Double room (full double bed) (no window) | $22 a night on Expedia | $10 a night less (47%) | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $12 a night · non-refundable · Standard (no window) Double room (full double bed) (no window) | $19 a night on Expedia | $7 a night less (39%) | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $12 a night · non-refundable · Standard (no window) Double room (full double bed) (no window) | $19 a night on Expedia | $7 a night less (39%) | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $12 a night · non-refundable · Standard (no window) Double room (full double bed) (no window) | $20 a night on Expedia | $8 a night less (41%) | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $14 a night · non-refundable · Standard (no window) Double room (full double bed) (no window, bed type is subject to availability) | $18 a night on Booking.com | $4 a night less (21%) | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 20 to Nov 29, 2026 · 9 nights · 1 adult | $13 a night · non-refundable · Standard (no window) Double room (full double bed) (no window, bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 1 to Dec 7, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $13 a night · non-refundable · Standard (no window) Double room (full double bed) (no window, bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 4 to Dec 7, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $12 a night · non-refundable · Standard (no window) Double room (full double bed) (no window) | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 9 to Dec 19, 2026 · 10 nights · 2 adults | $13 a night · non-refundable · Standard (no window) Double room (full double bed) (no window, bed type is subject to availability, Child bed is not included, child meal not included) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 20 to Jan 9, 2027 · 20 nights · 1 adult | $22 a night · refundable · Standard (no window) Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 1 to Jan 18, 2027 · 17 nights · 1 adult | $22 a night · refundable · Standard (no window) Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 23 to Feb 15, 2027 · 23 nights · 1 adult | $22 a night · non-refundable · Standard (no window) Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jun 25 to Jul 19, 2027 · 24 nights · 2 adults | $22 a night · non-refundable · Standard (no window) Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book |
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