CityHouse NEST DC Urban Lumen – 3-star hotel in District 3, Saigon

Description

CityHouse NEST DC Urban Lumen is a 3-star hotel in District 3 of Ho Chi Minh City, 1.5 km from the city centre, with studios and apartments that have city views and kitchenettes. It stands on a quiet side street, and the reception staff speak English and Vietnamese. Check-in runs from 14:00 to 20:00 and check-out is by 12:00. Private check-in and check-out, a lift, daily housekeeping and 24-hour security are part of the stay.

The rooms range from 28 m² studios to a 45 m² two-bedroom apartment. Every unit has a private bathroom, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, soundproofed walls and a kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave and electric kettle. WiFi in the rooms is free of charge. Several units are apartments with a separate bedroom, which gives families or longer stays more space to spread out.

Families and longer stays suit the apartments best. There is no parking on site, so drivers need to find a space nearby before they arrive. The central sights, from the War Remnants Museum to Tao Dan Park, are a short walk or taxi ride away.

Rooms

6 room types · 28–45 m²

The room types at CityHouse NEST DC Urban Lumen are three studios of 28 to 31 m², two one-bedroom apartments of 35 m² and one two-bedroom apartment of 45 m². Every unit has a private bathroom, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, soundproofed walls and a kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave and electric kettle, and every room has a city view. The studios sleep two guests in one large bed, while the one-bedroom apartments have a separate bedroom with a large bed.

The Superior One-Bedroom Apartment and the One-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony each have a living room, a separate bedroom and a bathroom with a walk-in shower. The Two-Bedroom Apartment is the largest unit, with two bedrooms, each with a large bed, two bathrooms and a balcony with city views, for up to four guests.

Deluxe Queen Studio

31 m² Max. 2 guests 1 Large bed (King size)

Walk-in showerSafe deposit boxCity view

At 31 m², this studio is the same size as the Deluxe Studio and larger than the Standard Studio. It has one large bed, a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries, plus a kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave and electric kettle. A wardrobe, a safe deposit box and a city view complete the room.

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Standard Studio

28 m² Max. 2 guests 1 Large bed (King size)

Electric kettleSoundproofingCity view

At 28 m², this is the smallest studio, with one large bed, a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer, and a kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave and electric kettle. It has the same city view, flat-screen TV and soundproof walls as the other studios, which are all 3 m² or more larger.

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Deluxe Studio

35 m² Max. 2 guests 1 Large bed (King size)

HairdryerFree toiletriesCity view

At 31 m², this studio matches the Deluxe Queen Studio in size and layout, with one large bed and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. The air-conditioned room has a flat-screen TV, soundproof walls, a city view and a kitchenette with a microwave, refrigerator and electric kettle.

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Superior One-Bedroom Apartment

35 m² Max. 2 guests 1 Large bed (King size)

Living roomSeparate bedroomWalk-in shower

At 35 m², this apartment is split into a living room and a separate bedroom with one large bed, and the bathroom has a walk-in shower and free toiletries. The living room is the main difference from the studios. The apartment also has a city view, air conditioning and a kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave and electric kettle.

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One-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony

31 m² Max. 2 guests 1 Large bed (King size)

BalconyLiving roomSeparate bedroom

At 35 m², this apartment has the same layout as the Superior One-Bedroom Apartment: a living room, a separate bedroom with one large bed and a bathroom with a walk-in shower. What sets it apart is the balcony, which gives you outdoor space with a city view.

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Two-Bedroom Apartment

45 m² Max. 4 guests 2 Large bed (King size)

BalconyTwo bathroomsTwo bedrooms

At 45 m², this is the largest unit, with a living room, two separate bedrooms with a large bed in each, two bathrooms with walk-in showers and a kitchenette. It sleeps up to four guests, and its balcony with city views is the only one among the rooms that comes with two bathrooms.

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Facilities

43 facilities

Private bathroom

Air conditioning

View

Free WiFi

Family rooms

Kitchenette

Flat-screen TV

Non-smoking rooms

Shower

Luggage storage

Most of the facilities at CityHouse NEST DC Urban Lumen are in the rooms: free WiFi, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a kitchenette with a dining table, kitchenware, a microwave, a refrigerator and an electric kettle. In the bathroom you will find free toiletries, towels, slippers, a hairdryer and a shower, and soundproofing and a wardrobe or closet complete the room set-up.

The hotel offers daily housekeeping, private check-in and check-out, luggage storage, dry cleaning and an iron. The building has a lift, a safety deposit box, 24-hour security, CCTV in the common areas and key card access.

Families are well served by the family rooms and by the two-bedroom apartment, and the hotel is non-smoking throughout, with an allergy-free room among the options. There is no parking available at the hotel.

General

Daily housekeeping
Private check-in/check-out
Luggage storage
Dry cleaning
CCTV in common areas
24-hour security
Key card access
Safety deposit box
Air conditioning
Non-smoking throughout
Allergy-free room
Soundproofing
Lift
Family rooms
Iron

In the room

Toilet paper
Towels
Slippers
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Shower
Wardrobe or closet
City view
Dining table
Kitchenware
Electric kettle
Microwave
Refrigerator
Kitchenette

Media & technology

Flat-screen TV
TV
Internet services

Location

Hotels in District 3

CityHouse NEST DC Urban Lumen is on a quiet side street in District 3, the leafy residential district west of District 1, 1.5 km from the city centre. Cafés and eateries are close at hand: Ylife Coffee and the Cửa Hàng Chay Giác Đức restaurant are 50 m away, and Language Exchange Coffee House and Mochi Sweets Nguyen Dinh Chieu HCM are 100 m away. The Chùa Nguyên Hương pagoda, 50 m away, and the Vuon Chuoi Market, 250 m away, are the nearest places of interest on foot.

Ben Thanh Station, where Metro Line 1 starts, is 1.5 km away, and Saigon Railway Station is 1.4 km away. The Bến xe Sài Gòn bus station is 700 m away, a useful stop for travellers arriving by coach. Tan Son Nhat International Airport is 4.6 km away. The hotel has no parking on site, and the Parking 118 Duong 3/2 facility is 700 m away.

For an outdoor break, Tao Dan Park is 950 m away and the 23/9 Park is 1 km away. Museums are the main draw: the War Remnants Museum is 1.2 km away, the Southern Vietnam Women Museum and the FITO Museum of traditional Vietnamese medicine are 1.4 km away each, the Fine Arts Museum is 1.6 km away and the Ho Chi Minh City Museum 1.8 km. The Nha Rong Wharf is 2.5 km away, the Zoo and Botanical Garden 3 km, and Crescent Lake 6.2 km, so the farther sights need a taxi or a longer walk.

Chùa Nguyên Hương
Small pagoda on a neighbourhood side street, a few minutes' walk away.50 m
Vuon Chuoi Market
Neighbourhood market for fresh food and everyday goods.250 m
Bến xe Sài Gòn
Bus station for long-distance coaches to other provinces.700 m
Ben Thanh Station
Start of Metro Line 1, in the city centre.1.5 km
Tao Dan Park
Green park with paths for a morning walk.950 m
War Remnants Museum
Museum on the Vietnam War, with photographs and exhibits.1.2 km

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Is it for you?

Yes, if…

✓you are travelling as a family of four: the Two-Bedroom Apartment has two bedrooms, each with a large bed, and sleeps four guests.
✓you want to cook your own meals: every room has a kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, kitchenware and electric kettle.
✓you want a quiet side street in a residential district, with District 1 a short ride away.
✓you want a view over the city from your room: every room has a city view.
✓you want free WiFi in your room: WiFi in the rooms is free of charge, and the rooms have soundproofed walls.

Maybe not, if…

✕you arrive by car or motorbike: the hotel has no parking, and the Parking 118 Duong 3/2 facility is 700 m away.
✕you expect a restaurant or bar in the hotel itself: the rooms have kitchenettes, and the cafés and restaurants around the hotel are 50 m to 100 m away.
✕you want a large studio: the three studios are 28 to 31 m², the smallest rooms in the range.
✕you expect to arrive after 20:00: check-in runs from 14:00 to 20:00.

What guests say

29 verified reviews

8.5

Guests praise the staff, the cleanliness and the quiet side street, and they appreciate the access to District 1 and the airport. A few mention construction work nearby that makes the mornings noisy.

Free WiFi10.0

Staff9.4

Cleanliness9.0

Comfort9.0

Value for money8.9

Facilities8.8

Location8.4

Frequently asked questions

How much does a night at CityHouse NEST DC Urban Lumen cost?

Rates at CityHouse NEST DC Urban Lumen change with the dates, the room type and the number of guests, so there is no single price for a night. See live rates on our partner booking channels for the nights you plan to stay.

How do I get to CityHouse NEST DC Urban Lumen?

CityHouse NEST DC Urban Lumen is on Nguyễn Đình Chiểu street in District 3 of Ho Chi Minh City. The Bến xe Sài Gòn bus station is 700 m away, and Tan Son Nhat International Airport is 4.6 km away, where a taxi or ride-hailing car can take you to the street. The hotel has no parking on site, so drivers can use the Parking 118 Duong 3/2 facility, 700 m away. Check-in starts at 14:00, and the reception staff speak English and Vietnamese.

What is near CityHouse NEST DC Urban Lumen?

Nearby are the Chùa Nguyên Hương pagoda, 50 m away, and the Vuon Chuoi Market, 250 m away, both within a few minutes' walk. Tao Dan Park is 950 m away, Ben Thanh Station, the start of Metro Line 1, is 1.5 km away, and the War Remnants Museum is 1.2 km away. The Fine Arts Museum is 1.6 km away.

Can I cook in my room at CityHouse NEST DC Urban Lumen?

Yes, every room at CityHouse NEST DC Urban Lumen has a kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, electric kettle and kitchenware, plus a dining table. The equipment is the same in the studios and the apartments, so simple meals can be prepared in any room.

Is WiFi free at CityHouse NEST DC Urban Lumen?

Yes, WiFi at CityHouse NEST DC Urban Lumen is available in the rooms and is free of charge. Each room also has a flat-screen TV, and the hotel offers internet services for guests.

Is CityHouse NEST DC Urban Lumen suitable for families?

Yes, CityHouse NEST DC Urban Lumen suits families, with family rooms and the Two-Bedroom Apartment, which has two bedrooms, each with a large bed, two bathrooms and room for up to four guests. The one-bedroom apartments have a separate bedroom and a living room, and every unit has a kitchenette for preparing meals.

Does CityHouse NEST DC Urban Lumen have 24-hour security?

Yes, CityHouse NEST DC Urban Lumen has 24-hour security, with CCTV in the common areas and key card access. The hotel also offers daily housekeeping, a lift, private check-in and check-out, and a safety deposit box in the rooms.

Which rooms at CityHouse NEST DC Urban Lumen have a balcony?

The One-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony and the Two-Bedroom Apartment both have a balcony. The Two-Bedroom Apartment has a balcony with city views and is the largest unit, at 45 m² with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, while the One-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony is 35 m² with a living room and a separate bedroom.