For the Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon, stay in central Saigon/District 1, where the race starts on Le Duan – Nguyen Binh Khiem by the Saigon Zoo gate. Runners who want the most central base in our search should look first at La Siesta Premium Saigon, Silverland Ben Thanh or Fusion Original Saigon Centre. Supporters and couples who would rather have a landmark full-service hotel can pick Hotel Majestic Saigon or LOTTE HOTEL SAIGON.
Who this list is for
This list of Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon hotels is for runners traveling in for the race and for the friends or partners coming to cheer. It assumes two adults sharing a room who prefer a central hotel to an apartment. Every hotel here is 4-star or higher, so it won’t help much if you want a hostel, a serviced apartment or the cheapest bed in the city.
Why rooms sell out for the marathon
The race is now in its 9th season and is billed as Vietnam’s largest marathon. The previous edition drew more than 23,000 runners from 81 countries and territories, and many of them bring supporters. Because the start is in central Saigon, everyone wants rooms on the same few streets of District 1 at the same time. Well-reviewed Saigon marathon hotels in the center usually go first, then the larger full-service hotels a little farther out. If you book late, you are more likely to end up with the wrong room type or a longer trip on race morning.
Best area to stay
If you are deciding where to stay for the Ho Chi Minh City marathon, the answer is central Saigon/District 1, close to the start on Le Duan – Nguyen Binh Khiem at the Saigon Zoo gate. A central hotel makes race morning simpler: less time in a taxi, less worry about traffic and a quicker trip back to shower and rest after you finish. Before you book, map the walking route from each hotel’s address to the start. A listing that says ‘central’ is not always close to the start line.
How we picked
To build this list of Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon Ho Chi Minh City hotels, we used Agoda partner search data looked up on October 25, 2026. The search was for two adults staying two nights, checking in on race day. For each hotel returned, we compared:
- star class
- guest review scores and number of reviews
- distance from the city center
- listed features such as breakfast and free Wi-Fi
We then wrote our notes around the kind of traveler each hotel suits, not around price. Prices change quickly around big events, so the live table on this page shows current snapshot prices and we don’t quote them in the text.
Hotel notes
La Siesta Premium Saigon
At lookup time, it was listed as 5-star with a 9.3 review score from 2,804 reviews, the top score in our search. It was also the most central hotel on the list, 0.2 km from the city center, and the offer we saw included breakfast and free Wi-Fi. It suits runners and couples who want strong guest feedback and a central base. Caveat: our data did not include its street address or check-in time. Confirm both, and the walking route to the start, before you pay.
Silverland Ben Thanh
Silverland Ben Thanh is on Le Lai Street in Ben Thanh Ward, 0.3 km from the city center, and was renovated in 2023. At lookup time, it was listed as 4-star with a 9.2 review score from 3,241 reviews. It lists airport transfers, luggage storage, concierge help and a ticket and tours desk. It suits runners who care more about reviews and location than about hotel class. Caveat: it has only 100 rooms, so book it early rather than wait.
Fusion Original Saigon Centre
Fusion Original Saigon Centre was 0.4 km from the city center, and the offer we saw included breakfast and free Wi-Fi. At lookup time, it was listed as 5-star with a 9.2 review score from 6,087 reviews. It suits travelers who want an upscale central base with a large, well-rated review record. Caveat: our data did not include its address or check-in details, so check its exact location against the start area.
Liberty Central Saigon Citypoint Hotel
Liberty Central Saigon Citypoint Hotel is on Pasteur Street, 0.4 km from the city center. It opened in 2014 and has 171 rooms. At lookup time, it was listed as 4-star with an 8.8 review score from 7,471 reviews. It was also among the lower-priced hotels in our search, which makes it a sensible value pick for runners on a tighter budget. Airport transfers and luggage storage are listed, so it suits pairs who want a practical central base. Caveat: its review score is a step below the top picks, so read recent reviews about room size before you book.
Hotel Majestic Saigon
Hotel Majestic Saigon is at 1 Dong Khoi Street in District 1, 1.0 km from the city center. It opened in 1925, was renovated in 2013 and has 175 rooms. At lookup time, it was listed as 5-star with an 8.7 review score from 9,228 reviews, the lowest score among the hotels we checked, though still solid. It suits supporters and couples who want a historic hotel to celebrate in after the race. Caveat: it is farther from the city center than the first four picks, so check your route to the start.
LOTTE HOTEL SAIGON
LOTTE HOTEL SAIGON is on Ton Duc Thang Street in Saigon Ward, 1.2 km from the city center. It opened in 2001, was renovated in 2014 and has 283 rooms. At lookup time, it was listed as 5-star with a 9.0 review score from 10,655 reviews. It lists airport transfers, taxi, car hire and shuttle services, free parking, and express check-in and check-out. It suits travelers who want a large full-service hotel that can arrange transport for them. Caveat: it was the highest-priced hotel in our search at lookup time, and it is farther out than the most central picks.
How to choose
If you are comparing District 1 hotels for the marathon, start with what matters most to you.
- Most central base: La Siesta Premium Saigon, Silverland Ben Thanh, Fusion Original Saigon Centre and Liberty Central Saigon Citypoint Hotel were all within 0.4 km of the city center.
- Reviews first: At lookup time, La Siesta Premium Saigon, Silverland Ben Thanh and Fusion Original Saigon Centre had the highest guest scores in our search.
- Value: Liberty Central Saigon Citypoint Hotel was the lowest-priced of the central picks in our search. LA VELA SAIGON HOTEL was the lowest-priced hotel overall, but it is in District 3, 2.0 km from the city center, so allow extra time to reach the start.
- Full service and history: Choose Hotel Majestic Saigon for its history, or LOTTE HOTEL SAIGON for its transport services. Hotel Nikko Saigon, in District 1 and 1.9 km from the city center, is another large full-service option with 334 rooms.
- Runners vs. supporters: Runners should care most about getting to the start easily. Supporters can stay a little farther out in exchange for more space or services.
When to book
Book as soon as your race entry is confirmed, and choose a refundable rate in case your training or travel plans change. Then check the live table on this page every so often. If a better-located room becomes available, switch before your free cancellation deadline. If you are running, add the night before race day. Our search checked in on race day itself, and most of these hotels list check-in at 2:00 PM or 3:00 PM.
Marathon booking checklist
- Free cancellation: Note the exact deadline and which time zone it uses.
- Taxes and fees: Make sure the final total includes taxes and service charges before you pay.
- Room type: For two adults, check the bed setup (one double or two singles) and whether the room has space for two people’s race gear and luggage.
- Arrival night: Runners should book the night before race day, not just race day.
- Breakfast: Every offer we saw included breakfast at lookup time. Ask whether it opens early enough on race morning or whether you can take breakfast with you.
- Luggage storage: This helps if you arrive before check-in or leave after the noon check-out.
- Route to the start: Map your walk to Le Duan – Nguyen Binh Khiem by the Saigon Zoo gate, and check the official race notices for road closures.