Aurora Serviced Apartments

Aurora Serviced Apartments is a 3-star hotel in District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, with studios and apartments that each have a kitchen, a private bathroom and air conditioning. The rooms range from a 33 m² apartment with a city view to a 70 m² one-bedroom apartment with a balcony, a terrace and a sofa bed in the living room.

Every unit has a fully equipped kitchen with a stovetop, a refrigerator, a microwave and an electric kettle, so you can cook your own meals between sightseeing trips. Free WiFi covers all areas, the front desk is staffed 24 hours a day, and the property has a lounge with an outdoor seating area, a tour desk and bicycle rental.

The property suits independent travellers and small families who want a self-catering base close to the city centre, with a paid shuttle service for trips further afield. Reviewers most often praise the friendly staff and the walk to District 1 sights, while the walls let through some noise from the lift, the air conditioning units and the corridor.

Aurora Serviced Apartments has five room types, and all of them have a private bathroom, a kitchen, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. The smallest is the Apartment with City View at 33 m²; the largest is the One-Bedroom Apartment at 70 m², with a separate bedroom, a living room with a sofa bed, a balcony and a terrace. Between them sit the Standard Studio, the Studio Apartment and the Twin Room, all 35 m².

The Apartment with City View and the One-Bedroom Apartment look over the city, while the Studio Apartment has a garden view. The Standard Studio and the Twin Room are the simplest options, with parquet floors and a seating area, and the Twin Room adds a wardrobe. Every room sleeps up to two adults, and each unit accepts up to three guests, one of whom may be a child.

The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day, and the property offers private check-in and check-out, luggage storage, currency exchange and concierge service. A paid shuttle service and a tour desk help with trips around the city, and bicycle rental and public transport tickets are available for getting about on your own.

For everyday needs there is a laundry service, dry cleaning, ironing facilities and grocery deliveries, and daily housekeeping keeps the apartments in order. Inside each unit you will find an electric kettle, a dining table, free toiletries, a hairdryer and linen, along with a stovetop, kitchenware and a microwave.

Security is covered by 24-hour security, CCTV in common areas, a key card access system and a safety deposit box. The property also has a lift and a shared lounge with a TV area.

Aurora Serviced Apartments stands on Vo Van Tan street in District 3, about 950 m from the city centre, in a mix of apartment buildings and small shops. Restaurants, cafés and bars are within 50 m of the property, among them Cửa Hàng Kem Swensens, Mr Beer and Wine Bar 4. Cafés and small restaurants stay busy into the evening, so there is always somewhere close to eat.

For onward travel, Saigon Railway Station is 1.5 km away and Tan Son Nhat International Airport is 4.6 km, so both rail and air journeys start close by. Saigon Railway Station is the departure point for long-distance trains, while the airport serves domestic and international flights. Ben Thanh Market, one of the city's best-known markets, is 950 m away, roughly a 12-minute walk, and with luggage a taxi is the easier option. Private parking is on site; a reservation is needed and charges may apply.

Several sights lie within walking distance. Tịnh Xá Tòng Lâm pagoda is 250 m away, Tao Dan Park 350 m and the War Remnants Museum 400 m, which has outdoor displays of military aircraft and tanks. Tao Dan Park is a place to stop for a break under the trees between visits. Independence Palace, the former presidential palace open to visitors, is 600 m away, and Vuon Chuoi Market, a neighbourhood market for fresh food, is 700 m. The Museum of Ho Chi Minh City, 1 km away, covers the city's history.