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17/07/2025

Discover the best local experiences while you stay with us at K-iu Rooms! 🏨✨ From thrilling cultural events to hidden gems waiting to be explored, we have tips to enrich your visit. Check it out here: https://wix.to/5Dn4mFJ 🌍 Don't miss out!

15/07/2025

🌏✨ Northern Vietnam is a traveller’s paradise — from mystical mountains to vibrant culture and breathtaking landscapes. Whether you're looking for adventure, peace, or something in between, the North has it all. Here are 6 must-visit destinations you need on your Vietnam itinerary! 👇
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🏙️ 1. Hanoi – The Timeless Capital
Wander through the Old Quarter’s maze of alleys, “36 phố phường” in the historic Old Quarter, enjoy authentic "phở" at a street corner, and sip creamy egg coffee while watching life go by around Hoàn Kiếm Lake. Also check out my last blog for a simple street-food guide.
📍Must-do: Water puppet show, Temple of Literature, Train Street
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⛰️ 2. Sapa – Trekking Through the Clouds
Imagine golden rice terraces, cool mountain air, and vibrant ethnic cultures. In Sapa, you can hike from village to village and experience the beauty of the northern highlands.
📍Don’t miss: Fansipan Peak (the “Roof of Indochina”), ethnic homestays, Sapa market
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🌊 3. Ha Long Bay – A Natural Wonder
This UNESCO World Heritage site is world-famous for its thousands of limestone islands rising from emerald waters. Cruise, kayak, or stay overnight on a boat for a magical experience.
📍Insider tip: Check out Lan Ha Bay or Bai Tu Long for fewer crowds!
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🚣 4. Ninh Binh – The “Inland Ha Long Bay”
With dramatic karst landscapes, peaceful boat rides, and ancient temples, Ninh Binh is like something from a movie. (It literally was — Kong: Skull Island was filmed here!)
📍Top spots: Trang An boat tour, Mua Cave viewpoint, B**h D**g Pagoda
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🌾 5. Mai Chau – A Peaceful Valley Retreat
Surrounded by lush hills and rice fields, Mai Chau offers a slower, more immersive cultural experience. Stay in a traditional stilt house and explore the countryside by bike.
📍Best for: Relaxation, cultural immersion, and traditional cuisine
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🏍️ 6. Ha Giang – Vietnam’s Most Epic Road Trip
If you love dramatic mountain passes and hidden tribal villages, Ha Giang is the ultimate adventure. The Ha Giang Loop is Vietnam’s best-kept travel secret.
📍Highlights: Ma Pi Leng Pass, D**g Van, Lung Cu Flag Tower
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From trekking in the clouds to cruising past karst peaks, Northern Vietnam gives you a bit of everything: nature, culture, and unforgettable memories. Thinking of adding Northern Vietnam to your travel’s bucket list? Check out our list of apartments in Hanoi perfectly located near all the tourists’ actions but far enough back to offer a peaceful and homely feel. You can also use our homestays as a base for day trips to all those other top 5 destinations.
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💬 Been to any of these spots? Share your experience in the comments!
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A selection of luxury, fully equipped holiday apartments for rental in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

03/07/2025

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A selection of luxury, fully equipped holiday apartments for rental in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

06/06/2025

🌟 Hanoi Street Food: A Feast for the Senses! 🌟
If you’re in Hanoi, get ready for a culinary adventure like no other! The city’s street food scene is a mix of bold flavors, rich traditions, and unforgettable experiences. Here are some absolute must-try dishes:
🍜 Phở – The heart and soul of Vietnamese cuisine, this fragrant noodle soup is comfort in a bowl.
🔥 Bún Chả – Grilled pork, vermicelli noodles, and that signature dipping sauce? A match made in foodie heaven!
🥖 Bánh Mì – Hanoi’s crispy baguette stuffed with pâté, cold cuts, and pickled veggies—pure perfection.
🐟 Chả Cá – Turmeric-marinated fish, pan-fried with dill and spring onions. A true hidden gem!
☕ Egg Coffee – Creamy, frothy, and a must-try sweet surprise that’s uniquely Hanoi.
Pro tips for the ultimate street food experience:
✅ Follow the locals—if it’s crowded, it’s delicious!
✅ Embrace tiny plastic stools—it’s all part of the charm.
✅ Don’t skip the dipping sauce—it brings everything together.
Have you tried any of these? Which one’s on your foodie bucket list? 🍽️✨

08/03/2025

What to do in HCM city is a common question for me. Did you know HCM city have international towns?

1. Hottest right now is Western town on Bui Vien St, in district 1. Bustling with bars, restaurants and local offerings.

2. Japan town, Korean town and Chinatown are all in the central districts.

3. Vietnam is famous for its street food and HCM city doesn't disappoint in this respect. If you plan to go North after, then you need to get all surrender southerners cuisine there: rice noodles soup (hủ tiếu Nam Vang and this is not Phở), steamed rice cakes (bánh bèo), lemongrass skewers (nem lụi), fermented fish sauce hotpot (if you love fish sauce), pancakes (bánh xèo), broken rice loaded with BBQ ribs, omelette and seasoned veg (cơm tấm). Too many to name

4. Day trips to Cu Chi tunnels (how Viet Cong defeated American army), Mekong Delta or chilled out beaches of Vung Tau, Con Dao, Long Hai, Ho Tram, Ho Coc and many more

5. My personal favourite is walking or bicycle tours where you get to experience all the tourist sites like Independent Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon, Ben Thanh market, Saigon Opera House

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A selection of luxury, fully equipped holiday apartments for rental in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

18/02/2025

Whoop whoop, check out our new direct booking site www.k-iurooms.com to offer our guests lower prices than external hosting platforms.

To celebrate our website launch, we are giving all bookings to stay with us until end of April 25 a whooping 10%. Use promotion code "Thanh Minh" at check-out. Limited availability

A selection of luxury, fully equipped holiday apartments for rental in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

18/02/2025

Staying with us, you get:
1 - relax with family & friends in the privacy of the whole of the apartment
2 - don't have to do everything on a hotel bed, our places fully kitted out with modern living spaces
3 - not in the middle of noisy tourist areas but only a short taxi ride away from choices of street foods and cool coffee houses/bar
4 - go on day-trip departs from Hanoi or HCM city
5 - peace of mind in highly secured building where only you has access to the apartment, no worry about linen or room service staff

18/02/2025

Check out our selection of 1 to 3 bedrooms apartment by the Lake side or nearby

17/02/2025