Walking distance to Ben Thanh Market is the detail that anchors Elios Hotel's location: this 3-star, 81-room property sits at 231–233 Pham Ngu Lao Street in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, spread across 12 floors, close enough to one of the city's best-known landmarks that transport isn't really a factor. One of the property's defining features, confirmed on its own official site, is its rooftop Blue Sky Restaurant, which the hotel describes as offering a panoramic view over downtown Saigon — a genuine point of difference from many mid-range hotels in the busy Pham Ngu Lao backpacker district that don't have a dedicated rooftop dining space.
The hotel describes its 81 rooms as "elegantly designed," and Traveloka's own listing confirms the property's 3-star classification and 12-floor layout. Put the two sources together and a consistent picture emerges: a mid-sized, mid-range property built around its rooftop dining and central location rather than scale alone.
The Elios Suite tops out at exactly the same 38 square metres as the Grand Deluxe one tier below it, the two rooms separated by positioning rather than floor space — one of the quirks in the official site's four-category room ladder. That ladder starts at a 22-square-metre Superior with 1 bed, steps up to a 25-square-metre Senior Superior with 2 beds, then reaches the 38-square-metre Grand Deluxe, also 2-bedded, before topping out at the equally sized but higher-positioned Elios Suite. Free parking is included across all four tiers, according to the official site.
Traveloka's own listing separately confirms in-room features across the property including a bathtub or shower, cable TV, a desk, a hairdryer, and a minibar — a reasonably well-equipped standard across the room categories. Because Traveloka's unit-level feed doesn't break these amenities down tier-by-tier, travellers wanting to confirm exactly which in-room features come with a specific category should check the current room details on the listing before booking.
Two bottles of water delivered daily, alongside coffee and tea, are among the complimentary in-room touches the official site lists for every stay — a small but specific detail that sits on top of a facilities roster built around a business centre and 24-hour room service. The rest of the basics are covered too: a 24-hour front desk, an elevator, free WiFi in public areas, a safety deposit box, and luggage storage. Traveloka's listing separately confirms a restaurant, a rooftop terrace, and coffee/tea service in the lobby.
The official site also notes free outdoor parking across all four room tiers, a fitness centre it describes as complimentary for in-house guests, and meeting rooms described as newly refurbished with modern conference set-ups. Since the fitness centre and some in-room extras are only detailed on the official site and not broken out in Traveloka's own feed, travellers who want to confirm current details before their stay should check the listing at booking time.
Tan Son Nhat International Airport is the arrival point most travellers will use before making their way into District 1, where Elios Hotel sits on Pham Ngu Lao Street in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City's well-known backpacker and travel-hub district. The official site confirms the property is within walking distance of Ben Thanh Market, one of the city's central landmarks. It's worth booking flights into Ho Chi Minh City on Traveloka ahead of arranging that onward trip from the airport.
The Pham Ngu Lao area is compact and walkable, which is part of why the official site emphasises the market's proximity rather than a specific distance figure. Guests staying at Elios Hotel are within the same District 1 pocket as several other well-known Ho Chi Minh City sights, and the hotel's own free outdoor parking, confirmed across all four room tiers on the official site, is a practical detail for anyone arriving by car rather than relying on the district's dense taxi and rideshare traffic.
A panoramic view over downtown Saigon comes with the buffet, à la carte, and set menus served for lunch and dinner at Elios Hotel's rooftop Blue Sky Restaurant, the property's headline dining feature according to the official site. The same source names a second on-site outlet, too: Orient Lounge, on the lobby floor, described as a cosy spot for hot and cold beverages and light snacks — a lower-key alternative to the rooftop restaurant without leaving the building.
Traveloka's listing also confirms breakfast is available, included with select room types or available for an extra charge. Beyond the hotel, the Pham Ngu Lao area is one of Ho Chi Minh City's densest dining and nightlife districts; travellers wanting to plan more of their stay can also browse activities around Ho Chi Minh City on Traveloka to combine sightseeing with meals.
Traveloka reviews put Elios Hotel among the better-rated stays in the Pham Ngu Lao area, with guests especially praising its location and cleanliness. That location score tracks with what's on the ground: the hotel sits in District 1 within walking distance of Ben Thanh Market, so sightseeing doesn't require arranging transport first. Dining is another point in its favour — the rooftop Blue Sky Restaurant, confirmed on the official site, is a genuine feature rather than a standard hotel canteen, giving guests a panoramic view over downtown Saigon without leaving the building, while the lobby-floor Orient Lounge adds a second, more casual dining option on-site.
Room choice runs four tiers deep, from Superior through Senior Superior and Grand Deluxe up to the Elios Suite, so travellers can pick a category to match their budget rather than a single fixed room type, and each tier comes with free parking according to the official site — a useful detail in a district where street parking is limited. Guests who want a workout during their stay also have access to an on-site fitness centre for in-house use, per the official site, without needing to leave the hotel to find one nearby.
Free outdoor parking across all four of Elios Hotel's room tiers is one detail worth flagging before arrival, particularly for anyone driving into a district where street parking is tight — confirm current availability directly with the property ahead of time, since the official site notes it but doesn't guarantee it.
For travellers comparing several District 1 stays, it can help to browse other Ho Chi Minh City hotels on Traveloka alongside Elios Hotel before finalising a booking.
Travellers considering Elios Hotel may also want to compare other well-reviewed properties in the same Pham Ngu Lao/District 1 area, all bookable on Traveloka.
To plan the wider trip, Traveloka's homepage lets you search flights, hotels, and activities together in one place.
Popular Facilities | AC, Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, Elevator, WiFi |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | From 14:00 - to 12:00 |
Breakfast Availability | Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast |
Available rooms at Elios Hotel | 81 |
Number of floors in Elios Hotel | 12 |
Another facilities in Elios Hotel | Breakfast, Free WiFi, Rooftop terrace, Coffee/tea in lobby, Coffee shop |
