Stay In Vietnam At Rs 159 A Night? Desis Say It's Cheaper Than An Auto Ride

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21-06-2025

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The room had various features, including free Wi-Fi, parking, 24-hour check-in, luggage storage, and the option of a queen-sized bed or two single beds.
The holiday season is in full swing, and many travellers are busy crafting detailed itineraries to make the most of their getaways. While accommodation, transport, and food usually eat up the bulk of a travel budget, one traveller recently discovered a surprising hack that drastically cut down his hotel expenses.
In a now-viral revelation, the traveller claimed to have paid just Rs 159.02—taxes included—for a night's stay at a hotel in Vietnam. The deal, almost too good to be true, has left social media users both amazed and sceptical.
The hotel in question was Leaf Hotel Phu Quoc, where he booked a Superior Double or Twin room. Despite the unbelievably low price, the room came with impressive features: free Wi-Fi, complimentary parking, 24-hour check-in, luggage storage, and a choice between a queen-sized bed or two single beds. The listing noted that the 18-square-meter room could comfortably accommodate two guests.
But what truly amazed the internet was the pricing. The original cost of a one-night stay was Rs 578.24. After applying a 75 per cent discount (off-season discount), the price dropped to Rs 144.56. Taxes and service charges added Rs 14.46, bringing the total to only Rs 159.02. Payment had to be made in local currency – 48,000 Vietnamese Dong – and included all VAT, according to the listing.
Taking to X, the man shared a screenshot of the pricing and wrote, 'Hotel: Leaf hotel Location: Phu Quoc, Vietnam Price: Rs 160/night (off-season discount)."
The post instantly grabbed the attention of the viewers. While many were amazed by the incredible deal, others started sharing similar travel hacks and insights.
An X user checked the hotel pricing himself and wrote, 'Checked myself again and again, Very strange, 159 – 28.62 OTA commission = 130.38 including taxes, which is not possible even to bear Operations cost for room, might be a revenue management mistake or ego issues with other hotels. Time will tell." Another commented, 'It's a pay-at-the-property booking high chance tell will refuse to allow check-in for this rate."
One person shared, 'Prices are dirt cheap in Southeast Asia for hotels." A person wrote, 'Itne pe to coffee b na mile achhi. (You can't even get coffee for this price)." A user shared, 'These hotels are small homestay types with a few small rooms in a building. Self-service. You can find hundreds of such tiny hotels. Even in and around the GRAND WORLD."
Some users also compared the prices of hotels in India and wrote, 'Hotels in Bharat are overpriced for some reason." 'Impossible, Off-season similar rooms in Goa cost 2500," read a comment.
In comparison, hotels in tourist destinations in India range in price from Rs 1,000 to Rs 5,000 per night, depending on the type and location.