Silverland Yen: A Cozy Boutique Hotel in Central Ho Chi Minh City

Silverland Yen is a cozy boutique hotel on Thu Khoa Huan Street in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, known for its calm, Japanese Zen inspired design and its walkable location just minutes from Ben Thanh Market. If you want a quiet place to stay in the middle of Saigon rather than a big, busy hotel, Yen is built exactly for that.

Who Is Silverland Yen?

Silverland Yen is one of the boutique properties under Silverland Hospitality, a group that has run small hotels in Ho Chi Minh City for more than two decades. The name “Yen” comes from the Vietnamese word “bình yên,” which means peacefulness. The whole hotel is designed around that single idea: a calm home base in a city that rarely slows down.

The hotel has 63 rooms across four categories (Deluxe, Premier, Executive and Suite), plus a small rooftop with a pool, sauna and steam bath. In 2025, Silverland Yen won three titles at the World Luxury Hotel Awards: Luxury Rooftop View Hotel for Southeast Asia, Luxury Destination Hotel for Vietnam, and Luxury Small Hotel for Vietnam. That is a strong result for a 63 room hotel, and a sign that its small size and quiet character are working in its favor, not against it.

The Atmosphere: Japanese Zen Meets Vietnamese Calm

Step through the door and the noise of the street drops away almost immediately. Silverland Yen borrows from Japanese Zen design (clean lines, natural wood, stone, water) and blends it with the Vietnamese idea of “bình yên.” The lobby uses raw wood panels, stone walls and soft lighting instead of marble and chandeliers, so it feels more like a quiet retreat than a typical hotel entrance.

That same mood carries through the rooms. Bamboo stalks lean in the corners, headboards are built from warm timber, and the decor stays simple rather than ornate. This is not a resort experience with elaborate spa rituals. It is a small, considered space that gives you somewhere calm to return to after a day of walking around the city.

Location: A Central, Walkable Address in District 1

Silverland Yen sits at 73-75 Thu Khoa Huan Street, in Ben Thanh Ward, right in the historic core of District 1. This is the main reason many guests choose it: you can walk to almost everything that matters for a first visit to Saigon, and the numbers back it up. TripAdvisor gives the hotel a walking score of 100 out of 100, counting more than 150 attractions and close to 380 restaurants within about half a kilometer of the front door.

Right around the corner, Ben Thanh Market and the Museum of Ho Chi Minh City are both about a 6-minute walk away, a good place to start exploring local food and history. Tao Dan Park, one of the largest green spaces in the city center, is even closer, only about 3 minutes on foot and an easy stop before or after breakfast. A little further out, Reunification Palace (still commonly called Independence Palace) and the Fine Arts Museum are both within about a 10-minute walk, with the Saigon Central Post Office and Notre-Dame Cathedral, which face each other across the same square, just beyond that.

History lovers can also reach the War Remnants Museum on foot, and in the evening, the Saigon Opera House and the Nguyen Hue pedestrian boulevard are an easy walk for a stroll after dinner. For guests who want to stay out a little later, the Bui Vien walking street is also within reach, popular for its bars and late-night food stalls. Because everything sits inside such a small radius, you can spend a full day moving between museums, parks and the market on foot, then wind down back at the hotel rooftop pool.

Rooms and Stay: Four Categories, One Consistent Feel

All 63 rooms carry the same Zen inspired design, just in different sizes and views.

Deluxe rooms are the entry category, with a window but no outside view. They keep the same soft palette, marble bathroom and generous bathtub as the rest of the hotel, so the room still feels calm even without a view.

Premier rooms add a city view and warmer wood tones. A work desk and a couple of lounge chairs make them a comfortable choice for business trips as well as leisure stays.

Executive rooms are larger and look out over the nearby park, which fits the hotel quiet theme especially well. Expect a king size bed, a small sofa area and enough space to unpack properly for a longer stay.

Suites are the most spacious option and sit on the first floor. Each one has a separate living area finished in bamboo and wood, plus a Jacuzzi bathtub, which works well for guests traveling with family or anyone who wants extra room to relax.

Every room includes a 32-inch TV, air conditioning, coffee and tea facilities, free high-speed WiFi, an in-room safe and a hairdryer, so the basics are covered no matter which category you book.

Confirmed Facilities and Services

Silverland Yen keeps its facilities compact but genuinely useful for a short or mid-length stay.

Yen Restaurant, on the ground floor, serves a breakfast buffet daily from 6:30 to 10:00 and afternoon tea from 14:00 to 15:30.

The rooftop pool, sauna and steam bath are open daily from 7:00 to 21:30, with views over the rooftops of District 1. The rooftop bar operates from 10:00 to 23:00 (last order 22:45), a pleasant spot for an evening drink after a day on foot.

Other confirmed services include a gym, open daily from 6:00 to 22:00, in-room dining available from 10:00 to 21:00 (last order 20:30), and free WiFi throughout the property. These are the hours the hotel currently confirms, so it is worth checking directly with the hotel if your plans depend on a specific facility being open at an unusual time.

Who Silverland Yen Suits Best

Silverland Yen works well for a specific kind of traveler rather than everyone. It suits couples or solo travelers who want a quiet base without giving up a central location, guests who prefer walking over taking taxis everywhere, and anyone who finds large hotel lobbies and constant announcements more tiring than relaxing. Business travelers who need to be near District 1 but want to unwind at the end of the day will also find the rooftop and the calm room design useful.

It may suit you less if you are looking for a large pool, extensive event space or a big spa menu. Silverland Yen is intentionally small, and that is the point. If you would rather compare a few options first, Silverland Hospitality runs several other boutique hotels in District 1, each with its own character.

FAQ

What is Silverland Yen known for?

Silverland Yen is known for its Japanese Zen inspired, calm design and its central location near Ben Thanh Market. In 2025 it also won three titles at the World Luxury Hotel Awards, including Luxury Small Hotel for Vietnam.

Where is Silverland Yen located?

The hotel is at 73-75 Thu Khoa Huan Street, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Ben Thanh Market and Tao Dan Park are both a few minutes away on foot, and Reunification Palace, the Fine Arts Museum and the Central Post Office are all within about a 10-minute walk.

How many rooms does Silverland Yen have?

Silverland Yen has 63 rooms across four categories: Deluxe, Premier, Executive and Suite.

Does Silverland Yen have a pool?

Yes. There is a rooftop pool with a sauna and steam bath, open daily from 7:00 to 21:30.

Is Silverland Yen within walking distance of Ben Thanh Market?

Yes, it is about a 6-minute walk from the hotel to Ben Thanh Market.

Is Silverland Yen a good choice for a quiet stay in central Saigon?

Yes. Its Japanese Zen inspired design and small scale of 63 rooms are built specifically around a calm, relaxing stay rather than a busy hotel atmosphere.

Silverland Yen Hotel
73-75 Thu Khoa Huan, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Hotline: (+84) 2838 236 789
Email: [email protected]
Website: silverlandhotels.com/silverland-yen-hotel