236/29/17 Dien Bien Phu, Binh Thanh, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam·View on map
Sunshine is a guest house in Binh Thanh, Ho Chi Minh City, about 3 km from the city centre, on a quiet street. Its rooms have soundproof walls, air conditioning and private bathrooms, and the property is open to adults only, which suits couples and travellers who want a calm base in a busy city.
The four room types differ mainly in size, bathroom and outlook. The 25 m² Superior Double Room is the only one with a bath as well as a shower, and it has a view. The 25 m² Deluxe Double Room is the only one with a balcony over the quiet street. The two 20 m² rooms, the Standard Double Room and the second Superior Double Room, have a shower and no view or balcony.
Free private parking is available on site, though a space needs to be reserved, and free WiFi covers all areas. Daily housekeeping and 24-hour security complete the service, and simple restaurants such as Phở Tín and Cơm Minh Truyền are 200 m away. Tan Son Nhat International Airport is 4.3 km away.
Sunshine has four double rooms, each with a private bathroom, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a fireplace, and each sized for up to two guests. The rooms run from 20 m² to 25 m², and each one has a large double bed as its main sleeping arrangement. Soundproofed walls are standard, which keeps street noise down on a quiet street in a busy city.
The two Superior Double Rooms share a name but not a size: the 25 m² version has a bath, a shower and a view, while the 20 m² version has a shower only. The Standard Double Room, also 20 m², has a shower and no view, and the Deluxe Double Room is the only room with a balcony. Hypoallergenic bedding and tile or marble floors are features of the two 20 m² rooms.
At 25 m², this Superior Double Room is one of the two largest and the only one with a bath as well as a shower. It has a view, a seating area with a flat-screen TV and cable channels, a fireplace and a large king-size bed, with tiled floors and a private entrance.
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At 20 m², the Standard Double Room is one of the two most compact rooms, with a shower rather than a bath and no view. It has an extra-large double bed with hypoallergenic bedding, tile or marble floors and a fireplace. A seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private entrance completes the room.
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The Deluxe Double Room is the only room with a balcony, which overlooks the quiet street. At 25 m² it matches the Superior with a bath in size, and it adds a view, a bath or shower, a fireplace and a flat-screen TV with cable channels to its extra-large double bed.
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This second Superior Double Room is 20 m², with a shower rather than a bath and no view or balcony. An extra-large double bed sits with hypoallergenic bedding on tile or marble floors, and the room has a fireplace, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. It has its own private entrance, a seating area and soundproof walls.
See pricesSunshine offers the services of a small guest house: daily housekeeping, a wake-up service, 24-hour security and a security alarm. Soundproof walls appear in every room, and most rooms have a private entrance, which adds privacy. The property is open to adults only, so it suits couples and groups of adults rather than families with children.
Free private parking is possible on site, but a reservation is needed. WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge. Across the rooms, the facilities include a desk, a wardrobe or closet, a refrigerator, a clothes rack and a seating area, with a socket near the bed.
Every bathroom has a toilet, towels, slippers and toilet paper, and the rooms provide free toiletries and linen. Air conditioning and a fireplace are standard in all four room types, and the soundproofing keeps the rooms calm during the day.
Sunshine is on Dien Bien Phu street in Binh Thanh, a residential district north-east of District 1 and across the canal from the old centre. Compared with the busy streets of District 1, the guest house sits on a quiet street, with the Saigon riverside path 500 m away and Chùa Phước Viên pagoda 550 m off. Landmark 81, the tall tower of the district, also stands in Binh Thanh.
The city centre is about 3 km away, a short taxi or ride-hailing trip to Ben Thanh market and the Nguyen Hue walking street, and a taxi is also the easiest way to reach the centre late in the evening. Tan Son Nhat International Airport is 4.3 km away and Saigon Railway Station is 3.8 km away, so a taxi or car is the simplest way to reach either. For city buses, Văn Thánh bus station is 1.1 km away, roughly a 15-minute walk.
Around the guest house, Thi Nghe Market, 650 m away, is the place for fresh produce and everyday shopping, and the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens, 1 km away, make an easy half-day out. The History Museum of Ho Chi Minh City, 1.2 km away, covers the city's history. For a meal, Cơm Minh Truyền, Bún Bò Huế Trường Tiền and Phở Tín are each 200 m away, and the riverside path is a pleasant walk in the evening, with the lights of the city across the water.
Guests praise the friendly host, the consistently clean rooms and the soundproofing that makes for a peaceful night, and they find the quiet street convenient for central spots. A few guests had mixed feelings about staff attentiveness and professionalism.
Rates at Sunshine change with the season, the room type and the dates of your stay, so the price depends on your choice. Check the current rate with our booking partners for the dates you have in mind.
Sunshine is on Dien Bien Phu street in Binh Thanh, about 3 km from the city centre, and the easiest way to reach it is by taxi or ride-hailing car. If you arrive by bus, Văn Thánh bus station is 1.1 km away, and Saigon Railway Station is 3.8 km away. Free private parking is possible on site, but a reservation is needed.
Near Sunshine, the Saigon riverside path is 500 m away, Chùa Phước Viên pagoda 550 m and Thi Nghe Market 650 m. Văn Thánh bus station is 1.1 km away, the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens 1 km and the History Museum of Ho Chi Minh City 1.2 km. For a meal, Cơm Minh Truyền, Bún Bò Huế Trường Tiền and Phở Tín are each 200 m away.
No, Sunshine is open to adults only, so it is not suitable for travelling with children. Couples and groups of adults are the guests it suits, and the soundproofed rooms on a quiet street help with a restful night.
Only the Deluxe Double Room at Sunshine has a balcony, and it overlooks the quiet street. The 25 m² Superior Double Room and the Deluxe Double Room both have a view, while the 20 m² Standard Double Room and the 20 m² Superior Double Room have a shower and no view.
Check-in at Sunshine runs from 13:30 to 22:00, and you need to tell the property in advance what time you will arrive. You can do this with the Special Requests box when you book, or by contacting the property directly. Check-out runs from 11:30 until midnight.
Yes, every room type at Sunshine has air conditioning, a fireplace, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom. Soundproof walls are also found in all four room types.