From a “Book for Tet” Article to a Snapshot of Ho Chi Minh City’s Early-Year Travel Season
When the original article was published on 10 February 2026, CityHouse introduced accommodation options for guests planning to stay in Ho Chi Minh City throughout the holiday. That period has now passed. The article is therefore more useful as a retrospective on Tet travel and on how different CityHouse properties connect with different parts of the city.
Activities, promotions and service schedules created specifically for Tet 2026 should not be treated as current offers. For future Tet travel, room rates, availability and operating schedules should always be checked again at the time of booking.
4.3 Million Visits to Tourist Sites during the Nine-Day Holiday
According to Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism figures republished by the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism, the 2026 Lunar New Year holiday recorded strong growth in both visitor numbers and tourism revenue. Urban Tet celebrations, cultural activities and short-break travel combined to create a significant peak period.
Total visits to tourist areas and attractions during the nine-day holiday.
Up 51.7% year on year according to published figures.
Estimated accommodation occupancy during the Tet holiday period.
Estimated total tourism revenue, up 42.9% year on year.
This highlights how strongly the city centre continued to draw visitors during Tet. For guests staying around Ben Thanh, Cau Ong Lanh or Co Giang, the advantage was not only proximity, but also the ability to walk or make short connections to the city’s main New Year attractions.
Flower Street, Book Street and the Spring Flower Festival Offered Three Very Different Ways to Experience the Holiday
Ho Chi Minh City’s signature Tet attraction returned to the city centre under the theme “Spring of Convergence – Stepping Forward with Confidence”, running from the 28th day of the final lunar month through the sixth day of Tet.
Held along Le Loi Street, with additional activities extending into the Binh Duong and Vung Tau areas within the newly expanded Ho Chi Minh City.
One of the city’s long-running Tet traditions, offering another seasonal experience beyond the Nguyen Hue – Le Loi cluster.
The 2026 season also reflected short domestic breaks, family visits, food-focused trips and festival travel. Accommodation demand can therefore come from international visitors, Vietnamese returning home, families and people needing temporary accommodation while their own household routines change during the holiday.
Five Properties, Representing Very Different Ways to Stay in Ho Chi Minh City
The original article highlighted five representative accommodation choices. Since Tet 2026, CityHouse’s brand architecture has been clarified further. Below is how those choices should now be understood under their current names and positioning.
CityHouse VIBE City Oasis
A green retreat at 42/4 Ho Hao Hon, suited to travellers who want to remain close to the centre while feeling removed from the street outside once they return.
The original article positioned City Oasis as a central stay with private kitchens, greenery and a swimming pool. Under the current brand architecture, the property belongs to VIBE by CityHouse and suits guests who value design, atmosphere and a more experience-led stay.
Explore VIBE City OasisCityHouse MARK El Pino Realm
Directly opposite the Museum of Fine Arts, close to Ben Thanh Market and the Metro — well suited to travellers who want most of their Tet experience concentrated in the city centre.
El Pino Realm does not need exaggerated phrases such as “million-dollar view” to explain its appeal. Its clearer strength is location, between the Museum of Fine Arts, Ben Thanh and the central city streets. Selected studio apartments are currently described by CityHouse as offering views toward Ben Thanh Market, Bitexco and the central skyline.
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CityHouse VIBE Abora
The property at 174 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia appeared in the original article under the name Ariosa; it is now developed as VIBE Abora, with the story of a wood-led stay in central Ho Chi Minh City.
Wood, natural light, terrazzo and open visual lines give Abora a different character from City Oasis. For Tet travellers, this type of base works well when you want to remain within the historic central area without staying directly in the busiest zone around Nguyen Hue.
Explore VIBE AboraCityHouse NEST LightHouse Saigon
At 179 Co Giang, LightHouse Saigon works well for guests who want to stay close to Ben Thanh and Bui Vien while still having access to a rooftop swimming pool and sauna.
LightHouse is now part of NEST by CityHouse. The property has a rooftop pool with central skyline views and a sauna room; the old article’s reference to a gym should no longer be used because this is not a current amenity confirmed by CityHouse.
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NEST for Stays That Need to Feel More Like Living Than Passing Through
MK Urban Quarter, DC Urban Lumen, Metro Thao Dien and other NEST properties work well when guests need a kitchen, everyday living facilities and a longer stay.
During a longer holiday such as Tet, NEST offers flexibility: guests can choose the city centre, Thao Dien or another area according to family visits, work commitments and the way they want to experience the city.
Explore NEST by CityHouseIt Is about More Than Whether the Hotel Is Open
When Nguyen Hue and Ben Thanh are busy, staying within walking distance may be more valuable than choosing a property farther away simply because it is marketed as “central”.
Because many restaurants adjust their opening hours during Tet, being able to prepare simple meals and use a private living space can make the stay more flexible.
Housekeeping, reception, sauna, pool access or other services may operate on special holiday schedules. Guests should not assume that every service runs exactly as it does on a normal weekday.
Choose the Area First, Then Choose the Property
Consider a central base such as MARK El Pino Realm or NEST LightHouse Saigon to reduce taxi trips and make it easier to move around when the area is crowded.
VIBE City Oasis is a stronger fit when the accommodation itself, greenery and swimming pool are meant to be part of the holiday.
VIBE Abora provides another option on Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, close to heritage attractions but outside the busiest festival zone.
NEST is worth considering when kitchens, washing machines and apartment-style living matter more than resort-style amenities.
Each Tet season has different demand levels, holiday dates, minimum-stay conditions, cancellation terms and sales programmes. For a future Lunar New Year stay, check CityHouse’s official booking platform at the time you plan to travel.
Tet Is Only One of Many Ways to See the City Differently
Quick Information about Tet 2026 and CityHouse
The Tet holiday lasted nine days, from 14 to 22 February 2026. That period has now ended.
It opened at 7 PM on 15 February and closed at 9 PM on 22 February 2026, corresponding to the 28th day of the final lunar month through the sixth day of Tet.
Tourist areas and attractions recorded about 4.3 million visits over the nine-day holiday, including around 170,000 international visitors.
CityHouse MARK El Pino Realm sits directly opposite the Museum of Fine Arts and close to Ben Thanh Market and Ben Thanh Metro Station. NEST LightHouse Saigon on Co Giang is also centrally located with convenient access to Ben Thanh.
The property at 174 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia is now developed under the name CityHouse VIBE Abora.
No. Rates, room availability, service schedules and sales conditions can change every year and should always be checked again when booking.
Tet 2026 Is Over, but Choosing a Stay Still Begins with the Same Question
What do you most want to stay close to: the central streets, a green retreat, family visits or an apartment practical enough for several days? Choosing the right area first makes choosing the right CityHouse much easier.
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