How much does long-term accommodation cost in Nha Trang — apartment vs hotel?

A 2-bedroom apartment in a Russian-expat residential complex costs around 9.5M VND/month, plus roughly 500K VND in utilities — about 10M VND total. Locals consider this on the pricey side for an apartment.

Negotiating directly with a hotel for a long-term stay can bring the price down. One example came in around 18M VND/month — considered reasonable for a hotel room, though expensive compared to renting an apartment.

Nha Trang has over 600 hotels, with nightly rates starting from very budget-friendly options and going up significantly. There's a wide range to suit any budget.

When comparing hotels, make sure you're comparing like for like: oceanfront vs non-oceanfront, free cancellation vs prepaid. The Hyatt is the newest and most expensive hotel in Nha Trang; Beachfront Hotel is a solid, more affordable alternative.

Booking directly on a hotel's own website can sometimes be cheaper than going through a tour operator. In one example, the hotel's site offered a room for 2 at 6,350,000 VND, which was lower than the operator's price.