Where to stay in the Mekong Delta: Can Tho or a homestay
Updated 3 November 2026 · 3 min read
In short
In the Mekong Delta, Can Tho is the best base: stay near the Ninh Kieu quays and visit the Cai Rang floating market at sunrise. For atmosphere, add a homestay night in the orchards of Ben Tre or Vinh Long. My Tho is mostly visited as a day trip from Saigon.
The stops at a glance
| Stop | Best for | Strengths | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Can Tho (Ninh Kieu quays) | First stay | Cai Rang floating market, hotels, restaurants, promenade | Big city, little rural charm |
| Ben Tre | Homestay, nature | Coconut groves, canals, cycling, close to Saigon | Little going on in the evening |
| Vinh Long (An Binh islet) | Immersion | Homestays in the orchards, rowing boats on the canals | Reached by boat, basic comfort |
| Riverside resorts | Couples, comfort | Bungalows, pools, calm | Isolated, arrange a transfer |
Our advice
- 1 night: Can Tho, to reach the Cai Rang floating market before 7 am.
- 2 nights: a homestay night in Ben Tre or Vinh Long, then a night in Can Tho.
- No overnight: the day trip from Saigon, though it stays in the most touristy part of the delta.
See also the top-rated hotels in the delta, the Cai Rang floating market and getting from Saigon to Can Tho.
Frequently asked questions
Where to stay in the Mekong Delta?
In Can Tho, near the Ninh Kieu quays, for the Cai Rang floating market. For atmosphere, add a homestay night in Ben Tre or Vinh Long.
Do you need to stay overnight to see the delta?
It is better: the Cai Rang floating market is visited at sunrise, before 7 am, which is very hard on a return trip from Saigon.
How many nights in the Mekong Delta?
1 to 2 nights: one in Can Tho, and possibly one in a homestay in Ben Tre or Vinh Long.