Currently, there are numerous hotel booking apps that help you find rooms in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and many provinces across the country. Most of these apps are third-party services, allowing you to search, browse, and book rooms online directly on their platforms. However, for situations where you want to book affordable hotel rooms, meeting your urgent personal needs, you can utilize the 'nearby budget hotels' feature on Google Maps.
Guide to finding the nearest hotels
How to find nearby hotels on Google Maps
Google Maps is a widely used navigation app compatible with both Android and iPhone devices, allowing you to instantly search for affordable budget hotels to cater to your accommodation needs.
Step 1: Open the Google Maps app on your phone. By default, this app should be available when you purchase your phone. However, if you accidentally disable or delete the app on your phone, you can download it using the links below.
- Download Google Maps for Android
- Download Google Maps for iPhone
Step 2: On the main screen interface of the app, enter the keywords 'nearby hotels' or 'Khach san gan day' in the app's search box. Instantly, the app will filter and display a list of hotels near you along with corresponding room prices on the screen.
If you want more accurate results from Google Maps, you can add specific locations after the search phrase, for example: Hotels near Cau Giay Hanoi, Hotels near Thu Duc District, District 7,...
However, to find hotels with services closer to your search needs, you can use the filter options below the search box. Here, you can change options such as check-in and check-out dates, number of guests, type of accommodation (hotel, resort, rental), sorting preferences, nightly rates, star ratings, and amenities provided by the hotel,... After selecting criteria to filter the results, press 'apply' to complete.
On the interface displaying hotels on Google Maps, you can click on 'view map' or 'view list' on the screen to switch between viewing modes according to your preference.
Step 3: At the bottom interface, Google Maps shows a list of hotels that meet your criteria. You can click on the suggested hotel name on the screen to view more information about images, room prices, and user reviews for that hotel.
Here, you can swipe left to see more hotels that meet your individual stay requirements. Additionally, you can tap on the list icon on the screen to get an overview list of suggested hotels by Google Maps.
Furthermore, you can tap on check availability to check the number of available rooms for your selected hotel on your booking date. Google Maps also compiles the corresponding room rental prices of the hotel on third-party booking apps such as Agoda, Booking.com, Travel Local,...., allowing you to compare prices and make your choice.
Step 4: After finding a suitable hotel, press 'directions'. At this point, your phone's main screen will display your location and detailed directions to move to the hotel. Finally, press 'start' for Google Maps to guide you to the hotel location on the map.
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Here are the details on how to find nearby budget hotels, helping you quickly locate accommodation based on your personal criteria without spending much time and search costs. If you find this article helpful, please share it to let others know!
