Saphir Dalat Hotel
by the TopOfHotel team
Saphir is a 4-star French colonial hotel in the centre of town with its own wine cellar and a rooftop city view — score 7.7
Saphir is a 4-star French colonial hotel in the centre of town with its own wine cellar and a rooftop city view — score 7.7
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
The Saphir Dalat Hotel is a 4-star French colonial-style hotel that stands out on Phan Nhu Thach street, and its signature is a highlight no one else here has — an on-site wine cellar that ages traditional Dalat wine (Vang Da Lat), which guests can go down to visit and taste. Reviewers in the Deluxe rooms of about 28 sq m describe them decorated in a classic style with good-quality bedding. Bathrooms are tiled in light tones and come with a strong hot-water heater — a detail that matters in chilly Dalat.
Food and amenities
There's a restaurant serving Vietnamese and French dishes, a coffee shop open all day, and a banquet hall used for seminars and weddings. The hotel runs a tour-and-ticket booking service, and free Wi-Fi reaches across the property. Plenty of guests call out the English-speaking staff as friendly. Real guest scores back that up — 7.7 on Trip.com and 7.6 on Agoda — solid for an older 4-star in the centre of town. What you won't find here is a pool or a spa.
Location and getting there
Saphir's location makes wandering easy. It's about 0.4 km on foot to Dalat Market, roughly 1 km from Xuan Huong Lake, around 0.5 km from Dalat Cathedral, and about 1.5 km from the Crazy House. Reviewers note you can head out to explore in the morning and swing back to change at midday before going out again in the evening. Lien Khuong Airport is about 28 km away, and parking is available for travelers who drive themselves.
Things to know before booking
Be clear-eyed about the trade-offs. The guest scores are middling — 7.7 on Trip.com, 7.6 on Agoda — and the facilities are just enough rather than generous. It's an older building, so the rooms won't feel as modern as a newer hotel. And there's no pool and no spa, so if resort-style facilities are the goal, this isn't your match. What you're paying for is character and location, not a long amenity list.
Our take
The Saphir Dalat Hotel suits romantic travelers who love a colonial-style hotel, wine lovers, and couples who want a rooftop city view without paying a premium. We'd recommend it to anyone who values character over perfection — Saphir carries a French accent for around $27 a night.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- A 4-star French colonial-style hotel sitting right in downtown Dalat on Phan Nhu Thach street, which is rare character for the price.
- Walkable to everything: about 0.4 km to Dalat Market, roughly 1 km from Xuan Huong Lake, around 0.5 km from Dalat Cathedral, and about 1.5 km from the Crazy House.
- Its own wine cellar ages traditional Dalat wine (Vang Da Lat), and guests can go down to visit the cellar and taste, alongside a restaurant and a coffee shop.
- A rooftop terrace that looks out over the city — a good spot for a hot Dalat coffee in the morning before the fog lifts.
- Free Wi-Fi throughout, a tour-and-ticket booking service, on-site parking, and English-speaking staff that guests describe as warm.
- Guest scores are middling — Trip.com sits at 7.7 and Agoda at 7.6 — and the facilities are just enough rather than generous.
- It's an older building, so the rooms won't feel as modern as a brand-new hotel down the street.
- There's no pool and no spa, so this isn't the pick if you want resort-style facilities.
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Insider Tips
- Head up to the rooftop terrace in the early evening for the city view.
- Ask to taste the Dalat wine (Vang Da Lat) aged in the hotel's own cellar.
- Walk over to nearby Dalat Market — it's only about 0.4 km away.