Hue travel guide

Hue Tourism | Hue Guide

You're Going to Love Hue

With a population of 287,217, Hue is the largest city in Thua Thien-Hue, Vietnam by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Hue deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Hue

Hue in February
Estimated hotel price
€33
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hue in February
Estimated hotel price
€33
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hue in June, when the average temperature is 29 °C, and the highest can go up to 34 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17 °C, with an average temperature of 20 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 680 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Hue, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.

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How to Get to Hue

Plane

When flying to Hue, you’ll arrive at Hue Phu Bai (HUI), which is located 13 km from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Hue is called Hue Hue Railway Station, and is located 1.9 km from the city centre.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Hue. The most popular bus station is Hue An Phu - Hue - Phu Hoi, located 0.9 km from the city centre of Hue. Hue Hung Thanh - Hue - Xuan Phu is also a commonly used station, and is 0.8 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Hue, you’ll arrive at Hue Phu Bai (HUI), which is located 13 km from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Hue is called Hue Hue Railway Station, and is located 1.9 km from the city centre.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Hue. The most popular bus station is Hue An Phu - Hue - Phu Hoi, located 0.9 km from the city centre of Hue. Hue Hung Thanh - Hue - Xuan Phu is also a commonly used station, and is 0.8 km from the city centre.

Airports near Hue

Airlines serving Hue

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,603 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,302 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,788 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (497 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (182 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (772 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (464 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (965 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (259 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (606 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (844 reviews)
Vietnam Airlines
Good (129 reviews)
Batik Air
Good (46 reviews)
Vistara
Good (173 reviews)
VietJet Air
Okay (100 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (309 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hue

From 5-star hotels such as the Indochine Palace to great affordable options like the Villa Hue, Hue offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €20 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €46 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Eva Homestay and Amigo Hotel. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Hue, with prices from €7 to €164 per night. An Dong is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Hue are about 19% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hue

Most booked hotels in Hue

Pilgrimage Village Boutique Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
€55+
Indochine Palace
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
€51+
Huong Giang Hotel Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€28+
Saigon Morin Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€36+

Hiring a car in Hue

Expect to pay €0.94 per litre in Hue (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €11.26 and €15.02.

Expect to pay €0.94 per litre in Hue (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €11.26 and €15.02.