Picolo recommends · Hotel in Hue, Vietnam
Azerai La Residence Hue
Curved 1930s lines, a long pool in the garden and the Perfume River sliding past the lawn: Hue's former governor's residence, now a hotel.
In the morning the Perfume River is still and pale, and from the lawn at La Residence you watch the first boats head upstream. The main house was built in the 1930s for the French governor, and its art deco lines are still the heart of the hotel.
A long pool runs through the garden. The walled Imperial City is across the river, close enough to reach by bicycle or by cyclo, the three-wheeled pedal taxi you find all over Hue.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Azerai La Residence Hue
Hue is too often squeezed into a day trip from Hoi An. This hotel gives you a reason to stay, with calm evenings by the river and the citadel within easy reach.
Hue is quieter than Hoi An, with fewer bars and less going on after dark. If you want nightlife, keep this to a couple of nights.
What you get
- Long pool in the garden
- Bicycles for rides to the citadel
- Restaurant on site
- Boat trips on the Perfume River
- Riverside garden
A day at Azerai La Residence Hue
- Morning
- A bike ride across the river to the Imperial City before the heat.
- Midday
- A bowl of bun bo Hue, the city's spicy beef noodle soup.
- Afternoon
- A boat upriver to the royal tombs south of town.
- Evening
- A drink on the lawn as the river turns pink.
Location
Perfume River, Hue, Vietnam
Open in MapsQuestions about Azerai La Residence Hue
Is Azerai La Residence Hue a historic building?
Yes. The main house was the French governor's residence, built in the 1930s in art deco style.
How do I get to the Imperial City from Azerai La Residence Hue?
The citadel is across the river. Most guests go by bicycle or cyclo, and taxis are easy to find.
How many nights should I spend in Hue?
Two nights lets you see the citadel and the royal tombs without rushing, and most people find that enough.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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