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Review score

Based on 523 hostel reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    9.5

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.6

  • Free WiFi

    9.9

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  • Reviewed: 13 June 2024

    10
    So happy here.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Maybe some more natural products in the bathroom but it was not bad. But maybe just some natural product would be nice for air freshing.

    The location is in a wonderful district. District 4 is where most locals live so there are so many good places to eat and enjoy time making friends with the people of Saigon and other travellers. Kay and Huy the son and daughter of the hostel, are always so nice and helpful. I had to order a package here and Huy helped a lot with that. Breakfast is so delicious 😋 and very nice rooftop. The gym is simple but its great to have a nice work out. The beds are comfortable and i have been sleeping great here.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very good price and big a la cart included breakfast, right in the centre of district 4 surrounded by local food stalls and 15min walk from all the main attractions of Saigon! Also a guy free to use and a free welcoming drink on arrival Beer water or soft drinks!!! Thanks 🙏

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The perfect stay to discover District 4. The personal was really welcoming and kind. I wish I could have stayed longer but the hosts was fully booked. Don’t wait to book more nights :)

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2024

    10
    I recently stayed at a charming family-run hostel, where I felt incredibly comfortable and at home. The warmth and hospi
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There’s nothing that I can say about this

    It gives you a home feeling

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    10
    Home away from home
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I don't really have major complaints. There was a little weird smell from the drains in the bathroom sometimes, but that can happen anywhere and didn't really bother me too much. It would be lovely if breakfast were offered longer in the morning (even though it's worth setting an alarm for :))

    I absolutely loved my stay here. Everybody working in the hostel or hosting the tours is incredibly nice and helpful. You can really tell this family and team love sharing the authentic sides of Saigon. The hostel is located in the middle of district 4, which might not be the perfect fit for you if you are mainly trying to party within the backpacker bubble (the main backpacker area is, however, super easily reached by grab or walking) - but it definitely is if you are trying to experience the "real" life of this Vietnamese city and the best street food! Also, there were a lot of other solo travelers in this hostel, which easily made it one of the most laid-back social hostels I have stayed in. 10 / 10!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    9.0
    Great place for a short stay in HCMC
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    The staff was very friendly, the hostel is located on a quiet street

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    10
    Welcoming hostel to base your stay in Ho Chi Minh City. The value for money is incredible’
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The hospitality is incredible. The family that run the hostel are extremely friendly and welcoming. The included breakfast is so nice, getting wholesome food at the start of your day makes a huge difference. Try the chicken pho! I could go on… the gym, the rooftop bar, the neighbourhood, the free walking tour to orient you around the area. So good! All hostels should be like this

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    9.0
    Amazing family run hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The family were amazing and so so helpful - lovely vibes all round. The private room was absolutely amazing, felt like luxury! Cooking class was brilliant and the family were so accommodating and made our stay really special. Great location too

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    10
    Lovely time for my first few days backpacking in Vietnam
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is a little far from district 1, but it is still walkable.

    The place was very clean and the staff was lovely!!!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    10
    Best stay ever
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Okay it was wonderful 🤩 people here are super cool 👍🏾, we connect really easily with everybody. Dane and K and everyone in this family are so wonderful, you feel at home. Its so clean, the breakfast is perfect, the rooftop gorgeous, and the room super clean and nice. The common area are so cozy, best stay ever of my entire trip. I will definitely coming back. And also, they have a lot of activities and adventures, there you can meet again other people, and discover the vietnamese culture. i was supposed to stay for 4 days i decided to spend my entire week here !

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    9.0
    Loved my stay here, super kind staff, great atmosphere, delicious breakfast and comfortable rooms!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I liked all, location is a bit out of center but still walkable.

    The staff was really nice and helpfully, and made sure we all had a good time. The rooms were quiet with nice AC. Very good breakfast. The hostel is very social but no party hostel.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    9.0
    Excellent hostel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms were a bit small.

    The staff are absolutely amazing. It's a family run business and they really care about giving you good service. They get in touch with you beforehand on WhatsApp and make sure you are able to reach. They are always asking if you need anything and they go out of their way to help you if you do. Truly top class service and can only recommend the cooking class. The breakfast is also really nice and good value.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    10
    Brilliant and would return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I loved the staff and the location in particular. It was local, with local amenities and street markets, but still very close to the touristic areas such as the walking street.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    9.0
    Excellent family operated hostel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Ensuite bathroom in the 6 person dorm can be messy given there's no drain underneath the shower. Not the most social atmosphere. Away from District 1 so it's a bit of a walk to get to the tourist spots.

    Completely family owned and operated, and you can tell the effort and pride they put into the running the hostel. Good breakfast options. Amazing food tour of District 4 where you get a bit of history of the area and see how the locals live. Good if you want a more quieter place to stay away from District 1.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    9.0
    Recommended if you want to have more than the classic hotel stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Be aware that it is located outside of the touristic center, so you need to walk for a while or take a grab.

    Very friendly hosts who help you organising everything you need. They offer paid and unpaid activities, I really liked the walking tour and the cooking class.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location to the 'main' part of town was a bit longer than easy walking distance

    Staff were friendly and super helpful, included breakfast every morning was fresh, lots of activities available

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    10
    Stay here!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room on the 3rd floor without elevator

    Cleanliness, vibe, friendly hosts

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    It was. Peaceful, the foam mattresses were comfortable to sleep on. Staff were really helpful with a good command of English.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    10
    It is a perfect place for basic accomodation needs and for solo travellers to find a community.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    NIL

    It was very homely and the hosts were very friendly. I met fellow solo travellers as well, and we had fun exploring the city.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One of the beds in our room was EXTREMELY uncomfortable (rock hard). The nice staff gave us an extra mattress pad but the mattress was so hard it didn’t make a difference.

    The breakfast was awesome. The air conditioning unit in our room was great and the staff were lovely. Nice quiet location too

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    10
    Excellent hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    So great that I stayed here for three short stays!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    10
    Ideal hostel in Saigon
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    no complaints! I'd love a water filter machine or bugbrefill jugs to refill bottles rather than using a lot of disposable plastic, but that would be a bonus. Blackout curtains would be a great addition, though most backpackers travel with an eye mask if they needs it.

    Fantastic fanily-run hostel, with attentive, friendly, and helpful hosts. The hostel is very clean and quiet, with comfortable beds and hot showers. Bedrooms are sunny, reasonably spacious, and delightfully air conditioned. There are spaces for social gathering (breakfast kitchen, gym, comfy living room, rooftop space), but it's not a rowdy party vibe. Transportation, tours, and social hostel activities available (food tour, home cooking, culture walking tour). Excellent breakfast included, with vegan/vegetarian option (noodle soup with tofu and veg, fresh fruit, beverage). Quiet neighbourhood, but walking distance to foods and cafes and laundry. Quick Grab ride to many tourist hotspots I stayed here three times (!), while I was using Saigon as a base for visiting other places. They kindly let me store some of my luggage during these trips. I'd stay here again

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cosy environment, great activities, free walking tour of D4 with Dan!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None at all.

    An exceptional awesome experience is to stay here in Saigon Authentic Hostel. It's facilities, a friendly and welcoming family. Great breakfast to taste with.

    Stayed in April 2024

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