A main stereotype that most people have about Vietnam is the presence of so many motorbikes. I was able to confirm the said information when I came to visit Ho Chi Minh City not so long ago. More than that, Vietnam is one of the most popular tourist destinations among Westerners and neighboring states because of its tourist-friendly characteristics.
Vietnam has a lot to offer — from history, food, and the warm welcome of the Vietnamese to all kinds of tourists. Given that, more and more tourists have been wanting to visit Vietnam, and accommodations like hostels in Ho Chi Minh City and other major tourist destinations in Vietnam are on the rise.
Meanwhile, please see this simple vlog I made during my visit to Ho Chi Minh City. It contains street video clips and daily scenes in the city.
So, are you looking for best hostels in District 1 Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam, like, right now?
Are you planning a backpacking trip or perhaps you are a solo traveler to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam? I saw you just Googled “best hostels in District 1 Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam”! Kidding! But I’m sure you are looking for a hostel to stay at this point in time. Well, the good news is, I did the research for you and picked the best hostels in District 1 Ho Chi Minh City that you could choose from! I extracted the basic and essential information for you, and I even compared them side by side! So are you ready to choose your hostel in Disctrict 1 Ho Chi Minh City? Let’s go!
BEST HOSTELS DISTRICT 1 HO CHI MINH CITY: SHERLYN’S CRITERIA
Personally, whenever I would visit another city and look for hostels, I usually use the following criteria:
- LOCATION AND DISTANCE FROM LANDMARKS: As a backpacker/solo traveler on a budget, I would choose a hostel that is in a good location because I want to explore the cities by foot as much as possible and have access to basic establishments, such as convenience stores, public transportation, and such.
- DISTANCE FROM THE AIRPORT: Factors such as time of our flights are important to consider choosing a place to stay vis-a-vis their distance from the airport. Some of us are staying in hostels for a layover and some of us just want to make sure we do not miss our next flights. Also, if we fly in or out at wee hours, public transportation is possibly not available and taxi is our only option, which can be more expensive depending on the distance of out hostels.
- WI-FI CONNECTON: Most of us need an internet connection to do research about places to go and eat and things to do, or update out social media accounts with details from our travels, or connect with our loved ones. Whatever our purposes are, having a wi-fi connection at our hostels is a big factor.
- FREE BREAKFAST: I am a morning person and I need to have breakfast, so this factor personally matters to me. I believe other budget travelers also consider getting their tummies full with a complimentary hostel breakfast before going out to explore the city.
- RESTAURANT/COFFEE SHOP/BAR INSIDE THE HOSTEL: Some of us just wants to have access to these facilities at the comfort of being inside the premises of our hostels (especially after a long day of exploring!).
- FREE BOTTLED WATER: A hydro homie here! This may not be popular in hostels, but most hostels have water dispensers provided but you have to bring your own bottle.
- TOILETRIES: This is a deciding factor to me since as much as possible I don’t want to experience the hassle of bringing in liquids inside my carry-on luggage (only to get confiscated at the airport! Ouch!), so if basic toiletries are available at the hostel, I might only bring what I really need.
- WASHING MACHINE/LAUNDROMAT: Light packers usually bring enough set of clothes, but any type of packer might run out of clean clothes to wear. Hence, it is a big deal for me personally if the hostel has a laundromat or a washing machine.
- ACTIVITIES: Hostels are also places for socialization with other travelers, right? I am an introvert, but if I ran out of things to do or if I feel like socializing or maybe do something inside the hostel, this criteria matters.
- AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Some hostels offer free airport transfer and we all should maximize this! However if I indicated a ‘yes’ answer for the airport transfer criteria here, please check with the hostel first if it is free or not.
BEST HOSTELS IN DISTRICT 1 HO CHI MINH CITY
So, without further ado, let’s proceed to reviewing and comparing the hostels picked!
THE DORM SAIGON
LOCATION
3rd Floor, No. 63 Dong Du, Ward Ben Nghe, District 1, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
DISTANCE FROM THE AIRPORT AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
- 6.3 km from Tan Son Nhat International Airport
- 3.1 km from Saigon Railway Station
- 4.4 km from Ben Xe Mien Dong Bus Station
NEARBY LANDMARKS
- Dia Projects – 40 m
- Tara & Kys Art Gallery – 40 m
- Ho Chi Minh Square – 250 m
- Bitexco Financial Tower – Saigon Skydeck – 390 m
- Central Post Office – 680 m
FACILITIES
| Wi-Fi Connection | Yes |
| Free Breakfast | No |
| Cafe | No |
| Bar | No |
| Kitchen | Yes |
| Free Bottled Water | No |
| Toiletries | No |
| Washing Machine | No |
| Activities | Game Room, Garden, Library |
| Airport Transfer | Yes |
BOHOLAND HOSTEL AND CAFE
LOCATION
39/18 Nguyễn Trãi 39/18 Nguyễn Trãi, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
DISTANCE FROM THE AIRPORT AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
- 6 km from Tan Son Nhat International Airport
- 2.2 km from Saigon Railway Station
- 5.3 km from Ben Xe Mien Dong Bus Station
NEARBY LANDMARKS
- Gaya – 70 m
- Zen Plaza – 100 m
- Pham Ngu Lao Street – 200 m
- Ben Thanh Market – 600 m
- Reunification Palace – 840 m
FACILITIES
| Wi-Fi Connection | Yes |
| Free Breakfast | No |
| Cafe | Yes |
| Bar | Yes |
| Kitchen | No |
| Free Bottled Water | No |
| Toiletries | Yes |
| Washing Machine | No |
| Activities | Bicycle Rental |
| Airport Transfer | Yes |
JAN HOSTEL CHARM GARDEN
LOCATION
171/1 Cô Bắc, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
DISTANCE FROM THE AIRPORT AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
- 6.7 km from Tan Son Nhat International Airport
- 2.8 km from Saigon Railway Station
- 6.1 km from Ben Xe Mien Dong Bus Station
NEARBY LANDMARKS
- Benh Vien Rang-Ham-Mat – 140 m
- Nowzone Fashion Mall – 240 m
- Pham Ngu Lao Street – 690 m
- Ben Thanh Market – 1.25 km
- Bitexco Financial Tower – Saigon Skydeck – 1.63 km
FACILITIES
| Wi-Fi Connection | Yes |
| Free Breakfast | No |
| Cafe | No |
| Bar | No |
| Kitchen | No |
| Free Bottled Water | Yes |
| Toiletries | Yes |
| Washing Machine | No |
| Activities | Garden |
| Airport Transfer | No |
TAM HOSTEL
LOCATION
65/4 Thủ Khoa Huân, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
DISTANCE FROM THE AIRPORT AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
- 5.8 km from Tan Son Nhat International Airport
- 2.3 km from Saigon Railway Station
- 4.8 km from Ben Xe Mien Dong Bus Station
NEARBY LANDMARKS
- Thu Khoa Huan street – 50 m
- The House of Saigon – 180 m
- Ben Thanh Market – 260 m
- Reunification Palace – 360 m
- Ho Chi Minh Square – 630 m
FACILITIES
| Wi-Fi Connection | Yes |
| Free Breakfast | No |
| Cafe | No |
| Bar | No |
| Kitchen | No |
| Free Bottled Water | No |
| Toiletries | Yes |
| Washing Machine | No |
| Activities | No |
| Airport Transfer | No |
INNATURE HOSTEL
LOCATION
40/32 Calmette District 1, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
DISTANCE FROM THE AIRPORT AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
- 6.7 km from Tan Son Nhat International Airport
- 3.1 km from Saigon Railway Station
- 5.4 km from Ben Xe Mien Dong Bus Station
NEARBY LANDMARKS
- Phung Son Pagoda – 60 m
- Nguyen Thai Binh Street – 170 m
- Ben Thanh Market – 650 m
- Bitexco Financial Tower – Saigon Skydeck – 670 m
- Pham Ngu Lao Street – 770 m
FACILITIES
| Wi-Fi Connection | Yes |
| Free Breakfast | No |
| Cafe | No |
| Bar | Yes |
| Kitchen | No |
| Free Bottled Water | No |
| Toiletries | Yes |
| Washing Machine | No |
| Activities | Bicycle Rental |
| Airport Transfer | No |
AQUARIZON BOUTIQUE HOSTEL AND CITY BAR
LOCATION
197 Bui Vien street, Pham Ngu Lao ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh city, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
DISTANCE FROM THE AIRPORT AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
- 6.3 km from Tan Son Nhat International Airport
- 2.4 km from Saigon Railway Station
- 5.8 km from Ben Xe Mien Dong Bus Station
NEARBY LANDMARKS
- Saigon Jane – 30 m
- Thuan Phuoc Handicraft Company – 40 m
- Pham Ngu Lao Street – 360 m
- Ben Thanh Market – 1 km
- Reunification Palace – 1.34 km
FACILITIES
| Wi-Fi Connection | Yes |
| Free Breakfast | Yes |
| Cafe | Yes |
| Bar | Yes |
| Kitchen | No |
| Free Bottled Water | No |
| Toiletries | No |
| Washing Machine | No |
| Activities | Bicycle Rental |
| Airport Transfer | No |
JAN HOSTEL
LOCATION
102/7/6 Cong Quynh, District 1, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
DISTANCE FROM THE AIRPORT AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
- 6.4 km from Tan Son Nhat International Airport
- 2.5 km from Saigon Railway Station
- 5.9 km from Ben Xe Mien Dong Bus Station
NEARBY LANDMARKS
- Nowzone Fashion Mall – 90 m
- TransOcean – 110 m
- Pham Ngu Lao Street – 460 m
- Ben Thanh Market – 1.09 km
- Reunification Palace – 1.45 km
FACILITIES
| Wi-Fi Connection | Yes |
| Free Breakfast | No |
| Cafe | Yes |
| Bar | No |
| Kitchen | No |
| Free Bottled Water | No |
| Toiletries | Yes |
| Washing Machine | No |
| Activities | Garden, BBQ Facilities |
| Airport Transfer | Yes |
SAIGON HOME HOSTEL
LOCATION
142/14 Võ Văn Kiệt, phường Nguyễn Thái Bình, quận 1, Ho Chi Minh city, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
DISTANCE FROM THE AIRPORT AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
- 6.8 km from Tan Son Nhat International Airport
- 3.1 km from Saigon Railway Station
- 5.6 km from Ben Xe Mien Dong Bus Station
NEARBY LANDMARKS
- Phung Son Pagoda – 180 m
- Calmette Bridge – 220 m
- Pham Ngu Lao Street – 740 m
- Ben Thanh Market – 810 m
- Bitexco Financial Tower – Saigon Skydeck – 910 m
FACILITIES
| Wi-Fi Connection | Yes |
| Free Breakfast | No |
| Cafe | No |
| Bar | No |
| Kitchen | No |
| Free Bottled Water | No |
| Toiletries | Yes |
| Washing Machine | No |
| Activities | No |
| Airport Transfer | Yes |
VY DA BACKPACKERS HOSTEL 2
LOCATION
48 Co Bac, Cau Ong Lanh ward,, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
DISTANCE FROM THE AIRPORT AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
- 6.6 km from Tan Son Nhat International Airport
- 2.8 km from Saigon Railway Station
- 5.8 km from Ben Xe Mien Dong Bus Station
NEARBY LANDMARKS
- Galerie Quynh – 100 m
- Dogma – 240 m
- Pham Ngu Lao Street – 440 m
- Ben Thanh Market – 880 m
- Bitexco Financial Tower – Saigon Skydeck – 1.25 km
FACILITIES
| Wi-Fi Connection | Yes |
| Free Breakfast | Yes |
| Cafe | Yes |
| Bar | No |
| Kitchen | Yes |
| Free Bottled Water | No |
| Toiletries | Yes |
| Washing Machine | No |
| Activities | Garden, Bicycle Rental |
| Airport Transfer | Yes |
SAIGON FANTASTIC HOSTEL
LOCATION
165/72 Nguyen Thai Binh street, Dist 1, Ho Chi Minh City, VietNam, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
DISTANCE FROM THE AIRPORT AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
- 6.6 km from Tan Son Nhat International Airport
- 3 km from Saigon Railway Station
- 5.4 km from Ben Xe Mien Dong Bus Station
NEARBY LANDMARKS
- Dan Sinh Market – 120 m
- Phung Son Pagoda – 130 m
- Ben Thanh Market – 590 m
- Pham Ngu Lao Street – 630 m
- Bitexco Financial Tower – Saigon Skydeck – 760 m
FACILITIES
| Wi-Fi Connection | Yes |
| Free Breakfast | No |
| Cafe | No |
| Bar | No |
| Kitchen | No |
| Free Bottled Water | No |
| Toiletries | No |
| Washing Machine | No |
| Activities | Library |
| Airport Transfer | Yes |
BEST HOSTELS IN DISTRICT 1 HO CHI MINH CITY: COMPARISON
| The Dorm Saigon | Boholand Hostel and Cafe | Jan Hostel Charm Garden | Tam Hostel | Innature Hostel | Aquarizon Boutique Hostel and Cafe Bar | Jan Hostel | Saigon Home Hostel | Vy Da Backpackers Hostel 2 | Saigon Fantastic Hostel | |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Free Breakfast | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Cafe | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Bar | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Kitchen | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Free Bottled Water | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Toiletries | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Washing Machine | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Activities | Game Room, Garden, Library | Bicycle Rental | Library | No | Bicycle Rental | Bicycle Rental | Garden, BBQ Facilities | No | Garden, Bicycle Rental | Library |
| Airport Transfer | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
BEST HOSTELS IN DISTRICT 1 HO CHI MINH CITY: YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS ARE WELCOME! 🙂
There you have it! I hope you were able to decide by now and book your corresponding chosen hostel in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, based on the criteria I picked. Btw, if you think other criteria needs to be included in this list, or if you want me to add more hostels to compare, please let me know! 🙂 Happy travels to District 1 Ho Chi Minh City and please share me your experiences with your chosen hostel from this list!
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