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NgocThao GuestHouse Reviews

241/4 Pham Ngu Lao.St, District 1, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

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93%

Tam and her husband and the staff were so friendly and helpful will stay here again when I'm back in HCMC..


93%

I think we're kinda lucky stay in this hostel, for us who just visit Saigon for the 1st time. The hotel staff is really helpfull in preparing our trip. They help us book all the ticket, including water puppet show. Our 1st trip to Saigon is so much easier and memorable :) highly recommend this place! Thanks Ngoc Thao :D

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Indonesia
  • Mixed Group 25-30
  • (1 review)


93%

A very well run hostel with knowledgeable and helpful staff. Very quiet socially though.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 41+
  • (6 reviews)


100%

brilliant in all aspects. Staff really nice, not pushy with tours. We were a group of 8 with 6 children and they all loved it. The location was awesome and in a quiet lane. Breakfast was great and the service very good.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Mixed Group 41+
  • (3 reviews)


83%

good value for money, good location, friendly sevice

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (3 reviews)


80%

Great little hostel - exactly what we needed and good value.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

very very helpful staff.


83%

It is not a party hostel but it is a nice place to stay. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The location is great. I recommend this hostel.


86%

The staff were amazing. They helped me so much in getting set up, from tours to extra days, to even getting a sim card for my cell phone. The stairs were a bit of a climb, but I guess that's everywhere in Ho Chi Minh.


86%

Highly recommend! The staff are very helpful and nothing was too much trouble. I was travelling on my own and felt safe the whole time. Would definitely stay there again!


86%

We stayed at the 5th level with no lift which was a good workout but probably not the best after a big night out. Place was a bit hard to find we went out for dinner and came back but couldn't remember where the alley was but if you see the KT-mart its right next to it :) The tours we did were pretty good and Mr Tuan and his family were very helpful if you have questions plus a good bloke to chat with. The only downside with the hostel was probably just the plastic under the bed mattress.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 25-30
  • (5 reviews)


83%

Saigon doesnt really have any hostels so the guesthouses lack a bit of fun, however the ladies who ran the place were incredibly nice, looked after everything I needed from laundry to tours and breakfast and nothing was too hard for them, even sorted things out for me with a taxi to the airport after an incredibly heavy night of drinking. Also their suggestions on places to eat were fantastic.


100%

Nice stay!. I like the fact that it is not a party hostel. I can sleep well at night after a full day trip/tour and late evening of hanging out elsewhere with other travellers. The staff there always ready to assist me with anything I need. I would definitely recommend this guest house.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Dec 2011
  • GeeKay
  • Indonesia
  • Female 31-40
  • (3 reviews)


93%

Good cheap place to stay and has aircon (very much needed in Saigon!)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 31-40
  • (2 reviews)


100%

Only one thing to say: very good.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Norway
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


96%

great guesthouse, very accomodating. breakfast was delicious! thank you for all of your help!!


70%

The staff was very nice and it has a good location

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Mexico
  • Female 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


100%

Fantastic hostel for young travelers, easy location and really friendly staff. They didn't even get annoyed when they had to get up to let us in at 3:30am every morning

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

This was the best hostel I've ever stayed at. The room standard were more like a 2 star hotel then a hostel. The breakfast was also amazing for being a hostel. The staff were also really helpful with booking tours and bus tickets. At the night before we were supposed to leave Vietnam my friend got robbed and they were really helpful and helped us with everything. I dont know what we would do without their help. We are so greatful!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Sweden
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


66%

Value for money and right at the center of backpacker's area.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Hong Kong
  • Mixed Group 25-30
  • (6 reviews)


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  • 07 Feb 2012 (96%)
  • The staff were extremely helpful-picked us up at the airport on time despite our plane being delayed. The location was perfect ...
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