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City Backpackers Hostel

9.5Superb(1590)

Ho Chi Minh, VietnamView map0.64km from city centre

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78 events
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City Backpackers Hostel is located in the city center, very close to many of the most famous attractions in the city such as Ben Thanh Market, Opera House, War Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral and Saigon River.

All rooms are modernly equipped with air conditioning, separate bathroom, free WiFi. At the dormitory room, there are separate curtains for each bed and safe lockers for each person, towels and toiletries are provided free of charge daily.
We provide complete travel information as well as you can drop off your luggage for free.

Our enthusiastic, experienced staffs always warmly welcome you to City Backpackers Hostel. HCM. Vietnam.

Things to do in Ho Chi Minh

Here's what's happening in the city over the next few weeks.

Fiction, Fraction Exhibition

2 Oct

We, the Rivers of Southern Vietnam

2 Oct

Color Fiesta #17: Wonderland

3 Oct

Chillies

3 Oct

Fiction, Fraction Exhibition

4 Oct

We, the Rivers of Southern Vietnam

4 Oct

We, the Rivers of Southern Vietnam

5 Oct

Away

5 Oct

House Rules

Check In

13:00 - 00:00

Check Out

until 11:00

Taxes Included

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Facilities

Free Parking
Free City Maps
Free WiFi
Free Internet Access
Free Security Lockers
Free Luggage Storage
Bicycle Parking
Luggage Storage

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Reviews

9.5Superb(1590)

Value for Money
9.6
Security
9.6
Atmosphere
8.8
Cleanliness
9.6
Staff
9.8
Location
9.8
Facilities
9.1

Summary of traveller reviews

City Backpackers Hostel in Ho Chi Minh offers a fantastic central location, perfect for exploring the city on foot. Guests consistently praise the exceptionally friendly and helpful staff, who provide excellent recommendations and assistance with planning trips. The hostel is noted for its cleanliness and comfortable beds, making it a great choice for travellers seeking a welcoming and convenient base.

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Stayed in Sept 2026

Prahlad

Male, 18-24, India

great option for stay

Stayed in Sept 2026

9.4

Hamish

Male, 18-24, New Zealand

Lovely, calm hostel. The staff were very kind and caring. Very quiet and great location right in the centre of city!

Stayed in Sept 2026

8.9

Gov

Couple, 25-30, England

Overall a great place to stay, great location. The staff were excellent and gave a comprehensive induction on where to go & what to do. Only downside is the room wasn’t cleaned which you’d expect in a 5 days stay, and towels weren’t changed, we had to ask and then this was done. Would stay again for sure

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Location

7/1 Nguyen Trai Street, Ben Thanh ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

0.6km from city centre

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About Ho Chi Minh

8.1Fabulous(909 Reviews)

Activities

8.4

Eating out

8.8

Shopping

7.9

Chilling out

7.0

Transport

7.5

Sightseeing

8.1

Culture

8.4

Nightlife

8.1

Value for Money

8.5

About Ho Chi Minh

🛵 Hostels in Ho Chi Minh for Backpackers & Solo Travellers: Motorbike Buzz, Street Food & Local Culture

Ho Chi Minh City in 2026? Still called Saigon by locals and chaotic in the best way. Vietnam's biggest city is motorbike traffic that defies physics, street food that costs pennies, and a hostel scene full of travelers starting or ending their Southeast Asia journey. It's loud, it's hot, it's overwhelming — and you'll love every minute of controlled chaos.

🏠 Where to Stay in Ho Chi Minh City

HCMC hostels cluster around District 1 with rooftop bars. Hostelworld.com lists over 131 Hostels in Ho Chi Minh — backed by 40582 traveller reviews. Find:

Rooftop pool party hostels and budget dorm options
Street food tours, Cu Chi Tunnels trips, and motorbike rentals
AC dorms (essential in this heat) and central locations
Common spaces buzzing with Vietnam travel route planning

Your HCMC hostel is your introduction to Vietnam energy — and where you'll swap stories about crossing streets.

🏆 Top Hostels to Stay in Ho Chi Minh City in 2026

These spots get consistent love from Hostelworld.com travellers:

Mobylette Saigon Hotel – ★ 9.6/10 – Mobylette Saigon Hotel
Saigon Chill Hostel – ★ 9.68/10 – Saigon Chill Hostel

🗺️ Neighbourhoods to Explore

District 1 – Backpacker central, Ben Thanh Market, and tourist infrastructure
Bui Vien – Backpacker street with bars, street food, and chaos
District 3 – More local feel with café culture and fewer tourists
Thu Duc – Cu Chi Tunnels day trip starting point

Pro tip: Cross streets confidently and slowly. Motorbikes will avoid you. Hesitation causes accidents.

🛵 Getting Around Ho Chi Minh City

From the airport: Grab (Southeast Asia's Uber) is cheap and easy
Walk carefully: Sidewalks are for motorbikes. Streets are chaos. Stay alert.
Grab: Motorbike or car rides are super cheap
Bus: Local buses exist but Grab is easier
Rent a motorbike: For confident riders only. Traffic is INTENSE

💬 Why Ho Chi Minh City?

With 40582 reviews from survivors and lovers, HCMC is Vietnam in concentrated form. It's sensory overload — motorbikes, street food smells, constant honking. Your hostel rooftop becomes the nightly decompression zone where everyone processes the madness together. It's not for everyone, but those who get it really get it.

"HCMC broke my brain then put it back together. The traffic is insane, food is incredible, and my hostel crew became family. Vietnam's chaos is addictive."
— Jake, UK

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