Hostels in Ho Chi Minh

132 Hostels in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
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A&E Guesthouse
1.01km from city centre
Escape to A&E Guesthouse, your vibrant and cozy home away from home in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City!
Privates From
€6.31
No Dorms Available
Language Exchange Hostel 1
2.3(118)
1.59km from city centre
Offering free WiFi, Language Exchange Hostel 1 is located in Ho Chi Minh City, within 1 km of Tao Dan Park.
Privates From
€4.96
No Dorms Available
PH Living
5.67km from city centre
PH Living is a modern Scandinavian-inspired accommodation designed for travelers who value comfort, conve
Privates From
€6.73
Dorms From
€7.40
Saigon Hub Hostel
6.1Good(167)
0.97km from city centre
Welcome to Saigon Hub Hostel, where we want all our guests to feel right at home during their stay with us.
Privates From
€6.73
Dorms From
€6.22
Elegant Hostel Sai Gon - District 3
5.1(5)
2.31km from city centre
Elegant Hostel Sai Gon – District 3 is a budget-friendly accommodation located in Ho Chi Minh City, offering easy access to several key attractions
Privates From
€12.78
Dorms From
€6.56
Loan Vo Hostel
0.73km from city centre
Welcome to Loan Vo Hostel, your cozy home away from home in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City! Situated at 26
Privates From
€12.61
Dorms From
€14.12
The L'anmien Saigon Apartment & Hostel
0.72km from city centre
Discover your Saigon adventure at The L'anmien Apartment & Hostel, a vibrant and stylish haven nestled in
Privates From
€10.93
Dorms From
€8.41
Nguyen's Home Saigon Airport
7.01km from city centre
Discover the charm of Nguyen's Home Saigon Airport! This cozy homestay offers a tranquil retreat, perfec
Privates From
€8.91
No Dorms Available
Sao Nam Cozy House - Bui Vien Area
1.12km from city centre
Welcome to Sao Nam Cozy House, your home away from home in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City! Nestled in the
Privates From
€5.61
No Dorms Available
Nana Hostel
1.08km from city centre
Our prime location in Bui Vien puts you within easy reach of iconic landmarks, bustling markets, and vibr
No Privates Available
Dorms From
€3.36
Amango Home
0.66km from city centre
Welcome to Amango Home, your vibrant and stylish oasis nestled right in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, Vi
Privates From
€9.25
Dorms From
€6.05
SGHomestay-1km to Bui Vien-City Center
2.51km from city centre
🌿 Welcome to Your Cozy Getaway in the Heart of Saigon! Our thoughtfully designed and newly renovate
Privates From
€5.46
No Dorms Available
Tropics Hostel & Bar
3.95km from city centre
Experience the vibrant energy of Ho Chi Minh City at Tropics Hostel & Bar. Located in the heart of Phu
No Privates Available
Dorms From
€19.11
Lumi Living Hostel
1.9km from city centre
Welcome to Lumi Living Hostel – Your Stylish Social Home in Ho Chi Minh City Discover a comfortable,
No Privates Available
Dorms From
€4.71
Global Village Farmstay
8.56km from city centre
Imagine starting your day surrounded by nature, then easily venturing out to explore Ho Chi Minh’s bust
No Privates Available
Dorms From
€6.69
Language Exchange Hotel 3
6.0Good(37)
1.67km from city centre
This is not just a hotel. It’s a dream machine. 🚇 Sleep in a subway tunnel. 🎒 Study in a retro
Privates From
€147995.44
Dorms From
€104467.37
Khoi Hostel
5.3(619)
1.15km from city centre
You can find Khoi Hostel in the quiet, yet convenient location right in the backpacker area.
No Privates Available
Dorms From
€4.71
Bandlive Backpacker Hostel
4.3(32)
1.46km from city centre
Bandlive is a band when I was in college. I love music, so I set up a backpacker hostel named bandlive.
No Privates Available
Dorms From
€5.04
Saigon H Best Hostel
0.0(14)
0.91km from city centre
H Best Hostel offers cozy accommodation with free Wi-Fi.
Privates From
€6.96
Dorms From
€5.57
Aule Hostel
4.9(3)
0.69km from city centre
Aule Hostel is passionate about ensuring your stay is as enjoyable and hassle-free as possible.
Privates From
€10.09
Dorms From
€4.04
Vy Khanh Guesthouse
0.0(1817)
0.8km from city centre
Welcome to Vy Khanh Guesthouse. It's located (safe place)at pack backer's area (district 1) walking distance to all activities
Privates From
€0.07
No Dorms Available
Saigon City Center Hostel
2.6(18)
0.81km from city centre
Saigon City Center Hostel is placed in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, just a 5-minute drive to the popular Ben Thanh Market.
Privates From
€1.35
Dorms From
€2.69
Ben Thanh Dorm
5.4(47)
0.16km from city centre
Ben Thanh Market is built by the French located in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. The market was started b

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Saigon Cozy2 Hotel
9.4Superb(30)
0.85km from city centre
With a commitment to cleanliness and comfort, Saigon Cozy2 Hotel is the ideal haven for intrepid travelers seeking an affordable yet enriching vacation in the heart of the dynamic city in Vietnam.
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Privates From
€12.61
Dorms From
€10.76
TeeUP Home
8.3Fabulous(108)
1.09km from city centre
TeeUP Home is centrally located in Ho Chi Minh
Privates From
€15.50
No Dorms Available
Home Away Homestay
7.9Very Good(32)
1.02km from city centre
Home Away Homestay locates at the center of Ho Chi Minh. It will take less than 10 minutes to go anywhere in District 1.
Privates From
€9.25
No Dorms Available
Saigon Center Homestay
10Superb(5)
0.65km from city centre
Welcome to Saigon Center Homestay, your perfect cozy retreat in the heart of vibrant Ho Chi Minh City! Tu
Privates From
€13.06
No Dorms Available
Meow Hotel & Cafe 3
8.6Fabulous(3)
0.84km from city centre
Cozy Movie Room – Perfect for Friends & Families. Meow Hotel & Cafe 3 is located in Ho Chi Minh, only 1 km from the Fine Arts Museum.
Privates From
€5.04
No Dorms Available
Collection O District Tan Binh Near Airport Formerly Joy Inn
6.3Good(1)
7.6km from city centre
Collection O District Tan Binh Near Airport Formerly Joy Inn in Ho Chi Minh City offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and free WiFi
Privates From
€7.18
No Dorms Available
Collection O District 10 Near Van Hanh Hospital Formerly Lan Rung Hotel
6.0Good(2)
2.91km from city centre
About this property Comfortable Accommodations: Collection O District 10 Near Van Hanh Hospital Formerly
Privates From
€8.10
No Dorms Available
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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 132 Hostels in Ho Chi Minh — backed by 40361 traveller reviews. Find:

     
  • Rooftop pool party hostels and budget dorm options
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  • Street food tours, Cu Chi Tunnels trips, and motorbike rentals
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  • AC dorms (essential in this heat) and central locations
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  • 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:


🗺️ Neighbourhoods to Explore

     
  • District 1 – Backpacker central, Ben Thanh Market, and tourist infrastructure
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  • Bui Vien – Backpacker street with bars, street food, and chaos
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  • District 3 – More local feel with café culture and fewer tourists
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  • 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
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  • Walk carefully: Sidewalks are for motorbikes. Streets are chaos. Stay alert.
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  • Grab: Motorbike or car rides are super cheap
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  • Bus: Local buses exist but Grab is easier
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  • Rent a motorbike: For confident riders only. Traffic is INTENSE

💬 Why Ho Chi Minh City?

With 40361 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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