About

Welcome to Base Backpackers – your social home in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City! Just one minute from Bui Vien Walking Street, we’re the perfect spot to meet people, relax, and experience the best of Saigon nightlife. 🍻

Chill in our clean, air-conditioned dorms with privacy curtains, lockers, lights, and charging points for every bed. Enjoy fast Wi-Fi, free hot showers (even after check-out), a friendly reception always ready to help and 24 hour check-in.

Join us at the bar for 2 free ice-cold beers every evening (7–8 PM) and get in on the fun with our new foosball table and nightly social vibes. We’ve teamed up with The Hideout Hostel to bring you Saigon’s legendary FREE pub crawl every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday!

Need a hand exploring? Our team can book tours, buses, and day trips — or just point you to the best local eats and rooftop spots.

Stay social, stay cool, and make Base Backpackers your home in Saigon. 🌴

Perks include:
• Free Wi-Fi & filtered water
• Laundry service
• Free luggage storage
• 18+ only hostel
• No curfew & 24-hour reception

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Age Restriction
  • Credit Cards Not Accepted
  • No Curfew
  • Non Smoking
  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free City Tour
  • Free Security Lockers
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Adaptors
  • Airport Transfers
  • Luggage Storage
  • Tours/Travel Desk
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Reviews

9.1Superb(715)
  • Value for Money
    9.1
  • Security
    9.3
  • Atmosphere
    8.7
  • Cleanliness
    9.1
  • Staff
    9.3
  • Location
    9.5
  • Facilities
    8.7
Summary of traveller reviews

Base Backpackers in Ho Chi Minh offers a fantastic stay with its incredibly friendly and helpful staff, clean and comfortable rooms, and a great central location. Enjoy the social atmosphere, free evening beers, and well-organised tours, making it ideal for solo travellers and backpackers seeking a vibrant yet restful base.

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Stayed in Aug 2026
10
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Taylor
Male, 25-30, USA
Love the place, had a blast with the lot having drinks and exploring the area. Definitely a cool spot.
Stayed in Jul 2026
10
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Naren
Male, 25-30, India
Really an amazing place to stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed in Jul 2026
10
J
Jenna
Couple, 25-30, USA
STAY HERE! They are so friendly and helped me when my shirt got lost in the laundry. They also shipped me my airpods when I left them there! They are the absolute best and great location as well! Down the street from a 7/11. I couldn’t recommend base backpackers more!
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Location

129 De Tham, Cau Ong Lanh, 71010, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
0.9km from city centre