About

Riverside Hoi An Dolphins Hostel is a social hostel in the very heart of UNESCO Hoi An Old Town. Being the best positioned hostel in Hoi An you are just a stones through away from the nightlife. Situated on the riverfront, glowing with lanterns, Dolphins Hostel is the place to be if you're visiting Hoi An! Boasting 208 dorm beds and 9 private rooms, if you're looking to meet fellow travelers, you're in the right place!

Dorms are fresh and new. AC, personal fan, privacy curtains, reading light & plug, as well as a huge bag locker. The dorms are loaded! Privates have the biggest bed you've ever seen, large walk in private shower, AC, fan and smart TV. Facilities at Dolphins include two bars, restaurant, outside swimming pool, dance floor, pool table, table football, tour & travel desk, free walking tour, free cycling tour, bicycle rental, 24 hour reception, 24 hour security, you name it, we have it!

🍳 Free Breakfast
🏊‍♂️ Swimming Pool with Bar
💃 Indoor Bar With Dance Floor
🌎 Travel & Tour Desk
⚽ Live Sports
🎱 Pool Table
🎖️ Table Football
🌴 Outdoor Terrace
🛋️ Fresh Brand New Rooms
👀 Private Rooms
👯‍♀️ Female Dorms W/Large Mirror and Hairdryer
🛏️ Air-Conditioned Dorms + Personal Fans
💡 Personal Reading Light
🔌 Personal Electric Socket
🧼 Free Towel
💦 Free Drinking Water
🌐 Fast WiFi
🚲 Bicycle Rental
🛵 Scooter & Motorbike Hire
🔐 Lock Boxes & Luggage Storage
🌍 24 Hour Reception
✌️ 24 Hour Security

DAILY TOURS AND EXPERIENCES:
👗 Visit Our Tailor
⛰️ Hai Van Pass Easyrider
🚲 Hoi An Bicycle Tour
👩‍🍳 Cooking Class & Bamboo Boats
⛰️ Ba Na Hills (Golden Hands Bridge)
🤿 Cham Island Snorkelling or Diving
🏮 Lantern Making Class
☕ Coffee Making Class
⚒️ My Son Sanctuary
🌟 Marble Mountain
🏍️ Ha Giang Loop Non Party Tours
🏞️ Ha Long Bay Party Cruise

AS WELL AS:
🍻 3X Pub Crawls Every Week
💦 1X Pool Party
🎱 Games Night With Beer Pong & Killer Pool
🤓 Pub Quiz
🎶 Open Mic Night
🎙️ Karaoke
🥾 Tour Desk For Any Travel Or Activity

WHY DOLPHINS HOSTEL:
At Dolphins we pride ourselves on high quality accommodation, making connections with others from around the world, and good times, all at an incredible price. Dolphins is a social hostel with both the option to party or chill. And by staying with us, not only will you have the best time in Vietnam, but you'll also be supporting a 100% Vietnamese owned business, not a foreign chain. Not only that but we have an entire female only floor making us the most female-friendly option in Hoi An - and we don't charge women more for being women! Come join the fun at Dolphins Hostel!

Property Policies:
1. Check-in time: From 14:00pm to 23:00pm (anytime ok, 24hr reception)
2. Check-out time: 06:00am to 11:00am
3. Cancellation policy: 2 days advance notice for free cancellation
- In case of a late cancellation or "No Show", you will be charged the first night of your stay.
4. Payment: Cash (VND) upon checking in only.
5. Taxes: included
6. Breakfast: included - Eggs, rice, noodles, bread, coffee, juice!
7. No curfew.
8. No smoking in rooms, but designated area is provided
9. Child policy and Extra beds:
(1) Children not allowed.
(2) Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
10. Age restriction: The minimum age to check-in is 18 years old.
11. Pets are not allowed.
12. Reception working hours: 24 hours

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Credit Cards Not Accepted
  • No Curfew
  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free Breakfast
  • Free Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Security Lockers
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Airport Transfers
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Reviews

9.0Superb(396)
  • Value for Money
    8.9
  • Security
    9.3
  • Atmosphere
    8.8
  • Cleanliness
    8.7
  • Staff
    9.1
  • Location
    9.6
  • Facilities
    8.7
Summary of traveller reviews

Riverside Hoi An, Dolphins Hostel in Vietnam is a highly social spot, perfect for backpackers. Guests love the friendly staff, especially Juju, Jack, and Jeff, who create a great atmosphere. The location is excellent, close to the old town and nightlife. Enjoy the pool and organised activities like pub crawls. Some recent feedback mentions the rooms can be warm during the day and the pool water occasionally murky.

Stayed in Jul 2026
9.7
H
Hailey
Female, 18-24, USA
dolphins was such a great hoi an stay! dorms are big, comfy, and clean. fan is a nice touch since there’s no aircon in the day. social atmosphere with lots of tours and pub crawls. breakfast is pretty basic but hey it’s free.
Stayed in Jul 2026
5.4
B
Bella
Female, 18-24, England
I do not understand how this place has such good reviews. When I arrived at the hostel my bed was covered in sand the duvet was in a scrunched heap at the end of the bed and the pillow case was half hanging off. It did not look like my bed sheets had been changed since the person before me was there. The pool is nothing like described in the pictures the water is murky and green. The aircon is not turned on until 7pm so the dorm is stuffy and the fans given are weak so you’re always sweating.
Stayed in Jul 2026
9.1
J
Jonah
Male, 18-24, USA
Super fun great staff
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Location

07 - 09 Thoai Ngoc Hau, Phuong Minh An, Hoi An, Vietnam
0.2km from city centre