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City Backpackers Hostel

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A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and an elevator. - City Backpackers Hostel (Ho Chi Minh City)
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A room with a wooden wardrobe, a small desk, a mirror, and a curtain. - City Backpackers Hostel (Ho Chi Minh City)
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A short walk from Bui Vien Walking Street and Ben Thanh Market, City Backpackers Hostel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a restaurant, and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry

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Room options

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A hotel room with a wooden bed, a TV on a wooden stand, a mini fridge, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room, City View

  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a wooden floor, a bed with white bedding, a small desk with a chair, a television, and a refrigerator.

Superior Double Room

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bunk room with wooden furniture, a desk, and a wardrobe.

Superior Shared Dormitory

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Large Twin Bunk Beds

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A hotel room with four single beds, each marked with a number. The room has wooden flooring, white walls, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

Superior Shared Dormitory

  • City view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Large Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Ho Chi Minh City neighborhood, City Backpackers Hostel is connected to a shopping center. Saigon Central Post Office and Ho Chi Minh City Opera House are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Ben Thanh Market and Pham Ngu Lao Street. Saigon Zoo and Botanic Garden and Saigon Culinary Arts Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Ho Chi Minh City travel guide
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Map
7/1 Nguyen Trai street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, 700000

What's nearby

  • A busy street with neon signs, motorcycles, and people walking.
    Pham Ngu Lao Street
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A traditional temple with a tiled roof, golden statues, and potted yellow flowers.
    Tao Dan Park
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A nighttime cityscape with illuminated buildings and busy streets.
    Bui Vien Walking Street
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • An aerial view of a city with a large building with a clock tower, surrounded by roads and vehicles.
    Ben Thanh Market
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A traditional lion dance performance with a large orange lion costume in front of a building with Chinese decorations and a crowd of spectators.
    Saigon Square
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Saigon Railway Station
    7 min drive
  • Ben Thanh Station
    9 min walk
  • Tan Son Nhat Intl. Airport (SGN)
    22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bánh Mì 37
    2 min walk
  • 8ight Coffee
    3 min walk
  • Al Fresco's
    2 min walk
  • Journeys Sandwich Cafe
    3 min walk
  • Togo Coffee & Tea
    1 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Room service
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Shared accommodations
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 5
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15.00 per vehicle (one way)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 5 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Is City Backpackers Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at City Backpackers Hostel?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at City Backpackers Hostel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 5 (subject to availability).

Does City Backpackers Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 15.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is City Backpackers Hostel located?

Located in Downtown Ho Chi Minh City, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Tao Dan Park, Ben Thanh Market, and Pham Ngu Lao Street. Bui Vien Walking Street and Saigon Square are also within 15 minutes. Ben Thanh Station is 9 minutes by foot and Opera House Station is 16 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

City Backpackers Hostel Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

10

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elizabeth and James went absolutely fantastic. They were super helpful with ideas for food, sites, travel and even a good massage. I'll definitely be staying here again on my next visit to Saigon
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and super helpful staff available 24 hours. Would return and highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to start in Vietnam. The staff are so friendly, the dorms are clean and quiet and the location is excellent. They’re always happy to joke with you and can set you up with anything you need. Highly recommended stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceeded our expectations

Our first ever trip to Ho Chi Minh city was wonderful because we chose to stay at this hostel. At first we were not very sure about it since this place was new but it exceeded our expectations. The room was very clean and comfortable and even though there were six of us in a 10 person bedroom, we were never bothered by the other guests because the bathrooms were in opposite sides of the rooms and we had our own little corner. They cleaned the whole room every single day and even changed our towels twice in our whole stay. The best part though is really the hostel owner, Anna. On our first day she called us over to the counter and wrote down all of her recommended restaurants and tourist sites which was so helpful since we did not research a lot about the place. All the places she recommended did not disappoint. She truly cares about the guests and makes everyone comfortable. I highly recommend this hostel to anyone who is on a budget but wants to stay in a comfortable, clean place. It has a very homey feel as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was okay but the washroom was not good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and super clean - 6 bed dormitory room had very clean and comfortable bathroom (with glass door seperating the washrooms) - reception (anny) was SUPER efficient - she managed my visa changes, bus to Muine and other technicalitis in no trouble. Spoke good english. - Breakfast is basic and sufficient
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Sociable place, would stay again.

This is the most social hostel I’ve stayed at so far, although the common area is very small, I had a private room and was still able to socialise. The staff are very friendly and willing to help and advise. I felt very welcome here. Unfortunately the sink in my room was broken and there were some ants on the floor, but otherwise the room was perfect. There was no restaurant in the hostel which I thought had been advertised so that was a shame, but plenty of places to eat nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
許容範囲内だが、館内の虫が気になった。地域柄仕方のないところではあるが、改善されればなお良い。
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Flott backpackersted . Anbefales

Veldig ok backpackersted. Naturligvis ikke den høyeste standarden, litt hard send, men kaldt og godt på rommet , og vask og dusj lett tilgjengelig. Veldig hjelpsomme i resepsjonen. Fikser reiser videre på en enkel måte. Får kjøpt vann og annen drikke der. Ligger veldig sentralt, nært matsteder, bargate , dagligvare og kafeer. Lett å komme i kontakt med andre reisene her. Anbefales
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Helpful and friendly staffs, affordable price, delicious breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024