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  • 1/5 Jessica B. 11 months ago on Google
    DO NOT STAY AT THIS HOSTEL - THIEVES STAY IN THIS HOSTEL!!! This is the worst hostel I have ever stayed in. My cards were stolen from my bag that was locked inside the room in the locker. The hostel staff did not care at all. This happened in the evening and they promised I could move rooms the next day but when I came back to reception in the morning the woman that was working said there was nothing she could do and could not let me move rooms. They forced me to stay in an unsafe room at night and then could not provide a full refund. AVOID AVOID AVOID!!! Just an update to add that the manager refused to allow me to see the CCTV footage stating that it would take too long and accused me of lying about the cards being stolen from the hostel. I suspect this is a scam that the staff know about as his attitude was the same of the other staff members I interacted with. Further update to add that the managing director got in contact with me and whilst was initially pleasant and was willing to let me see the CCTV footage and offered a full refund, he did not turn up at our agreed time to meet. I showed the staff member on duty the email and received my refund and informed him I did not have time to wait so would have to leave. The managing director then sent me a very rude email an hour later to our appointment scolding me for not turning up and in his own words, “I hope in the future you will use a proper padlock to avoid anyone stealing from your lockers” (I have a TSA locker). Please do not stay at this hostel as the owner is delusional about the fact that there is a major thievery problem and instead will pass the blame onto you.
    10 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brice 5 months ago on Google • 219 reviews
    Fantastic hostel in HCMC. Staff are wonderful, facilities are nice, and location is hard to beat. 1km from War Museum/Palace, near nightlife and restaurants. Hostel offers a free beer for guests between 7-8pm which is nice to meet people. Staff at reception and bar were exceptional in my opinion, always happy to help and provide insights and suggestions in the city. It is a party hostel, so it’s great to meet new people and head out for a night out. The hostel shuts down their music and bar at 11pm. Tour company contracted with the hostel is fantastic as well - guides were very knowledgeable, ran on schedule, and spoke great English. I recommend booking the tours through the hostel for Cu Chi, etc for the best rates and convenience. Will be back again if in HCMC.

  • 1/5 Anna C. 11 months ago on Google
    during my first night here, three separate people had their valuables/credit cards stolen out of LOCKED lockers. the staff were supremely unhelpful and would not let us look at the cctv footage, which leads us to believe it had to have been an inside job/member of the staff. do NOT stay here if you have literally anything you don’t want stolen, it was terrible.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Carlye B. 1 year ago on Google
    The hostel was fine but the level of noise was horrible. We were in a private room on the 4rd floor, street facing. The combined noise from the hostel, the people partying in the street, and the bass from the club across the street (you could feel the bass in your body, and the club was open until 6am) caused 3 miserable sleepless nights. I know it’s not all the hostels fault, but I would NOT recommend staying here if you want to sleep. Ear plugs helped with the noise a bit but did not help with the bass. Also did not have hot water (it said we would in the private room).
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ryan L. 9 months ago on Google • 44 reviews
    Decent place to stay. The dorms are fine and having the privacy curtain, light and plugs in each bunk was nice. I stayed Friday/Saturday and it was very loud so if you're expecting a good night sleep it's probably not the place for you. The bathroom setup in the dorms is kind of awkward. Crowd seemed to skew fairly young (lots of British uni students/recent grads). Staff was very friendly/helpful. They rent towels which was nice and offer reasonable laundry service. They printed my boarding pass for my flight as well. There is a bar in the hostel and you get a free beer each night. I would consider staying again for a cheap place to park myself for a night or two in HCMC.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sarah C. 1 year ago on Google
    I absolutely loved my stay here!! I stayed for a collective of 8 nights over two visits and would definitely return again. It has a great vibe and I really enjoyed the staff. Lovely be lovely if there were some hostel activities that they did but Ho Chi Minh is so busy you will find something somewhere regardless. They give you a free beer every night from 7-9pm so it’s great for socialising on your travels. Super close to everything and about a 3 min walk to that full on party road. They can also organise lots of tours and transport for you at a decent price and have lots of local knowledge to help you explore the city. Highly recommend them!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 James A. 1 year ago on Google
    Oh how I have mixed feelings about this hostel. First and foremost, this is a party hostel in a party part of town, right next to bui Vien. The staff themselves are nice and are willing to help any issues we had. The bar was excellent, with pretty good deals on most of the drinks. The private rooms were minimal, but had everything thing you really needed for a hostel stay, including a balcony which allowed you to overlook the street and people watch. Where my problems and irritation arose, was from the incessant bass lines from a nearby club. I'm not against clubs, I quite like them myself, but to be lying in bed on a Monday night, exhausted, and hearing and feeling the bassline from the speakers down the street really put a damper on my experience. Would I stay here again? No. Even with all of the positives the hostel offered, I could not over ride the three sleepless nights we experienced
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tom R. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing place! Great location in the city. The staff are awesome. I arrived and was very sick. They let me check in early for no extra charge. The staff went and picked up medication for me as well. Room is nice, air conditioned . I will extend my stay until I am better, this is a great place to chill and to party.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Amy M. 4 years ago on Google
    Hostel activities are good and really get people mingling. Made tonnes of friends here and really enjoyed my staff. Rooftop bar is well stocked and cheap and you get a free beer to get started everyday! Location was great, you are really in the hustle and bustle. Rooms were simple and comfy - nothing fancy but good enough. Some of the staff really seemed like they hated having to interact with people that stay at hostels which was a bit uncomfortable. Bathrooms weren't the cleanest but not awful!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nurul L. 3 months ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    Great hostel, they offering the tours also.. room clean, location close by restoran and mini market. The reception helpfull about asking for flight/train/bus ticket, about tour or walking around. Thank you for Hai because help me for the 1st day in Vietnam 🙏🏽 Recommended for stay here
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 jojo J. 5 months ago on Google
    Probs best hostel in Saigon. Party but not crazy; has nice pods. Lovely spacious ensuite in dorm bathrooms- movie room- pool table - bar- chill area.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Ethan 1 year ago on Google
    Came here for a beer in the later afternoon when the venue was pretty empty. The young female bartender was so rude. She walked up to the bar i was waiting for service at and opened with 'Um can I help you??' As if me being there was such a huge inconvenience for her. I said I wanted a drink and she hissed 'well which one do you want??' at me with a glare. She finished the rest of the transaction very grudgingly. Felt very unwelcome. Came here a few years ago, it was really cool. I don't know what's happened since then.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Evan H. 1 year ago on Google
    Most of the staff were great and the hostel has a nice party vibe. However there’s one woman that works the front desk who is extremely rude. The AC broke in my dorm and she refused to believe that it wasn’t functioning. She just kept telling me to wait even though the AC was not working for the entire day. Also when I checked in she tried to force me to pay again even though I had paid previously.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Grace F. 1 year ago on Google
    Really helpful staff and we were stranded in Ho Chi Minh with no money they helped us get a sim and told us where local ATM was. Alex was a great host and I consider him a friend after staying at this hostel. He was so fun and perfect for the hostel. The hostel was clean and really social would 100% reccommend.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Eli H. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the worst hostels I've stayed in. Location is good of course. And I must say that the 2 front desk employees were very friendly and helpful. But I very much dislike the hostel for the following reasons: - VERY cramped and limited hangout areas that get overcrowded because the ratio of beds to common areas is too high - not enough staff. Bar is unmanned most of the time. At night there is nobody to speak with. - lack of communication and systems. For example, even though every hotel on the street allows motorcycle parking for guests, I was told by a security guard after midnight that I couldn't park my scooter there despite many others being there already. Was not given any alternative nor any warning about this and was forced to drive around and eventually parked at another hotel on the same street. - rooms are just ok. I didn't like the bed construction or design. Hard to get in and out. More like pods made of steel. Very cramped. No curtains - guests are not guided or reminded of etiquette. Lack of signage or orientation to remind people of basic hostel manners like "please be considerate of roommates in the middle of the night" Overall I can only say that the desk staff and location are good. I don't understand the high rating.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Oliver K. 1 month ago on Google • 45 reviews New
    Amazing location in Ho Chi Minh - very easy to get a Grab bike anywhere. Hostel common areas are spacious, and the bar downstairs is an added bonus. The reception area has useful information about tours/things to do, and most of the staff were helpful. The 8-bed dorm was nice, and plenty of privacy for the bunks, and 8 big lockers which could easily take larger backpacks. The bed cubicles got quite hot, and there was quite a lot of noise from the bar/street during the night - so bring earplugs if you’re a light sleeper. The bathroom in the dorm room was kept clean, but water pressure was not the best.

  • 3/5 Harigovind J. 1 month ago on Google • 42 reviews New
    Good location. However, the rooms aren't all that great. The mattresses are all used up and doesn't provide any support. Room cleanliness is not upto the mark.

  • 5/5 Binh N. 1 month ago on Google • 26 reviews New
    Shout out to khang and the other anh at the bar Social and good vibes when theyre there We got a private room which was at the top of floor and it was clean and had everything we needed. Very comfortable. Some nights were a little noisy bc we were on bu vien but as expected

  • 5/5 Jarrod M. 1 month ago on Google • 9 reviews New
    Couldn’t recommend this place more, rooms are nice, great vibe at night and all the workers are very nice, khan down in the bar was awesome always making everyone included, would introduce people and have fun him self

  • 5/5 Joshua T. 3 months ago on Google • 7 reviews New
    Overall, I truly enjoyed my stay here. The bedroom and bathroom were nice, especially for the price. My only complaint was that my room had no windows at all. The location is awesome too. There's a lot to do within walking distance and great food and bar options nearby. The bar itself was my favorite part. The bartenders and the manager are really fun to be around. Kan, one of the bartenders, was one of the friendliest locals I met on my trip. He's an awesome guy and I recommend you get a drink with him! The bar itself has a large selection of drinks, and they have good deals with cheap prices. Thank you for showing me a good time! -Josh

  • 5/5 Tomasz K. 11 months ago on Google
    Typical party hostel. Don’t expect, that it will be super quiet or people will be going sleep super early, nor waking up early in the morning. It was clean and safe.

  • 3/5 devendra s. 10 months ago on Google
    The rooms are good and toilets are clean But the rooms has 8 people stacked nn jail like structure so as the beds are not opposite to each other it's difficult to interact with roomates which is the point of going to a hostel

  • 3/5 Jonathan S. 5 months ago on Google
    This is an absolute party hostel. So if you want to have that - you are absolute right. But in case u want to meet people and just chat - stay away. The staff is super friendly but as I said …. Party every night

  • 5/5 caleb a. 4 months ago on Google
    Thankyou for the staff so kindly and passionate heart to serve our request and anythings, the staff name is Billy (he nice and so fast to know his host went coming he always support me and respons my email so fast) & hai (this man so soooo friendly and humble if you're meet him please be nice he is so passionate) Over all spread the love for The Hideout Hostel❤️❤️💙💙

  • 5/5 Chris C. 5 months ago on Google
    Good spot near all the action, beds are okay and you get a free beer. Staff is awesome!

  • 5/5 Meet P. 1 year ago on Google
    Best party hostel where you can meet lots of travellers and backpackers. We booked a triple occupancy room which was super comfortable with all the amenities included. It had free welcome drinks and very activities arranged for the occupants. I would recommend to every traveller who is looking to make friends and enjoy party activities.

  • 3/5 yamit s. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a mixed experience with the staff. The guy at the reception was nice but the lady in another shift was a bit rude. I had paid for the entire booking upfront at the time of checkin but she asked me to pay again a night b4 checkout informing me that i havnt paid despite clarifing multiple times to her. I had to dig in the bin to find the receipt that i had discarded.. just to convince her that i had paid... Overall the place is very small and cramped up.. n yet the best one of all the other options available comparatively. The only good thing i felt was the location.. barely 2 min walking distance from bui vien street.

  • 5/5 Adventures of an E. 1 year ago on Google
    Awesome hostel to meet backpackers from all over the world. Great bar scene downstairs and good prices. Perfect location just 2 blocks away from the main walking street with all the clubs. Definitely recommend if you plan on staying in Ho Chi Minh

  • 4/5 Jacob D. 3 years ago on Google
    A party hostel in every sense of the word, which could be quite polarising to some. Cheap, everything is very cramped including toilets, loud music through the night and the staircase and many beds in one room with little privacy. The breakfast is very basic but free. They exceed though in great events every night including pub crawls to socialise, sociable staff that are helpful outside partying too and cheap drinks.

  • 5/5 Peter H. 1 year ago on Google
    Can't stress enough how nice the staff were here, my phone was stolen when walking the streets and a police report takes 48 hours to process, I was leaving the country so the manager Tan took time out of his day to get them and email them. Beds comfy and private, place was clean and had great vibes in a central location. Would come back.

  • 5/5 Anton Hoynck Van P. 1 year ago on Google
    Lively hostel, ok dorms. Good bar promotions and perfect location in a nice quiet alley from the main Street.

  • 1/5 Merel Van E. 1 year ago on Google
    Mouldy room with no windows. They were playing very loud and outdated emo metal music. I asked them to turn the music down so I could have a conversation. In response the staff were very rude and turned it louder. When people speak a range of languages, sometimes it's nice early on in the night to have a reasonable volume of music.

  • 3/5 Eva Van Der L. 1 year ago on Google
    The location was perfect and the people working there were really nice. Still we didn't really like the hostel since the bathrooms were a bit dirty and it just didn't really have an overall good vibe. There is a social area but that's mostly just a bar and there isn't really a places just to chill for a bit.

  • 3/5 Ryan 1 year ago on Google
    Nice hostel but the dorm rooms are quite small and there is little room for luggage or locker space. They also turn off their air cons during the day and the rooms become insufferable to sleep in (which is annoying after a big night out). There’s a great social scene in the hostel with happy hour everyday at 7pm. Easy to meet new people and very close to Bui Vien street. If aircons were on during day, I would give this a 4 star.

  • 5/5 Phirin H. 1 year ago on Google
    Double room with the balcony is definitely worth the extra money, if available. It can be a little loud, so bring earplugs. But definitely right in the thick of the action. The bar/pool table area downstairs is a great opportunity to meet fellow travellers. Thanks to Thao, Tom and the crew for the stay, definitely made us very welcome. Glad you persevered and I am sure that you will bounce back in due course.

  • 1/5 Aidan J. 1 year ago on Google
    The place cancelled my booking for no reason and then proceeded to make me pay for it without actually giving me a room.

  • 5/5 Anton K. 1 year ago on Google
    Great hostel. Centrally located, clean, and super friendly staff!

  • 4/5 Beth 5 years ago on Google
    I’m sure peoples experience of this place depends on the roommates, but we had a great time. Rooftop bar has great vibes, cheap and busy. It’s the street next to the famous bar st so not to loud but everywhere is accessible. Staff were lovely and smiley. Big lockers under the bed although recommend bringing your own padlock. Showers get gross after 9am but can’t really be helped with 10+ people using them, they cleaned daily. Go to the markets!

  • 4/5 Ian W. 4 years ago on Google
    The hostel staff and facilities are excellent, and there’s a bar at the hostel for all you fellow alcoholics out there. They also have nightly events which are pretty great. I wouldn’t recommend the pub crawl though, the “free shots” they give you at each club become increasingly watered down with each one you visit. By the time we got to the final club the “shots” tasted like a weak mixed drink. Other than that though it’s a great hostel in a great location with friendly people!

  • 4/5 Saurav C. 4 years ago on Google
    The rooms are large and with many beds in there. There is no privacy to beds like curtains or something. But I did like that as it gave a more raw hostel feel. But many might not like that. There is no elevator in the building and stairs are quite narrow. But Was manageable. Breakfast option is very dry but I guess it’s because of the low Pricing they are Maintaining. The best part is the bar hopping they organise. It’s really a nice experience

  • 4/5 Thomas K. 4 years ago on Google
    The hostel is in a great location, right in the heart of the action, very tourist oriented neighborhood though. The staff was exceptionally kind and helpful, probably some of the nicest hostel staff I've dealt with. Rooms are decent and AC is fine, facilities are solid too, the rooftop bar is a great place to hang out. Only negative is there were strange smells in the hallways and the room so if you have a sensitive nose maybe look elsewhere.

  • 5/5 Nora C. 4 years ago on Google
    Staff were friendly, engaging and super nice! Sarah was really awesome, always had energy and kept the party going! Room wasn’t bad although my sheets came with some blood stains on them but it’s a hostel I’m not expecting the ritz. Amazing location, walking distance to everything and tours booked through hostel were so much fun! Would definitely recommend! Always better if you are in a party mood but you can still sleep without much disturbance.


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