Find Cheap Hostels in Ho Chi Minh City

By going with a hostel you can reduce your spending on lodging and save more of your budget for sightseeing during your stay. You can enjoy activities like shopping, and the flowers create an appealing natural setting.

No two hostels look the same, but these dorm-style accommodations all offer shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms), budget prices, and a social atmosphere.

Ready to book a hostel? These options have the best reviews from our travelers and could be a good place to start looking: Scenic Valley Apartment 4 Bedroom - Sabina HCM - You can take advantage of free WiFi and free parking, as well as a shared/communal kitchen. You’ll find towels, showers, and lockers in all rooms. Meander Saigon - Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a bar, and a shared/communal kitchen. Rooms come with towels, free toiletries, and hair dryers. Language Exchange Hostel 1 - Located within a 20-minute walk of Ben Thanh Market and War Remnants Museum. You can take advantage of free WiFi and free parking, as well as a restaurant. Rooms come with towels, showers, and free toiletries. Home4all - Hostel - You can take advantage of free WiFi and free parking, as well as multilingual staff. You’ll find towels, showers, and free toiletries in all rooms. Sakura Hostel Saigon - Located within a 10-minute walk of Ben Thanh Market. Property features include free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance.

If you’re in the market for a low-cost place to stay in Ho Chi Minh City, one of Expedia’s 171 hostels could be a great option for you.

Good weather’s always better when you’re discovering new places, so here’s some information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually April and March with an average temp of 83°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 80°F. The rainiest months in Ho Chi Minh City are September, June, July, and August, with each month seeing an average of 12 inches of rainfall.

Overall, Ho Chi Minh City is known for its cafés, flowers, and restaurants. Top attractions include Ben Thanh Market and War Remnants Museum. Get out into nature with places like Saigon River, Vinhomes Central Park, and Can Gio Mangrove Forest. Cultural attractions include Opera House, Museum of Ho Chi Minh City, and Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Ho Chi Minh City in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Tan Binh - Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), 3.8 mi (6.1 km) away. An alternative is Vung Tau (VTG), which is 38.5 mi (61.9 km) away. After you’ve arrived, you may want to make use of public transit. If you’re eager to see more of the area, make your way to Saigon Railway Station to catch a train.