H Best Hostel Cafe SaiGon

265/39 Pham Ngu Lao, Phuong Pham Ngu Lao, Quan 1 , District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam·View on map

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Check-infrom 14:00
Check-outuntil 12:00
Parking✓ Free
WiFi✓ Free
Pets✕ Not allowed
BreakfastNot stated

Description

H Best Hostel Cafe SaiGon is a hotel on Pham Ngu Lao street in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, with air-conditioned rooms and a cafe on site, 850 m from Ben Thanh Market. It suits travellers who want to explore the centre on foot, from a solo traveller on a shared dormitory bed to a couple in a private double room. The range runs from a single bed in a six-bed mixed dormitory to an Executive Suite with its own kitchen, balcony and dining table.

The private rooms have an en-suite bathroom with free toiletries, a bidet and a hairdryer, and the Deluxe Queen Room, Superior Double Room and Executive Suite all overlook the inner courtyard. Reception is staffed around the clock, and the hotel offers a tour desk, private check-in and check-out, laundry and dry cleaning. A shuttle service is available for a fee, and WiFi is free in all areas. The coffee house on site serves fruit and offers special diet menus on request.

Rooms

4 room types · 16–20 m²

Rooms at H Best Hostel Cafe SaiGon run from a single bed in a six-bed mixed dormitory to an Executive Suite with its own kitchen and balcony. All four types share air conditioning and a view over the inner courtyard, and the three private rooms each have an en-suite bathroom with free toiletries, a bidet and a hairdryer. The Deluxe Queen Room is the most compact at 16 m², while the Superior Double Room gives 4 m² more floor space with the same king-size bed.

The dormitory bed suits solo travellers who are happy to share, with a double bed, linen and a room of 18 m². A fireplace is in the Deluxe and Superior rooms but not in the suite, and the Executive Suite stands apart with a refrigerator, a dining table, a balcony and a tumble dryer, plus red wine, flowers, chocolate and fresh fruit on arrival. Couples who want more space without a suite layout will find the Superior Double Room the roomier of the two double options.

Deluxe Queen Room — H Best Hostel Cafe SaiGon

Deluxe Queen Room

16 m² Max. 3 guests 1 Large bed (King size)
Inner courtyard viewFireplaceBidet

The smallest of the four room types at 16 m², with a large king-size bed and an inner courtyard view. It has a fireplace, a dining area and an electric kettle, and its bathroom comes with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer.

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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room — H Best Hostel Cafe SaiGon

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

18 m² Max. 1 guests 1 Double bed
LinenAir conditioningBath or shower

A single bed in a six-bed mixed dormitory of 18 m², the only option here that is not a private room. The double bed comes with linen, and the room has air conditioning, a fireplace and an inner courtyard view. The bathroom facilities include a bath or shower, a bidet and free toiletries.

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Superior Double Room — H Best Hostel Cafe SaiGon

Superior Double Room

20 m² Max. 4 guests 1 Large bed (King size)
FireplaceSlippersHairdryer

At 20 m², this room is 4 m² larger than the Deluxe Queen Room, with the same large king-size bed and a private bathroom. It has air conditioning, a fireplace, an inner courtyard view and a dining area, and the bathroom includes free toiletries, slippers and a hairdryer.

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Executive Suite — H Best Hostel Cafe SaiGon

Executive Suite

20 m² Max. 4 guests 1 Large bed (King size)
BalconyKitchenTumble dryer

The only room with its own kitchen and a balcony, the Executive Suite is 20 m² and has a separate bedroom with a large king-size bed. It also has a refrigerator, an electric kettle, a dining table and a tumble dryer, and red wine, flowers, chocolate and fresh fruit are provided.

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Facilities

45 facilities
Parking
Private bathroom
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Shuttle service
Free parking
Room service
Non-smoking rooms
Valet parking
Tour desk

Reception runs around the clock with a 24-hour front desk and 24-hour security, and private check-in and check-out are available. The hotel offers bike tours, walking tours and classes about local culture, and it sells public transport tickets and provides currency exchange. Laundry, dry cleaning and ironing are offered, and lockers are available for luggage.

A coffee house on site serves fruit, and special diet menus are available on request. The grounds include an outdoor fireplace, and a shuttle service is available for a fee. WiFi is free in all areas. Free public parking is possible at a location nearby, and no reservation is needed. Upper floors are reached by stairs only.

In the rooms, the private bathrooms come with a bidet, towels, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Some rooms have a desk, a dining table and a clothes rack.

General

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Public transport tickets
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry
  • 24-hour security
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Food & drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Special diet menus (on request)

In the room

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Linen
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Dining table
  • Clothes rack
  • Fireplace
  • Desk

Media & technology

  • Internet services

Parking

  • Valet parking

The hotel sits on Pham Ngu Lao street in District 1, in the backpacker quarter that grows around the Bui Vien walking street, and the street has cafés and restaurants at almost every step. Within 50 m are Cơm Tấm 239, Annai Drink & Restaurant, BURGER KING-Phạm Ngũ Lão and Waynes Coffee, so food is never far away. The Bui Vien walking street is close by, and its bars and street stalls keep the area busy into the evening.

Public transport is close. Bến xe buýt Sài Gòn bus station is 250 m away, Bến xe Sài Gòn 300 m, and Ben Thanh Station, a stop on Metro Line 1, 750 m. For the longer trips to Saigon Railway Station (2.2 km) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (5.4 km), a taxi is the practical choice from the hotel.

On foot, September 23 Park is 300 m away, Tao Dan Park 750 m and the Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum 850 m. Ben Thanh Market, also 850 m away, is where to browse food stalls, clothes and souvenirs, and September 23 Park is a green break between sights. Further out, the War Remnants Museum is 1.3 km away and Nha Rong Wharf 1.6 km. The Chùa Phước Hậu pagoda, 150 m from the hotel, is a quiet place to stop before you head out.

  • Chùa Phước Hậu
    Buddhist pagoda on a quiet street close to the hotel.
    150 m
  • Bến xe buýt Sài Gòn
    Bus station a few minutes' walk from the hotel.
    250 m
  • September 23 Park
    Green city park, a quiet break between sights.
    300 m
  • Ben Thanh Station
    Metro stop on Line 1 in the city centre.
    750 m
  • Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum
    Museum of Vietnamese painting and sculpture in the centre.
    850 m
  • Ben Thanh Market
    Covered market for food, clothes and souvenirs.
    850 m

Is it for you?

Yes, if…

  • ✓you want to walk to Ben Thanh Market, 850 m away, and to the bars of Pham Ngu Lao and Bui Vien.
  • ✓you travel alone and are happy with a bed in a six-bed mixed dormitory room of 18 m².
  • ✓you want a private room with air conditioning and an en-suite bathroom: the Deluxe Queen Room, Superior Double Room and Executive Suite all have them.
  • ✓you need a 24-hour front desk, a tour desk and a shuttle service for your trip.
  • ✓you are staying a few nights and want a suite with its own kitchen, balcony and tumble dryer: the Executive Suite.

Maybe not, if…

  • ✕you are travelling by car and want parking near the door: free public parking is possible at a location nearby, not at the hotel itself.
  • ✕you need a quiet night: some guests report noise late at night.
  • ✕cleanliness is a priority for you: some guests report mould, dirty linen and dust under furniture.
  • ✕you expect the rate to include everything: some guests report unexpected extra fees on arrival.

What guests say

254 verified reviews
5.1

Guests praise the central setting, close to bus stations and the Pham Ngu Lao area. Feedback is mixed on staff, whom some find helpful and others indifferent, and some guests report noise late at night, mould, dirty linen and extra fees on arrival.

Free WiFi7.5
Location7.2
Staff7.0
Value for money5.9
Cleanliness5.6
Comfort5.4
Facilities5.2

Frequently asked questions

How much does a night at H Best Hostel Cafe SaiGon cost?

Rates at H Best Hostel Cafe SaiGon change with the dates, the room type and the number of guests, so see current rates with our booking partners for your dates.

How do I get to H Best Hostel Cafe SaiGon?

H Best Hostel Cafe SaiGon is on Pham Ngu Lao street in District 1. Bến xe buýt Sài Gòn bus station is 250 m away and Ben Thanh Station 750 m. The hotel asks you to tell it your expected arrival time in advance, through the Special Requests box when you book or with the contact details in your confirmation. Free public parking is possible at a location nearby, and no reservation is needed.

What is near H Best Hostel Cafe SaiGon?

The nearest places are the Chùa Phước Hậu pagoda (150 m), the Bến xe buýt Sài Gòn bus station (250 m) and September 23 Park (300 m). Ben Thanh Station and Tao Dan Park are both 750 m away, while the Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum and Ben Thanh Market are each 850 m. For museums and the river, the War Remnants Museum (1.3 km) and Nha Rong Wharf (1.6 km) are the next step.

Does H Best Hostel Cafe SaiGon have dormitory beds?

Yes, H Best Hostel Cafe SaiGon has a bed in a six-bed mixed dormitory room of 18 m², with one double bed and linen. The dormitory bed is for one guest, and the room is shared with other guests. Travellers who want their own space can book one of the private rooms, which have an en-suite bathroom.

Does H Best Hostel Cafe SaiGon offer a shuttle service?

Yes, H Best Hostel Cafe SaiGon offers a shuttle service, which is paid. Tan Son Nhat International Airport is 5.4 km from the hotel. The hotel also offers bike tours, walking tours and classes about local culture.

Is there food on site at H Best Hostel Cafe SaiGon?

Yes, H Best Hostel Cafe SaiGon has a coffee house on site, which serves fruit, and special diet menus are available on request. For meals outside, Cơm Tấm 239, Annai Drink & Restaurant and BURGER KING-Phạm Ngũ Lão are each within 50 m.

Is there a minimum stay at H Best Hostel Cafe SaiGon?

There is no minimum stay longer than one night at H Best Hostel Cafe SaiGon, so a single night can be booked. Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is by 12:00.

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