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How much do hostels in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) cost?

Available dorm-bed prices in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam range from $4 to $192/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 138 hostels. Cheaper dates to stay include Jan 1, Jan 3, Jan 4.

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $5.

At $4/night and up, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) is one of the pricier hostel destinations in Vietnam.

How these prices work: Hostelworld listings, based on one night and the selected dorm-bed type. “Typical starting price” is the median of daily minimum prices across 69 contributing properties—not the typical hostel’s price. Amounts are converted to USD; verify availability and final taxes and fees on Hostelworld. Filters can narrow the advertised results below, but this summary remains citywide. Latest city scrape: 2026-10-07T02:52:50.544Z.

Cheaper dates to stay

The lower-priced dates currently available include January 1 (one night),January 3 (one night),January 4 (one night). Cheaper stay dates show when lower prices are available. They do not say how far ahead to book.

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Local knowledge for Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)

Where to stay

Pham Ngu Lao in District 1 is still the main backpacker cluster, with most hostels on De Tham and Bui Vien streets within walking distance of each other. District 3, a short Grab ride away near Vo Thi Sau, tends to run quieter and a bit cheaper while still being close to everything.

Getting around

  • Use Grab for every motorbike trip. Street xe om drivers at Bui Vien quote three to five times the Grab rate for the same ride.
  • Ben Thanh Market prices are set for tourists. Head to Binh Tay Market in Cholon (District 5) for the same goods at a fraction of the cost with almost no haggling pressure.
  • The airport bus route 109 runs directly from Tan Son Nhat to Ben Thanh Market for a cheap flat fare. The taxi queue outside arrivals will quote ten times that for the same trip.

When to go

Hostels get tight and pricier from late December through January when Tet travel peaks. June through August brings rain but also the easiest time to find last-minute beds at the lowest rates.

Frequently asked questions

How much do hostels in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) cost?

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $5. Dorm beds currently range from $4 to $192/night across the next 3 months of availability.

What are cheaper dates to stay in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)?

Based on current listed prices, cheaper upcoming dates to stay in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) include January 1, January 3, January 4.

How many hostels does HostelHound track in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)?

HostelHound currently tracks 138 hostels in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam.

Is Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) affordable compared to other hostel cities in Vietnam?

Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) is one of the pricier hostel destinations in Vietnam, with dorm prices starting from $4/night.

Where do backpackers stay in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)?

Pham Ngu Lao in District 1 is still the main backpacker cluster, with most hostels on De Tham and Bui Vien streets within walking distance of each other. District 3, a short Grab ride away near Vo Thi Sau, tends to run quieter and a bit cheaper while still being close to everything.

What is the best time of year to visit Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)?

Hostels get tight and pricier from late December through January when Tet travel peaks. June through August brings rain but also the easiest time to find last-minute beds at the lowest rates.