Ninh Binh Hostel Prices

How much do hostels in Ninh Binh cost?

Available dorm-bed prices in Ninh Binh, Vietnam range from $3 to $30/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 93 hostels. Cheaper dates to stay include Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24.

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $3.

At $3/night and up, Ninh Binh is one of the more affordable 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 47 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: 2026-09-21T21:42:18.497Z.

Cheaper dates to stay

The lower-priced dates currently available include September 22 (one night),September 23 (one night),September 24 (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 Ninh Binh

Where to stay

Budget travelers cluster around Tam Coc village, specifically along Van Lam road, where guesthouses sit within walking distance of the boat launch and most rentable bikes. The city center near Ninh Binh train station has cheaper beds but adds a 7km ride to every attraction worth seeing.

Getting around

Rent a motorbike from your hostel for 100-150k VND per day. Trang An, Mua Cave (Hang Mua), and Bich Dong pagoda are all reachable without a tour, and you can time each stop around the crowds.
Mua Cave gets packed on weekends. Arrive before 8am on a weekday and you will have the limestone staircase viewpoint almost to yourself.
Take the SE1 or SE3 train from Hanoi instead of the bus. It drops you at Ninh Binh station in about two hours and costs roughly the same as the tourist bus, with none of the stops.

When to go

Beds are easiest to find and cheapest in July and August despite the heat, while April through early June fills up quickly with domestic visitors, especially on weekends when a week of advance booking is not unusual.

Frequently asked questions

How much do hostels in Ninh Binh cost?

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $3. Dorm beds currently range from $3 to $30/night across the next 3 months of availability.

What are cheaper dates to stay in Ninh Binh?

Based on current listed prices, cheaper upcoming dates to stay in Ninh Binh include September 22, September 23, September 24.

How many hostels does HostelHound track in Ninh Binh?

HostelHound currently tracks 93 hostels in Ninh Binh, Vietnam.

Is Ninh Binh affordable compared to other hostel cities in Vietnam?

Ninh Binh is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in Vietnam, with dorm prices starting from $3/night.

Where do backpackers stay in Ninh Binh?

Budget travelers cluster around Tam Coc village, specifically along Van Lam road, where guesthouses sit within walking distance of the boat launch and most rentable bikes. The city center near Ninh Binh train station has cheaper beds but adds a 7km ride to every attraction worth seeing.

What is the best time of year to visit Ninh Binh?

Beds are easiest to find and cheapest in July and August despite the heat, while April through early June fills up quickly with domestic visitors, especially on weekends when a week of advance booking is not unusual.