Bed 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- 1 Bunk bed
- Shower
- Air conditioning
Hotel · Ho Chi Minh City · Ho Chi Minh Municipality
Jungle House Hostel - Ho Chi Minh City
A 14-room hostel on a quiet lane off Pham Ngu Lao, steps from the backpacker strip, with pod-style dorm beds, a social common area, and free beer during happy hour.
- Quiet street yet close to the action
- Comfortable pod beds with privacy
- Free beer and happy hour in the common area
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Great
938 reviews
Booking.com 8 · 938 reviews
About
Jungle House Hostel - Ho Chi Minh City
Jungle House Hostel occupies a low-rise building on a quiet street in Ho Chi Minh City's backpacker district, about five minutes' walk from Catholic Church Huyen Sy and the lively Pham Ngu Lao area. The hostel runs 14 rooms, from pod-style dorm beds to a private deluxe room with a king-size bed, all with air conditioning and showers.
The common area is the social heart of the house, where guests gather for the complimentary beer served during happy hour. Staff are known for arranging airport transfers and tours, and for cooking breakfast on request — even after the official breakfast window. The vibe is relaxed, with clean rooms and a rooftop balcony for unwinding.
- Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- Flat-screen TV
In brief
What works, what to weigh
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Strengths
4 reasons to book- Quiet street, five minutes from the action — Guests consistently say the location is perfect — close to Walking Street and the backpacker area, yet the lane itself stays quiet at night.
- Free beer and a social common area — Happy hour means a complimentary beer each evening, which guests say makes it easy to meet fellow travellers.
- Staff go out of their way — Reviewers highlight helpful receptionists who arrange transfers and tours, keep lost items safe, and even cook breakfast outside serving hours.
- Comfortable pod beds with privacy — Dorm beds are fitted with privacy pods and the A/C works well, which guests note as a plus in a budget dorm.
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Worth weighing
4 to weigh- Shared bathrooms in dorms — A couple of guests noted minor inconveniences with the shared bathrooms, though they said the overall experience remained positive.
- Basic breakfast — The complimentary breakfast is described as standard and satisfying rather than elaborate — fine for the price, but not a spread.
- No pets allowed — The hostel does not accept pets, so travellers with animals will need to look elsewhere.
- Strict check-in window — Check-in runs from 14:00 to 23:59, so late-night arrivals may need to plan ahead.
01 — Rooms
Rooms & rates
High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.
Deluxe Room
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Air conditioning
Single Bed 12 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- 1 Bunk bed
- Shower
- Balcony
- Air conditioning
02 — Amenities
Services & amenities
Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.
General
- Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- Flat-screen TV
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Shower
- Balcony (in 12-bed dorm)
Photos
Gallery
03 — Reviews
What guests say
Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.
Guest-rated 8/10 from 938 reviews
Booking.com · 8 · 938 reviews
8Verified guest“Big bed, central location, helpful staff, and early check-in made it easy. The bus stop for the airport is nearby, and all the landmarks and restaurants are within walking distance. Happy hour came with free beer. I'd happily stay again.”
8Verified guest“The Wi-Fi was free and worked well, and the staff were really helpful. The location was ideal — just a minute from the lively backpacker area. The on-site restaurant served a decent meal too.”
8Verified guest“Perfect spot near Walking Street but without the noise. The beds were comfortable with privacy pods and the A/C worked well. The common area was cozy for socializing, and the free beer and happy hour specials added to the vibe. Fantastic place — I'd definitely come back.”
8Verified guest“The owners were incredibly friendly and welcoming, always ready to help. They even made me a delicious breakfast every morning. The location was perfect — within walking distance of the main sights and surprisingly quiet at night.”
8Verified guest“A clean, quiet hostel with a common area and free beer. The beds were comfortable and the receptionist was friendly. Staff gave great recommendations and organized transfers and tours. Breakfast was good, dorms were spotless, and the private bed spaces were a plus. Great for meeting other travellers, especially with the free beer in the evening.”
8Verified guest“The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, going above and beyond to make the stay enjoyable. The free breakfast was delicious and a great way to start the day. The location was convenient, with several main attractions within walking distance.”
04 — Location
Getting around Ho Chi Minh City
The property sits in Ho Chi Minh City.
Backpacker District: The hostel sits on a quiet lane just off Pham Ngu Lao, the city's backpacker hub. Guests say it's a one-minute walk to the lively strip and close to Walking Street, but the street itself stays peaceful at night.
Key Landmarks: Catholic Church Huyen Sy is about a 5-minute walk away, and Takashimaya Vietnam Shopping Center is roughly a 1-kilometre stroll — guests often mention being within walking distance of the main attractions.
Getting Around: The nearby bus station connects to the airport, and staff can organise airport transfers and tours. Pham Ngu Lao's bars, restaurants, and a local market for fresh produce are all within easy reach.
373/40 Pham Ngu Lao, Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh Municipality, Vietnam
05 — Good to know
Policies & conditions
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- Check-in
- From 14:00-23:59
- Check-out
- By 01:00-11:00
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
- Payment
- Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Property
- 14 rooms
06 — Questions
Frequently asked
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 14:00 to 23:59, and check-out is from 01:00 to 11:00.
Is there free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Wi-Fi is listed as an amenity and guests have noted it works well.
Does the hostel offer breakfast?
A complimentary breakfast is provided, though it's described as standard. Some guests have mentioned the staff cooked breakfast even outside the usual hours.
Are pets allowed?
No, the hostel does not allow pets.
What are the room types available?
There's a 6-bed dormitory, a mixed 12-bed dormitory, and a private Deluxe Room with a king-size bed. All rooms have air conditioning and a shower.
Is there air conditioning in the rooms?
Yes, all room types include air conditioning, and guests have confirmed it works well.
The bottom line
Jungle House Hostel delivers exactly what budget travellers want from a stay in Ho Chi Minh City's backpacker district: a quiet bed in a social setting, free beer at happy hour, and staff who genuinely care. The trade-offs are minor — shared bathrooms, a basic breakfast, no pets — and the strengths are consistently echoed in guest reviews. For a no-frills, friendly base, it's hard to beat at this price.
8Verified guest rating of 8/10 across 938 reviews.
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