📍Travel Route
Hanoi – Hue – Da Nang – Hoi An – Nha Trang – Da Lat – Ho Chi Minh City
💰Total Accommodation Cost: 698
Throughout the journey, I stayed in hostels, with 3 nights spent on sleeper buses (Hanoi-Hue, Hoi An-Nha Trang, Da Lat-Ho Chi Minh City), and the final night at Ho Chi Minh City airport.
📱Booking Platforms
Agoda, Booking, Qunar
Tip for saving money: Always compare prices across multiple platforms to snag the best deals!
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【6 Nights in Hanoi】
🛏️Luxury Backpackers (Rating 9.1)
Mixed dorm 10 people 💰53 RMB/night
🛏️Hanoi Eco Hostel 2 (Rating 8.3)
Mixed dorm 12 people 💰31 RMB/night
🛏️Hanoi Eco Hostel 1 (Rating 8.5)
Mixed dorm 12 people 💰40 RMB/night
【2 Nights in Hue】
🛏️Shark Homestay (Rating 8.8)
Mixed dorm 8 people, breakfast included 💰33.5 RMB/night
【2 Nights in Da Nang】
🛏️Kon-Tiki DaNang Hostel (Rating 9)
Mixed dorm 8 people, breakfast included 💰33 RMB/night
【1 Night in Hoi An】
🛏️Happy Town Hoi An (Rating 9.4)
Mixed dorm 3 people, breakfast included 💰43 RMB/night
【4 Nights in Nha Trang】
🛏️Ccasa Hostel (Rating 8.4)
Mixed dorm 6 people 💰13 RMB/night
【4 Nights in Da Lat】
🛏️Hostel-John Cafe and Beer (Rating 9.2)
Mixed dorm 6 people 💰23 RMB/night
【6 Nights in Ho Chi Minh City】
🛏️Coucou homestead (Rating 8.3)
Mixed dorm 6 people, breakfast included 💰27 RMB/night
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‼️All the hostels are centrally located, close to major attractions, and offer free luggage storage. If you arrive early after a night bus, you can drop off your luggage and freshen up at the hostel. You can also store your luggage here after check-out and retrieve it when you return from sightseeing.
‼️Hostels in Vietnam must be booked in advance! Affordable and highly-rated hostels are very popular, and it’s unlikely to find availability if you book on the same day or just one day in advance (don’t ask why I switched between three hostels in Hanoi; it was because I didn’t book in advance [Facepalm].
Booking in advance usually means lower prices).
‼️You don’t need to bring too many toiletries. Most of the hostels I stayed in provided shampoo and body wash, and some even offered toothbrushes and toothpaste.
‼️The beds in the hostels have curtains, providing a bit of privacy. Don’t be afraid to stay in a mixed dorm; just pull the curtain and you’ll have your own cozy space.
This itinerary looks doable for budget travelers! I’m curious how you managed to find such affordable hostels across different cities. Have you tried any local homestays? They can be a unique experience too.
Thank you for your interest! I found these hostels through thorough research and user reviews on platforms like Hostelworld and Booking.com. While I focused on hostels for this guide, local homestays are indeed a wonderful way to immerse yourself in Vietnamese culture—highly recommend trying one if you get the chance! Thanks for your thoughtful question!
This itinerary looks doable for budget travelers! I’m curious how you managed to find such affordable hostels across different cities. Have you tried any local homestays? They can be a unique experience too.
Thank you for your interest! I found these hostels by using travel forums and apps like Hostelworld, where locals often share budget tips. I haven’t tried many homestays personally, but they sound like a great way to immerse yourself in the culture—definitely worth exploring if you’re looking for something unique! Happy travels!