241/11/3 Pham Ngu Lao Street, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam·View on map
Baoanh Hostel is a homestay in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, on a quiet alley off Pham Ngu Lao Street, with air-conditioned rooms that all have a private bathroom. It is a short walk from the Bui Vien backpacker area, so it suits travellers who want a base in the centre of the city with the sights of District 1 within walking distance.
The three room types differ in bed layout and size: a Deluxe Room of 20 m² for up to three guests, a Standard King Room of 18 m² with a large king-size bed, and a Double or Twin Room of 20 m² with two single beds. Guests share a terrace, a bar, a shared kitchen and a lounge with a TV area, and the tour desk arranges bike and walking tours.
Free WiFi covers the rooms, and the 24-hour front desk helps with bike tours, walking tours and cooking classes. The stairs to the upper floors are narrow and steep, with no lift, so the property is a better fit for travellers who do not mind stairs and want a central, simple, friendly base.
Baoanh Hostel has three room types, and all of them come with air conditioning, a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV. The main differences are the bed layout and the size: the Deluxe Room and the Double or Twin Room are both 20 m², while the Standard King Room is 18 m². The Deluxe Room suits three guests, as it pairs a single bed with a double bed, and the Standard King Room has one large king-size bed for two.
The Double or Twin Room has two single beds for guests who prefer separate beds, and it comes with slippers. The Standard King Room adds a wardrobe and a hairdryer, while the Deluxe Room has a hairdryer and slippers as well. Towels and free toiletries are provided in all three rooms, and all three overlook a quiet street.
The only room here sized for three people: this 20 m² room pairs a single bed with a double bed, so a family of three or two adults with a child can settle in. It has a bath or shower, a bidet, a hairdryer and slippers, and looks onto the quiet street.
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The 18 m² Standard King Room is the smallest of the three, built around one large king-size bed for two. It has its own wardrobe, a tiled floor, a bidet and a hairdryer, and a view of the quiet street. It suits a couple who prefer one larger bed to two separate ones.
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The Double or Twin Room with Bathroom offers 20 m² with two single beds, so it suits two people who want separate beds. It stands out for its tiled floor and slippers, with a bath or shower and a bidet, and a view of the quiet street.
See pricesShared facilities include a terrace, a bar, a shared kitchen, a shared lounge with a TV area and luggage storage, and the front desk is staffed around the clock. Free WiFi is available in the rooms, and each room has air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a minibar, a desk, a dining table and a refrigerator.
The tour desk arranges bike tours, walking tours and cooking classes, bicycles can be rented, and currency exchange, laundry and beauty services are available. A paid airport shuttle is offered, and the property also has live music and performance events on its list of activities.
Parking is possible nearby, with a reservation needed, at VND 20,000 per day. The upper floors are accessible by stairs only, and the property has a designated smoking area as well as non-smoking rooms.
Baoanh Hostel stands on a quiet alley off Pham Ngu Lao Street in District 1, the centre of Ho Chi Minh City, a few minutes' walk from the Bui Vien backpacker area. Bui Vien street, with its bars and street food, is a short walk away. Waynes Coffee and the Shanti restaurant are both 50 m away, and Nguyen Thi Nghia Park is 300 m off, so a quick coffee or a meal takes only a few steps. The alley is calmer than the main roads of the district.
Saigon Railway Station is 2.3 km away and Tan Son Nhat International Airport is 5.4 km away. The airport lies in Tan Binh, north-west of the centre, so a taxi or the hostel's paid airport shuttle is the simplest way to make the trip. Ben Thanh Station, where Metro Line 1 starts, is 650 m from the property.
Ben Thanh Market, 750 m away, is the best known market in the district for food, clothing and souvenirs, roughly ten minutes on foot. Independence Palace is 1 km away and the War Remnants Museum 1.2 km, two of the main sights of the district. The Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum, 750 m away, is a classic stop for a few hours of indoor sightseeing. Tao Dan Park is a green space in the centre for a break from the traffic, and the Nguyen Hue walking street, the Opera House and the Central Post Office are also in District 1 and make a good evening walk.
Guests praise the quiet alley near Bui Vien street, the spotless floors and fresh linen, and a helpful family team that carries luggage upstairs and shares local travel tips. The main drawbacks are the narrow, steep stairs with no lift and thin windows that sometimes let in street sounds.
The price of a night at Baoanh Hostel varies with the season, the room type and your dates. Check the current rate with our booking partners for the dates you have in mind.
Baoanh Hostel is on a quiet alley off Pham Ngu Lao Street in District 1. Tan Son Nhat International Airport is 5.4 km away and Saigon Railway Station is 2.3 km away, and the hostel's paid airport shuttle is the most direct option from the airport, with taxis as the alternative. From Pham Ngu Lao Street the hostel is reached on foot along the alley.
Within a short walk of Baoanh Hostel are Waynes Coffee and the Shanti restaurant, both 50 m away, and Nguyen Thi Nghia Park, 300 m away. Ben Thanh Station is 650 m away and Ben Thanh Market 750 m, while Independence Palace is 1 km away. Tao Dan Park, 700 m away, is a green space for a morning walk.
Yes, private parking is possible nearby, but it is not free: a reservation is needed and the charge is VND 20,000 per day. Guests arriving by car should book the space before they arrive, so that a place is ready when they reach the hostel.
Yes, Baoanh Hostel has a Deluxe Room (2 Adults + 1 Child) of 20 m² with a single bed and a double bed, sized for three people. Family rooms are among the property's features, and the Double or Twin Room, with two single beds, is the alternative for two people who want separate beds.
Check-in at Baoanh Hostel runs from 13:00 to 14:00, and the front desk is staffed 24 hours, so a later arrival can be arranged with the front desk. The property asks you to tell it your expected arrival time in advance, which you can do in the special requests when you book or through the contact details in your confirmation. Check-out is between 11:30 and 12:00.
The minimum stay at Baoanh Hostel is one night, so single-night bookings are possible. The three room types differ in bed layout and size, and the Deluxe Room is the only one sized for three people, so it is worth choosing the room before you pick your dates.
The tour desk at Baoanh Hostel arranges bike tours, walking tours and cooking classes, and bicycles can be rented at the property. Live music and performances are also offered, and currency exchange, laundry and luggage storage are available to guests.