229/9 Đề Thám, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam·View on map
The joys hostel is a homestay in District 1 of Ho Chi Minh City, right beside the Bui Vien walking street, with recently renovated dormitory rooms, a sun terrace and a tour desk. The property is adults only, so it suits adult travellers who are happy to share a dormitory in the centre of the city.
There are three room types, all dormitories: two 30 m² mixed rooms with ten bunk beds each, both with a balcony, a terrace and a view, and a 15 m² female dormitory with four bunk beds. Every room has air conditioning and a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer.
Guests can use free WiFi, a lounge with a shared TV area, a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, luggage storage and lockers, and the tour desk can help with trips. Laundry and daily housekeeping are offered, the rooms are non-smoking with a designated smoking area, and there is no parking on site.
All the rooms at The joys hostel are dormitories with bunk beds, so the choice lies between two mixed rooms and one female-only room. Both mixed dormitories measure 30 m² and have ten bunk beds each, with a private bathroom, air conditioning, a coffee machine, a seating area and a desk, plus a balcony and a terrace with a view. Free toiletries and a hairdryer come with every bathroom, and extra towels or sheets carry a fee.
The female dormitory is the smaller room, at 15 m² with four bunk beds and no outdoor space. It has a private bathroom with a shower and a bidet, air conditioning, a coffee machine and a seating area, which makes it the compact choice for women who want a smaller room. For outdoor space, the two mixed dormitories are the only rooms with a balcony and a terrace.
One of two identical 30 m² mixed dormitories with ten bunk beds, the largest room type at this property. It has a balcony, a terrace and a view, plus a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer, a seating area, a desk and a coffee machine.
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The second of two identical 30 m² mixed dormitories with ten bunk beds, matching the first in size and fittings. It has a balcony, a terrace and a view, air conditioning, and a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer, plus a seating area, a desk and a coffee machine.
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The smallest room at 15 m², set aside for women, with four bunk beds and no balcony or terrace. It has a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer, plus a desk, a seating area, air conditioning and a coffee machine, with linen and free toiletries provided.
See pricesFree WiFi is available in all areas, and the rooms have air conditioning. The 24-hour front desk works alongside a concierge service, a tour desk, luggage storage, lockers and a shuttle service. Public transport tickets are available through the property, and express check-in and check-out are offered.
Daily housekeeping, laundry, ironing facilities and a wake-up service round out the basics, while a sun terrace, a shared lounge with a TV area and a designated smoking area give you places to sit. Non-smoking rooms are available, and the property is adults only. There is no parking.
In the rooms you will find free toiletries, towels, toilet paper, a hairdryer, a coffee machine, an electric kettle, a dining table and a clothes rack, while towels and sheets carry an extra fee.
The joys hostel is on Đề Thám street in District 1, about 700 m from the city centre, with the Bui Vien walking street right beside it. The Bui Vien walking street is a pedestrian street lined with bars and restaurants, and it draws a lot of late-night activity. The hostel sits in the Pham Ngu Lao backpacker area, and guests still find the side street peaceful, even with the nightlife close by.
The nearest transport links are close: Ben Thanh Station is 600 m away and the Bến xe buýt Sài Gòn bus station is 400 m, while Saigon Railway Station, the main long-distance rail station, is 2.3 km away. Ben Thanh Station is also the starting point of Metro Line 1. Tan Son Nhat International Airport, in Tan Binh north-west of the centre, is 5.5 km from the hostel, so for the airport and the railway station a taxi is the practical choice, since the property has no parking on site.
For sightseeing, Ben Thanh Market is 700 m away, a covered market for food, crafts and souvenirs. The Fine Arts Museum is 650 m away, and Independence Palace, the former presidential palace, is 1 km away, while the War Remnants Museum, 1.3 km away, covers the Vietnam War with photographs and exhibits. Chùa An Lạc, a small pagoda, is the closest sight to the hostel, while Tao Dan Park and Nguyen Thi Nghia Park are green spaces with trees for a walk.
Guests praise the friendly, helpful staff who assist with tours, and the central setting beside the Bui Vien walking street, where the side street stays peaceful. The most common drawback is the bathroom capacity, which guests find limited, although it is clean and has hot water. Some also mention high tour prices and charges for towels and water.
Rates at The joys hostel change with the dates, the season and the dormitory you choose, so there is no single fixed price. Check the current rate with our booking partners for your dates.
The joys hostel is on Đề Thám street in District 1. The nearest bus station, Bến xe buýt Sài Gòn, is 400 m away and Ben Thanh Station is 600 m, so the last stretch to the hostel is short. For the airport or the railway station, a taxi is the practical choice, since there is no parking on site. Check-in runs from 14:00 to 23:30, the front desk is open 24 hours so late arrivals are covered, and check-out is by 11:30.
Chùa An Lạc pagoda is 150 m away, the Bến xe buýt Sài Gòn bus station 400 m and Ben Thanh Station 600 m. Ben Thanh Market and Tao Dan Park are 700 m away, Independence Palace is 1 km and the War Remnants Museum 1.3 km. The Bui Vien walking street lies right beside the hostel, with its bars and restaurants.
No, The joys hostel is adults only, so children cannot stay there. All its rooms are dormitories with bunk beds: two mixed rooms with ten beds each and a female dormitory with four, which suits adult travellers who are comfortable sharing a room.
Yes, The joys hostel has a Female Dormitory Room of 15 m² with four bunk beds. It has a private bathroom with a shower and a bidet, air conditioning, a coffee machine, a desk and a seating area, but no balcony or terrace, and it is the smallest of the three rooms.
No, there is no parking available at The joys hostel, so the simplest way to arrive is by taxi or ride-hailing car. The property offers a shuttle service, but it does not provide a parking space for private vehicles.
Yes, WiFi is available in all areas of The joys hostel and is free of charge. Guests can stay connected in the dormitories, the shared lounge and the sun terrace alike.