Budget Hostels from S$8

By choosing a hostel, you can spend less on accommodations and save more of your money for fun things to do during your stay. You can enjoy activities like shopping, and the flowers create an appealing natural setting.

No two hostels look exactly alike, but these dorm-style accommodations all have shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too), budget prices and a social environment.

Ready to book a hostel? These options have the best reviews from our travellers and could be a good place to start looking: Saigon City Center - Hostel - Located within a 10-minute walk of Ben Thanh Market and Saigon Square. You can take advantage of a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance, as well as laundry facilities. Rooms come with towels, showers and free toiletries. Long Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of Pham Ngu Lao Street and Bui Vien Walking Street. Property features include free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. You’ll find free WiFi, towels and showers in all rooms. Grandma Lu’s Saigon Japan Town - Located within a 5-minute walk of Vincom Center Shopping Mall. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with free WiFi, towels and showers. MEANDER Saigon - Located within a 10-minute walk of Vincom Center Shopping Mall and Dong Khoi Street. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a bar, as well as a 24-hour front desk. You’ll find free WiFi, towels and free toiletries in all rooms. City Backpackers Hostel - Located within a 10-minute walk of Ben Thanh Market and Pham Ngu Lao Street. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a restaurant. You’ll find free WiFi, towels and free toiletries in all rooms.

If you’re in the market for a low-cost place to stay in Ho Chi Minh City, one of Expedia’s 127 hostels could be a great choice.

Good weather’s definitely a plus when you’re experiencing new places, so here’s some information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually March and April, with an average temperature of 29°C, while the coldest months are January and December, with an average of 27°C. The rainiest months in Ho Chi Minh City are September, July, October and August, with each month seeing an average of 324 mm of rainfall.

Generally, Ho Chi Minh City is known for its cafes, flowers and restaurants. Major attractions include Ben Thanh Market. Get out into nature with places such as Saigon River, Tao Dan Park and Saigon Zoo and Botanic Garden. Cultural attractions include Ho Chi Minh City Opera House, HCMC Museum and Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts.

Keep this information about transit options in Ho Chi Minh City in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Tan Binh - Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), located 3.8 mi (6.1 km) away. An alternative is Vung Tau (VTG), which is 38.5 mi (61.9 km) away. After you’ve arrived, you might want to make use of public transport. Nearby metro stations include Ga Tau Go Vap Station and Ga Binh Trieu Station. If you’re eager to see more of the area, head over to Saigon Railway Station to take a train.