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229/9 Đề Thám, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Reviewed: 18 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewsuper friendly staff, perfect location - right next to walking street. AC worked really well. Bathroom was spacious and clean.
only negative was my room was 4 floors up and theres no lift - but not a huge issue.
Reviewed: 24 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewComfortable mattress and a large, under-the-bed locker. Decent air-con and de-humidifier. Helpful staff. It is surprisingly quiet, considering its proximity to the busy nightlife streets.
There is only one bathroom on each level...you may need to wait quite some time to get access. A note for anyone who is not a "heavy sleeper"...the dorm has a small balcony. This can be a good thing, but unfortunately it also results in some people going in and out to smoke at night, making little or no effort to do so quietly, and often having a sleep-disrupting conversation whilst on the balcony.
Dear Craig , Thank you for your detailed feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the overall comfort, facilities, and our staff’s support during your stay. We acknowledge the inconvenience caused by the shared bathroom and late-night balcony use. While we remind all guests to be respectful of others, we’ll look into better ways to manage noise and improve overall dorm etiquette. For light sleepers, we recommend requesting a bed farther from the balcony — our team will do our best to accommodate such requests whenever possible. Your input is appreciated, and we hope to welcome you back for an even better stay. Best regards, The Joys Hostel
Dear Craig , Thank you for your detailed feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the overall comfort, facilities, and our staff’s support during your stay. We acknowledge the inconvenience caused by the shared bathroom and late-night balcony use… Show more
Reviewed: 24 April 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewSexual harresment,from night shift staff Vietnamese, Im straight Man ,72 yrs.I went to police, police officer camel t o JOYS HOSTEL In front of de perpetretor,and the reception Manager He said" The police don't take statement against Vietnamese people from a foreigner!Tourist are second class human.They laugh!.Give wings to do it again.Managment didn't spoke about it.
Thank you for your feedback. We take all guest experiences seriously; however, after careful review, we found no inappropriate behavior from our staff. We believe there may have been a misunderstanding. With all due respect, our staff are focused on their duties and have no reason to act otherwise toward any guest, regardless of age. We wish you good health and safe travels. Sincerely, The Joys Hostel.
Thank you for your feedback. We take all guest experiences seriously; however, after careful review, we found no inappropriate behavior from our staff. We believe there may have been a misunderstanding. With all due respect, our staff are f… Show more
Reviewed: 19 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewAll good, comfy bed
It's fine
Reviewed: 18 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewquiet, clean place, comfortable beds, great location, highly recommend
Snoring neighbours))
Reviewed: 23 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewVery quiet even though it's in a very busy area, next to the famous bars walking street. The bed was comfortable and the bunk structure was sturdy. I could rest well at night.
Reviewed: 4 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewVery good location in centre.
Reviewed: 2 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewThe staff, very nice.
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Dear Marconi, The Joys Hostel has received your comments and we really appreciate it so much. It is such a profound highlight at our property and of course we will bring it into play our strong point in the future. Sincerely, The Joys Hostel.
Dear Marconi, The Joys Hostel has received your comments and we really appreciate it so much. It is such a profound highlight at our property and of course we will bring it into play our strong point in the future. Sincerely, The Joys H… Show more
Reviewed: 18 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewThe staff was really friendly. The bathrooms were clean. The beds were comfortable.
Dear Rory, The Joys Hostel is really thrilled as receiving those comments like yours. This is a highlight at our accommodation and we will bring those strengths into play in the future. Hopefully, we will have a chance to welcome you again to have a visit at our property in the near future. Sincerely, The Joys Hostel.
Dear Rory, The Joys Hostel is really thrilled as receiving those comments like yours. This is a highlight at our accommodation and we will bring those strengths into play in the future. Hopefully, we will have a chance to welcome you agai… Show more
Reviewed: 25 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewStaff
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Reviewed: 22 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewHostel near center clean staff friendly especially Mrs Vy she try to help for everything
Dear Ferit, The Joys Hostel was delighted as getting such an adorable comment like yours. Also, we will do our utmost to bring the best service to guests who stay in our accommodation. In the future, hopefully, we will have a chance to welcome you once again. Sincerely, The Joys Hostel.
Dear Ferit, The Joys Hostel was delighted as getting such an adorable comment like yours. Also, we will do our utmost to bring the best service to guests who stay in our accommodation. In the future, hopefully, we will have a chance to wel… Show more
Reviewed: 11 October 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 June 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewI was fantastic
Reviewed: 4 June 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
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