9 Hostel and Bar

9 Bui Thi Xuan street, District 1, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam·View on map

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8.0
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Check-infrom 14:00
Check-outuntil 11:30
Parking✕ Not available
WiFi✓ Free
Pets✕ Not allowed
BreakfastNot stated

Description

9 Hostel and Bar is a hostel in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, offering shared dormitory bunks and private guestrooms within a short walk of Bui Vien Walking Street. Each dormitory bunk has a privacy curtain and a personal locker, so you can keep your belongings secure while you share a room. The property suits travellers who are comfortable with dormitory accommodation and also want the option of a private room.

Private guestrooms have air conditioning, a private bathroom with a hairdryer, and room service on request. The Deluxe Double Room and Deluxe Twin Room add a shower and a TV, and the twin has a refrigerator as well. Computers are free for guests to use, and the front desk helps with city maps, tours and transport. There is a bar and a coffee house on site.

Free hot showers after check-out, free luggage storage and free advice on touring and attractions are included in the rate. Tan Son Nhat International Airport is about 5 km away and Saigon Railway Station 1.8 km, so the hostel works well as a base for both arrivals and departures.

Rooms

6 room types · 12–25 m²

The rooms at 9 Hostel and Bar come in two groups. Dormitory beds are single bunks in female and mixed dormitories, with rooms measuring between 18 and 25 m² and a privacy curtain and personal locker on every bunk. Each dormitory has air conditioning, a tumble dryer and a socket beside the bed. Two of the four dormitory bunks have a balcony, and the mixed dormitory is the largest room in the range at 25 m².

The private rooms are the Deluxe Double Room, 12 m² with a double bed, and the Deluxe Twin Room, 18 m² with two double beds and room for up to four guests. Both have a private bathroom with a shower, air conditioning, a safety deposit box, a TV and an electric kettle. The city views from the twin room and from several dormitory bunks are the main visual difference across the range.

Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room — 9 Hostel and Bar

Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room

20 m² Max. 1 guests 1 Bunk bed
BalconyCity viewTumble dryer

A bunk in a 20 m² female dormitory with a balcony, the feature that sets it apart from the other women's bunk, which has no balcony. Air conditioning, a tumble dryer and a socket beside the bed come with it, and each bunk has a privacy curtain and a personal locker.

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Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room — 9 Hostel and Bar

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room

18 m² Max. 1 guests 1 Bunk bed
City viewTumble dryerSocket near the bed

A bunk in an 18 m² female dormitory for six, the smallest dormitory in the range. It has no balcony, but it offers a city view, air conditioning, linen and a tumble dryer, with a socket beside the bed.

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Deluxe Double Room — 9 Hostel and Bar

Deluxe Double Room

12 m² Max. 4 guests 1 Double bed
ShowerSafety deposit boxElectric kettle

The smallest room in the range at 12 m², with a double bed for two and a private bathroom with a shower and hairdryer. It is the only private room with a single double bed, and it has a TV, an electric kettle and a safety deposit box.

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Deluxe Twin Room — 9 Hostel and Bar

Deluxe Twin Room

18 m² Max. 6 guests 2 Double bed
City viewRefrigeratorSafety deposit box

At 18 m², this is the larger private room, with two double beds and room for up to four guests. The private bathroom has a shower, a hairdryer and slippers, and the room adds a refrigerator, a safety deposit box and a view over the city.

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Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room — 9 Hostel and Bar

Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room

25 m² Max. 1 guests 1 Bunk bed
BalconyHardwood or parquet floorsTumble dryer

The largest room in the range at 25 m², a bunk in a mixed dormitory with a balcony, air conditioning and a tumble dryer. It is bigger than the female dormitories, which measure 18 to 20 m², and its bunk has the same privacy curtain and personal locker.

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Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room — 9 Hostel and Bar

Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room

20 m² Max. 1 guests 1 Bunk bed
ViewHardwood or parquet floorsLinen

A bunk in a 20 m² female dormitory with a view, air conditioning and hardwood or parquet floors. Unlike the other bunk of the same size, it has no balcony, but it adds linen and a tumble dryer to the basics.

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Facilities

37 facilities
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Airport shuttle
Room service
Non-smoking rooms
Tour desk
Tennis court
Shower
Pub crawls
Hiking

Facilities at 9 Hostel and Bar cover the everyday needs of a city stay. Air conditioning runs in the rooms, and WiFi in the rooms is free of charge. Room service is available on request, the front desk is open 24 hours, and the building has 24-hour security and key card access.

For getting around, the property offers an airport shuttle and a tour desk, along with bicycle rental, bike tours, walking tours and a cooking class. Public transport tickets are available at the desk. A games room, evening entertainment and a happy hour round out the social side of the hostel.

For your belongings there is luggage storage and lockers, and laundry is available. Currency exchange, internet services and a coffee house and bar on site complete the list, and the private rooms have a safety deposit box. There is no parking at the property.

General

  • Bicycle rental
  • Cooking class
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Happy hour
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Evening entertainment
  • Games room
  • Luggage storage
  • Lockers
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Public transport tickets
  • Laundry
  • Concierge service

Food & drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Bar

In the room

  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Linen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Tumble dryer
  • Socket near the bed

Media & technology

  • Internet services

9 Hostel and Bar sits on Bui Thi Xuan street in District 1, the central district of Ho Chi Minh City, a short walk from Bui Vien Walking Street. The café Passio and the restaurant A Bửu Sài Gòn are both within 50 m, so meals and drinks are on the doorstep. Tao Dan Park is 300 m away, and the Hakka Thien Hau Temple is 250 m away.

Tan Son Nhat International Airport is about 5 km away, roughly a 30-minute drive. Saigon Railway Station is 1.8 km away and Ben Thanh Station 800 m, with the Bến xe buýt Sài Gòn bus station 500 m away. The property has no parking, so a taxi or ride-hailing car is the simplest way to arrive with luggage. Bicycle rental is available from the property if you prefer to ride around the district.

Independence Palace is 750 m away, the War Remnants Museum 800 m and the Fine Arts Museum 950 m, with the Museum of Ho Chi Minh City 1.1 km away. Ben Thanh Market is 800 m away and Thai Binh Market 650 m, and Nha Rong Wharf on the Saigon River is 1.8 km. Crescent Lake, at 5.9 km, is the furthest of these sights, so it is best reached by taxi.

  • Tao Dan Park
    Central park with shaded paths and lawns, popular with local families
    300 m
  • Hakka Thien Hau Temple
    Historic temple within a short walk, open to visitors
    250 m
  • Thai Binh Market
    Local market with fresh food and everyday goods
    650 m
  • Independence Palace
    Former presidential palace with rooms and grounds open to visitors
    750 m
  • Ben Thanh Market
    Covered market known for food stalls, crafts and souvenirs
    800 m
  • War Remnants Museum
    Museum with exhibits on the Vietnam War
    800 m

Is it for you?

Yes, if…

  • ✓you are happy to share a room: each dormitory bunk has its own privacy curtain and personal locker.
  • ✓you want to be within walking distance of Bui Vien Walking Street and of Tao Dan Park, 300 m away in District 1.
  • ✓you want a private bathroom with a shower and air conditioning: the Deluxe Double Room and Deluxe Twin Room both have them.
  • ✓you are planning tours or need help with transport: the front desk arranges tours, gives city maps and advises on transport, and the computers are free to use.
  • ✓you travel as a pair or a group of up to four and want a private room with two double beds: the Deluxe Twin Room sleeps up to four.

Maybe not, if…

  • ✕you need parking or travel by car: the property has no parking, so arriving by taxi or ride-hailing car is the practical option.
  • ✕you prefer to pay on arrival: payment before arrival by bank transfer is required, and the property sends instructions after you book.
  • ✕you want a private bathroom for every stay: dormitory bunks do not come with one, and dormitory guests share bathroom facilities.
  • ✕you are sensitive to damp or strong smells: some guests report damp, old bathrooms and ants in the rooms.

What guests say

2 500 verified reviews
8.0

Guests most often praise the central setting, within walking distance of major attractions, and the friendly staff who give local recommendations. The main drawback is cleanliness: some guests mention ants, damp smells and stained linens, and the bathrooms are old and prone to damp.

Free WiFi9.5
Location9.1
Staff8.9
Value for money8.6
Cleanliness8.1
Comfort8.1
Facilities7.9

Frequently asked questions

How much does a night at 9 Hostel and Bar cost?

Rates at 9 Hostel and Bar vary with the room type, whether you take a dormitory bunk or a private room, and the dates of your stay. You can check the current rates with our booking partners.

How do I get to 9 Hostel and Bar?

9 Hostel and Bar is on Bui Thi Xuan street in District 1, a short walk from Bui Vien Walking Street. Tan Son Nhat International Airport is about 5 km away, roughly a 30-minute drive, and the property has no parking, so a taxi or ride-hailing car is the simplest option. Check-in starts at 14:00, and you should tell the property your expected arrival time in advance through the special requests box. Check-out is by 11:30.

What is near 9 Hostel and Bar?

Tao Dan Park is 300 m away and the Hakka Thien Hau Temple 250 m away. Thai Binh Market is 650 m away, Independence Palace 750 m and Ben Thanh Market 800 m, with the War Remnants Museum also 800 m away. The Fine Arts Museum is 950 m from the property, and Nha Rong Wharf on the Saigon River is 1.8 km.

Do I need to pay in advance at 9 Hostel and Bar?

Yes, payment before arrival by bank transfer is required at 9 Hostel and Bar, and the property contacts you after booking with instructions. On arrival, guests must show a photo identification and a credit card at check-in, which starts at 14:00.

What types of rooms does 9 Hostel and Bar offer?

9 Hostel and Bar offers single bunks in female and mixed dormitory rooms, measuring 18 to 25 m², and private guestrooms. The Deluxe Double Room, at 12 m², has a double bed for two, and the Deluxe Twin Room, at 18 m², has two double beds for up to four guests. Both private rooms have air conditioning and a private bathroom.

Is WiFi free at 9 Hostel and Bar?

Yes, WiFi is available in the rooms at 9 Hostel and Bar and is free of charge. Computers are also free for guests to use at the property, and the front desk can help with city maps, tour arrangements and transport.

Does 9 Hostel and Bar have a bar or somewhere to eat?

9 Hostel and Bar has a bar and a coffee house on site, and room service is available on request. The restaurants A Bửu Sài Gòn and Nhà Hàng Sapphire are both 50 m away, and Quán Ăn Công Đoàn is also 50 m from the property.

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