Your stay — Da Lat Backpackers Hostel
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The Property — Da Lat Backpackers Hostel
Da Lat Backpackers Hostel is a no-frills, social bunkhouse in a converted villa near the central market. The lobby feels like a student common room — mismatched sofas, a noticeboard covered in trekking ads, and a constant low hum of European accents planning their next day trip. It suits solo travellers who want to meet people and don't mind thin mattresses.
Chronicles of Da Lat
Da Lat was founded in the 1890s by French colonial doctors seeking a cool highland retreat from coastal heat. They built a planned resort town with Art Deco villas, a Swiss-style railway station, and a mock-Eiffel Tower iron bridge. After 1975, state-run tourism left it sleepy, but the 2000s brought a boom in budget travel and coffee farms. Today it's Vietnam's 'city of eternal spring', known for wedding photography, polytechnic students, and a thriving street-food scene.
Best Time to Visit
Full Da Lat guide →Best months
December and March offer clear skies, 15-24°C days, and fewer tourists than the Tet holiday surge.
Peak / festival surge
December sees the Da Lat Flower Festival (first half) and Christmas crowds; hotel prices double and rooms book out 2 months ahead. Vietnamese domestic tourism peaks here for the cool weather.
Budget shoulder season
April-May and September-October have lower prices (30-40% off), light rain that clears quickly, and empty trails.
Weather & packing
Da Lat's climate is famously fickle — sunny morning, drizzle by 3pm. Pack a windproof jacket (not an umbrella; the wind will flip it) and a fleece for after sundown.
Live City Briefing — Da Lat
- The city's new cable car to Robin Hill opened in late 2025, cutting the trip to the Truc Lam Pagoda complex to 15 minutes.
- Nguyen Huu Tho Street, the main north-south artery, has single-lane closures from ongoing drainage upgrades until August 2026; plan extra 10-15 minutes taxi time.
- Central Market's night food zone now has a QR-code payment mandate for all stalls — cash still works but change is slow.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Da Lat Backpackers Hostel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the garden (interior courtyard). These rooms get more natural light and are well above street level, reducing road noise from the front of the building. The courtyard is usually quiet, with no passing traffic.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor near the reception or common areas — they can pick up noise from the hostel bar/lobby late into the evening. Also avoid rooms facing the main street (Truong Cong Dinh); morning traffic and motorcycle horns start early in Da Lat.
Best views
The best view is from the back-facing rooms on the 3rd floor — you look out over the lush garden and neighbouring pine trees, not the street. The front-facing rooms see the road and opposite shop fronts, which is less appealing.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are the quietest here — far enough from street level and the public areas, and there’s no rooftop bar or restaurant above them. The hostel is only 3 floors, so the top floor (3) is best for peace.
🔊 Noise notes
Da Lat Backpackers Hostel is on a busy residential street (Truong Cong Dinh), so motorcycle traffic is constant from about 6am to 10pm. The hostel has a bar that stays open until 11pm, and guests sometimes sit in the garden talking. The lift (one small elevator) can be noisy when it starts and stops on the ground floor.
Insider tips
1. The hostel has free bicycle hire – ask at check-in as it's not advertised; they often have a few bikes available. 2. If you arrive after 8pm, call ahead to make sure reception has your room key ready – the night staff might not speak much English, but they'll get it sorted.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Da Lat Backpackers Hostel
Free for all guests; typical speed 15-20 Mbps; no login, just select 'DLBackpackers' network
No lift; building is three storeys, stairs only
No newspapers or digital newsstands; reception has a small rack of old magazines
Check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop from 10:00; late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 charged VND 150,000 per hour until 18:00
Free, in locked luggage room behind reception
No step-free access; single step at street entrance, all rooms up stairs; unsuitable for wheelchairs
No on-site parking; nearest public car park on Khu Hoa Binh, VND 30,000 per night; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: 100% advance deposit for guaranteed booking; VND 200,000 incidental hold on card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Giáo sở Salêdiêng Don Bosco (136 m · ~2 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Chùa Tâm Ấn (324 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Hoi Thanh Tin Lanh Viet Nam Chi Hoi Da Lat (635 m · ~8 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Chùa Linh Sơn (936 m · ~12 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Go — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Công viên Golf Valley — 310 m · ~4 min walk
3D World — 400 m · ~5 min walk
Khu Vui Chơi — 646 m · ~8 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
LienVietPostBank — 112 m · ~1 min walk
Pharmacity — 604 m · ~8 min walk
Cua Hang 144 — 582 m · ~7 min walk
Trạm xe buýt tuyến ngoại thành — 561 m · ~7 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Vietnamese Dong, VND
Change money at gold shops or banks in the city centre for better rates; avoid airport exchange counters and tourist-area bureaux where rates are poor.
Cards accepted in mid-range hotels, supermarkets, and some restaurants; cash is essential for street food, markets, and local taxis.
Not expected or required; rounding up taxi fares or leaving small change is appreciated but not standard.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A ca phe sua da (iced coffee with condensed milk) from a street-side stall or local cafe: about 15,000–20,000 VND.
A bowl of bun bo Hue or com tam from a local eatery: around 30,000–40,000 VND.
A main dish like pho or a stir-fried noodle plate at a simple restaurant: roughly 40,000–60,000 VND.
Head to the Da Lat Night Market (Cho Da Lat) on Nguyen Thi Minh Khai for cheap grilled skewers, banh trang nuong, and hot soya milk.
Big C (now GO!) and Co.opmart are the main supermarket chains, good for basics and snacks.
The Da Lat market area, especially along Nguyen Van Troi, sells affordable local clothing and jackets (it's chilly here).
Hire a motorbike for about 100,000–150,000 VND per day; a taxi from the airport to the city centre is around 200,000–250,000 VND, or take the airport shuttle bus for 60,000 VND.
Eat at local food stalls rather than tourist restaurants; buy bottled water and snacks from grocery stores, not hotel minibars; avoid taxis that wait outside the airport and instead walk to the main road for a metered cab.
Emergency Contacts
Da LatInternational tourists can call the Da Lat Tourist Information Centre at +84 263 3822 590 for assistance. For consular help, contact your embassy in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City. Save these numbers before you travel.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Da Lat, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Da Lat Backpackers Hostel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · LienVietPostBank — 112 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacity — 604 m · ~8 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Anywhere in Da Lat (including airport or city) → Binh Yen Hotel or any local point
💡 Download the Grab app in advance and link a card — data signal can be spotty in the hills. From the city centre to Binh Yen, expect about 25–30,000 VND. For airport trips, Grab is often 30% cheaper than street taxis, but wait times can be 10–15 minutes if the driver is coming from the city.
Da Lat Airport (DLI) → Binh Yen Hotel, Da Lat city centre
💡 Use Mai Linh taxi (green) or Vinasun (white) from the official rank. Avoid drivers who quote a flat rate without the meter — typical metered fare runs 160,000–200,000 VND depending on traffic. Airport pick-up area is small, so walk to the rank if you can.
Da Lat Airport (DLI) → Da Lat city centre (Nguyen Van Troi roundabout)
💡 The bus drops you at the roundabout near the market, which is a 10–15 minute walk to Binh Yen Hotel uphill. If your flight lands after 5 pm, take a taxi — the bus stops running. Cash only, exact change if possible.
Da Lat bus station (Ben xe Da Lat) → Any central stop near Binh Yen Hotel
💡 Routes 1 and 3 pass near Binh Yen — ask the driver to let you off at 'Cau 2' (Bridge 2) stop. Buses are cramped and often packed with students, so avoid peak hours (7–8 am, 4:30–5:30 pm). Have small notes ready.
About Da Lat
Wikipedia ↗
Da Lat, or Dalat (Vietnamese: Đà Lạt; Vietnamese pronunciation: [ɗâː làːt̚] ), is a former city in Vietnam and the former capital of Lâm Đồng Province. It is the largest city of the Central Highlands region in Vietnam but ceased to exist as a municipal city on 1 July 2025, following the elimination ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Da Lat Backpackers Hostel?
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the garden (interior courtyard). These rooms get more natural light and are well above street level, reducing road noise from the front of the building. The courtyard is usually quiet, with no passing traffic.
Which rooms should I avoid at Da Lat Backpackers Hostel?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor near the reception or common areas — they can pick up noise from the hostel bar/lobby late into the evening. Also avoid rooms facing the main street (Truong Cong Dinh); morning traffic and motorcycle horns start early in Da Lat.
Is Da Lat Backpackers Hostel noisy?
Da Lat Backpackers Hostel is on a busy residential street (Truong Cong Dinh), so motorcycle traffic is constant from about 6am to 10pm. The hostel has a bar that stays open until 11pm, and guests sometimes sit in the garden talking. The lift (one small elevator) can be noisy when it starts and stops on the ground floor.
Which rooms have the best views at Da Lat Backpackers Hostel?
The best view is from the back-facing rooms on the 3rd floor — you look out over the lush garden and neighbouring pine trees, not the street. The front-facing rooms see the road and opposite shop fronts, which is less appealing.
What are insider tips for staying at Da Lat Backpackers Hostel?
1. The hostel has free bicycle hire – ask at check-in as it's not advertised; they often have a few bikes available. 2. If you arrive after 8pm, call ahead to make sure reception has your room key ready – the night staff might not speak much English, but they'll get it sorted.
What time is check-in at Da Lat Backpackers Hostel?
Check-in at Da Lat Backpackers Hostel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Da Lat Backpackers Hostel have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests; typical speed 15-20 Mbps; no login, just select 'DLBackpackers' network
Is there a city or tourist tax at Da Lat Backpackers Hostel?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Da Lat Backpackers Hostel?
A bowl of bun bo Hue or com tam from a local eatery: around 30,000–40,000 VND.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Da Lat Backpackers Hostel?
Hire a motorbike for about 100,000–150,000 VND per day; a taxi from the airport to the city centre is around 200,000–250,000 VND, or take the airport shuttle bus for 60,000 VND.
When is the best time to visit Da Lat?
December and March offer clear skies, 15-24°C days, and fewer tourists than the Tet holiday surge.
Top Attractions in Da Lat
💡 Head to the back alleys for cheaper banh trang nuong (Vietnamese pizza) – look for the ladies working over small charcoal grills, not the touristy stalls. Bring cash, small denominations.
💡 Come at sunset for the best light on the buildings and fewer crowds. The food court inside has clean toilets and free wifi – useful for a pit stop.
💡 Visit during mass on Sunday morning (around 7am) to hear the organ and choir – it’s open and welcoming. The small garden behind has good views of the city rooftops. Closed 11am–2pm.
💡 Go early morning before 7am to see mist rising off the water. Rent a swan pedal boat for 50,000 VND (around £1.60) if you want to get out on the lake.
💡 The museum is free but unstaffed – ask at the guard gatehouse for the key. The campus canteen serves a decent bowl of pho for 20,000 VND (65p). Weekdays only.