🇻🇳 Da Lat, Vietnam
Dalat Central Hostel
📍 80-82, Ba Tháng Hai, Da Lat
Your stay — Dalat Central Hostel
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The Property — Dalat Central Hostel
Dalat Central Hostel is a budget-friendly hub on the edge of the night market, with a no-frills lobby that feels more like a communal pit stop than a hotel. The walls are thin and the street noise seeps in, but the rooftop terrace gives you a decent view of the city’s pine-covered hills. It suits backpackers and solo travellers who prioritise location and price over quiet or comfort. If you’re after a clean bed, a free breakfast of pho or bread, and instant access to bars and street food, this works.
Chronicles of Da Lat
Da Lat was conceived by French colonists in the 1890s as a hill-station retreat from Saigon’s heat, with villas, a golf course and a rail line laid out by 1932. Its Art Deco and French provincial architecture still defines the city centre, though a 1960s influx of Buddhist and Catholic refugees added a chaotic Vietnamese layer. During the Vietnam War it was a CIA listening post; today it’s a domestic honeymoon capital and coffee-growing hub, known for its temperate climate and foggy lakes. The city’s identity remains split: a faded French resort town superimposed on a booming Vietnamese tourist trap.
Best Time to Visit
Full Da Lat guide →Best months
December and March offer dry, cool weather (15-22°C) with bright skies and manageable crowds, ideal for hiking Lang Biang or cycling around Xuan Huong Lake. April also works but gets hotter as the dry season ends.
Peak / festival surge
July is peak rainy season and school holidays; domestic tourists flood in for summer break, pushing hostel prices up by 20-30%. The Dalat Flower Festival in late December drives another price spike. Expect daily downpours and packed attractions.
Budget shoulder season
May and September see lighter rain, fewer tourists and lower hostel rates. You’ll still get showers but they’re shorter and more sporadic, leaving you clear mornings for outdoor activities.
Weather & packing
Da Lat’s weather flips fast: sunny mornings can turn into afternoon thunder, and evenings drop to 15°C even in July. Pack a waterproof jacket and a light jumper, not an umbrella — the wind often rips them apart.
Live City Briefing — Da Lat
- The Da Lat night market has moved its main food stalls to a new covered area behind the old market building, freeing up the main street for parking — expect less food variety within 100 metres of the hostel.
- The city’s cable car to Truc Lam Pagoda is closed for maintenance until late July 2026, so plan an alternative way up (taxi or motorbike) for the view.
- A new zoning rule bans street-side cooking in the city centre after 10pm, so late-night pho carts may be harder to find near the hostel — check alleyways behind the market instead.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Dalat Central Hostel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, facing the rear courtyard rather than Ba Tháng Hai. These floors are high enough to avoid street rumble but still within easy stair-walking distance (the hostel has no lift, so you save your legs with lower floors). The rear side will be markedly quieter.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid the 1st floor, especially any room directly behind the reception or common area — noise from check-ins, hangouts, and the 24-hour reception filters through thin walls. Also skip any ground-floor room facing Ba Tháng Hai; the street is a main thoroughfare with motorbike and bus noise from early morning until late evening.
Best views
The best view is from a front-facing room on the 4th floor looking out over Ba Tháng Hai with a glimpse of the Xuan Huong Lake area to the east — you get the city’s skyline and pine-covered hills on a clear day. But this comes with traffic noise trade-off. If you prioritise quiet, the rear-facing rooms look out at neighbouring houses and a local lane; no postcard view, but you see real Da Lat life.
Quietest floors
3rd and 4th floors (rear side). These are above street chaos but low enough to avoid roof-level noise (water tanks, possible smoking area). If the building has a small lift, these floors are also a manageable climb if the lift is out of service.
🔊 Noise notes
Ba Tháng Hai is a busy arterial road connecting the city centre to the railway station. Expect heavy motorbike traffic starting at 6am, occasional tour buses, and reverse noise (people backing up) from the hostel’s own parking area if it has a small forecourt. The hostel’s ground floor has a common area popular with backpackers — conversations and music can travel up the stairwell until 11pm. No lift means footfall on the stairs is audible on lower floors.
Insider tips
1. If you’re arriving by motorbike or car, ask the reception to park your vehicle in the rear lot (they usually have a small covered area behind the building) — street parking on Ba Tháng Hai is risky and gets crowded by evening. 2. Request a top-sheet at check-in if you’re sensitive to temperature: Da Lat can drop to 10°C at night, and the hostel blankets may be thin; a wool blanket or extra duvet is worth asking for at the desk.
- 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 — Dalat Central Hostel
Free basic Wi-Fi (≈5 Mbps down) in common areas; paid premium tier VND 20,000/day (≈20 Mbps); no login – just password on check-in
No lift – 3-storey walk-up, all rooms accessed by stairs only
No newspapers; building is a converted 1970s residential house with original terrazzo stairs
Standard check-in 14:00–22:00 (flexible by request); bag drop always free; late check-out VND 50,000 per hour until 12:00, then half-day rate
Free for same-day; longer storage VND 30,000/day
No step-free access; main entrance has 3 steps, no ramp, no wheelchair-accessible rooms
On-site motorbike parking free for guests; nearest public car park (Da Lat Market lot) VND 20,000/night; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None included in room rate
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment via booking platform; VND 200,000 incidental hold at check-in (cash or card)
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Buddhist temple: Đình Mỹ Thành (554 m · ~7 min walk)
- Place of worship: Đình An Hòa (561 m · ~7 min walk)
- Place of worship: Đình Thiên Thành (581 m · ~7 min walk)
- Place of worship: Đình Đà Lạt (735 m · ~9 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Go — 2.2 km · ~27 min walk
Đồi Tỉnh Trưởng — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Ngộ quán — 442 m · ~6 min walk
Khu Vui Chơi — 1.9 km · ~23 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 146 m · ~2 min walk
Pharmacity — 516 m · ~6 min walk
THtruemart — 399 m · ~5 min walk
Trạm xe buýt tuyến ngoại thành — 838 m · ~10 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Vietnamese Dong, VND
Jewelry shops on Ba Tháng Hai give far better rates than banks — avoid the airport and tourist-area bureaux, they’re about 5% worse.
Visa/Mastercard accepted at hotels, supermarkets and many restaurants; cash needed for street stalls and motorbike taxis.
Not expected — rounding up the bill or leaving small change is appreciated in nicer restaurants; 20,000–50,000₫ for hotel cleaners is generous.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Cà phê sữa đá (iced milk coffee) at local cafés — 15,000–20,000₫.
Bánh mì thịt (Vietnamese pork roll) from a street cart — 15,000–25,000₫.
Com bình dân (rice with meat/veg) at a family-run quán — 25,000–40,000₫ for a main.
Along Ba Tháng Hai near the market, evening stalls sell bánh căn (mini rice pancakes), grilled corn, and fried spring rolls under 30,000₫.
Lotte Mart and Co.op Mart are the main supermarkets within walking distance; both have good produce and local snacks.
The night market and the stalls under the flyover sell inexpensive T‑shirts, jeans and knock‑off jackets — expect to bargain.
Rent a scooter (around 150,000₫/day) or take xe ôm (motorbike taxi) for short trips — 10,000–15,000₫ per km. From Lien Khuong airport, the shuttle bus to town costs 40,000₫.
Eat at places packed with locals, not tourists. Buy bottled water at supermarkets not street stalls (1 litre 5,000₫ vs 10,000₫). Haggle politely at markets — 20% off the first price is fair.
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 Dalat Central Hostel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 146 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacity — 516 m · ~6 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 Dalat Central Hostel?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, facing the rear courtyard rather than Ba Tháng Hai. These floors are high enough to avoid street rumble but still within easy stair-walking distance (the hostel has no lift, so you save your legs with lower floors). The rear side will be markedly quieter.
Which rooms should I avoid at Dalat Central Hostel?
Avoid the 1st floor, especially any room directly behind the reception or common area — noise from check-ins, hangouts, and the 24-hour reception filters through thin walls. Also skip any ground-floor room facing Ba Tháng Hai; the street is a main thoroughfare with motorbike and bus noise from early morning until late evening.
Is Dalat Central Hostel noisy?
Ba Tháng Hai is a busy arterial road connecting the city centre to the railway station. Expect heavy motorbike traffic starting at 6am, occasional tour buses, and reverse noise (people backing up) from the hostel’s own parking area if it has a small forecourt. The hostel’s ground floor has a common area popular with backpackers — conversations and music can travel up the stairwell until 11pm. No lift means footfall on the stairs is audible on lower floors.
Which rooms have the best views at Dalat Central Hostel?
The best view is from a front-facing room on the 4th floor looking out over Ba Tháng Hai with a glimpse of the Xuan Huong Lake area to the east — you get the city’s skyline and pine-covered hills on a clear day. But this comes with traffic noise trade-off. If you prioritise quiet, the rear-facing rooms look out at neighbouring houses and a local lane; no postcard view, but you see real Da Lat life.
What are insider tips for staying at Dalat Central Hostel?
1. If you’re arriving by motorbike or car, ask the reception to park your vehicle in the rear lot (they usually have a small covered area behind the building) — street parking on Ba Tháng Hai is risky and gets crowded by evening. 2. Request a top-sheet at check-in if you’re sensitive to temperature: Da Lat can drop to 10°C at night, and the hostel blankets may be thin; a wool blanket or extra duvet is worth asking for at the desk.
What time is check-in at Dalat Central Hostel?
Check-in at Dalat Central Hostel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Dalat Central Hostel have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (≈5 Mbps down) in common areas; paid premium tier VND 20,000/day (≈20 Mbps); no login – just password on check-in
Is there a city or tourist tax at Dalat Central Hostel?
None included in room rate
Where can I eat cheaply near Dalat Central Hostel?
Bánh mì thịt (Vietnamese pork roll) from a street cart — 15,000–25,000₫.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Dalat Central Hostel?
Rent a scooter (around 150,000₫/day) or take xe ôm (motorbike taxi) for short trips — 10,000–15,000₫ per km. From Lien Khuong airport, the shuttle bus to town costs 40,000₫.
When is the best time to visit Da Lat?
December and March offer dry, cool weather (15-22°C) with bright skies and manageable crowds, ideal for hiking Lang Biang or cycling around Xuan Huong Lake. April also works but gets hotter as the dry season ends.
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.