🇻🇳 Da Lat, Vietnam
Hobbit Hostel
📍 Lo 33 Kqh, Phan Đình Phùng, Da Lat, 670000
Your stay — Hobbit Hostel
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The Property — Hobbit Hostel
The Hobbit Hostel feels more like a cosy, wood-panelled alpine lodge than a budget dorm. Bunk beds are carved into nooks under sloping eaves, and the common room has a crackling fireplace—handy for Da Lat’s evening chill. It suits backpackers and solo travellers who want a quiet, storybook vibe rather than a party scene. Standing in the lobby, you smell pine and coffee, and hear guest murmurs in half a dozen languages over the rain on the roof.
Chronicles of Da Lat
Da Lat was founded in 1893 by French physician Alexandre Yersin, who suggested the Langbian Plateau as a hill station for colonial administrators escaping the lowland heat. The city’s early architecture—Art Deco villas, the Gothic-style Cathedral, and the railway station—was designed by French architect Ernest Hébrard and others between the 1920s and 1940s. After the 1954 Geneva Accords, Da Lat became a centre for South Vietnamese military academies and a refuge for artists and intellectuals. Today, it’s known as the ‘City of Eternal Spring’, a honeymoon destination and a hub for coffee and flower farming, with a lingering French colonial ambience in its pine forests and lakes.
Best Time to Visit
Full Da Lat guide →Best months
December and March: December has crisp, sunny days and fewer crowds than the festive peak; March offers dry, warm weather and blooming hydrangeas in the city’s parks.
Peak / festival surge
April and December: April sees high tourist numbers during Liberation Day (30 Apr) and Labour Day (1 May) holidays; December is busy with Vietnamese domestic travellers for Christmas and New Year. Hotel prices in Hobbit Hostel can jump 30–50% during these weeks.
Budget shoulder season
May and September: May has manageable crowds after the April holidays, with occasional rain; September offers low season rates as the rainy season peaks, but still dry mornings. Both months give 20–30% discounts on room rates.
Weather & packing
Da Lat’s climate is subtropical highland—cool year-round, around 15–24°C, but sudden downpours are common, even in the dry season. Pack a light waterproof jacket and layers: a fleece for evenings, a T-shirt for midday, and a compact umbrella always in your day-bag.
Live City Briefing — Da Lat
- Da Lat’s new cable car line from Robin Hill to Truc Lam Temple is now fully operational, offering panoramic views of the valley and reducing road congestion at the popular pagoda.
- The city has banned private cars from the central ‘flower garden’ area on weekends from 6pm to 10pm to reduce traffic and encourage walking; visitors staying near the market should plan taxis or motorbike taxis instead.
- As of May 2026, the main road to Elephant Falls (Thuy Tien waterfall) is under repair until September; expect a 30-minute detour via Nam Ban village or use the alternative Pongour Falls for a longer hike.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hobbit Hostel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the upper floors (3rd floor and above) facing away from Phan Đình Phùng street. These are quieter and catch more light in the afternoon.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms and rooms directly overlooking Phan Đình Phùng. The street carries motorbike and car traffic throughout the day, and the ground floor also picks up lobby and check-in noise.
Best views
Rooms facing the back or side of the building offer views over neighbouring rooftops and low-rise buildings—typical Da Lat cityscape. Front-facing rooms look directly onto Phan Đình Phùng, a main road with limited scenery.
Quietest floors
3rd and 4th floors are the quietest, furthest from street level and away from the breakfast area.
🔊 Noise notes
Phan Đình Phùng is a through road in a residential-block area. Expect motorbike noise from early morning (around 6am) until late evening. Weekend evenings can be busier with tourists on rented bikes.
Insider tips
1) If you arrive by car or minibus, ask at check-in about free street parking—many Da Lat hostels offer it but don't advertise. 2) Breakfast is usually served 7–9am, so if you plan an early start, request a packed option the night before.
- 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 — Hobbit Hostel
Free, password provided at check-in, sufficient for browsing and video calls
No lift; all rooms on upper floors accessible only by stairs (historic converted villa)
No physical newspapers; no digital newsstand
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop available from 10:00 for 30,000 VND; late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 charged 50% of nightly rate
Free for guests on day of check-in/out; non-guests can store for 30,000 VND per day
No step-free access; main entrance has three steps; no wheelchair-accessible rooms or bathrooms
Limited on-site parking for motorbikes only (free); nearest public car park is 500m away at 10,000 VND per hour or 100,000 VND overnight; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (included in room rate)
Deposit & card hold: 50% advance deposit for non-refundable bookings; a 200,000 VND cash or card hold for incidentals at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Place of worship: Đình An Hòa (429 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Hoi Thanh Tin Lanh Viet Nam Chi Hoi Da Lat (482 m · ~6 min walk)
- Place of worship: Đình Thiên Thành (753 m · ~9 min walk)
- Place of worship: Đình Đà Lạt (773 m · ~10 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Go — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
Đồi Tỉnh Trưởng — 629 m · ~8 min walk
3D World — 734 m · ~9 min walk
Khu Vui Chơi — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Sacombank — 339 m · ~4 min walk
Pharmacity — 304 m · ~4 min walk
THtruemart — 125 m · ~2 min walk
Trạm xe buýt tuyến ngoại thành — 440 m · ~6 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Vietnamese Dong, VND
Most travellers change cash at gold shops or banks on Nguyen Trai Street; avoid airport and tourist bureaux for terrible rates.
Cards accepted at mid-range hotels, supermarkets, and some restaurants downtown, but street stalls and taxis expect cash.
Tipping not expected but small change for hotel staff (20,000 VND) or rounding up taxi fare is appreciated.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A black iced coffee at a local sidewalk stall costs around 15,000 VND (0.60 USD).
A bowl of pho or banh mi from a street vendor is about 30,000–40,000 VND
A simple rice or noodle dish at a local eatery runs 50,000 VND
Concentrated along the night market area around Da Lat Market, and near the intersection of Nguyen Thi Nghia and Le Dai Hanh
Bach Hoa Xanh and VinMart (now WinMart) are common budget supermarkets in the 670000 area
Affordable clothing available at Da Lat Market and along Nguyen Van Troi street
Cheapest way around is by local bus (7,000 VND per ride); from Lien Khuong Airport, take the airport shuttle bus (40,000 VND) instead of a taxi.
Eat at street-food stalls near the market for cheapest meals; avoid taxis near tourist spots—use Grab for fixed fares; negotiate room rates directly with guesthouses for better deals.
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 Hobbit Hostel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Sacombank — 339 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacity — 304 m · ~4 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 Hobbit Hostel?
Request a room on the upper floors (3rd floor and above) facing away from Phan Đình Phùng street. These are quieter and catch more light in the afternoon.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hobbit Hostel?
Avoid ground-floor rooms and rooms directly overlooking Phan Đình Phùng. The street carries motorbike and car traffic throughout the day, and the ground floor also picks up lobby and check-in noise.
Is Hobbit Hostel noisy?
Phan Đình Phùng is a through road in a residential-block area. Expect motorbike noise from early morning (around 6am) until late evening. Weekend evenings can be busier with tourists on rented bikes.
Which rooms have the best views at Hobbit Hostel?
Rooms facing the back or side of the building offer views over neighbouring rooftops and low-rise buildings—typical Da Lat cityscape. Front-facing rooms look directly onto Phan Đình Phùng, a main road with limited scenery.
What are insider tips for staying at Hobbit Hostel?
1) If you arrive by car or minibus, ask at check-in about free street parking—many Da Lat hostels offer it but don't advertise. 2) Breakfast is usually served 7–9am, so if you plan an early start, request a packed option the night before.
What time is check-in at Hobbit Hostel?
Check-in at Hobbit Hostel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hobbit Hostel have Wi-Fi?
Free, password provided at check-in, sufficient for browsing and video calls
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hobbit Hostel?
None (included in room rate)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hobbit Hostel?
A bowl of pho or banh mi from a street vendor is about 30,000–40,000 VND
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hobbit Hostel?
Cheapest way around is by local bus (7,000 VND per ride); from Lien Khuong Airport, take the airport shuttle bus (40,000 VND) instead of a taxi.
When is the best time to visit Da Lat?
December and March: December has crisp, sunny days and fewer crowds than the festive peak; March offers dry, warm weather and blooming hydrangeas in the city’s parks.
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.