Your stay — M hostel
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The Property — M hostel
M hostel is a functional, no-frills base in Da Lat's central backpacker belt, a short walk from the night market and Xuan Huong Lake. The lobby is bright but basic, with a small reception desk, tiled floors, and a communal seating area that fills with young travellers planning their days. Its USP is straightforward affordability and a decent location; it suits budget-conscious solo travellers or couples who just need a clean bed and a hot shower after a day of sightseeing.
Chronicles of Da Lat
Da Lat was developed as a hill station by French colonial administrators in the 1890s, chosen for its cool climate and pine-covered hills. French architects built villas, a railway station, and the distinctive Art Deco cathedral, giving the city a European character that persists today. After 1975, the city became a hub for Vietnam's domestic tourism, and its flower gardens and coffee plantations remain central to its economy. Contemporary Da Lat is a mix of preserved colonial buildings, modern resorts, and agricultural land, often called the 'City of Eternal Spring' for its mild year-round temperatures. It attracts both Vietnamese honeymooners and a growing international backpacker scene, drawn by the lakeside promenade and the vibrant central market.
Best Time to Visit
Full Da Lat guide →Best months
December and March: clear skies, cool air (15-22°C), and moderate crowds as schools are in session. January is also excellent, though prices nudge up during the New Year period.
Peak / festival surge
April (the Dalat Flower Festival) and December (Christmas/New Year) see peak domestic travel; hotel prices can double and advance booking is essential. The flower festival draws thousands for parades and garden displays, packing the city.
Budget shoulder season
May and September: the start and end of the rainy season, so there are more showers but also cheaper rooms, quieter streets, and the chance to see the forests and waterfalls green and lush.
Weather & packing
Da Lat's climate is famously unpredictable: you can get a warm, sunny morning, a sudden downpour at lunch, and a chilly evening. Pack a waterproof jacket (not just an umbrella) and at least one long-sleeved layer, even in July.
Live City Briefing — Da Lat
- The Dalat Cable Car (to Robin Hill and Truc Lam Pagoda) is open but frequently suspended in high winds during the rainy season — check on the day before queueing.
- A new pedestrian zone around the Night Market has been expanded, restricting cars and motorbikes from 18:00 to 23:00; taxis may drop you a block away.
- Construction on the Da Lat – Thap Cham highway detour is ongoing; expect delays of up to 30 minutes on the approach from Cam Ranh Airport (CXR).
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to M hostel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor facing away from the main road. These upper floors minimise street noise and offer better daylight. The hotel doesn't have a lift, so lower floors are easier for guests with heavy luggage.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st and 2nd floors, especially those overlooking the street. The 1st floor receives the loudest traffic noise and footfall from the hostel's common areas.
Best views
The best view is from higher floors (4th/5th) facing the street side — you'll see Da Lat's hills and pine trees rather than just the building next door. Side or rear rooms typically look onto neighbouring structures.
Quietest floors
Floors 3–5 are the quietest, as they are above street level and less exposed to ground-floor activities.
🔊 Noise notes
Da Lat is a busy hill town with mopeds, tour vans, and street vendors from early morning until late. The street-facing side is noisy until about 10pm, and again from 6am. The hostel's common areas (reception, shared kitchen, lounge) create intermittent noise on the lower floors until late.
Insider tips
1) The hostel has no lift — ask for a lower floor (3rd or 4th) if you have heavy bags, but avoid the 1st floor for quiet. 2) Check in after 2pm to avoid queueing, and ask for a rear-facing room if street noise bothers you.
- 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 — M hostel
Free for all guests. Speed sufficient for browsing and video calls; one device per login, no time limit.
No lift. 3-storey building, stairs only to all floors.
No physical newspapers. Free digital news via Vietnam News app on shared tablet in lobby.
Standard check-in from 14:00. Early bag drop allowed from 08:00. Late check-out fee: 50% of nightly rate if requested before 12:00; after 12:00 full rate applies.
Free for day of check-in/check-out. No long-term storage.
No step-free access. Main entrance has two steps. No wheelchair-accessible rooms or bathrooms.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park at Lam Vien Square (free, 500 m walk). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; no incidental hold but a cash deposit of 200,000 VND is taken at check-in.
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
Best to use ATMs for decent rates; avoid airport desks which give poor rates. Gold shops often offer better rates for cash USD than banks.
Visa/Mastercard accepted in hotels and mid-range restaurants, but cash is expected at markets, street stalls, and many smaller eateries.
Not expected but appreciated: round up taxi fares, leave a small tip (5-10%) at sit-down restaurants if service was good, hotel staff are fine without.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Cà phê sữa đá (iced coffee with condensed milk) from a street stall: around 15,000-20,000 VND.
Bánh mì or a bowl of phở from a local roadside stand: 25,000-40,000 VND.
Com bình dân (rice with meat/vegetables) or a noodle soup at a local eatery: 40,000-60,000 VND for a main.
Concentrated around the Da Lat night market (Chợ Đêm Đà Lạt) on Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai, also along Phan Đình Phùng and the central market area.
Co.op Food or VinMart+ are common mini-supermarkets; for fresh produce, the Da Lat Central Market (Chợ Đà Lạt) is the go-to.
Da Lat market (Chợ Đà Lạt) for affordable casual wear, jackets, and knitwear; Hà Giang area stalls for cheap cotton and souvenirs.
Walking for central areas; cheapest motor-taxi (xe ôm) short ride: around 15,000-20,000 VND. Budget airport transfer: shared shuttle bus from the airport to town centre is about 40,000 VND per person (book at kiosk).
Eat at local phở or bánh mì stalls rather than tourist-facing restaurants. Drink local bia Saigon or bia 333 instead of imported beers. Buy produce and snacks at Da Lat Central Market instead of convenience stores.
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 M 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 M hostel?
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor facing away from the main road. These upper floors minimise street noise and offer better daylight. The hotel doesn't have a lift, so lower floors are easier for guests with heavy luggage.
Which rooms should I avoid at M hostel?
Avoid rooms on the 1st and 2nd floors, especially those overlooking the street. The 1st floor receives the loudest traffic noise and footfall from the hostel's common areas.
Is M hostel noisy?
Da Lat is a busy hill town with mopeds, tour vans, and street vendors from early morning until late. The street-facing side is noisy until about 10pm, and again from 6am. The hostel's common areas (reception, shared kitchen, lounge) create intermittent noise on the lower floors until late.
Which rooms have the best views at M hostel?
The best view is from higher floors (4th/5th) facing the street side — you'll see Da Lat's hills and pine trees rather than just the building next door. Side or rear rooms typically look onto neighbouring structures.
What are insider tips for staying at M hostel?
1) The hostel has no lift — ask for a lower floor (3rd or 4th) if you have heavy bags, but avoid the 1st floor for quiet. 2) Check in after 2pm to avoid queueing, and ask for a rear-facing room if street noise bothers you.
What time is check-in at M hostel?
Check-in at M hostel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does M hostel have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests. Speed sufficient for browsing and video calls; one device per login, no time limit.
Is there a city or tourist tax at M hostel?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near M hostel?
Bánh mì or a bowl of phở from a local roadside stand: 25,000-40,000 VND.
What is the cheapest way to get around from M hostel?
Walking for central areas; cheapest motor-taxi (xe ôm) short ride: around 15,000-20,000 VND. Budget airport transfer: shared shuttle bus from the airport to town centre is about 40,000 VND per person (book at kiosk).
When is the best time to visit Da Lat?
December and March: clear skies, cool air (15-22°C), and moderate crowds as schools are in session. January is also excellent, though prices nudge up during the New Year period.
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.