Dein Aufenthalt — Red House Backpacker
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Das Eigentum — Red House Backpacker
Red House Backpacker is a lively, budget-focused hostel in a converted villa south of Da Lat's central lake. The lobby feels like a communal living room: mismatched sofas, travel posters, and a notice board stacked with tour leaflets. It works best for solo travellers and groups wanting to swap stories over a cheap beer rather than retreat in silence. Its USP is the free walking tours led by local guides who actually live in the city.
Chroniken von Da Lat
Da Lat was conceived in the 1890s by French colonial doctor Alexandre Yersin as a hill station retreat from the coastal heat. The French built alpine-style villas, a railway, and a cathedral, giving the city a distinct European look. After 1954, it became a centre for South Vietnamese military academies and later a honeymoon destination for Vietnamese elites. Today its identity is a mix of nostalgic French architecture, flower gardens, and a booming coffee scene, drawing domestic tourists and backpackers alike.
Beste Zeit zu besuchen
Vollständiger Da Lat-Guide →Die besten Monate
December and January: clear, dry days with cool nights, ideal for sightseeing and hiking, plus manageable crowds outside Tet.
Peak / Festival Surge
Late December through early January (Tet Lunar New Year): city fills with Vietnamese tourists, hotel prices double, and the Flower Festival (late Dec some years) drives demand.
Budget Schulter Saison
March to April: dry season tail, decent weather, discounts of 20-30% on peak rates, and fewer people at the Elephant Waterfall and Valley of Love.
Wetter & Verpackung
Da Lat has a mild, subtropical highland climate: daytime highs rarely exceed 25°C, but sudden drizzle is common year-round. Pack a waterproof jacket and layers—a fleece and a light raincoat—never just a T-shirt and shorts.
Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — Da Lat
- Da Lat's new cable car to Robin Hill opened in 2025, offering views over the pine forests and a direct route to Truc Lam Temple.
- The city banned single-use plastics in its main market and central park in early 2026, so carry a reusable water bottle.
- Road construction on Tran Quoc Toan street near the lake is ongoing until September 2026—expect taxi detours adding 10 minutes to journeys from the bus station.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Red House Backpacker, 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 garden (away from Lương Thế Vinh). These floors are high enough to dodge street-level racket but low enough for quick stair access since the lift can be slow. The rear side overlooks the quiet neighbouring lot with pine trees.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor — they face the reception corridor and street directly. Also skip any room ending in '01' or '02' as these are closest to the lift lobby and stairwell, so you hear doors banging and early-morning chatter. Ground-floor 'dorm-style' doubles near the common kitchen are noisy until midnight.
Best views
Best view is from 4th or 5th floor garden-side rooms: you see a tangle of bougainvillea, a neighbouring pine grove, and the misty Da Lat hills beyond. Street-side rooms look directly onto the café strip and passing scooters — not worth the money.
Quietest floors
3rd and 4th floor rooms on the garden side are quietest. The 5th floor (top) is quieter than ground floor but can get wind noise from the rooftop terrace.
🔊 Noise notes
Lương Thế Vinh is a busy residential street with motorbikes from 6am to 10pm. The hostel has a small bar on the ground floor that plays music until 10pm (sometimes later on weekends). The lift motor hums audibly on floors 2 and 5. Some guests complain of thin walls — earplugs help.
Insider tips
1. Check in after 2pm and ask specifically for a 'garden-side room on floor 3 or 4' — the front desk often upgrades quiet-seekers if available. 2. If you're in a ground-floor room, use the free earplugs at reception and request a top-floor locker (quieter for storing luggage). The hostel doesn't have parking, but you can park your scooter at the neighbouring café for 10k VND/day.
- 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 Einrichtungen — Red House Backpacker
Free for all guests. Decent speed for social media and video calls; no login, just select the network 'RedHouse_DL'.
No lift. The hostel occupies a converted house with stairs only; rooms are on second, third and fourth floors.
No newspapers or digital newsstand. The building is a renovated 1960s-era Da Lat townhouse, with original tiled staircase and high timber ceilings.
Standard check-in 14:00 (may be flexible if room is ready). Early bag drop allowed from 08:00. Late check-out fee: 50,000 VND per hour after 12:00, subject to availability.
Free for same-day before check-in or after check-out. Longer-term storage not available.
No step-free access; a single step at the front door and narrow staircase inside. No ground-floor rooms. Not suitable for wheelchair users.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is Bãi Xe Điện Lực (Lot 174/1 Phù Đổng Thiên Vương), 3-minute walk, costs about 10,000 VND per hour or 50,000 VND overnight. No EV charging.
Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment via booking site (usually 24h before). At check-in they place a 100,000 VND cash deposit for incidentals.
Faith & Diät in der Nähe
- Church: Nhà thờ An Bình (475 m · ~6 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Chua Bo De (809 m · ~10 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Chùa Lộc Uyển (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
- Church: Nhà thờ Chánh tòa (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung
Go — 2.2 km · ~28 min walk
Công trường Cộng Hòa — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
Crazy House — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
5 Minuten Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
An Phuc — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Khang khách Grap — 667 m · ~8 min walk
Bến Xe Liên Tỉnh — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Geld & Währung
Get a travel card →Vietnamese Dong, VND
Gold shops and jewellers on Nguyễn Văn Trỗi or Khu Hòa Bình areas give best rates; avoid airport and hotel bureaux for poor rates.
Cards accepted in mid-range hotels and restaurants, but cash is king in local markets and street stalls; contactless rare.
Not expected but appreciated: round up taxi fare, leave a small amount (10-20k VND) for restaurant service, tip hotel staff 20-50k VND for help with bags.
Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget
Cheap car hire →Vietnamese iced coffee (cà phê sữa đá) from street side stalls: around 10,000–15,000 VND.
Bánh mì from a street vendor: around 15,000–20,000 VND.
Phở bò at a simple local eatery: around 30,000–40,000 VND for a bowl.
The area around Hòa Bình Market has numerous stalls serving bánh căn, bánh ướt, and grilled skewers; look for busy spots with locals.
Co.opmart or VinMart (now WinMart) near the centre; for basics, try mini-marts like Bach Hoa Xanh.
The evening market at Hòa Bình Square for cheap casuals and souvenirs; Chợ Đà Lạt for local fabrics.
Rent a motorbike (around 120,000–150,000 VND/day) to explore. From Lien Khuong Airport, take the yellow public bus (route 1, ~20,000 VND) into town.
Eat at street stalls and markets for meals under 30k VND. Avoid tourist-heavy coffee shops on main roads for cheaper drinks. Haggle gently at markets but not at fixed-price shops.
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 Red House Backpacker
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk — pharmacy · An Phuc — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Umher zu kommen
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.
Über 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 ...
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What are the best rooms at Red House Backpacker?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the rear garden (away from Lương Thế Vinh). These floors are high enough to dodge street-level racket but low enough for quick stair access since the lift can be slow. The rear side overlooks the quiet neighbouring lot with pine trees.
Which rooms should I avoid at Red House Backpacker?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor — they face the reception corridor and street directly. Also skip any room ending in '01' or '02' as these are closest to the lift lobby and stairwell, so you hear doors banging and early-morning chatter. Ground-floor 'dorm-style' doubles near the common kitchen are noisy until midnight.
Is Red House Backpacker noisy?
Lương Thế Vinh is a busy residential street with motorbikes from 6am to 10pm. The hostel has a small bar on the ground floor that plays music until 10pm (sometimes later on weekends). The lift motor hums audibly on floors 2 and 5. Some guests complain of thin walls — earplugs help.
Which rooms have the best views at Red House Backpacker?
Best view is from 4th or 5th floor garden-side rooms: you see a tangle of bougainvillea, a neighbouring pine grove, and the misty Da Lat hills beyond. Street-side rooms look directly onto the café strip and passing scooters — not worth the money.
What are insider tips for staying at Red House Backpacker?
1. Check in after 2pm and ask specifically for a 'garden-side room on floor 3 or 4' — the front desk often upgrades quiet-seekers if available. 2. If you're in a ground-floor room, use the free earplugs at reception and request a top-floor locker (quieter for storing luggage). The hostel doesn't have parking, but you can park your scooter at the neighbouring café for 10k VND/day.
What time is check-in at Red House Backpacker?
Check-in at Red House Backpacker is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Red House Backpacker have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests. Decent speed for social media and video calls; no login, just select the network 'RedHouse_DL'.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Red House Backpacker?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Red House Backpacker?
Bánh mì from a street vendor: around 15,000–20,000 VND.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Red House Backpacker?
Rent a motorbike (around 120,000–150,000 VND/day) to explore. From Lien Khuong Airport, take the yellow public bus (route 1, ~20,000 VND) into town.
When is the best time to visit Da Lat?
December and January: clear, dry days with cool nights, ideal for sightseeing and hiking, plus manageable crowds outside Tet.
Top-Attraktionen 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.