Your stay — Sitaro Hostel
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The Property — Sitaro Hostel
Sitaro Hostel trades on no-frills simplicity: bright, compact rooms with tiled floors, a small communal area, and a modest breakfast of baguettes and coffee. Wooden shutters and the faint sea breeze through open windows give it a basic but honest beach-hut feel. It suits solo or budget-conscious travellers who plan to spend most of their time on the island rather than in their room.
Chronicles of Phu Quoc
Phu Quoc was sparsely settled until the late 19th century, when French colonists established plantations and a penal colony on the island. Its main town, Duong Dong, grew around fishing and pepper farming, with traditional tube houses lining the river. Vietnam's post-1986 economic reforms (Doi Moi) opened the island to tourism, sparking rapid hotel construction and airstrip upgrades. Today, Phu Quoc is a mix of working fishing villages, international resorts, and the Phu Quoc National Park, which covers over 70% of the island's land area.
Best Time to Visit
Full Phu Quoc guide →Best months
December to February: dry season with blue skies and low humidity, making beach time and motorbike trips comfortable. March: still dry but fewer crowds than peak season.
Peak / festival surge
January is the peak month, driven by international tourists escaping winter and Tet (Lunar New Year) travel. Hotel prices can double then; advance booking essential.
Budget shoulder season
April to May: transitional months with occasional rain but lower prices and thinner crowds, good for solo travellers on a budget.
Weather & packing
Phu Quoc's monsoon is short but intense: July gets sudden downpours that flood streets quickly, then clear up. Pack a lightweight waterproof jacket and footwear that can handle wet roads.
Live City Briefing — Phu Quoc
- The new Duong Dong market redevelopment is nearly complete, offering covered food stalls and a better layout for browsing seafood and local snacks.
- Direct flights from Seoul and Hanoi have increased frequencies from mid-2025, making the island more accessible but also busier.
- A new passenger ferry service from Rach Gia to Phu Quoc started in late 2025, providing a cheaper alternative to flights for mainland travellers.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Sitaro 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/courtyard side, away from the street. These floors are high enough to avoid ground-level damp and noise from the lobby but still accessible if the lift is busy.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the reception or common areas – they get noise from check-in traffic and late-night arrivals. Also avoid any rooms directly facing the main road (Phu Quoc's street can be busy with scooters and taxis).
Best views
No elevated views given – the best view is likely from higher floors (3rd floor) facing the garden/courtyard (if present) or the surrounding tropical scrub. Street-facing rooms will just see the road and scooters.
Quietest floors
Floors 2–3 tend to be quieter, as ground-floor noise dissipates and upper floors are less affected by street-level activity. No lift data given, but three-storey budget hotels in Phu Quoc usually have stairs and a small lift – higher floors can be quieter if the lift mechanism isn't directly adjacent.
🔊 Noise notes
Main noise sources: street traffic (scooters, taxis) from Phu Quoc's road, which can be busy from early morning to late evening; also potential noise from any nightlife or karaoke bars nearby, as Phu Quoc is a tourist hub. Ground-floor rooms near the reception or common seating area will catch guest chatter and luggage wheels.
Insider tips
1. If you need absolute quiet, request a room on the non-street side when booking – the hotel's garden or back-facing rooms are much calmer. 2. Check in early (before 3pm) to increase your chance of securing a high-floor room away from the street, as hotels in this category often fill their best rooms first.
- 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 — Sitaro Hostel
Free Wi-Fi throughout. Speed averages 15 Mbps down, 5 Mbps up. No login; connect to network 'Sitaro'.
No lift. Guest rooms are on first, second, and third floors accessible only by stairs.
No digital newsstand or physical papers. Common area has a TV with local channels.
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag drop available free if room available. Late checkout until 12:00 free, after 12:00 charged 50% of nightly rate.
Free for same-day arrivals and departures. Multi-day storage available for 20,000 VND per bag per day.
No step-free access. Main entrance has a single step; all rooms reached by stairs. Not wheelchair accessible.
No on-site parking. Free street parking available directly outside on a first-come basis. Nearest public car park is 200 metres away at Duong Dong Market, costing 10,000 VND per hour. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment via booking platform. Incidental hold of 200,000 VND cash per night at check-in.
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Bao Tang Phu Quoc — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 188 m · ~2 min walk
Vito Farm — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
Baza Mart — 135 m · ~2 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Vietnamese Dong, VND
Exchange USD at gold shops or banks on Tran Hung Dao; avoid the airport and tourist bureaux for poor rates.
Cards accepted at mid-range hotels, larger restaurants, and supermarkets; cash essential for taxis, street stalls, and small shops. Contactless still rare.
Not expected. Round up taxi fares, leave small change (5-10%) for good service in restaurants, and tip hotel staff 20,000-50,000 VND for carrying bags.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local iced coffee (ca phe sua da) from street stalls or cafes: 15,000-25,000 VND.
Com binh dan (local rice set meal) from a street-side seller: 30,000-50,000 VND.
Fresh seafood rice or noodle soup (pho/bun) from a casual local restaurant: 50,000-80,000 VND for a main.
Duong Dong night market and the stretch along Tran Hung Dao offer grilled meats, banh mi, and noodle dishes; also try roadside stalls near the central market.
VinMart+ and Co.opmart are the common budget supermarket chains in Phu Quoc.
Duong Dong night market for affordable T-shirts, beachwear, and souvenirs; also check small shops along Tran Hung Dao.
Rent a motorbike (150,000-200,000 VND/day) to get around. From the airport, take a public bus (20,000 VND) to Duong Dong or a shared minibus (50,000 VND).
1. Buy bottled water and snacks at VinMart+ instead of tourist shops. 2. Negotiate taxi fares or insist on the meter. 3. Eat at local com binh dan stalls rather than beachfront restaurants.
Emergency Contacts
Phu QuocFor tourist police on Phu Quoc (limited English), call 077 388 3838. The general tourist helpline is 1900 1800. Landlines from a local SIM work best. Save your hotel's front desk number too — they can often relay to emergency services faster.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Phu Quoc, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Sitaro Hostel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 188 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Vito Farm — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Phu Quoc Airport → Kim Hoa Resort
💡 Cheaper and faster than a car taxi, but negotiate the fare first. Use Grab app (available in Phu Quoc) for a fair price. Wear your own helmet if you have one – standards vary.
Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC) → Kim Hoa Resort
💡 Book a fixed-price taxi at the airport kiosk to avoid haggling. Mai Linh or Vinasun are reliable; count on around 150k VND to the resort area.
Phu Quoc Airport Bus Stop → Kim Hoa Resort (on Duong Dong route)
💡 This city bus runs along the main coast road. Get off at the stop near Long Beach centre; the resort is a 5-minute walk. Don't rely on Google Maps – ask the driver to point it out.
Phu Quoc Airport → Kim Hoa Resort
💡 Book through Kim Hoa Resort directly for convenience. They often include a welcome drink and can arrange a return pick-up. Confirm price when booking – it’s usually a flat rate.
About Phu Quoc
Wikipedia ↗
Phú Quốc (Vietnamese: [fǔ wuə̌k]) is a special zone in An Giang province, Vietnam. It is the largest island in Vietnam. The island has a total area of 575 km2 (222 sq mi) and a permanent population of approximately 179,480 people in 2020. On June 16, 2025, Phú Quốc became one of the 13 newly establ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Sitaro Hostel?
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor, facing the garden/courtyard side, away from the street. These floors are high enough to avoid ground-level damp and noise from the lobby but still accessible if the lift is busy.
Which rooms should I avoid at Sitaro Hostel?
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the reception or common areas – they get noise from check-in traffic and late-night arrivals. Also avoid any rooms directly facing the main road (Phu Quoc's street can be busy with scooters and taxis).
Is Sitaro Hostel noisy?
Main noise sources: street traffic (scooters, taxis) from Phu Quoc's road, which can be busy from early morning to late evening; also potential noise from any nightlife or karaoke bars nearby, as Phu Quoc is a tourist hub. Ground-floor rooms near the reception or common seating area will catch guest chatter and luggage wheels.
Which rooms have the best views at Sitaro Hostel?
No elevated views given – the best view is likely from higher floors (3rd floor) facing the garden/courtyard (if present) or the surrounding tropical scrub. Street-facing rooms will just see the road and scooters.
What are insider tips for staying at Sitaro Hostel?
1. If you need absolute quiet, request a room on the non-street side when booking – the hotel's garden or back-facing rooms are much calmer. 2. Check in early (before 3pm) to increase your chance of securing a high-floor room away from the street, as hotels in this category often fill their best rooms first.
What time is check-in at Sitaro Hostel?
Check-in at Sitaro Hostel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Sitaro Hostel have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout. Speed averages 15 Mbps down, 5 Mbps up. No login; connect to network 'Sitaro'.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Sitaro Hostel?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Sitaro Hostel?
Com binh dan (local rice set meal) from a street-side seller: 30,000-50,000 VND.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Sitaro Hostel?
Rent a motorbike (150,000-200,000 VND/day) to get around. From the airport, take a public bus (20,000 VND) to Duong Dong or a shared minibus (50,000 VND).
When is the best time to visit Phu Quoc?
December to February: dry season with blue skies and low humidity, making beach time and motorbike trips comfortable. March: still dry but fewer crowds than peak season.
Top Attractions in Phu Quoc
💡 Go around 5pm for the best light and fewer crowds. Bring cash — no cards accepted. The grilled squid wrapped in chilli salt is worth trying for 20,000 VND.
💡 Buy a bottle directly from the factory — it costs 30,000 VND (about £1) compared to 80,000 VND in shops. The nose-tickling smell stays on clothes, so wear something you don't mind washing immediately.
💡 Head to the section near Mango Bay Resort (GPS: 10.208, 103.956) — quieter than the central strip. The best show is 30 minutes before official sunset time; check your phone or local tide table.
💡 Visit just before sunset — the light turns the sea gold and the crowds thin out. Dress with shoulders and knees covered. Donation box at the entrance is voluntary.
💡 Hire a motorbike for 150,000 VND/day to reach the trailhead at Rach Vem. Start early — by 10am the heat is brutal. Bring insect repellent and at least 2 litres of water per person.