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The 10 Best Hostels in Dili, East Timor

Some of the best backpacker spots in Dili

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All units in the hostel are fitted with a kettle. The rooms are fitted with a shared bathroom and a shower, and some units at Casa Minha Backpackers Hostel have a safety deposit box. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

The manager and his staff went out of their way to help me (and other guests).

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8.1
Very good
104 reviews

Nova Jar is situated in Dili and features a bar.

The nearest airport is Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport, 7 km from the hostel.

Great location and lovely atmosphere. Clean simple rooms and great value money for Dili.

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6.9
Review score
47 reviews
Price from
US$15
per night

Hostels that guests love in Dili

  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 27 reviews
    This apartment is spacious, clean and has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Noman is a great host. The gated entrance makes you feel very safe.
    Genee
    Australia
  • From US$173.25 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 153 reviews
    Great location, theirs a shopping centre below with about 20 shops. Four small supermarkets and a dozen food places. The rice and bowl is the perfect place for a morning coffee, maybe the best coffee I have ever had. The rooms are fine and the staff are great, always will to help with anything. Very clean and large rooms.
    Murray
    New Zealand
  • From US$24 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 104 reviews
    The owner Mr Moku and the staff cutie jusus really doing their best to offer a genuine hospitality here in Dili.I came to casa Minha as a guest,the hostel has treated me like a family member and I left as a friend with casa minha .All my blessings to casa Minha and thank you very much dear all:)
    MUNG NGAN
    United Kingdom
  • From US$85.50 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 127 reviews
    Centrally located in Dili, safe and clean.
    Claus
    Germany
  • From US$24 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 104 reviews
    cheap
    Istvan
    Hungary
  • From US$24 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 104 reviews
    Family style hostel, excellent service, organised scooters and have great advice and history about the nation. Great location, really safe to walk around even at night. Stores nearby to buy all snacks and drinks. Owner is welcoming and wants the best for guests. Thank you! Will be back
    Luke
    Australia
  • From US$24 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 104 reviews
    As a Backpacker its a good place to stay. The Family is very nice. They help u with everything. The next Mall is just 10 Minutes footwalk away. You can catch the bus to the City within 2 Minutes footwalk. If i ever need a Hostel again in Dili, i will go back to this place.
    Laura
    Germany
  • From US$24 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 104 reviews
    Considering Timor Leste's standards, this hostel is a very reasonable choice. It's definitely not the most comfortable accommodation, but it is quite cheap compared to other options in the city, and above everything else the people working there are very helpful: they clearly went out of their way to help me out with whatever issue I had. This hostel absolutely feels like the place where a backpacker should stay in Dili.
    Javier
    Spain
  • From US$85.50 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 188 reviews
    Great location. Easy to walk to or get taxis from. Very clean. Friendly and helpful staff. Quiet. Safe. Great airport transfer service. Staff were great in helping us book taxis and provide local information.
    Renusha
    Australia
  • From US$18 per night
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 46 reviews
    This is a new budget option in Dili, attached to a restaurant and bar popular with Timorese uni students, and good for people watching from the balcony. Basic but very clean lodgings with fan and cold shower were sufficient. Very accommodating owners. Excellent location downtown. Cheap airport transfers and scooter hire.
    Paul
    Australia