Good price good location good staffs

Stayed in April 2024

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:)

Stayed in April 2024

My god, the beds were not comfortable at all! Mattresses about 2-3 inches thick on metal frames so really just feels as thought you’re sleeping on metal. No food available when I arrived but you can cook yourself if you go to a shop down the road. Also, only one shower in the place and there was only toilet paper in one bathroom my whole stay. Definitely need a Reno in the Garden and some nice hangout areas. Little fixes would make this place so great!

Hot shower! Breakfast was free (bit small tho). Staff super lovely and there were a bunch of cute kittens! Free coffee and tea all of the time was great, met some lovely people staying as everyone kind of ends up hanging out. Only room with AC I had in East Timor!

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing

The property in is a quiet street not far from Timor Plaza next to a school it’s also on Microlet route 9. Making it a convenient location not too far from the city and also near the airport. Property id always nice and clean. Host can provide travel information and explain public transport system. Breakfast is also included!! Great value

Stayed in January 2024

The disorder in the garden could be easily cleaned up and the garden itself refurbished.

Good host and other guests

Stayed in October 2023

The animals are a bit loud, and the place is a bit run down, but everything was functional.

I liked the backpacker vibe. It's a certain type of person that travels to Timor Leste, and almost everyone I met was ticking the country off their country count but were still interested in the culture and activities. Nice vibe! The private room was a nice size and had nice air conditioning! They also helped set up my SIM card which was really nice.

Stayed in September 2023

The staff are so helpful and accommodating, attracts good people to stay

Stayed in October 2023

Basic, but it's clean. Just a few blocks from Timor Plaza. Also not far from the airport.

Stayed in September 2023

sometime the dog make noise at midnight. but the dog not belongs to host.

if you have no choice about transportation from terminal or airport. you can ask the host to picking up you from there. the host have cute kitten, call it as kalu. get free dinner when i am coming its helpfull, cause i am starving when arrived

Stayed in September 2023

Location is pretty good. The Timor Plaza is within 10 minutes walk. You can go to city center with bus no. 9 at the intersection outside the facility. The owner is friendly and helpful. He provided me important information and advice about the country.

Stayed in August 2023

I had very little problem staying here but I’ll write some tips for other travellers in Timor Leste and in some cases Mokul: The experience at casa minha is to live modestly. Mokul does everything for his guests with Elisa’s help. The beds are basic Timor style with mattress on boards in bed frame. I was however still comfortable. The shower again is just the basic but works very well, even after a different guest broke the tap and Mokul fixed it :) Remember dengue fever is common in Timor leste and the mosquitos are everywhere including in the hotels, bars and casa minha. Be vigilant with bug spray and use strong smells like lavender / citrus in room and shower. Wifi is uncommon in Timor leste, it is still a developing country with only recent independence following tragic genocide. Mokul will however help you sharing hotspot for organising things, just don’t expect wifi all the time.

If you want a true experience living like a local from Timor-Leste within the suburbs of Dili then look no further. Mokul the host is a truly wonderful man. Infamous in Dili for setting up the backpackers house, you live with him and other guests in the accommodation. The atmosphere is very relaxed and you can share meals together and chat away. Having worked previously in Kolkata in 2012, it was lovely to share stories with him (as he is from Bangladesh). He was very helpful with airport transfers, microlit information, maps and general advice. His helper Elisa was also lovely and made me breakfast and coffee each morning. And his little 8 week old kitten is adorable and always wanting cuddles and play time. You can catch the number 9 Microlit directly outside from the property which takes you to most tourist attractions in about 20 minutes. It is only 0.25$ per ride. The number 12 connection takes you to Cristo Rei. A small store is 10 minutes away. Timor plaza and a supermarket is about 25 minutes.

Stayed in September 2023

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.

Stayed in August 2023

A pity that the garden was not up to date with chairs and some hammocks- could easily be turned into a little oasis in the city.

The owner and staff was very friendly the place had a great atmosphere. They could also help you with transportation issues.

Stayed in August 2023

It is hardly comfortable, some of the bunk beds are honestly a bit difficult to sleep on.

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.

Stayed in July 2023

There's no wifi and the beds are a bit old, but not a big deal. Staff will help set up guests with a cheap sim card.

This was our second stay here and it's exactly everything a backpacker could hope for in a hostel. The staff are delightful and super helpful, they made a huge effort to ensure we were comfortable, fed, and even helped us get a microlet to the airport. The environment is very comfortable with inside and outside seating to chat with the owners and interesting guests, and there's parking space for bikes. A hot shower is provided and bathrooms generally available. Laundry can be arranged as well as cheap, large, and delicious lunches and dinners for a couple dollars. I am so happy this place exists for travelers and we will always stay here when in Dili.

Stayed in July 2023

I was a little unsure of the water quality (Mokul assured us it was government tested from his bore) and unsure of their dishwashing practices though everything appeared clean. The hostel is definitely not in the tourist area but where is that really in Timor Leste.

Great having breakfast included. Simple but excellent. Mokul cooked a simple but delicious evening meal for us each night at a great price. There were a few other guests, some international which made for great conversation & trading notes.

Stayed in June 2023

Can use better beds and additional bathrooms. The kitchen could use some cleaning and organizing to make it more user friendly.

Friendly backpacker vibe and very friendly local staff. Cute new kitten!

Stayed in July 2023

No WiFi but that’s common in Dili. Also there are no posted quiet hours and one particular group was up well past midnight one evening , which can be heard through the bedroom window. Probably not a common event and easy to overlook given all the other benefits of staying here!

This hostel is an exceptional value in Dili. The hosts are delightful people who really go the extra mile for guests, personally picking us up at the airport and dropping us off at the pier, explaining how to use public transport and how/where to buy ferry tickets, and even buying us a SIM card. Alicia keeps their modest home (including bathrooms) spotlessly clean and provides a delicious breakfast (included), she is so quick to help with anything and always with a beautiful smile. AC worked great. Location was accessible to the center by microlet. We have a second stay already planned and are excited to return!

Stayed in July 2023

The quality of the bed and mattress.

Friendly staff and owner, location is nice, they also serve food and fresh juices. Immediate and good support with buying and setting up sim cards.

Stayed in May 2023

nothing

- location quiet but yet relatively central; - rooms simple but functionally furnished and clean; - the host Mokul really cares about his guests: organising SIM card, scooter (privat), bus connections etc; - easy going and contacting fellow travellers: --> very nice stay in a friendly neighbourhood

Stayed in April 2023

I have no complaints; even the price is as budget friendly as it gets (by Timor-Lesterese standards).

Mokul (I hope I'm spelling it right) was a calm and hospitable host, always ready to answer any questions that I had. The hostel itself was homey, with a lounge area and kitchen. The location is close to Dili's only real mall, and only a bemo ride (no. 09) away from all essential sightseeing attractions in the city. You can catch the bemo at the intersection, literally 10 meters away from the hostel.

Stayed in February 2023

Everything was good and host was very nice.

Stayed in January 2023

Beds were very uncomfortable.

Very friendly concierge. Invited me for dinner and lunch during and after Ramadan, was inter in my life and had great conversations. Felt like being at home and a homestay. Aircon was great and free breakfast.

Stayed in April 2024

Timor Leste is a poor country, and so feel Casa Minha also. Breakfast is one fried egg with two thin slices bread, toasted in a pan. The mattresses are old, worn and very thin. Even two mattresses on top of each other couldn't prevent me from feeling like a sausage in a hot dog. I woke up every morning with a stiff back. The shower head holder was missing, i make the head hanging with iron wire. The cleaning could and should really be better. Light switches, for example, are downright dirty.

price was nice free tea use of the kitchen, so i make my own breakfast cold water in the fridge Bangladash owner is ok, but not pro-active helping. Maybe because he has a problem with his feet. I could use the owners hotspot because there is no wifi

Stayed in March 2024