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Reviews of Central Backpackers Hostel - Phong Nha

Phong Nha town, Phong Nha, Vietnam

#7 of 41 hotels in Phong Nha

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 511 hostel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    5)Things that could do with some improvement: -The bar is really convenient yet the cocktails as well as the coffee aren't the best; -Wifi can be quite spotty and disconnect many times; -The shower door was hanging on to dear life. When I mentioned this to reception they immediately called a handyman to look at it. So they do take charge immediately if something is off; -No water dispenser available;

    1)I stayed here for 2 nights in a female dorm and must say I enjoyed my stay. 2)The reception speaks impeccable English, they are extremely kind and funny. Check in was very efficient, fast and all information was given in seconds. This all including booking a cave tour, bus ticket and restaurants information. Their Eftpos machine accepts debit cards and you can pay all at once which is very convenient. 3)They have all cave tours and things available at the hostel and if you need more information in regards to how many days you'd like, they are very knowledgeable. 4)Some other things I found very pleasant during my stay: -They offer a buffet breakfast for their guests; -Free Sunday bbq with plenty of options; -restaurant downstairs for easy ordering; -Every room has airconditioning and multiple fans to keep the room the perfect temperature. If the room isn't what you like it to be, they will change it immediately to your liking!; -Every bed has a big locker available to put your stuff in; -Every bed also comes with a tiny wallcabinet with another locker possibility, light, electrical sockets and they have curtains; -The room had an ensuite bathroom of great size, cleanliness and toilet paper stock; -Incredible water pressure; -Shampoo & soap available in the shower as well as handsoap throughout the hostel; -Convenient location in the middle of Phong Nha; -Central bus stop right across from the hostel, not even a 30second walk; -Comfortable beds; 6)I really enjoyed my time here. The place is central and has everything you need. 7)There are plenty of homestay's in the area and they are good. Yet I do also recommend this place due to everything they have to offer. 8)They always keep the place in good condition, clean and restock tables with what is needed. 9)I wasn't sure what I was expecting, but they exceeded my expectations in regards to a hostel!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    10
    Perfect location and good vibes
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Free beer for an hour every evening. Very social Great location Clean dorms. Bike hire. Good food. Fantastic breakfast buffet

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    10
    Amazing - would recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved this place! We had a private room which was like a small villa, so much room, great aircon and very clean. Facilities were great with a pool table, pool and plenty of loungers and places to sit. The bar has a large range of drinks and food and everything we tried was delicious. Breakfast was fab and free beer every evening was appreciated! Phong Nha is a small place but this accommodation is right in the centre.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    9.0
    It was brilliant, if I could have stayed longer I would have.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing that was within the control of the hostel.

    Breakfast was brilliant. Another of variety so every one should find something that they like.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    10
    One of the best hostels in SE Asia!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Great location, food, drink, atmosphere, staff, services and bedrooms. Very little to fault with this hostel!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    9.0
    Excellent sociable hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very sociable Great for organising tours, bus tickets and laundry

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No air conditioning outside of the rooms and the tours they offer are way too expensive. Better do them yourself and cheaper.

    Probably the best place to stay in Phong Nha. Many travelers here. Good food also.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Big place with a lot of young adults. That's not a bad thing. But you should know before booking.

    Very nice bungalow, clean and quiet (far away from the dorms). Comfy bed. Excellent staff, they helped us book our bus and a tour. Good breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    10
    Excellent value for money!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, could not expect anything more to be honest :) would come here again in Phong Nha

    Great double private room with private bathroom, even the party downstairs didn’t bother us, tasty breakfast, free beer between 7-8PM everyday, nice pool and chill area, it’s great if you want to party and meet a lot of people (majority folks there) but also if you prefer to chill on your own (us). We also bought trip to Paraside and Phong Nha Cave and duck stop - all was great.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    Great priced privates for a hostel, very social, great location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    10
    Beautiful place! Great staff! Just too hot!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Beautifully located! Easily accessible and huge.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Gaps down to person below on bunk bed. Also air con wasn’t enough for the 8 bed dorm - roasting on top bunk. And they didn’t leave us the remote.

    Free beer, breakfast included, elevator (not from ground floor though) locker plug and light in bed as well as a big locker.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack of aircon in social areas (very hot during the day and night). Cleaning happened late, usually when we’d just got back from activities during the day so didn’t happen some days. Wi-Fi not great in all areas.

    Great social area with pool. Big private rooms with good aircon. Free beer happy hour. Great tour booked through Hostel (Kayaking Phong Nha)

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Phong Nha itself is a bit 'dead'

    Friendly staff at the reception, clean rooms & bathroom, much space, enough areas to hangout

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    9.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    WiFi was slow and didn’t work in some areas.

    Great location, where the bus drops you off and picks you up from. Very social, free beer every night, room is quiet. The have a lot of trips to the caves you can choose from. Staff are very helpful and breakfast is good.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    9.0
    Sociable place
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Very social Great value for money including free BBQ on Sundays and free beer everyday Free breakfast was good Lovely pool

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing hostel! The people at the reception are incredible!!!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    10
    A social but comfortable hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very social hostel with free beer and events, but finished early enough to get a good night sleep! Very friendly and helpful staff with the most comfortable beds and very clean rooms

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    10
    Great place to stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Kind and helpful staff, great accommodation (good beds too), central location and nice breakfast.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    10
    They went extra mile
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Amazing

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean, comfy beds with curtains, friendly staff, free bbq and breakfast, social but chill

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast is amazing, facilities are great and location is right where the bus drops you off. Social

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything, it was amazing

    Stayed in March 2024

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