I wish there would be a female dorm as well. There were only mixed dorm options.

She is the best host ever! She is very welcoming, attentive of everyone's needs and calls everyone by their name which is very impressive. She does everything to give you the best time in Hoi An. She does a free streetfood tour and you can also book a cooking class which I would both strongly recommend. I especially liked the breakfast which makes you connect to other travelers as well. Thank you again for the best hospitality one can wish for.

Stayed in December 2022

Hien (the Hostel Manager) is amazing! She goes above and beyond to make sure her guests are well looked after both in her hostel and in the wider Hoi an town. The included breakfasts are fantastic and the rooms are really comfortable and clean. We loved Hien’s (super cheap!) street food tour and all her recommendations for things to do in Hoi An. The hostel is on the slightly smaller size which means it’s social and but not noisy. Favourite place we’ve stayed in Vietnam and would highly recommend.

Stayed in November 2022

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Hien was an amazing host! She treats all her guests like family and helps in any way she can!

Stayed in November 2022

Really nothing

The owner is the sweetest person ever. She is always very kind, laughs a lot and helps with everything. The rooms are very nice, bathrooms clean and my favourite part: the breakfast outside in the little patio in front of the house (and it's a really good breakfast too). With the bike you are in less than 5 minutes in the old quarter of the town, but there are also good cafes and restaurants close by.

Stayed in November 2022

Very friendly host!

Stayed in November 2022

My stay here was amazing and Hien was the best host of my travels so far. She created ways for all the guests to come together and really genuinely cared about all her guests. I loved her street food tour but most importantly she is a genuinely lovely person. I'd recommend this hostel to anybody travelling to Hoi An. I also booked my onward travel through the hostel and took advantage of Hien's excellent recommendations and the hostel bikes. Staying here made me want to spend even longer in Hoi An but unfortunately I had to move on. Breakfast was also excellent, and although the hostel is a little out of the city its really no time at all to walk or cycle into the old town. You're also within 15 minutes of the beach which was perfect for me.

Stayed in November 2022

I spent 6 nights at Cheerful Hostel with Hiêń (although I was supposed to leave earlier) because it really was the best hostel I have ever stayed in so far. The beds are comfortable, cleaning is done several times a day, water is hot, breakfast is delicious, location is nice. And the hostess Hiêń is the best person I met in Vietnam so far, she behaves like a mom, she is very kind, takes care of every guest, and as the best recommandations. She creates such a good atmosphere that it is very easy to become friends with all the other solo travelers. Best time in Hoi An if you go there!!!

Stayed in November 2022

That I had to leave!! (I extended 3 nights)

I absolutely cannot recommend Cheerful enough. Hien is truly a legend- she cares so deeply for her hostel and her guests. This space attracts wonderful people so you won't be hard pressed to find connection if you're open to it. The breakfast is delightful and if you're lucky you can enjoy Hien's family meal if you're still in town (I stayed an extra day just to be there to enjoy with everyone.) I will be back x

Stayed in November 2022

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Hien is the most wonderfull host. She will take care of everything when u are there: streetfood tour, cooking class, bus info, hai van pass info. The food was great: she prepared a different dish every morning. Would definitely recommend thus place for sure! It’s a bit out of the city centre but that’s nice, just a short bike ride away (that u can rent at the hostel). Thank you for everything Hien, hope u can achieve your dream!

Stayed in November 2022

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Thank you for everything Hein ! I am very grateful to you for being so kind and caring with me. You have a truly beautiful soul. I really felt at home in your place. Everything was clean and it could be felt you were truly caring about your guests. The (free !) breakfast was really good, and I really enjoyed the food tour, which enabled me to meet the other people of the hostel. Thank you again !

Stayed in October 2022

Hein, the owner, was super attentive, behaving practically like a mother to us and making us feel like home. The hostel itself is also good, with comfortable bed and large bathroom. The breakfast is nice and the free social lunch was amazing

Stayed in October 2022

We absolutely loved our stay here. Hien makes it a real family vibe and most people get round it really well. If you want to make some genuine mates this is the place to go. Her cooking is absolute class as well. No brainer to go back.

Stayed in October 2022

Everything! It was the best hostel I have ever been. Hien is so kind and fantastic. I would recommend this stay for everybody! It is heartwarming and an amazing experience! She will take care of you and help with everything. She can be a little overwhelming but only with good intensions. She is very pure. The food was also delicious.

Stayed in September 2022

The friendliest place I stayed during my time in Vietnam (I only wish I had stayed longer) The host, Hien is the loveliest woman ever and is more than happy to recommend things to do in Hoi An, make an amazing breakfast every day or even see to my sun burn with home-grown aloe vera! Could not be more thankful to her for making my time in Hoi An incredible.

Stayed in September 2022

Hien is a very nice host. come to the hostel if you’re want to connect with new people and live in a place full of harmony. Everything is easy to reach and Hien is always cared about giving you the best advices. i wanted to stay 2 nights and ended up with 4. I think that says everything ;)

Stayed in September 2022

Hiền is very nice and sweet, she works really hard and helps you with everything. The rooms were really clean en the breakfast was very good. On bicycle you are in the centre of Hoi An in 5 - 10 min. The beach also takes only 10 minutes.

Stayed in September 2022

Absolutely nothing

Best host I have ever come across. Will do anything and everything to help you out. Really does make you feel relaxed. Place is really clean. Breakfast is good with a great selection. Close to town. Owner has bicycle and scooters for rent. Helped us sort any tours or transport we needed. On the first night I went on a street food tour with the owner and the other guests. This really helped everyone get to know eachother. But most importantly Hin (the owner) really is the star of this property. If I'm ever In hoi an again I will be coming back.

Stayed in September 2022

the property was very clean, organised and is in a great location! was really nice to see other travellers there also!

Stayed in September 2022

Hien was the most amazing host. She was so incredibly kind and generous, making our stay at Cheerful unforgettable. Her free food tour was lots of fun, all her recommendations were fab and her help was never ending, we never wanted to leave! We will definitely be returning to stay here again.

Stayed in September 2022

When staying in this hostel, I just felt like I was just welcomed in a huge family. This was truly incredible! I've never met such a thoughtful host. She always makes sure that everything works for you and even if it is the case, she will just do even more. I, personally, was a bit sick during my stay and Hien made sure that I was properly recovering, checking up on me, giving me medication, food and advices to make sure I'd heal as quickly as possible! Regarding the room, it was very clean and spacious. It looks exactly like the pictures. The location is also good, 20min walk from the old quarter. But there are also bikes available for rent for those who do not wish to walk. Also, if needed, the hotel can arrange trips and transports but it never feels pushy! They give you their offer and price and let you decide if you're ok with it or not. Overall, this is truly great value for money. 10/10 would recommand !!

Stayed in August 2022

Everything was great

The rooms and the house itself were great, very spacious and clean. The hostel is pretty well located, it’s a 15-20minute walk away from the old town but you can also take one of the bikes or rent a scooter for a very small fee. But the best part was Hien herself, she was more like a mum than an owner and constantly went out of her way to make sure everybody is happy. She organized a private airport transfer and recommended me the best tailor in town. We went on a street food tour with her which cost a fraction of the price that you pay for organised tours and she created an extremely social atmosphere. This place is definitely more special than other hostels/homestays and that’s largely due to Hien, she truly makes you feel at home (which I thought I would never say about a hostel)

Stayed in August 2022

This hostel has a soul and makes you feel at home. The owner of the hostel is a very nice lady who is always caring for her guests in the best way possible. It is one of the best hostels i have stayed while traveling !

Stayed in July 2022

The owner is amazing, she is very friendly and always trying to make your stay better. She also sometimes cooks lunch for the guest, which is also very helpful with meeting new people in the hostel. The beds are also comfy as well and the facilities are clean.

Stayed in August 2022

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everything was perfect! we were in love with the owner, the atmosphere in the homestay, the included breakfast and of course Hoi An! the dorms and the bathrooms were always clean. the stuff cleaned them a few times per day. the owner is so cute! She knows your names, takes you to her Streetfood-Tour for free and helps you with everything. Now she is our second mum. it was our best days in Vietnam. we already miss you Hien!

Stayed in August 2022

The AC could be placed better in dorms.

Great host, good breakfast, nice food tour

Stayed in August 2022