Budget Hostels from RM 27

By choosing a hostel, you can spend less on accommodations and save more of your money for fun things to do during your stay. You can enjoy activities like shopping, and the flowers create an appealing natural setting.

No two hostels look exactly alike, but these dorm-style accommodations all have shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too), budget prices and a social environment.

Ready to book a hostel? These options have the best reviews from our travellers and could be a good place to start looking: Long Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of Pham Ngu Lao Street and Bui Vien Walking Street. You can take advantage of free breakfast and free Wi-Fi, as well as free parking. You'll find TVs, bed sheets and free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Saigon City Center - Hostel - Located within a 10-minute walk of Ben Thanh Market and Saigon Square. Property features include a 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance and laundry facilities. You'll find towels, showers and bed sheets in all rooms. Half Coffee N Dorm - Located within a 20-minute walk of Saigon River. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and tour/ticket assistance. Rooms come with hairdryers and bed sheets. HoLo Ham Nghi SaiGon - Serviced HomeStay - Located within a 5-minute walk of Saigon Square. Property features include free Wi-Fi. You'll find towels, showers and hairdryers in all rooms. Amango Home Le Thi Rieng - Located within a 10-minute walk of Ben Thanh Market and Pham Ngu Lao Street. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi at this property. You'll find free Wi-Fi in all rooms.

If you're in the market for a low-cost place to stay in Ho Chi Minh City, one of Expedia's 96 hostels could be a great choice.

Good weather's definitely a plus when you're experiencing new places, so here's some information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually March and April, with an average temperature of 29°C, while the coldest months are January and December, with an average of 27°C. The rainiest months in Ho Chi Minh City are September, July, October and August, with each month seeing an average of 324 mm of rainfall.

Generally, Ho Chi Minh City is known for its cafes, flowers and restaurants. Major attractions include Ben Thanh Market. Get out into nature with places such as Saigon River, Tao Dan Park and Saigon Zoo and Botanic Garden. Cultural attractions include Ho Chi Minh City Opera House, Ho Chi Minh City Museum and Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts.

Keep this information about transit options in Ho Chi Minh City in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Tan Binh - Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), located 3.8 mi (6.1 km) away. After you've arrived, you might want to make use of public transport. Walk to nearby metro stations such as Opera House Station, Ba Son Station and Ben Thanh Station. If you're eager to see more of the area, head over to Saigon Railway Station to take a train.