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Reviews of Riverside Hoi An, Dolphins Hostel

7 Thoại Ngọc Hầu, Minh An, 540000 Hoi An, Vietnam

#140 of 338 hotels in Hoi An

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Review Score

Based on 111 hostel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    9.5

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    9.7

  • Free Wifi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: April 10, 2025

    10
    Wouldn’t doubt if booking again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great hostel. Clean, organized and really cool staff. Is kind of new so everything is in good state and facilities provide all you need to have a great time.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2025

    10
    Best hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This is probably the best hostel I have stayed in. I loved that the floors were separated by gender and the bathrooms were great. There are sooo many showers and toilets and the showers and really hot. The entire hostel is super clean. The volunteers Austin and James were also great and made it really easy to get involved and meet people. To me this hostel is the perfect mix of chilled out and social, they do plenty of events but it’s also a nice place to relax in the day. The hostel is also right next to the river, night markets and night life! Will be recommending!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2025

    10
    Best hostel in Vietnam
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hostel was super clean and lots of people so very fun for group nights out. Couldn’t believe what we got for the money. Staff also went above and beyond to help with anything. They let me change rooms and when I left my credit card there. They went through the effort of posting it to me which saved my whole trip.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2025

    10
    Up and coming hostel in Hoi An and excellent value
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only complaint would be the restaurant as it was super expensive and it didn’t really fit in with the vibe of the rest of the hostel. It would make sense if the food was more affordable for backpackers/travellers and the size of the dining area reduced for more comfy seating

    Amazing value for money and free breakfast! Regular events downstairs such as pub quiz and walking tours of hoi an. The rooms were quiet and each bed had a fan. The bathrooms were always clean and loads of showers which was good. The hostel is located next to beer street so you don’t have to venture far 😁

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great value for money. Clean rooms, washrooms. Large lobby area, also on 1st Floor. Breakfast is very good. Staff is very helpful and courteous.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 28, 2025

    10
    Probably one of the best hostel at this low price!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    - I was the last one to check in for the day and they didn’t have a padlock (though the belongings were safe, it would be nice to have it for peace of mind)

    - The breakfast buffet (nothing fancy, but very well thought) - The location, the staff and the vibe of the place - A very large social area to chill and activities - You can get a bicycle to ride around town

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 28, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Stuff was incredibly nice and helpful with a good English which is not so often in Vietnam.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2025

    10
    Amazing place, will return!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Absolutely loved my stay here, the reps and manger were lovely and welcoming and the whole hostel was so clean and comfortable. I loved all the activities both day and night and had so much fun.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2025

    8.0
    Ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lot of casino

    Good

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2025

    8.0
    Good location. Helpful staff. Lots of organised activities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Top bunk is quite difficult to get into unless you’re an olympic gymnast. Check in was quite long even for a relatively short queue.

    Great location. Right on the strip! Helpful staff. Discounted food and beverages. Lots of daily activities. Very clean

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The best hostel that i have been in very social clean good breakfast and in a good location.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff was really kind and helpful. The location of the hostel is perfect, you can explore the city easily by foot or rent a bike. The activities in the hostel are great way to meet other people.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2025

    10
    Maybe it’s not about the destination, but the friends we make along the way 🙏🏻
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great social hostel, very reasonable price with fantastic facilities! The team are amazing and were so helpful, especially when having to rebook last minute due to bus cancellations. Was meant to stay here for a few days but ended up staying a week. Shoutout to the reps James and Austin for putting on bar crawls and pub quizzes to get everyone involved. Well actually, you guys heckin rock. See you soon for some electric funk fiddle

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 22, 2025

    9.0
    A social hostel where you can sleep well! Clean, friendly, value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The breakfast could be better.

    Friendly and welcoming staff. Good location. Dorm was comfortable with large beds, air conditioning and fans in each bed and plenty of storage space for bags. Female floor was a plus and felt safe. The whole hostel and especially the bathrooms were constantly being cleaned so the place was spotless. The events at the hostel were really fun, and the drink prices were reasonable.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 22, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Mattress on the beds were only about and inch and a half thick. Was like sleeping on the ground very hard.

    Close to all the pubs and party spots, but far enough away that u weren't affected by the noise at night when you're trying to sleep. Bathrooms and showers are very nice and modern, establishment is clean and there's a pool table and fooseball table there. Good vibe and good spot to meet other backpackers. Overall, I enjoyed my stay

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All good

    New big social hostel in quiet area but close to old town. Manager Adam is great organising free walking tour around old town, quiz nights, pub crawles. Good buffer breakfast. Big and comfy beds. Loved that they have female floor (rooms, toilets, showers) Great idea! Thank you

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2025

    10
    Great new and big hostel, super clean and friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I understand as is a big hostel they need lot of rules for it to works good. Just felt very different than staying in a family homestay where is more local, flexible and feels more like a home. But the hostel was great, was me that I realized that I prefer the homestay vibes.

    The hostel was new, really nice and clean

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Nearby to ancient town, good breakfast with different options. Men and women are on different floors, and each has their own bathrooms, which is convenient and much more hygienic.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 19, 2025

    8.0
    New and clean hostel in Old Town
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I wish there were hooks in toilets so you can hang your bag and shower gel in showers. There is construction going on at the moment next to the hostel. It’s not a problem at night but days are loud.

    Very clean. Many toilets and showers, never had to wait and they were cleaned many times a day. Have never seen a hostel with that many staff. Girls and boys stayed on different floors. Very good breakfast for a hostel and even compared to some of the hotels I’m been in Vietnam. Good locating at old town but still quiet during nights.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Each toilet cubicle is so small it is difficult to fit between the toilet and the closed door. The dorm was stuffy, it was difficult to get fresh air except from the aircon. Each bed had a fan, but it was enormous (I would guess 14" 35.5cm ?) and produced a near gale even on the slowest speed. Our dorm was male-only, I think I prefer the atmosphere of a mixed dorm.

    The hostel was very new and had a luxurious feel. There was a big balcony where you could get a great view of the river. The breakfast was excellent, although tea/coffee came at an extra charge. Not complaining, I ate plenty and drank juice! The location is very central, right on the island where you can get all the best food.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: March 14, 2025

    10
    Best hostel in town!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was 👍🏼

    The hostel has just opened. Everything is super clean. And the service is great. And all of that for a unbeatable price. The staff is so friendly and you can really feel that they care about their guests. Always helpful. And they offer very nice activities every day - some even for free like the city tour and others super cheap for great value. The manager explained that for them it's important to offer only girl dorms for the same price as mixed dorms. And I highly appreciate that because it's unlike many other hostels, where they charge more for female only. And the location is amazing right on the river. Their food is also pretty good. They also rent out bikes and motor bikes and sell bus tickets. Basically you find there anything you look for!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 14, 2025

    10
    Exceptional 😃😃😃
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    I loved this property and all of the people working there. The beds were comfy, the rooms were huge, the curtains went all of the way around the bed. Everything was sparking clean. The staff were so friendly. The coffee making class with Tri Long coffee is a must do as well as rent a bicycle and ride around the town.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 14, 2025

    10
    Fave hostel ever
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Maybe the breakfast could be improved but no biggie

    One of my favourite hostels, clean and in a great location and just an overall nice and social vibe. The reps were lovely and Adam the manager was amazing - a friendly face that really cares about the guests. Felt like one big family!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 13, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Enjoyed my stay. Great hostel.

    Stayed in March 2025

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