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Reviews of The Imperfect Downtown Hoi An

48 Nguyễn Phúc Tần, Minh An, Hoi An, Vietnam

#185 of 338 hotels in Hoi An

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 81 hotel reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.6

  • Free WiFi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: 5 April 2025

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

    There’s nothing to not like

    Location Staff Cleanliness Breakfast

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2025

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

    Lovely staff, great location and very clean room

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2025

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

    This is probably the best hostel I have ever stayed in. The staff were super friendly and helpful, the beds were comfy, the bathroom was good and it gets cleaned everyday. Breakfast was tasty. We arrived at 5am and the person working on the night shift let us in and said we could sleep on the sofa/bed sort of corner space they have. They were brilliant and I would highly recommend staying here.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2025

    10
    A great, clean, well-located and affordable hostel. Amazing for solo travellers.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing to point out.

    Located in a quiet street near a bustling night market, the Japanese covered bridge and other attractions in the heart of the old town. The staff was very welcoming, professional and friendly at all times, including in providing helpful advice on activities to do, where to eat and shops to visit. The dorm was clean and had A/C, comfortable beds, also with curtains, a bedside lamp and electrical socket. Each dorm had its own bathroom, which was large and clean and had free toiletries available (towels were also available for an extra fee). The rooms have huge individual lockers (bring your own padlock). The swimming pool is nice and built just right to maximise the usage of space and comfort, though the weather was too cold for me to go for a dip. The complementary breakfast was delicious and hearty. They offer free luggage storage for early check ins/late check outs and the common areas are nice to hang out in, also offering some board games, books and city guides (their homemade “survival” guide is very nice and informative). I had an amazing stay and ended up extending it for an extra night because I enjoyed so much both the hostel and the city itself. And all this for an amazing price, in my opinion!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2025

    9.0
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    1. The rental bike should get maintaince, the kickstand is so tight. 2. Charging port will be better to have something to hold the phone instead we put it on bed. 3. Will appreciate if there are more hangle for clothes, or maybe write down the hook belonging 4. Should be enough space to have a folding table stick on the wall without blocking anyone. 5. I should request to change the room due to the orchestra at night T_T

    1. I love the breakfast, Banh Mi omellete on first morning (too bad i can't finish) and Crepe Banana on second morning. 2. Very good location where in the small island they can walk to any where, many shop just beside and restaurant rated 4.5+ is at end of the street 3. Reception speak fluent english and could assist you to book tour and arrange transport to another location

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2025

    9.0
    Loved the location - Very close to Market.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds were comfortable but it will be worth investing in stronger beds and then charging a bit more. I am sure people will be happy to pay.

    Loved the property. Location is perfect and just 2 mins walk from the night market. Washrooms and the hostel overall was very clean.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only one comfy chair (for non-staff). The rest all hard, backless benches and slouch-couches.

    Staff very solicitous and helpful. Hostel spic and span! Good breakfast, including one group outing to a local cafe.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2024

    8.0
    Nice
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not really social

    Good

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2024

    9.0
    Excellent stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was great and the location was excellent. Quiet hostel and room. Great to get a good night’s sleep.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2024

    10
    Quality place with amazing staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can't think of anything.

    The staff were incredibly kind and helpful. They give you really cool places to go and see. They were accommodating to my food allergy and even made me ginger and honey tea when I had a sore throat. Beds were good and shower was nice. No complaints.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only downside was it didn't seem super social as a social traveller

    Staff were super friendly and really funny, location is great for going for strolls through old town.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2024

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

    Tall bunkbeds for a "mature" traveller were a bit of a struggle. No shelving etc to put your items around the bunkbeds. Not enough hooks for hanging items.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff members were great, very nice and polite, nice breakfast, good room and shower, the location great as well.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

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

    My only gripe is that there are little gnats, I think from the sink, in the kitchen. It makes sitting in the common area frustrating.

    The hostel workers are some of the NICEST people ever. Not only did they help with anything you may need, they also are just so nice to chat and hang out with. The beds are comfy and the rooms are super clean, including the bathrooms. Location is central & if you stay for a few nights it's perfect, but for long term having to walk through the night market every night can be tiring. Awesome they have a shower for when you arrive early from an overnight bus.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2024

    10
    A piece of cozy, friendly and caring hommy hostel in the heart of the old city
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms with just few beds, an a clean and hot bathroom inside of each room and very comfortable and private beds. Clean pool as well - a bit small but I swam anyway. Caring and lovely stuff and volunteers. Num is there to listen and gives you recommendations for whatever you need, And nyun there to smile at you in the morning and take care to bring for you a breakfast that not just the most delicious in Vietnam, also suits your diet - vegan for me.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very good breakfast with different meals each day (banh mi, pancakes and toast) Nice relaxing pool Very helpful staff Comfortable beds with lockers underneath

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

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

    Really friendly staff. Excellent breakfast every morning with new things on the menu.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 January 2024

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

    Friendly vibe and staff. Nice breakfast with a menu changing daily.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2024

    9.0
    It was good a little bit improvement from property can make it really best hostel of hoi an.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The dorm is nice but could have a proper curtain, the one it was equipped with useless and torned from multiple places.

    The property is nice located in the heart of the city very near to lots of good place where you might visit. The hostel staff are very healthy in everything.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    8.0
    Good Hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast is included but they don't serve it to you to take away if you have an excursion if is early (7am)

    Room is quite nice and it has a pool

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Directly in the old town and the night market, also just in few walking distance to the river. Super nice staff and everything gets cleaned everyday. Breakfast is also good with changing dishes every day. Tours can be easily booked at the counter.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2023

    9.0
    Will back again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room is quite dirty cause everyone allowed to bring the shoes inside the room, and my bed also a bit dirty

    Helpful staff, easy checkin, location excellent, breakfast nice

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2023

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

    My reading light was not really working (but honestly that was it, everything else was perfect)

    Really clean, the staff is super nice and helpful! Breakfast is delicious, beds are extremly comfy and the fact that the hostel is basically in the city center makes it a perfect location if you want to explore the city!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2023

    10
    Amazing place!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms are spacious and they have big lockers for your bags and curtains on the bed. The location is in a quiet street but a quick walk to all the attractions. The night market is 100m from the property. They have free breakfast every morning, changing every day. The pancakes are amazing! The receptionist is amazing, she booked transfers for me and offered when I arrived to move to a bottom bunk, no hassle. She is amazing and friendly and helped with recommending tailors and places to eat. I had a wonderful time, wish I could’ve stayed longer.

    Stayed in October 2023

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