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Reviews of The Banana Tree Hostel

Tam Coc Boat Station Thai Vi Street, Ninh Binh, Vietnam

#133 of 254 hotels in Ninh Binh

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Review score

Based on 635 hostel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 26 January 2023

    8.0
    noisy but still nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    one big downside to this hostel is the music played continuously. There is no place where you can sit quietly. It would be so much better if the music volume were turned down, start later on the day (not 8 a.m!) and if they would also allow for an hour without music.

    the mattress is the best I had in Vietnam. staff is helpful and skilled. good food in the restaurant. an excellent hostel

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2023

    9.0
    Great hostel for Ninh Binh
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Expensive food. The dorm room had a funky smell to it.

    The vibes of this place was really nice. Private beds in the dorms. Free water refill station.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noisy at night as it's a party hostel. Food more expensive than restaurants.

    Very comfy, private beds. Good locker. Great social space with fires (to make up for the cold weather!). Free water refill. Very helpful staff.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The outdoor space & bar is perfect to socialize and to relax!

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower towel smelted bad,

    the staff , the ambiance and the bed very comfy

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    food was expensive

    Nice atmosphere

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2023

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

    Very cozy and social hostel. Bonfires in the garden for the 2 evenings I stayed there. All the facilities are great, nice capsule beds, very helpful staff (I booked the Ha Giang loop tour through this hostel - everything was perfectly organized).

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2023

    9.0
    altogether one of the best hostel facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    common washrooms can be better

    plenty of open space

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2023

    8.0
    Great hostel, comfortable and social. Avoid renting scooters from here.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The scooters were terrible, old and not serviced correctly. Ours had terrible brakes and caused us to crash. We used bicycles from then on.

    Loved the hostels facilities with the pool table and table tennis. The staff were friendly and kept the fires going during the evenings.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    good on site, party vibe but quiet in rooms. loved it. right on water for boat ride.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing property

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 3 % service charge for paying by credit card seems a bit old.

    very nice hostel in a perfect location.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 December 2022

    10
    amazing hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    excellent service; reception is able to get you your next transfer to any destination; good food, friendly staff; beds are nice

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 December 2022

    10
    Everything was perfect, one of my favourite hostels over all.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Located near the sleeper bus station, spatious outdoor area with a pool and pingpong table, comfortable bed, nice bathroom with a good hot shower, very friendly and helpful staff :-)

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2022

    8.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Nice and clean location.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2022

    9.0
    Hostel with cool atmosphere!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff knew a lot but was not always very friendly. The last morning I woke up very sick (food poisening) and they could provide me a late check-out but only if I payed for it.

    Hostel with a really nice atmosphere and a lot of places to chill!

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2022

    10
    I wish I could have spent more time in there
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    everything

    calming

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2022

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

    a bit too cold in the room

    The hostel is amazing located in an incredible place. The staff is super-friendly and I will sort out everything you need!

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 December 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Lovely hostel in Tam Coc. You can hire bikes, scooters etc and it's a great location to go off to explore the area. People are very nice and it's easy to connect to other travellers.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 November 2022

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

    The light in the room was very dim.The bathroom lacked body wash or shampoo which is usually provided in many hostels. Also, the inner part of the locker is dirty and the lockers are interconnected from the behind which isn't comforting for many travellers.

    The location is superb

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2022

    10
    I love this place - it feels like a resort!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    In the dormitory, there's only one toilet - something to take note if everyone is rushing to check out and some may not have enough time for showering and brushing teeth (bathroom and washroom together and we usually locked the door for our own usage) and it takes turns I wasn't aware of the common washroom until the day of my checkout, haha! The common washroom is good to know for those who have toilet rush after waking up - maybe staff can inform us when we check in

    This common area feels like a resort or a clubhouse, people are just enjoying and taking it easy There's an in house bar and restaurant which looks cool (although I didn't explore much) I am the only Asian backpacker here - and yet I'm welcomed by many westerner backpackers Knowledgeable and helpful reception - they address all our questions immediately Spacious baggage storage area, if you have valuables like laptop bag u can ask reception to hold it for you at their counter which is safe Locker right below bunk bed, very convenient Resort styled toilet Don't look anywhere - just book this place at your convenience, it's right next to tam coc boat station and lots of affordable restaurants outside of the hostel Generally people do not take advantage of tourists here, so worry less about overcharging unlike in Hanoi

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2022

    8.0
    very social place in good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the privacy curtains cover only like 80% of the pod bed we saw 3 rats by the pool on my last night. no soap in the bathrooms - which during COVID is plain irresponsible of the hostel

    great location and great hang out / social area with pool and benches. food was good too albeit a bit expensive vs town.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 November 2022

    10
    Would definitely recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hostel looks almost like a small village, it has great vibes and good western food too. Easy to meet people by the pool or in the restaurant area.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2022

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

    I mad a not so good experience with the laundry service. Unfortunately my cloth were very smell after washing so that I had to wash them again elsewhere.

    One of the best hostel I have been to. Great vibe to meet people, chill and have amazing food and drinks. After 11PM it was super quiet in the Hostel, so you can have a good sleep. The rooms, bathrooms and social area were always clean.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Backpacker Hostel at the right spot. Good vibes without being noisy, super friendly and helpful staff. Its missing double rooms for couples, but definitely the place to go.

    Stayed in November 2022

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