ECO by May5

Ha Long · Vietnam

ECO by May5

HostelPunk Score
83% GOOD-ISH
High confidence 270 reviews
Best in Ha Long
No bed bug reports in 478 analyzed reviews

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Drip perks

🚲 Bicycle Hire 💪 Gym

Facilities

🏊 Swimming Pool 🍳 COOKER 👕 Laundry 🅿️ Free Parking 📋 Meeting Room 💻 Coworking Space 🅿️ Parking 🍹 Rooftop Bar 🔥 BBQ 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🌿 Garden 🌆 Rooftop 🍳 Free Breakfast ☕ Cafe 🍳 Breakfast
Other facilities (57)
Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Internet Access Free Security Lockers Free Luggage Storage Bicycle Parking Adaptors Children's Play Area Follows Covid-19 Sanitation Guidance Airport Transfers Luggage Storage 24 Hour Reception Tours/Travel Desk Currency Exchange Shuttle Bus Housekeeping Card Phones Internet Café Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Nightclub Book Exchange Wii Board Games Pool Table Wi-Fi Restaurant Meals Available Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Filtered Water Dispenser Minibar Towels For Hire Late Check-out Linen Included Air Conditioning Towels Included Reading Light Hair Dryers Ceiling Fan Towels Not Included Charging Plugs Security Lockers 24 Hour Security Carbon Monoxide Detector CCTV in Common Areas Fire Extinguishers First Aid Kits Smoke Alarms Smoke Detector Hot Showers Common Room Games Room Lounge Room Social Balcony Panoramic Views Flexible NRR Rooms 4 Refugees

Prices

Dorms $4 / night
Privates $11 / night

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Worst reviews

Vietnam Couple May 27, 2024 1.0/10

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Japan Solo traveler May 14, 2024 2.0/10

+ ハロン湾ツアーまで徒歩でいけました

- カード決算できない 貴重品ロッカーにカギか無い 朝食付き?など 見てもいない タオルやバスタオル等の案内もない 観光地であるのに案内地図すらない

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Belgium FEMALE 18-24 Aug 2, 2025 4.0/10

L’hostel est situé sur une coline, isolé de tout. Ils ne proposent pas réellement d’activités et la location de scooters n’est pas viable. Le personnel est feignant et ne parle pas anglais. On nous a loué un scooter sans essence et sans phares qui fonctionnaient. L’eau de la piscine est verte fluo, il y a une grenouille et des rats qui vivent à côté de la piscine. Aucun choix pour le petit déjeuner, le sandwich à le goût de l’eau. Je ne recommande pas cet hostel.

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Australia FEMALE 18-24 Jul 18, 2025 4.0/10

Do not stay here, service was terrible the staff didn't care about the guest staying, male staff was so rude and disrespectful towards us. The rooms were so hot you cannot fall asleep, when asking reception if we can get a private room with working aircon got so much attitude and told aircon works fine go to sleep. Gave them our washing and was told it would be done in 6 hours but wasn’t ready for 24 hours, washing came back stained and dirtier than when we gave it to them.

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England FEMALE 18-24 Jun 7, 2025 4.0/10

Water was off for over 12 hours because they were refilling the pool, advertised as free breakfast but it isn't, toilet didn't get cleaned for the whole time we were there, tours weren't running, kitchen more likely closed than it was open

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Brazil FEMALE 31-40 Jan 11, 2025 4.0/10

there's a good vibe(sometimes) and cats! but there's no reason at all for anyone to go to Ha Long. go directly to Cat Ba! theres almost no food (or anything) around, the breakfast is super poor. you need to climb a steep hill to get to the hostel. the boat to get to cat ba was already prettier than the whole tour leaving from ha long (then there's tours there, which don't even compare).

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France Solo traveler Sep 25, 2025 5.0/10

+ Le fait que j'ai pu être aidée par le personnel pour m'aider à porter mon bagage pour franchir la montée. L'amabilité du personnel. La chambre. La vue.

- A mon arrivée le taxi collectif n'a pas voulu monter la colline pour me déposer à l'auberge. Il m'a lâchée sur l'avenue car il m'a dit qu'il ne pourra pas faire demi-tour. J'ignorais que l'auberge était haut perché dans une rue difficilement accessible en voiture! Ce n'est pas précisé sur l'annonce et c'est un point important. Elle est un peu excentrée. La baie d'Along de ce côté n'est pas un pôle attrayant car c'est une zone trop touristique. Il n'y a pas d'âme! Les prix sont exorbitants par rapport au reste du pays et la qualité n'est pas au rendez-vous. Le fait de payer pour avoir du café et la qualité du petit déjeuner n'est pas au rendez-vous. S'il n'avait pas aussi chaud et humide je n'aurai pas eu l'impression d'être au Vietnam.

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Japan Solo traveler May 4, 2025 5.0/10

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Vietnam Solo traveler May 3, 2025 5.0/10

+ Yên tĩnh

- Ở trên đồi nên lúc đi lên khá mệt, dốc khá cao. phòng dorm mà nhà vệ sinh ngay bên trong phòng và khá nhỏ. Thùng rác trong nhà vệ sinh nhỏ rác tràn ra, nên thay bằng thùng lớn hơn nắp kín

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France Couple Apr 19, 2025 5.0/10

+ Cheap

- Swimming pool isn’t really usable, there is no sound isolation, you can hear everything especially the children at breakfast time

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Recent reviews

Ireland FEMALE 18-24 May 4, 2026 Atm 60%

The hostel is nice and chill, the reception staff were all very lovely.

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Germany MALE 31-40 May 2, 2026 Atm 100%

Guys this is the Most relaxing ans vibing hostel I’ve been to in Vietnam! It’s clean it’s nice it has a nice atmosphere and staff! All of the staff is just so nice but especially with Kien I had some nice conversations (he speaks very good English and you can actually have a talk with him). Thanks brother for the information and warm welcome you gave me! I extended one day because I wanted to chill and relax one more day there and don’t regret it at all! Emma also helped me out with info...

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England MALE 25-30 Apr 25, 2026 Atm 80%

The staff at the hostel were lovely, particularly mr.kien, who made a particular effort and was very enthusiastic and welcoming. The location and surrounding area didn’t offer much and was a little busy/run down but halong bay itself is well worth a visit. Hostel itself was a little social but less so than others. For a peaceful atmosphere it’s a nice place to stay though

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Wales MALE 18-24 Apr 21, 2026 Atm 100%

Fantastic hostel. Very homely communal area with games, instruments, cards etc. A nice refreshing pool to cool down in and a lovely view. Staff were super friendly and helpful with any questions. Tucked away from the noise of the valley beach club too.

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Germany MALE 18-24 Apr 20, 2026 Atm 100%

Das Hostel ist eins mit dem besten Preis leistungs Verhältnis. Die Betten sind groß es gibt 2 Badezimmer pro Zimmer, diese sind sehr sauber und einladend. Es gibt außerdem eine wunderschöne Terrasse von welcher man ein super Blick auf die Inseln hat. Es laufen Baby Katzen herum mit denen man spielen kann. Besonders muss ich auch die Mühe von Herr Kien hervorheben, er nimmt sich viel Zeit um einem alles genau zu erklären und hat zu meinen positiven Aufenthalt deutlich beigetragen

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England MALE 18-24 Apr 19, 2026 Atm 100%

Mr.Kien made me experience here so special, I will highly recommend to all my friends and will make sure to stay again!

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England FEMALE 25-30 Apr 18, 2026 Atm 60%

Lovely hostel and staff. Very good value for money. Ha long bay itself is like a ghost town but can’t fault the hostel for that. Lovely stay and comfy bed in private room

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Germany MALE 18-24 Apr 7, 2026 Atm 100%

Mr. K. is the best Person ever 🫶🏻

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USA FEMALE 31-40 Apr 3, 2026 Atm 100%

Na een paar dagen krijg je een goed gevoel voor de plek, en dat maakt het lastig om weer te vertrekken.

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Canada MALE 18-24 Apr 2, 2026 Atm 20%

Pool was dirty, far away from everything, not very social and all of ha long was super dead

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Germany MALE 18-24 Apr 2, 2026 Atm 100%

Ich würde definitiv wieder hier übernachten – eine tolle Erfahrung in Ha Long.

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England MALE Apr 2, 2026 Atm 100%

Things generally run smoothly here-no long waits or confusion during the stay

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Netherlands FEMALE 18-24 Apr 1, 2026 Atm 100%

Ik heb hier meerdere momenten gehad waarop ik gewoon even stilzat en rondkeek – iets wat je niet overal hebt.

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USA MALE 31-40 Apr 1, 2026 Atm 100%

Staff gave practical suggestions rather than generic tourist advice which was helpful

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Spain FEMALE 25-30 Mar 31, 2026 Atm 100%

No es un hotel de lujo, pero ofrece una experiencia más auténtica y cercana.

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Mar 31, 2026 Atm 100%

Ich war positiv überrascht von den vielen Extras – besonders die kostenlose Bierstunde war ein Highlight.

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France MALE 31-40 Mar 31, 2026 Atm 100%

Super séjour ! La vue sur la baie d’Ha Long au coucher du soleil est vraiment magnifique.

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Germany MALE Mar 31, 2026 Atm 100%

Die Unterkunft hat eine tolle Balance zwischen Aktivitäten und Entspannung.

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Spain FEMALE 25-30 Mar 31, 2026 Atm 100%

La zona de BBQ con vista a la bahía es perfecta. Fuimos con amigos y fue una de las mejores noches del viaje.

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Netherlands FEMALE 18-24 Mar 31, 2026 Atm 100%

Wat ik interessant vond, is dat je hier makkelijk activiteiten kunt regelen zonder veel gedoe of wachttijd.