By Lauren at
Hostelbookers.com
Vietnam and Cambodia are both beautiful, exotic countries with a war-torn past. This relatively untouched corner of South-East Asia is often overlooked by backpackers, who venture on to Thailand instead. But with a lush landscape of jungles and rivers, littered with ancient temples and pagodas, and the vibrant street life of hectic capital cities, there’s plenty to tempt the budget traveler
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The influx of tourism in recent years has led to budget accommodation popping up in the two countries, as more and more travelers
in the know uncover Asia’s best kept secret. From Hanoi hostels in Vietnam’s capital to a wide range of Cambodia hostels and guesthouses, there are a whole host of bargain places to choose from, ranging from large dorms to private ensuite rooms. With added extras like free breakfasts, free advice from the concierge, and airport pickup, hostels offer a homely atmosphere and great value for money.
This family-run hostel in the capital Hanoi lies on one of the city’s oldest and quietest streets, next to the magnificent Joseph’s Cathedral. The hostel boasts splendid views – you can watch the sun rise over the Hoan Kiem lake every morning, and marvel at the city scenery from your balcony. With a free Vietnamese and Continental Breakfast, and private rooms with bathrooms and cable TV, this hostel offers hotel standard accommodation at hostel prices.
Some of the best Vietnam hostels are in Ho Chi Minh city, formerly Saigon, and this new hostel is no exception. Located on Pham Ngu Lao street, the backpacker’s hub in the city, the modern rooms are all air-conditioned with free internet and tourist maps. The central location means that the bustling Ben Thanh night market, Municipal Theatre and Reunification Palace are a stone’s throw away.
In the beautiful city of Hue, this boutique hostel’s motto is ‘You’ll be surprised’, and the elegant and spacious rooms more than live up to that promise. The facilities go far beyond your average hostel, with TVs, DVD players and books and games in the private rooms, and the Orchid is famed for its excellent free breakfasts and customer service.
In Cambodia’s capital Phnom Penh, this is a small family-run homestay close to the riverside, and within easy reach of the historic Central Market and the Wat Phnom Penh Temple. The homely guesthouse shows the movie ‘The Killing Fields’ every night, organizes tours to the fields themselves, and the dining room serves authentic Cambodian cuisine, where you can chill out and chat to other travelers.
This hostel is located in Siem Reap, Cambodia’s fastest growing city, a collection of colonial buildings and Buddhist temples along the Siem Reap River. The Bunnath Guesthouse has its own internet café, restaurant and bar and is a short walk to the Central Market and Pub Street.
Mick and Craig’s Guest House is just down the road from the beaches of the Thai Gulf, with watersports
, pristine beaches and restaurants
serving up fresh seafood. This 17 room guesthouse lies next to Serendipity Beach, so is more peaceful than the main tourist drag, but is still a short walk from Sihanoukville’s
bars, shops and theatres. But with your own outdoor restaurant, pool table and bar in-house, you won’t ever have to stray far from the beach!.
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