Reviews of Coucou Homestead I - Homestay & Dorm District 1

Our group of friends booked the entire dorm and it was perfect. The room was spotless, beds comfortable, and the eco-friendly touches around the homestay made it even better. The staff went out of their way to make us feel welcome. We really appreciated how attentive and caring they were. The house itself is filled with plants, giving such a fresh vibe. It felt like our own little home in Saigon.

Lovely staff and nice location.

The bathroom is not really clean.

I wanted to be near Bui Vien for the fun, but also have quiet at night – and this place was perfect. Only 5 minutes’ walk to the nightlife, yet the homestay itself was calm and peaceful. The staff were attentive and caring. The eco-friendly vibe with plants around the house made it feel like an oasis in the city

As a solo traveler, I loved the common area where people could gather. We ended up cooking and sharing meals together, thanks to the cozy atmosphere. The host and team were wonderful, very thoughtful and always ready to help. The place is full of plants, clean, and really feels like a home away from home

Stayed in the dorm for 2 nights (one for home 1 and one for home : – super clean, private curtains, and such a peaceful alley. Only 5 mins to Bui Vien but no noise at night. Perfect mix of central and calm.

None

Cozy and private – one of the best dorm stays! I stayed in the dorm at Coucou Homestead I for 2 nights and really enjoyed it. Each bed has its own curtain, reading light, power socket, and locker, so it still feels private even in a shared space. The house is clean, peaceful, and tucked in a quiet alley, but just a short walk to Bui Vien Street. They even offer simple breakfast with homemade jam – such a sweet touch! It’s not just a budget stay – it’s a place that feels like home. Highly recommended!

Only the position

Upon arrival receptionist let me wait more than 15 knowing in advance my arrival time In the meantime a very big rat passed where there was supposed to be the “breakfast station” Once I got the room I realised was really dirty and ask to have it clean the day after cause there was no cleaning service at that Time ( clear signs of rat poo and leftover from who was in the room before even the toilet was never cleaned before my arrival ) I had included breakfast which included in boiled egg , sliced bread in a pack already open, a pot with very old butter ( and thinking about the rat surely was hanging around ) dirty cups and kettle . The morning after they showed me the breakfast station which I realised 100% was extremely filthy and unthinkable to eat anything from !! I asked refund and they gave me roughly 5$ refund for the breakfasts for 3 mornings No receptionist except for one speak English The day after I went for an excursion they misunderstood and thought I was checking out ( willing to refund me for 2 nights in cash which I paid asking me to don’t go through Booking.com for complaints) they also assured me they deep cleaned the room Once I got back late the afternoon I found again the toilet dirty ( urine stains, pubic hairs and hairs around ) and room on the same situation they changed only the bed linen I got really upset and the “housekeep manager “ and the receptionist came to the room and they “cleaned “ Total lack of care for the guest , after these episodes no greetings at all You cannot pay in card and the shuttle mentioned in the description is not available due to the high price of fuel !! Staff really incompetent, noise from other guests during the night at every hour ( slamming doors, chit chat ) and it’s a shame cause the hotel is situated in a quiet Halley After my continuous complainings and the threat of going though Booking.com ( which I will do anyway ) the morning of my departure somehow and magically there was deep cleaning undergoing !

Came back for a second stay — and it was just as lovely as the first! The house is cozy, clean, and beautifully kept. But what truly makes it special is the host — incredibly kind, thoughtful, and always welcoming. Can’t wait to come back again! 💛🏡

No thing

The location of the house is good, but not enough reason to stay there. The pictures on booking are nice, but not what you get.

The accommodation was dirty and mouldy. The floor and all surfaces in the room were dirty, even in the bathroom everything was full of toothpaste spitters, cigarette butts in the plant pot, the bed was broken in some places and the sheets had burn holes. There were ants everywhere in the room, on all surfaces, on the clothes rack, bathroom and in the bed. It was not possible to put your bag in a clean place without ants or dirt. And on top of all that, the young employee was an absolute cheek, disrespectful and a disgrace. No greeting, just on his mobile phone. When we asked for breakfast on the first morning, he first ignored us, then rolled his eyes and then rummaged somewhere for instant coffee and instant noodles and lay down on the sofa again. When we asked for cups and plates, he pointed to the cupboard behind reception, where we were supposed to get the crockery ourselves. On day two he completely ignored us and on day 3 & 4 there was no more coffee that we paid for. Even when we asked for it, they didn't buy any more. The worst thing was that they wanted us to pay immediately after our arrival. Without having seen the room. I paid without thinking, which was a mistake. Otherwise we would have looked for other accommodation. It is absolutely cheeky to offer this as breakfast. This should not be possible on booking.

Location area

The pictures don’t relate to the current state of the building/rooms. The rooms weren’t clean, neither was the facilities. You can tell that it’s not well maintained when you see dental floss sticks around in the floor. I don’t mention about the cockroaches as I can understand sometimes is difficult to manage them. The receptionist team wasn’t friendly or professional- I’d say more than sarcastic throughout the check-in/ check out.

localization was ok

reception personel was lazy and i needed to prepare paid breakfast by myslef. they gave me 2-3 small eggs and tost bread and instant coffee… much below expectations and price twice more than other hostels. I would expect much if the price is 60k …

Great location. Clean.

It was Chinese New Year, so the owner wasn't at premises. He assumed I had Internet access to get his instructions- but I didn't have Internet! I ended up waiting for an hour before getting online and receiving instructions. Everything else went really well.

The location is ok.

It’s really dirty and the staff isn’t nice nor helpful.

Location was convenient and in walking distance from major sightseeing points in Ho Chi Minh.

Staff wasn’t the nicest and the breakfast was really cheap and not as advertised. Overall quite cheap and not very clean interior, with only two bathrooms for all to share (wasn’t a problem for me though). Also quite pricey for a dorm bed. Had ants in my bed…

Lovely small breaky, clean comfortable beds, nice staff with good communication

Bunks were a little movey on the top. Never an issue for me but the amount of bathrooms might be annoying

Everything is broken, old and dirty. The bed has old mattress that feels like you’re lying down concrete, pain all body. Bedsheets are old and not fresh, also towels same. Pillow is too small, dirty and expired too. Doors are broken and close so loud so you wake up every time someone in or out the room. Staff is careless about everything. The breakfast is nothing as mentioned. There was the menu that contains fruits - but no fruits were found. Just bread and egg - that you need to cook by yourself. Also at 8:30 eggs were finished. And staff recommended me to eat bread. Awful to treat guests like that. He doesn’t even move to the nearby shop to buy some food for breakfast I payed for. I had to do it by myself and pay for that too. Dishes and kitchen at all were as dirty as it ever possible to imagine. But staff doesn’t care - just sitting and scrolling social. Do not recommend this place to anyone. You will regret staying there.

Nothing. Location

Mattress hard as a brick, room not clean and with a mattress on the floor and someone was sleeping there, toilet not clean and needs refurbished, the breakfast was just a piece of bread, they have a cartel with what it’s included but none of those things were offered as per the picture also, full of ants walking around