Chill Box is super Chill - definitely stay here!”

Chill Box Saigon (Google maps knows it as “Chillbox Saigon” if you need to find it that way when you arrive) was everything I could have asked for and more. Due to a minor overbooking issue I was able to experience what it was like to stay in 3 different rooms, including one night by myself in the six person hostel room. All of the rooms were extremely clean, have great interior design, beds that were very comfortable, the staff members were friendly and the location in District 1 made it easy to get to some of Saigon’s most popular tourist destinations. I give this an A++ rating for anyone who is traveling on a budget or looking for a more intimate experience than staying at a big brand hotel chain. It was a little difficult to find as it is tucked back in an alley and the street addresses in Ho Chi Minh City can be a little tough to understand. Google maps and Uber put me in a close location and after a few minutes of walking around asking locals who pointed me in several different directions I was able to locate it around back in the alley. I will admit after 24 hours of travel to get there I had to talk myself out of getting frustrated while I looked for it. My new friend Hieu, #facebookofficial, was one of the staff members at Chillbox who was very accommodating to me. He took me out to dinner at a traditional street food cart for cơm tấm bro on my third night and picked up the tab. The following night we went to dinner at a local Bánh Xèo restaurant before going on a tour of the city via his motorbike.

One of the BEST HOSTELS. EVER.”

I wasn't expecting anything out of the ordinary because I know how hostels usually are. But Chill Box sky rocketed everything that I was thinking! It has a strategic location, just hard to find at first because it isn't by the main street (you have to enter a side street, which became a plus because it isn't noisy at night). The facilities were wonderful! The bathroom is very spacious and the shower head is exceptional! Haha. Toiletries (shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, and ear buds) are provided, even a shower cream was present! AND IT'S GOAT'S MILK. My 2 friends and I stayed in a 6-person dorm room and it is very spacious for us. The beds were very comfortable! It's the only hostel that provided TWO SUPER COMFORTABLE PILLOWS AND A COMFORTER. We even had a blower! All the staff are very friendly and accommodating. I LOVE THE VIETNAMESE COFFEE!! If ever I go back to Ho Chi Minh City, I would definitely go back to Chill Box!

Greatly Impressed. ”

Throughout our whole trip, ever since the moment we made the booking with Chill Box, to (even after!) the check out process, the staff never ceased to make sure we were taken care of. The location is very central. We were smack in the middle of HCMC District 1, only about a 15 minute walk from the Ben Thanh market and all the other major attractions. On this walk, we thoroughly enjoyed the sights and sounds of typical Vietnam traffic and also the locals as we browsed past the markets and street vendors on our way to Chill Box. About a 5 minute walk from the Chill Box, is a whole bunch of tourist activities and tour booking agencies. This is very important to many travelers, knowing that they will get the best deals on their tours, and the Chill Box staff is more than accommodating to guide you to where to get yourself a great deal on all your tours! This area is also where some good restaurants are. The first night we landed, having traveled all day, we just wanted something quick to eat. One of our hosts, Hieu, first greeted us with cold welcome drinks and then actually walked us to various food vendors when he found out that we were hungry! But yes, with heaps of options around, you won't go hungry when you stay at Chill Box. We had booked the Queen 1br suite, and there was no surprises here; the room was exactly as beautiful and well decorated as the pictures! Our very spacious room with a very comfortable bed, clean, the nice cold aircon after a hot, humid day in HCMC, felt very much like home to us. The shower had both hot and cold water settings, and everything worked as it was supposed to (unlike some other hotels we have been to!). The room was very tastefully done, and you can tell that the staff has put in time and effort in its decoration. It had everything we needed, and was very comfortable. Up and above, the staff noticed that it was our anniversary, and had an upgrade set up for us. We were upgraded to the Romantic suite. Caecee, one of our host

NIce and great stay”

Staffs so friendly and helpful, the room clean and small it is okay for me because i only book for sleep at night and for the day go outside to explore Ho Chi Minh city. Easy to locate because outside the alley have signboard 'Chill Box' for tourist. Have towel, hair dryer, tv, new package tooth brush, hair shampoo and shower gel. You can also request for iron. The staff will explain all to you when you check in the room (how to lock the front door, where to change ur money, and map of tourist attraction in town). Also you must put the tag for 'clean the room' outside the door if you want your room to be clean that day (staff will tell you about it). If you want some help how to find places or whatever just ask the staff, they will help you. Overall it is okay. Only i wish have fridge in the room so i can put drink or food in there. Btw i stay in the building same with the guesthouse lobby.

Awesome”

2nd time i'm staying here and it's been just as awesome! Clean and cozy. It's a homestay/guesthouse and therefore not exactly like a hotel as written in the Agoda's description. Which brings me to my point to note that they have 5 apartments(and even more upcoming!) around the area which some guests seem to be confused and unhappy about in the reviews. The address shown here is just for the main apartment and office lobby for check in. This is the place for you if you prefer a free and easy stay in Ho Chi Minh city. You get your own keys to the gate as well as the key to your room in a key bunch. Awesome staff running the place, just make sure to ask them for any queries you might have. And yep all of them do speak English!

Definitely a return stay!”

TLTR verison: Location was quiet (behind main road), great selection of food and a local market within walking distance. Romantic suite is spacious, clean, comfy bed and sofa and quiet. Dormitory was surprisingly bigger than it looks in RL compared to photo, clean, comfy bed and well thought out personal power output and lamp for individual. We stayed twice at chill box for our week long trip, first was 2 nights at the romantic suite, went nha trang and back Saigon for 1 night at dormitory. The suite was fantastic beyond words. Well decorated, clean, comfy bed, spacious bathroom and nice sofa. Feel just like home! Caecee was kind enough to keep an eye on my suitcase while we left for nha trang for a couple of days and back. The dormitory looks much more spacious compared to the photos, clean, soft comfy beds with personal power outlet and lamp for each bunk beds. Though abit daunting climbing to the top bunk as it quite high. The hotel is located behind the main road surrounded with local residential, so it quiet at night. Great selection of food at all time, from cheap and amazing banh minh from the old couple across the street for breakfast or a nice pig bone pho at late night. Definitely a return stay!

Boutique shophouse hotel with tasteful rooms at a good price”

The hotel was a little hard to find - we arrived at the main building and had to take a scooter (with our bags) through winding alleyways to another building where our room was assigned. However, it is right smack in the middle of Ho Chi Minh City and was 10 - 15 minutes' walk from most of the places - bakeries, eateries and even sleeper bus station - we wanted to go to, and also from the main club street where all the bars and nightlife are. Staff is extremely smiley and polite, and the room (and bathroom) was extremely nice and clean though small. We spent most of the day out anyway, so it was a good arrangement.

Arrive as a guest, leave as a friend. ”

Chill Box feels like home! I love our stay in this property, most especially the warm welcome given by the staff. They are so hospitable and caring. I felt we are family. The location is good, 20 minutes or less walk from Ben Thanh Market. If you are planning to visit Ho Chi Minh, this place is highly recommended! The staff speak English well too so you won’t have a hard time communicating. They also let you taste Vietnamese coffee for free (though I haven’t tried it due to our tour schedules).

Perfect holiday stay hotel”

It's located at tourist spot area. We were traveling from Mu Nei by bus at Ho Chi Minh City. Hotel is walking distance from Bus Station. Rooms are neat and clean. We had taken TOP floor thinking that no one would disturb us but at night there was stamping sound which was disturbing. Good thing is, Chill Box don't have TV which makes tourist stay out, explore and just come to sleep at night.

Strategic location, friendly staff but need some improvements in some part”

The best of chill box is that strategic location but when you are first time been there please take note, its actually in deep, you may need to ask nearby so they could lead you into the street. Overall the staffs are friendly and helpful. The room(senior executive room) are clean, is good for one or two persons staying. It is recommended to stay here but if you are a person like to cooking then might not a good idea. But there are some recommendations as well to chill box. 1. May consider to put signboard at main road so people aware the direction 2. Provide the TV program listing so people could refer when they want watch TV 3. I stay next building and the kitchen is worst, dirty, definitely dont feel like cooking and next building living hall is all time close, dont feel any warm....hopefully chill box can do some improvements in parts of these all then it will be wonderfull ! 4. Can upgrade to punch card entering will be very convenient Anyhow, still a good place to style.

Good location and value for money”

Chill Box is run by a group of young people. They actually have several buildings for the guests so this explains why we can see comments with different opinions from travelers. The official building is located at 212A/A61 Nguyen Trai street. It's a little hard to find so you might want to contact Chill Box before you come or give them a call. The first time I wanted to stay at Chill Box, I arrived at 10pm. I didn't book them in advance or saved their number so when I couldn't find the address, I had to stay in another place. For the room I stayed in this trip, it was great. Good location, friendly staffs, clean and great value for the money. However, please keep in mind this is not quite a hotel so the staffs might not be always available there for you. If you are a foreigner, you might want to ask how you can receive their support when you need it. I only traveled by myself in this trip and only spent a few hours sleeping inside the room so everything was fine for me.

Rest and relax ”

I'm surprise when I reach Chill Box, they have welcome drinks and all the staff having smiling face to welcome you. I'm appreciate they have upgrade my room and important they are helpful to show me the area where for money exchange and how to walk to Bui Vien Walking street. All ladies staff is willing to help whenever you have question to ask. They are 24/7 ready for you if you need enquires. I believe the management have such a group of good staff and speak good English, I feel they have teams work and makes customer satisfaction for thier needs. Chill Box is trusted to stay for vacation or long term stay with a peace of mind. The management must take care of the staff because they gives good impression reputation of Chill Box. I'm sure to come back again. They makes me feels like a home. Thank you all staff in Chill Box teams and the management. Keep up for teams spirit for the customer service and needs.

Awesome Stay”

I have stayed at you guys a lot of times. This one was for my friend, but we both loved the place. Easy check in, friendly people, easy access to the room whenever we want. Doesn’t bother anyone at all and check out is just simple. We would definitely stay again next time we there and I recommend you guys to all my friends thay travel to Ho Chi Minh City. Thank you.

Exceptional”

I have been back to ho chi minh so many times for the past 5 years,during that times i stayed at 2 or 3 🌟 hotels quite a lot,this time so surprised me that chill box's location its so 👍& the staffs so helpful,friendly,next trip I'll tried 2 kook this hotel again if the room still available.thxxxxx.

Excellent”

I highly recommend Chill Box when you're visiting Ho Chi Minh, location wise it would be a very good choice. The staff were nice and approachable. They help us out all throughout our stay. My recommendation for the hotel is for them to change the aircon. Hehehe. Ang init! Parang walang aircon na nakaopen dun sa room na ginamit namin.

A great and comfortable stay!”

For my last night in HCM, I loved staying at Chill Box. The property is small and charming. Feels more like a collective home than a hotel. The room was really clean, and well designed, which as a designer, I greatly appreciated! The rooms are also uniquely named, which gave it some extra character. I loved the Gustav Klimt picture above the bed. The staff was very kind and graciously welcomed me with a cooling drink and a helpful map of the area. It's not on the main street, but in an excellent location surrounded by lots of food and shops. There is no elevator, and but a small window in the room, but that did not detract the loveliness of the space. Good reception for wifi and tv. The queen sized bed was so comfortable, and I loved the extra pillows. It's also of incredibly good value for the cost of one night. I didn't stay very long, but definitely recommend, and would stay here again next time I'm in Vietnam!! :) Thanks, Chill Box!

Feels like Home”

I stayed at the Juniour Queen Bed Suite for two nights and got a very good price for it thru Agoda (same as a dorm would cost). The place is super clean, the location is city center (near Bui Vien walking street) and the staff is very friendly. I loved the decor of the place and borrowed some ideas for my own apartment. Those are the big things. It's the little things that make me miss the place. When you check in, you are handed a map with all the interesting nearby locations marked which is really helpful if you are new to the city. The staff made sure I understood everything about the place, the facilities available and even how the locks on doors worked. They will teach you how to make Vietnamese coffee (just ask) You can self checkout just by putting the key in the mailbox. When checking out, they arranged an affordable cab for me to the airport, escorted me to the cab and told me exactly how much to pay to the driver. If there were a Chill Box in every city in the world!

It's price well worth it ”

We arrived very late in Ho Chi Minh but they still let us check in. Due to Constructions we were moved to a diffrent location, the bath was a bit diffrent than on the pictures and the sink was broken, but it was clean and all fine. Location is nicely secluded but close to everything you want to do in Ho Chi Minh City. I recommend this place.

Good value for money, good location, hospitable staff”

Had an amazing stay in chillbox. It’s literal near everything, from spa, bus station, restaurants and bar. The staff will give you map with all the highly recommended tourist attraction of the city. Definitely when i come back to Ho chi minh city, I’ll still choose Chillbox.

very generous staff”

they give free tour for ho chi minh city tour. u just need to pay the taxi. thx for the hospitality chill box