Reggae rooftop. Authentic jerk chicken. Cold beer. Friendly travelers. Right on Pham Ngu Lao, District 1.
Reggae mural. Dartboard. Cold beer. Real plants. No drugs. Just vibes.
Big balconies. AC. Clean beds. The kind of place where you arrive solo and leave with new friends.
Mailala isn't just where you sleep β it's where your trip changes.
Morning coffee with a view. Evening beers watching the city buzz.
Fully equipped. Cook your own food. Meet people over a shared meal.
TV. Games. Chill space. Movie nights. Where solo travelers become friends.
Affordable. Fast. Because you're traveling, not doing chores.
Weekly pub crawls through Bui Vien. Shot challenges. New friends. Bad decisions.
Cooking classes. Game nights. Live music. Walking tours. Every day, something.
Reggae nights. Afrobeats sessions. Calypso brunches. Jazz sundowners. The roof never sleeps.
Sweeping skyline views, cold drinks, and the best island energy in Saigon. Colorful lights, reggae mural, plants, and good vibes.
Book 2 nights and get a free signature Jerk Chicken meal or welcome drink at the Rooftop Bar.
Book directly with us for the best rate and score a free Jerk Chicken & Rice + Peas or a welcome cocktail on arrival.
Claim Your Deal"Mailala was a vibe from start to finish. The rooftop is epic β stayed for the energy, came back for the jerk chicken."
"Checked in for 2 nights, stayed for 7. The balcony rooms are unreal. Made friends from all over the world in one night at the rooftop."
"The reggae night was the highlight of my whole Vietnam trip. Staff remembered my name on day 2. That's the vibe."
"Cleanest hostel dorm in SE Asia. AC actually works. The rooftop crew makes you feel like a local by night 2."
"Met my best travel friend at the communal kitchen. The female dorm was spotless. Small things matter on the road."
Everything you need to know before you drop in.
175/16 Pham Ngu Lao, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. 2 min walk from Bui Vien Walking Street.
Check-in from 11:30 AM. Check-out by 1:00 PM. Late check-in? No problem β the rooftop bar is open late.
For dorms, walk-ins are usually fine. For private rooms and weekends, book ahead via Hostelworld or WhatsApp.
Yes. Authentic Jamaican marinade, grilled fresh to order, 25β30 minutes. Pre-order via WhatsApp to skip the wait.
Absolutely. Birthday parties, pub crawls, group bookings β message us on WhatsApp and we'll sort it.
Dorms from $6.65. Balconies. Rooftop reggae. The crew is waiting.
175/16 Pham Ngu Lao
District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Right in the heart of the backpacker strip. 2 min walk to Bui Vien Walking Street.
πΊοΈ Get Directions175/16 Pham Ngu Lao, District 1, HCMC. Dorms from $6.65. Rooftop reggae. Authentic jerk chicken. The crew is waiting.