Buffalo Hostel

Dong Hoi


Buffalo Hostel ticks all the boxes for the thrifty traveller: colourful six-bed dorms and five private rooms, loads of local information on where to kick on to next, and the promise of a cold beer and company at the downstairs Buffalo Pub. The friendly owners can also hook up travellers with various tours.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Dong Hoi attractions

1. Tam Toa Church

0.09 MILES

The Nhat Le River, which divides the city of Dong Hoi from a beautiful sandy spit, has a landscaped riverside promenade that features the haunting and…

2. Dong Hoi Citadel Gate

0.42 MILES

All that remains of Dong Hoi Citadel (Thanh Dong Hoi; 1825) are two restored and elegant brick and stone gates, one close to the riverbank, which is…

4. Fish Market

0.73 MILES

A worthwhile attraction if you're into getting up early.

5. Hang Son Doong

21.81 MILES

Hang Son Doong (Mountain River Cave), located in the heart of Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park, is known as the world's largest cave, and is one of the…

6. Hang Va

21.92 MILES

Discovered in 2012, and opened to visitors in 2015, Hang Va is explored on a two-day/one-night excursion that initially travels along an underground river…

7. Hang En

21.96 MILES

This gigantic cave is very close to Hang Son Doong; both have been featured in a National Geographic photographic spread. Getting here involves a trek…

8. Phong Nha Cave & Boat Trip

22.98 MILES

The spectacular boat trip through Phong Nha Cave is an enjoyable though touristy experience beginning in Son Trach town. Boats cruise past buffalo,…