Green Riverside Cosy Home

We didn’t actually stay at this hostel. We had booked a sleeper bus from Phong Nha to DaNang and was told the pickup would be from Green Riverside Cosy Home. When we arrived the buscompany wasn’t coming so the amazing lady in the reception started helping us by calling them and researching. After she had talked with them she walked with us to the road they would pick us up from and waited with us until they arrived. If I come back to Phong Nha I know where I will be staying because of the amazing service!

Firstly, this is a hotel for very young backpackers who live in the hostel dorms. The private rooms are huge and clean enough, but could still use a good scrub. The owner Linh pushes her tours. I did Abandoned Valley E Cave and Golden Cave through her. Again, if you’re looking for a young backpacker, tour guide blasting music through the forest kind of experience, it’s fine.

Excellent homestay to base yourself in if you are exploring the caves or Phong Nha. We arrived and the owner, Linh advised us on the best cave trips to suit us - and helped to arrange all the booking, transport and our onward travels. Thanks to Linh we had an unforgettable 3 days of caves in Phong Nha! She is so generous and kind! The hostel is clean and comfortable. The family dinner is a great vibe, relaxed and a nice chance to chat with travellers and swap stories of where you’ve been. We hired scooters from Next door to the hostel, and used the Cosy Home bicycles, so it was very easy go get around - it is only a short ride into the centre. Highly recommend for a solo or couple traveller.

Easy to find. It’s located beside a river. But far from center. So difficult to find a restaurant or small store. You must walk about 1.5-2km if you want to buy something. Quiet. But a little smelly and old. Food is very expensive. Too much mosquitoes, especially in night time.

I had an amazing stay here! Ling was so accommodating and knowledgeable of what to do while in Pong Nha. She even picked us up when we got dropped off by the bus and drove us to the bus station at 4am! Very spacious rooms and clean as well. The breakfast was wonderful and peaceful sitting by the river with your morning coffee. The stay is a little outside the main area, but it’s a lovely walk in the evening down to the main restaurants/bar. Overall wonderful stay and would highly recommend!

Extremely luxurious room for the price, and all the better due to the host Linh, who helped us with all our questions and needs. We showed up early, after taking an overnight train and we’re greeted with a home cooked breakfast, and a suggestion to go on a day trip to the Roc Mon Cave. We spontaneously agreed, and it was so fun! So, definitely take her up on any activities she suggests, she won’t lead you astray.