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I have been bouncing around Southeast Asia for two months and the hostels with pools were always the social center. Met half my travel friends in a pool in Bali, no joke. Now I am heading to Hoi An for a week and every hostel I look at seems to be a converted old townhouse with a nice courtyard but no pool.
Does a social hostel with an actual pool exist in Hoi An, or is that more of an An Bang beach thing? I would love a private room under $25 a night if that is realistic. Happy to stay a bit outside the old town if the vibe is right.
Also honest question: is a pool even worth it in December? I have no idea what Hoi An weather is like then. If it is chilly and grey I will just pick the prettiest courtyard and save my money.
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Old town hostels are mostly converted shophouses, no pools, you are right. The pool hostels are all out by An Bang beach. I stayed at Under the Coconut Tree for 4 nights, private room was about $20, and the pool was the social hub every afternoon. 10 minute bike ride into town, they rent bikes for 30k a day. In December the pool is still fine midday, it is not cold, just less baking hot.
Replying to WanderlustWill
Replying to WanderlustWill @WanderlustWill That sounds exactly like what I am after. Is the bike ride into town at night ok though? I do not love cycling on dark roads after dinner.
Replying to NomadNina
Replying to NomadNina @NomadNina Totally fine, everyone does it. The road to An Bang is flat and there are street lights most of the way. I did it half asleep after bia hoi more times than I will admit.