The 88 Backpackers Phnom Penh in Hoi An, Cambodia

My wife and I stayed several days over Christmas with our two kids (ages 12 & 11).It was the best hostel we've stayed at in all our travels over the last couple of years in Asia.Staff were AMAZING - super friendly and really helpful.Great pool that was always clean.Felt like we were staying at a hotel.Great bar with great music.Breakfast food was just like home (Canada).We'd stay here again in a second!Pool table and cable were nice additions.Once again, staff were awesome. Todd, from Canada ~ 8th Jan 2012

No wifi in my room, very old/weak AC = felt like no AC at all, tv in room but no channels, trickling shower, extremely slippery/unsafe stairs = fell 3 times, far from everywhere, no where to eat nearby except the hostel itself, left the hostel the next morning to stay at another guesthouse (Europe Guesthouse $17) despite the fact I lost the $22 I was made to pay in advance. No refund! Mishell, from Canada ~ 7th Nov 2011

Favorite hostel I've stayed in yet. Kevin, from USA ~ 23rd Sep 2011

Stayed in dorm room 1. Bunks are clean and SUPER spacious - probably the biggest bunk beds i've slept on. Nice fluffy pillows were a bonus. Room was nicely air conditioned. Pool was amazing for the hot weather. Bar very chill. Staff very friendly and informative, will arrange long-distance bus tickets and tuktuks for around phnom penh. will stay again. virginia ying wah, from Canada ~ 15th Aug 2011

This hostel is only 4 months old, but it is fantastic!! The outdoor dining/pool area is fantastic and offers a great spot to chill out at any time during the day. The rooms (we had a private room) are fantastic value for money- spacious and clean. The best part about this hostel are the staff who are some of the nicest people I met in Cambodia! I will definitely recommend this place to others and stay here again myself. Don't take notice of the person who said there is animal cruelty. The do Stephanie, from Australia ~ 11th Aug 2011

It's cheap but that's about it. It's far from the city centre and the main attractions. They didn't really wash the bathroom of the dorm while I was there. They made me move to another room after 3 nights because they make a mistake with their bookings. I got sick from what I ate at the bar. I would not really recommend it... Lucie-Maude, from Canada ~ 2nd Aug 2011

Hostel without charm, more for tourists who like having fun than for backpackers who want to rest after a day to visit. Far from the sites (and the tuk tuk is expensive), the room are big but a little empty. Good point : the staff helped us when we had a pick up which never came (with a free tuk tuk). Thanks Sébastien, from France ~ 18th Aug 2011