The Memory – Danang design was inspired by a beautiful waterfall in a forest setting. The owner wanted to reflect the feeling of swimming for his guests.
Sit and relax in The Memory Lounge and look up at the skylight…
…and watch the sunlight and air flow down into the building just like a waterfall.
Every inch of this design hostel reflects local trade villages and Vietnamese culture. The nature of Da Nang is right here!
Of all the best hostels in Da Nang, The Memory – Danang seriously stands out. In fact, it even made it to our list of favorite beach hostels worldwide.
In fact, you should also check out these 34 cool things to do in Da Nang, including a list of our favorite design coffee shops in Da Nang.
Good to know: You can both write Da Nang or Danang. It is the same city, and both spellings are correct.
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The Memory – Danang in review
It’s time to walk you through the doors of the best hostel Da Nang has to offer.
Let’s say hi to the staff, marvel at the skylight and wander up to see your very own stone bathtub.
The design will make your jaw drop.
There’s no time to waste. The Memory – Danang is a 5 Star Hostel in Da Nang, Vietnam because…
1. Sustainability with Da Nang in mind
Have a look around and witness the inspiration built on local handicraft villages.
It’s a wonderful example of a hostel honoring the diligence and craftsmanship of Vietnamese artisans.
The Memory support villages such as Hot Hai (grind stone village), Kim Bong (wood village), Non Nuoc (marble village) and Thanh Ha (pottery village).
These sustainable materials used around the building truly reflect traditional culture of Da Nang and wider areas of Vietnam.
Superb!
Also, the open green space of the hostel allow for natural wind from the sea to flow through.
That brings in a natural cooling (supported by tiled and stone walls) and avoids the heavy use of air-conditioning.
2. Nature-Inspired Design
Honestly, resting in a place with lungs full of fresh air is something to get excited about.
No matter where you decide to stand in The Memory, the design of the place will knock your socks off.
Every room lets in natural light along with a fresh breeze.
That’s why there happens to be so many lush plants and trees around the place — they thrive here!
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Old-fashioned handmade tiles cover most of the rounded walls and really add a warming contrast to the greenery.
Tip: look out over the balcony of any private room for an awesome perspective of the hostel.
Beautiful stone bathrooms include a deep bath tub under a waterfall shower.
Yes please.
We love the cosy dorm rooms of 4, 6 and 8-beds. For that added privacy just draw your curtain and enjoy the shelf space with plug included.
3. Uniqueness Simplified
Well, surely you agree the design is unique, right?
For certain, we’ve never seen anything quite like it anywhere else in the world!
To top it off, there is a really cool bar restaurant on-site.
This is where you can enjoy a number of familiar cocktails, seriously creamy coffee and delicious food.
Psst! Breakfast is included in your booking.
And it happens to be pretty amazing. How often do you get fried eggs, pho, sausages, and fresh coffee for free at a hostel?
4. Get Social; Join a Tour
Alongside the bar and lounge area, The Memory have something else up their sleeve to get the good vibes flowing.
That’s right; daily tours are on offer. These special tours are designed and run just for Memory’s new friends – that’s you!
Prices are reasonable for backpackers, super fun for everyone. Day tours include a visit to Ba Na Hills, Cham Island and Linh Ung Pagoda.
Check out: 27 EPIC things to do in Vietnam
Yet, we encourage you to join one or more of the Special Tours.
These include more local experiences such as a
- yummy food tour,
- exploring Da Nang with a motorbike and
- visiting the fish markets with locals.
Tip: check out the blog on their website, it’s full of local tips and tricks to enrich your time in the city.
5. Memorable Staff
Just like the hostel name suggests, the staff here will make a mark on your memory of Da Nang. Time and time again, travellers mention their friendliness and attention to detail.
“Amazing”, “so nice” and “warm” – just a few words used to describe the staff here.
Remember to quiz them on their local knowledge.
They speak very good English, so there is no issue there.
More you need to know about Vietnam
We actually spent 3 months exploring the wonders of Vietnam. On our journey from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, we have experienced so many wonderful things.
Here are some more articles for you to have a look at:
- 24 BEST things to do in Ho Chi Minh City/ Saigon (including cities history)
- a list of 41 fun things to do in Hanoi
- a guide to Sa Pa Vietnam – how to get there and have a great time with the locals villagers
- 27 awesome things to do in Vietnam
- 99 Travel Photos from Vietnam – from Hanoi to HCMC
