Back bathroom was grotty with broken toilet.

Meeting other travellers.

Stayed in July 2025

No wifi. Some beds extremely hard with old worn out mattresses- back sore after a night there. Some areas were unpaved so one had to walk through a muddy dirt area to get get to a dorm. Not near any major amenities- have to walk 15-20 minutes to reach the shopping mall (or take the local share taxis if there is room in them, often there is not)

Wanted to try something different and this place attracts a fascinating mix of people from around the world. Real old school sharehouse feel. Incredibly cheap. Bathroom looks old but actually shower pressure is fantastic. Air conditioning in my room.

Stayed in May 2025

The place need a some deepncleaning and renovation. The bed is hard. The guys does everything to be nice and kind but it really should improve a bit. The bed is rock hard, the mattress is 2 inches thin and the AC insufficient. It’s a bargain per se, close to the airport and easily accessibile with number 9 Mikrolet… but that’s all.

Stayed in April 2025

Cleanliness

Location and friendly host

Stayed in November 2024

It needs renovation, the lock in both the toilets and shower don't work. I stayed in DaTerra hostel that I found on hostel world was better functional and clean. The breakfast was also not good.

The staffs were friendly. The location is near to Timor Plaza, about 900 mtrs. Usually the hostels are not cheap in Dili or Timor Leste. No wifi.

Stayed in October 2024

The matress are a bit thin, making the bed hard to sleep in, at least for me. It could have been a soap at the common restroom

Its Dili’s only hostel and a nice place to stay. Its fairly basic but also cheap. The rooms had a bed and a shelf, and a fan in the roof. Breakfast is toast with fried egg. Free tea, water and coffee available. Walking distance to Timor Plaza and the buses to Kupang, which is convenient. I liked the two cats, very cute. Its shared bathroom. Great hospitality from owner and workers

Stayed in September 2024

The place had no WiFi - but its written here in Booking.com that they provide internet facilities. The common shower is very dirty and needs some scrubbing or deep cleaning. Also, I requested for a lower bunk bed but the owner didn't accommodate my request despite reserving a month in advance.

The staff were friendly and approachable and serve breakfast upon request. There's no other budget hostel in Dili so if you plan to visit Dili on a budget, you may have to settle here. They have adorable kittens if you are a cat lover. The location is accessible to both Timor Plaza and beach area via Microlet 9.

Stayed in August 2024

The bathroom was even for indonesian Standards (we have not that much comparison to other TL accomodations) extremely dirty. Improvement is highly recommended.

Very nice Nice Hostel owner, helped a lot with managing trips etc. Speaks extremely good english, knows a lot about the region.The sleeping room was clean. The comfort of the beds was ok.

Stayed in August 2024

- Could have been a little bit cleaner

- Close to Timor Plaza and to the Microlet lines that takes you direct into the city center - friendly staff

Stayed in May 2024

Bathroom needs a good clean, shower missing the head just the hose, cold water. Mattress on a wood base but comfortable, walls made of plywood so can hear outside noise, but quiet at night

It’s 10 mins walk to Timor plaza, nice family running the place, helpful man.

Stayed in June 2024

It's fine overall, but could be even nicer with just a bit of sprucing up and cleaning -- nothing major needed, just a bit of love and care: fixing the squeaky entrance gate, for example, to make visitors feel even more welcome.

One of the few budget options in Dili, this has a nice vibe and a chance to meet other backpackers. It's pretty basic and could do with some TLC, but the owner is friendly and helpful. Location near Timor Plaza and the number 9 microlet route is also pretty good.

Stayed in May 2024

The beds were a bit uncomfortable, the spaces could be cleaner.

Basic place, could be improved to have more comfort. Nice breakfast included.

Stayed in May 2024

Good price good location good staffs

Stayed in April 2024

The owner Mr Moku and the staff cutie jusus really doing their best to offer a genuine hospitality here in Dili.I came to casa Minha as a guest,the hostel has treated me like a family member and I left as a friend with casa minha .All my blessings to casa Minha and thank you very much dear all:)

Stayed in April 2024

My god, the beds were not comfortable at all! Mattresses about 2-3 inches thick on metal frames so really just feels as thought you’re sleeping on metal. No food available when I arrived but you can cook yourself if you go to a shop down the road. Also, only one shower in the place and there was only toilet paper in one bathroom my whole stay. Definitely need a Reno in the Garden and some nice hangout areas. Little fixes would make this place so great!

Hot shower! Breakfast was free (bit small tho). Staff super lovely and there were a bunch of cute kittens! Free coffee and tea all of the time was great, met some lovely people staying as everyone kind of ends up hanging out. Only room with AC I had in East Timor!

Stayed in April 2024

The disorder in the garden could be easily cleaned up and the garden itself refurbished.

Good host and other guests

Stayed in October 2023

The animals are a bit loud, and the place is a bit run down, but everything was functional.

I liked the backpacker vibe. It's a certain type of person that travels to Timor Leste, and almost everyone I met was ticking the country off their country count but were still interested in the culture and activities. Nice vibe! The private room was a nice size and had nice air conditioning! They also helped set up my SIM card which was really nice.

Stayed in September 2023

The staff are so helpful and accommodating, attracts good people to stay

Stayed in October 2023

Basic, but it's clean. Just a few blocks from Timor Plaza. Also not far from the airport.

Stayed in September 2023

sometime the dog make noise at midnight. but the dog not belongs to host.

if you have no choice about transportation from terminal or airport. you can ask the host to picking up you from there. the host have cute kitten, call it as kalu. get free dinner when i am coming its helpfull, cause i am starving when arrived

Stayed in September 2023

I had very little problem staying here but I’ll write some tips for other travellers in Timor Leste and in some cases Mokul: The experience at casa minha is to live modestly. Mokul does everything for his guests with Elisa’s help. The beds are basic Timor style with mattress on boards in bed frame. I was however still comfortable. The shower again is just the basic but works very well, even after a different guest broke the tap and Mokul fixed it :) Remember dengue fever is common in Timor leste and the mosquitos are everywhere including in the hotels, bars and casa minha. Be vigilant with bug spray and use strong smells like lavender / citrus in room and shower. Wifi is uncommon in Timor leste, it is still a developing country with only recent independence following tragic genocide. Mokul will however help you sharing hotspot for organising things, just don’t expect wifi all the time.

If you want a true experience living like a local from Timor-Leste within the suburbs of Dili then look no further. Mokul the host is a truly wonderful man. Infamous in Dili for setting up the backpackers house, you live with him and other guests in the accommodation. The atmosphere is very relaxed and you can share meals together and chat away. Having worked previously in Kolkata in 2012, it was lovely to share stories with him (as he is from Bangladesh). He was very helpful with airport transfers, microlit information, maps and general advice. His helper Elisa was also lovely and made me breakfast and coffee each morning. And his little 8 week old kitten is adorable and always wanting cuddles and play time. You can catch the number 9 Microlit directly outside from the property which takes you to most tourist attractions in about 20 minutes. It is only 0.25$ per ride. The number 12 connection takes you to Cristo Rei. A small store is 10 minutes away. Timor plaza and a supermarket is about 25 minutes.

Stayed in September 2023

First of all this info shall be taken into consideration before traveling: 1- if you will travel to Timor East pls don’t bring banknote less than 5 USD as they don’t accept 1 or 2 USD as a banknote and should be coins only. 2- they don’t accept Mastercard and they accept Visa card only I mean the country but the hostel they accept cash only. 3- i had so many banknotes but 1 usd and they didn’t accept it and I suffered a lot but finally they owner accepted to take it after long negotiations to find away as it’s money but as mentioned above they don’t accept less than 5 USD 4- the bed was not comfortable as the mattress wasn’t comfy I woke up all my body hurts 5- if you will take taxi please don’t forget they accept from 5USD or above if less shall be coins Had bad experience but I survived.

There is a lady she is so kind and helpful and she tried to help me all the time.

Stayed in August 2023

As a Backpacker its a good place to stay. The Family is very nice. They help u with everything. The next Mall is just 10 Minutes footwalk away. You can catch the bus to the City within 2 Minutes footwalk. If i ever need a Hostel again in Dili, i will go back to this place.

Stayed in August 2023

A pity that the garden was not up to date with chairs and some hammocks- could easily be turned into a little oasis in the city.

The owner and staff was very friendly the place had a great atmosphere. They could also help you with transportation issues.

Stayed in August 2023