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At the hostel, each room is equipped with a wardrobe. Rooms include a safety deposit box, while certain rooms have a balcony and others also boast city views. At Old Quarter View Hanoi Hostel the rooms include bed linen and towels.

very friendly staff. right in old quarters, food, shopping & message is all right there

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9.2
Superb
1,314 reviews
Price from
£10
per night

Well set in the Hoan Kiem district of Hanoi, Bông Hà Nội hostel is located 1.2 km from Hoan Kiem Lake, 800 metres from Thang Long Water Puppet Theater and 1.4 km from St. Joseph Cathedral. The property is set 2 km from Imperial Citadel, 2 km from Imperial Citadel and 2.8 km from Vietnam Fine Arts Museum. The property is a few steps from Hanoi Old City Gate, and within less than 1 km of the city centre.

One of the best hostels in Hanoi. The staff was very welcoming and kind. They had the best modern facilities and the location was excellent too.

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9.1
Superb
176 reviews
Price from
£10
per night

Located in Hanoi, 3.2 km from West Lake, Musketeers Guest House provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a bar. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can enjoy garden views.

At the hostel, each room is fitted with a wardrobe. At Musketeers Guest House each room is equipped with bed linen and towels.

Very chill place, amazing staff.

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9.1
Superb
165 reviews
Price from
£11
per night

Attractively located in Hanoi, Khai Homestay features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property is around 1.3 km from St. Joseph Cathedral, 1.8 km from Quan Thanh Temple and 1.7 km from Imperial Citadel. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and a shared kitchen.

With a shared bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, some rooms at the hostel also boast a terrace. At Khai Homestay rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels.

amazing stay. the hosts were incredible and helped so much with arrangements, making sure we had everything we needed, recommending places to see and eat. they even offered a free upgrade to the room when it wasn’t in use. i would highly recommend this place and would absolutely stay again!!!

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9.6
Exceptional
176 reviews
Price from
£12
per night

Conveniently located in the centre of Hanoi, Hanoi Buffalo Hostel offers air-conditioned rooms, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a shared lounge. The property is close to St. Joseph Cathedral, Trang Tien Plaza and Hanoi Opera House. Guests can enjoy American and British dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar.

The rooms have a safety deposit box and selected rooms also offer city views. At the hostel all rooms have bed linen and towels.

Stayed for 2 weeks. Was on a business trip, but the target market is definitely backpackers and party people. The staff were friendly and the daily breakfast was exceptional for being included in the price. The 'free beer hour' was exactly as advertised, though only had the chance to capitalize on it on the weekend since I wasn't back til 10pm on weekdays. Speaking of which, the area gets very crowded and lively by 10pm every day, since the hostel backs onto "Beer Street" in the Old Quarter, which might be worth considering depending on the purpose of your trip (it's not a quiet area). The value for money was overall amazing, and I would happily stay there again, albeit on a trip for leisure in the future.

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8.6
Fabulous
2,168 reviews
Price from
£6
per night

Set a 2-minute walk from Old City Gate in Hoan Kiem district, Little Charm Hanoi Hostel - Homestay offers elegant accommodation and an Italian-style restaurant on site. It also features an indoor swimming pool, and a bar. Guests can enjoy free WiFi access.

My favourite hostel in Hanoi and I will definitely stay here when I come back. Great location, nice restaurent where you can eat or sit and have a drink and work on your laptop, an outdoor area to sit also and the rooms are great! Spacious, clean, curtains, a locker for your bags but also a locking space in the bed area. The beds are comfortable and the toilets and showers are not in the room. There is a section on each floor which I much prefer! And they are really nice also! Love it here, already stayed twice.

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8.8
Fabulous
2,624 reviews
Price from
£10
per night

Hanoi Central Backpackers Hostel has a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Hanoi. The property is around 1.4 km from St. Joseph Cathedral, 1.9 km from Quan Thanh Temple and 1.6 km from Trang Tien Plaza. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

Everything was great especially the abundance of common space.

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8.4
Very good
1,236 reviews
Price from
£5
per night

Set in the historical Old Quarter of Hanoi, Hanoi City Backpackers Hostel offers accommodations combined with warm hospitality in a quiet location. Free WiFi is available in rooms.

Surrounded by many small shops, recommended restaurants and cafés, Hanoi City Backpackers Hostel stands amidst a genuine Vietnamese neighbourhood full of local colour. Hang Da Market, 290 metres away and Dong Xuan Market, 650 metres away, are truly places to shop like locals and enjoy unique activities.

First of all, this is a great place to meet and to learn local peoples lifestyle. Many coffee shops , local food and other facilities which makes your stay really comfortable. ATM , SIM cards other electronics stores the staff is really friendly, I reached the hostel in the midnight by bike, with no any local currency. They changed dollars with quite a fair rate. Nice breakfast with 5 different options to choose. Wifi is super fast and available on each floor, hot water, extra toilet rooms are available on the first floor Local attractions like sword lake , literature temple are walking distance from the hostel.

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8.5
Very good
1,922 reviews
Price from
£7
per night

Conveniently located in the centre of Hanoi, Sword lake hostel offers air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property is close to St. Joseph Cathedral, Hanoi Opera House and Trang Tien Plaza. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests.

Our room was upgraded to a family room. Big and spacious, clean and the beds are really nice and comfortable. It’s in the heart of old quarter so walking around is easy. It maybe tricky to find the entrance but once found all good.

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8.6
Fabulous
291 reviews
Price from
£9
per night

Attractively set in the centre of Hanoi, Cheers Hostel Hanoi features air-conditioned rooms, a garden and free WiFi. The property is situated less than 1 km from Trang Tien Plaza, a 14-minute walk from Ha Noi Railway station and 1.4 km from Hanoi Old City Gate. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a tour desk.

The staff! The bunk beds were incredibly comfortable! Definitely the best hostel experience I've had in Vietnam!

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8.9
Fabulous
395 reviews
Price from
£7
per night

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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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  • Hanoi Airport Suites Hostel & Travel
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 187 reviews

    Situated in Hanoi, 20 km from Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, Hanoi Airport Suites Hostel & Travel features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

    The rooms are so good. I loved every bit of the hostel.

  • Hanoi Backpackers Hostel Oldtown
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 30 reviews

    Boasting a terrace, Hanoi Backpackers Hostel Oldtown is situated in the centre of Hanoi, 400 metres from Thang Long Water Puppet Theater.

    The property itself was nice. Clean rooms, modern and sleek.

  • Green Homestay
    Budget options available
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 287 reviews

    Located in Hanoi, 1.2 km from Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Green Homestay provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

    Nice owners, quite comfy room, great value for money

  • Sword lake hostel
    Budget options available
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 291 reviews

    Conveniently located in the centre of Hanoi, Sword lake hostel offers air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property is close to St.

    Great host. Super location. Clos3 to everything. Clean bathrooms. Confy beds

  • Cheering House
    Budget options available
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 166 reviews

    Conveniently set in the Hoan Kiem district of Hanoi, Cheering House is located 600 metres from Hoan Kiem Lake, 700 metres from Hanoi Old City Gate and 800 metres from St. Joseph Cathedral.

    The location is perfect, friendly staff to help out

  • Cocon Old Quater Hotel
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 283 reviews

    Well set in the Hoan Kiem district of Hanoi, Cocon Old Quater Hotel is located 700 metres from Thang Long Water Puppet Theater, less than 1 km from Hoan Kiem Lake and a 16-minute walk from Trang Tien...

    All is exellent! Super location and very comfortable room!

  • Hanoi Backpacker Hostel
    5.7
    Scored 5.7
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 3 reviews

    Conveniently located in the centre of Hanoi, Hanoi Backpacker Hostel offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, free private parking and room service.

  • 3BT Home
    Budget options available
    4.7
    Scored 4.7
    Disappointing
    Rated disappointing
     · 3 reviews

    Set in Hanoi, within 600 metres of Vietnam Museum of Ethnology and 3.4 km of Vincom Center Nguyen Chi Thanh, 3BT Home offers accommodation with a bar and free WiFi throughout the property as well as...

Great access to the city centre! Check these hostels in Hanoi

  • 516Home B
    Central location
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Located in Hanoi, 8.1 km from Vincom Center Nguyen Chi Thanh, 516Home B provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Khai Homestay
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 176 reviews

    Attractively located in Hanoi, Khai Homestay features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property is around 1.3 km from St.

    Very kind welcoming host, immaculate spacious room

  • Musketeers Guest House
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 165 reviews

    Located in Hanoi, 3.2 km from West Lake, Musketeers Guest House provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a bar.

    Breakfast was good, the host are super nice, best hostel ive ever stayed.

  • Cheers Hostel Hanoi
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 395 reviews

    Attractively set in the centre of Hanoi, Cheers Hostel Hanoi features air-conditioned rooms, a garden and free WiFi.

    Very clean and great to get some rest. And free bananas and water.

  • Lake View Hotel & Travel
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 717 reviews

    Attractively located in the centre of Hanoi, Lake View Hotel & Travel offers 4-star accommodation close to Thang Long Water Puppet Theater and Hoan Kiem Lake.

    Very helpful staff cherry. Good location near lake.

  • Hanoi Banana Hostel
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 644 reviews

    Well situated in the centre of Hanoi, Hanoi Banana Hostel offers air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

    The beds are comfortable. Location was great. Staff is really friendly.

  • North Hostel N.2
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 302 reviews

    North Hostel N.2 is located in Hanoi, 500 metres from Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple. It offers standard rooms and Hanoi-style rooms with free WiFi access.

    Very clean room with AC. Hostel owners very friendly

  • Hanoi Buffalo Hostel
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,168 reviews

    Conveniently located in the centre of Hanoi, Hanoi Buffalo Hostel offers air-conditioned rooms, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a shared lounge. The property is close to St.

    Location was amazing/ our separate room was very comfortable

  • Hanoi Lucky Hostel
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 424 reviews

    Located in the centre of Hanoi, Hanoi Lucky Hostel is situated 200 metres from St. Joseph Cathedral and 800 metres from Thang Long Water Puppet Theater.

    Friendly staff, full service, clean, central location.

  • Nexy Hostel
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 604 reviews

    Offering a terrace and views of the lake, Nexy Hostel is set in Hanoi, 300 metres from Ngoc Son Temple. Certain rooms feature views of the garden or city.

    Atmosphere, storage size, location, lift, staff friendliness

  • Hanoi City Backpackers Hostel
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,922 reviews

    Set in the historical Old Quarter of Hanoi, Hanoi City Backpackers Hostel offers accommodations combined with warm hospitality in a quiet location. Free WiFi is available in rooms.

    Very very good value breakfast is tasty and the free beer is very good

  • Drift Backpackers Hostel
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 886 reviews

    Ideally located in Hanoi, Drift Backpackers Hostel offers air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

    It's awesome experience with Drift Backpackers Hostel

  • Hanoi Central Backpackers Hostel
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,236 reviews

    Hanoi Central Backpackers Hostel has a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Hanoi. The property is around 1.4 km from St.

    Chill place with all amenities Excellent atmosphere

  • Hanoi Golden Hostel
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 199 reviews

    Attractively situated in the centre of Hanoi, Hanoi Golden Hostel is within 200 metres of Hanoi Old City Gate and 700 metres of Thang Long Water Puppet Theater.

    The staff (Tom) was extremely helpful and supportive.

  • NHÀ NGHỈ THÀNH THU
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 161 reviews

    Set within less than 1 km of Ha Noi Railway station and 2 km of Hanoi Temple of Literature, NHÀ NGHỈ THÀNH THU offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Hanoi.

    Location is awesome. Everything is clean. It's quiet.

  • Little Hanoi Hotel
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 378 reviews

    Located in the Old Quarter across the street from Hoan Kiem Lake, Little Diamond Hotel 2 offers air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi. The hotel also houses a restaurant.

    Excellent location + friendly and helpful staffs :D

  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 12 reviews

    Situated conveniently in the centre of Hanoi, Global Hanoi Backpackers offers air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

    Great location, clean facilities, and very nice staff. David was very supportive! Would definitely recommemd if you're in Hanoi.

  • Hanoi Jade Hostel
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 458 reviews

    Attractively situated in the centre of Hanoi, Hanoi Jade Hostel is within 700 metres of Hanoi Old City Gate and less than 1 km of Thang Long Water Puppet Theater.

    Very friendly staff. Really good location in town!

  • Phuong Trang Hotel
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 111 reviews

    Attractively situated in the Long Bien district of Hanoi, Phuong Trang Hotel is situated 3.1 km from Thang Long Water Puppet Theater, 3.2 km from Hanoi Old City Gate and 3.6 km from Hoan Kiem Lake.

    Chú quầy lễ tân nhiệt tình. Ngay mặt đường mà giá rẻ

  • Little Hanoi Hostel
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 324 reviews

    Situated in Hanoi’s popular Old Quarter district and just a 10-minute walk to the beautiful Hoan Kiem Lake, Litte Hanoi Hostel offers clean and comfortable rooms fitted with air-conditioning and free...

    Perfect located and very friendly, helpful service.

  • Hanoi EcoStay 2 hostel
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 786 reviews

    Featuring a garden, a shared lounge as well as a terrace, Hanoi EcoStay 2 hostel is located in the centre of Hanoi, 300 metres from Hanoi Old City Gate.

    Great location, good facilities, highly recommend!

  • Agarwood
    Central location
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 12 reviews

    In a prime location in the centre of Hanoi, Agarwood provides free WiFi throughout the property and free private parking for guests who drive.

    La propreté et l'emplacement dans le centre ville

  • Hanoi Eastern Gate Hostel
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 187 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, a terrace as well as a bar, Hanoi Eastern Gate Hostel is set in the centre of Hanoi, less than 1 km from Hanoi Old City Gate.

    great hostel good location the staff were friendly

  • Thức at 3am - Old Quarter Hanoi Lotus
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 64 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, a restaurant as well as a bar, Thức at 3am - Old Quarter Hanoi Lotus is located in the centre of Hanoi, 700 metres from Hanoi Old City Gate.

    Giá phòng hợp lý. Phòng sạch sẽ. Ví trí trung tâm.

  • golden time hostel
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 269 reviews

    Centrally located in Hanoi City, golden time hostel is within a convenient 10-minute walk to the famous Hoan Kiem Lake, the Water Puppet Theatre and the weekend night market.

    Thanh the receptionist was extremely kind and helpful!

  • 3BT home
    Central location
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 16 reviews

    Set in Hanoi, 500 metres from Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, 3BT home offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a bar.

  • Ibiz City Hotel
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 233 reviews

    Ibiz City Hotel is located in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, just 3 minutes’ walk from Hoan Kiem Lake. It offers tour and ticket bookings, visa services, and car or bicycle rentals.

    Cheap, comfortable, clean & good location. 10/10

  • Hanoisunflowersuitehostel
    5.7
    Scored 5.7
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 78 reviews

    Ideally located in the centre of Hanoi, Hanoisunflowersuitehostel is within 500 metres of Hanoi Old City Gate and 400 metres of Thang Long Water Puppet Theater.

    Quá tuyệt zời, ngay trung tâm, tiện nghi đủ, chủ tịch thân thiên

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Hostels that guests love in Hanoi

  • Avg. price/night: £37.30
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 424 reviews
    The best hostel i've ever stayed. The room was clean, the price was cheap but bonus free, good breakfast. It was better than the others hostel nearby. Staff were friendly and always smile.
    L
    Liss
    Solo traveller
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,624 reviews
    One of the best hostels I've stayed at in Asia! The hostel is really beautiful with great facilities e.g. a hair dryer and a pool to use. The staff are really friendly, they let me check-out late, they stored my luggage for me whilst I did the loop, and they let me change the dates of my booking last minute. The beds are comfortable with a bedside light and storage locker as well as lockers big enough for my 55L bag. Great location. Really enjoyed the free walking tour which helped me meet other travellers.
    Catherine
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £21.56
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 74 reviews
    One of our best stay in Hanoi. The owner is very helpful and she makes sure you don’t face any kind of problem. We forgot our hand bag outside the hostel and our wallet passport money everything was there in it the owner saw our bag and kept it safe..Her daughter her husband they are very nice people and you can book you packages tickets from her on a very cheap price. Thank you guys for making our stay so memorable see you again..
    Tanwar
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £28.69
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 604 reviews
    Staff very very helpful and friendly. Great location in the heart of the Old Quarter. Hostel has lots of areas to socialise with other backpackers.
    Lois
    Solo traveller
  • 7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 256 reviews
    One of the best hostels in hanoi!! The guys of the staff are very helpful with any request you can have, they have a rooftop bar, with cheap beer, the rooms have a lot of space, they are clean and very nice. Thank you for everything guys I will be back!
    jorge
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £8.69
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 786 reviews
    Great hostel and amazing staff! Great location at the heart of the city but surprisingly quite at night, nice roof top, comfy bed with curtain and safe box. Just perfect for exploring Hanoi!
    miya
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £31.88
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,236 reviews
    Great hostel, great location and staff is available for any questions you could have and speak good English. We booked a room as we were just arriving in Vietnam for a long trip, the room was good, confortable and clean. The rooftop is the place to go if you want to meet some backpackers and take a drink! Definitely recommended
    Charline
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £25.50
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 458 reviews
    Great location, hostel has only one room with 3 level bunk beds, it is a little difficult to climb to the 3rd level bed. Otherwise good, cheap, clean, right in the middle of old town.
    V
    Veikko
    Solo traveller
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,313 reviews
    Probably the best hostel I’ve stayed in. Excellent value for money. Clean and modern. Great location; in the heart of the OQ, but tucked away on a quiet street. The staff are lovely, they’re always smiling. Nice breakfast. Coffee with normal milk. Special thanks to Nancy for helping me plan a few trips.
    Laura
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £31.88
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,236 reviews
    we came to Hanoi central backpackers hostel to book our halong bay and sapa tour. I cannot recommend the hostel enough to do this! both tours were brilliant, food was delicious, great for meeting people and exceptional places to visit. snow in the hostel helped us pick the right tours and was great for providing information. I lost my phone on one of the tours and she managed to locate it and return it to me safely. thank you Snow! this hostel is 10/10
    Annie
    Young couple

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