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Attractively set in the center of Hanoi, Old Quarter View Hanoi Hostel has air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a restaurant. This 3-star hostel offers an ATM and a concierge service....

A great place to meet other travellers while experiencing the characteristic old-quarter of Hanoi. Beds are soft and comfy, bathrooms were good. It was all clean and Fuc did a great job at the walking tour! The breakfast isn't that great in my opinion, nor is the coffee, but it's convenient if you don't want to explore better options outside. The place is well run and everything is good, but it's also the most expensive hostel I've stayed in in Vietnam, by far. Arguably you could get a private room for less than a dorm bed here, but that might not always be what you're looking for as a solo traveller.
Review score
9.1
Wonderful
2,332 reviews
Price from
$40.76
1 night, 2 adults

Conveniently set in the Hoan Kiem District district of Hanoi, Bông Hà Nội hostel is located a 9-minute walk from Thang Long Water Puppet Theater, 0.7 miles from Hoan Kiem Lake and 1.2 miles from Quan...

Clean and great location
Review score
9.0
Wonderful
291 reviews
Price from
$24
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Hanoi, 12 miles from Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, Hanoi Airport Suites Hostel & Travel has accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

Close to the airport
Review score
9.0
Wonderful
263 reviews
Price from
$23.46
1 night, 2 adults

Well located in the center of Hanoi, Hanoi Backpackers Lodge provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private parking.

This is the best hostel I stayed in on my last trip, the beds were comfortable, the staff were friendly, the bathrooms were clean
Review score
9.7
Exceptional
12 reviews
Price from
$9.66
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Hanoi, 8.7 miles from Thanh Chuong Palace, 88 Ehome Noibai Airport provides accommodations with free bikes, private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

The owner and his family are great people. The place is spacious and very clean. They try to help you as much as possible. The owner even drove me to the grocery store and got a sim card with me and I didn't even suggest it! I am super happy to have had a relaxing and nice stay here. The shower was great too. I recommend staying 2 days if you really want to recharge. There's not that much In the area but still nice restaurants and café to explore. Most people only stay a few hours to catch a flight after. But I stayed 2 days and it felt like a had a gigantic apartment to myself. If an older guy approaches you that's the owner's dad. I wish I knew that beforehand cause he invited me to have a drink. I regret saying no. Hope to come back in the future!
Review score
9.5
Exceptional
55 reviews
Price from
$32.04
1 night, 2 adults

Attractively located in Hanoi, Ha Noi Lake View Hotel & Travel provides 4-star accommodations close to Thang Long Water Puppet Theater and Hoan Kiem Lake.

Comfortable room Good breakfast Good location
Review score
8.8
Excellent
2,503 reviews
Price from
$29.32
1 night, 2 adults

In a prime location in Hanoi, Hanoi Banana Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

Large beds
Review score
8.5
Very Good
1,136 reviews
Price from
$55.19
1 night, 2 adults

Located conveniently in Hanoi, Hanoi Buffalo Hostel has air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a restaurant.

Review score
8.5
Very Good
3,040 reviews
Price from
$36.79
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Our stay was pleasant! Only thing: air conditioning. We couldn’t turn it off and there was no remote control so during the night was a little bit annoying.
Review score
8.4
Very Good
2,728 reviews
Price from
$12.04
1 night, 2 adults

Set a 2-minute walk from Old City Gate in Hoan Kiem district, Little Charm Hanoi Hostel offers elegant accommodations and an Italian-style restaurant on site.

Staff were very friendly and helpful. Beds were comfortable and clean with nice shelving. Big lockers that unlocked with the room key card which was very nice. Lots of stairs, no elevator so keep that in mind. No water refill station. Good stay overall!
Review score
8.9
Excellent
3,000 reviews
Price from
$15.94
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.

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    Review score
    8.5
    Very Good · 3,040 reviews

    Located conveniently in Hanoi, Hanoi Buffalo Hostel has air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a restaurant.

  • Budget options available
    Review score
    8.5
    Very Good · 1,136 reviews

    In a prime location in Hanoi, Hanoi Banana Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

  • Review score
    8.4
    Very Good · 2,728 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.

  • Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 491 reviews

    Located in Hanoi, a 4-minute walk from Thang Long Water Puppet Theater, Lakeview Backpackers Hostel & Rooftop Bar has air-conditioned accommodations and a bar.

  • Review score
    8.4
    Very Good · 115 reviews

    Located within a 10-minute walk of Thang Long Water Puppet Theater and 0.6 miles of Hoan Kiem Lake, Little Hanoi Old Quarter Hostel has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Hanoi.

    Guest review
    Very accommodating staff and helpful with our luggage.. We enjoyed our stay and definitely will come back next time. Thank you for taking care of us! 😊
  • Review score
    8.3
    Very Good · 259 reviews

    Located in Hanoi, a 4-minute walk from Hanoi Old City Gate, Hanoi Oldtown Nomad Hostel provides air-conditioned accommodations and a terrace.

  • Review score
    8.4
    Very Good · 494 reviews

    Conveniently set in Hanoi, Mad Monkey Hanoi Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar. The property is around a 15-minute walk from Trang Tien Plaza, 0.8 miles from St.

  • Budget options available
    Review score
    8.2
    Very Good · 582 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.

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  • Review score
    10.0
    Exceptional · 1 review

    Located within a 4-minute walk of Hanoi Old City Gate and 600 yards of Thang Long Water Puppet Theater, HaNoi Homestay27 has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Hanoi.

  • Review score
    9.7
    Exceptional · 12 reviews

    Well located in the center of Hanoi, Hanoi Backpackers Lodge provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private parking.

    Guest review
    This is the best hostel I stayed in on my last trip, the beds were comfortable, the staff were friendly, the bathrooms were clean
  • Review score
    9.5
    Exceptional · 360 reviews

    Attractively located in the center of Hanoi, Khai Homestay has air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

  • Review score
    9.5
    Exceptional · 55 reviews

    Located in Hanoi, 8.7 miles from Thanh Chuong Palace, 88 Ehome Noibai Airport provides accommodations with free bikes, private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

    Guest review
    The owner is super nice and helpful. Very good value for money and everything is very clean.
  • Review score
    9.0
    Wonderful · 263 reviews

    Located in Hanoi, 12 miles from Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, Hanoi Airport Suites Hostel & Travel has accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

  • Review score
    8.9
    Excellent · 634 reviews

    Attractively located in the center of Hanoi, Cheers Hostel Hanoi has air-conditioned rooms, a garden and free WiFi.

  • Review score
    8.8
    Excellent · 2,503 reviews

    Attractively located in Hanoi, Ha Noi Lake View Hotel & Travel provides 4-star accommodations close to Thang Long Water Puppet Theater and Hoan Kiem Lake.

  • Review score
    8.5
    Very Good · 643 reviews

    Conveniently located in the center of Hanoi, Hanoi Lucky Hostel provides à la carte breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property.

  • Review score
    8.5
    Very Good · 234 reviews

    In a prime location in the center of Hanoi, Global Hanoi Backpackers provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

  • Review score
    8.5
    Very Good · 248 reviews

    Located within a 9-minute walk of Ha Noi Railway station and 1.1 miles of Trang Tien Plaza, NHÀ NGHỈ THÀNH THU has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Hanoi.

  • Review score
    8.4
    Very Good · 240 reviews

    Attractively set in the center of Hanoi, Hanoi Golden Hostel is within a 2-minute walk of Hanoi Old City Gate and 0.6 miles of Hoan Kiem Lake.

  • Review score
    8.5
    Very Good · 1,736 reviews

    Ideally located in the center of Hanoi, Hanoi Central Backpackers Hostel has air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

  • Review score
    8.4
    Very Good · 8 reviews

    Wanderlust Station Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms in Hanoi. In a prime location in the Ba Dinh District district, this hostel has a bar.

  • Review score
    8.3
    Very Good · 1,319 reviews

    Located conveniently in the center of Hanoi, Drift Backpackers Hostel has air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

  • Review score
    8.3
    Very Good · 775 reviews

    Offering a terrace and views of the lake, Nexy Hostel is set in Hanoi, 984 feet from Ngoc Son Temple. Certain rooms feature views of the garden or city.

  • Review score
    8.1
    Very Good · 437 reviews

    North Hostel N.2 is located in Hanoi, 1640 feet from Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple. It offers standard rooms and Hanoi-style rooms with free WiFi access.

  • Central location
    Review score
    8.0
    Very Good · 52 reviews

    Well set in the Hoan Kiem District district of Hanoi, Agarwood is located a 8-minute walk from Hoan Kiem Lake, 700 yards from Hanoi Old City Gate and a 10-minute walk from Trang Tien Plaza.

    Guest review
    Amazing location, simple room with fridge and beds.
  • Review score
    7.9
    Good · 77 reviews

    Located within a 4-minute walk of Thang Long Water Puppet Theater and 600 yards of Hoan Kiem Lake, IL Divo Hostel & Spa provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Hanoi.

    Guest review
    They were cooperative. Helped us to reach fourth floor
  • Review score
    7.7
    Good · 657 reviews

    Offering air-conditioned rooms in the Hoan Kiem District district of Hanoi, UBUNTU Homestay & Tours is a 5-minute walk from Thang Long Water Puppet Theater.

  • Review score
    7.5
    Good · 1,101 reviews

    Featuring a garden, a shared lounge as well as a terrace, Hanoi EcoStay 2 hostel is located in the center of Hanoi, a 3-minute walk from Hanoi Old City Gate.

  • Review score
    7.5
    Good · 470 reviews

    Well situated in the center of Hanoi, Little Hanoi Hostel is within a 8-minute walk of Hanoi Old City Gate and 0.6 miles of Thang Long Water Puppet Theater.

  • Review score
    7.5
    Good · 498 reviews

    Attractively set in the center of Hanoi, Hanoi Jade Hostel is within a 8-minute walk of Hanoi Old City Gate and 0.6 miles of Thang Long Water Puppet Theater.

  • Review score
    7.3
    Good · 302 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 Theater and the weekend night market.

    Guest review
    Thanh the receptionist was extremely kind and helpful!
  • Review score
    7.3
    Good · 113 reviews

    Attractively set in the Long Bien District district of Hanoi, Phuong Trang Hotel is located 1.8 miles from Thang Long Water Puppet Theater, 2 miles from Hanoi Old City Gate and 2.1 miles from Hoan...

    Guest review
    Basic little hotel just over the bridge from the old quarter. The owner and the manger was very, very sweet.
  • Review score
    7.2
    Good · 55 reviews

    Well located in the center of Hanoi, Station View Hostel - LushStay provides free WiFi and free private parking.

    Guest review
    I like that they make sure that the bathrooms are always clean.
  • Review score
    6.9
    Pleasant · 439 reviews

    Located in Hanoi, a 9-minute walk from One Pillar Pagoda, Green Homestay provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar.

  • Review score
    6.8
    Pleasant · 86 reviews

    Conveniently set in the center of Hanoi, Thức at 3am - Old Quarter Hanoi Lotus is within a 8-minute walk of Hanoi Old City Gate and half a mile of Thang Long Water Puppet Theater.

    Guest review
    Very nice room. Great AC. Nice bed, nice shower, very clean.
  • Review score
    6.2
    Pleasant · 432 reviews

    Conveniently set in the Hoan Kiem District district of Hanoi, Cocon Old Quater Hotel is located a 7-minute walk from Thang Long Water Puppet Theater, 0.6 miles from Hoan Kiem Lake and a 16-minute walk...

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  • Located in Hanoi, 1.3 miles from Vietnam Fine Arts Museum, DA Travel Hostel Hanoi has air-conditioned accommodations and a bar.

  • Attractively set in the Cau Giay District district of Hanoi, Ký túc xá chỉ cho Nữ Vincom D capital Trần Duy Hưng is located 1.9 miles from Vincom Center Nguyen Chi Thanh, 3.4 miles from Vietnam Museum...

  • Providing free WiFi throughout the property, Homestay 37 Hang Dao is located in Hanoi, a 7-minute walk from Hanoi Old City Gate and 600 yards from Hoan Kiem Lake.

  • Review score
    5.9
    Fair · 8 reviews

    Located in Hanoi, 2.3 miles from Thang Long Water Puppet Theater, Homestay Luxury HaNoi provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar.

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    5.8
    Fair · 27 reviews

    Located in Hanoi, a 8-minute walk from Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, 3BT home provides accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking and a bar.

  • Well located in the center of Hanoi, Metro Snooze Dorm provides free WiFi throughout the property, a shared lounge and free private parking for guests who drive.

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    Located in Hanoi and with Hanoi Old City Gate reachable within a 4-minute walk, Kangaroo Hostel provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

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    Featuring 2-star accommodations, Flower Hostel is located in Hanoi, a 11-minute walk from Hoan Kiem Lake and 0.7 miles from Hanoi Old City Gate.

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  • Review score
    8.1
    Very Good · 335 reviews
    I stayed in four youth hostels, this one is the cheapest and the worst, if you want to save 10000-20000 VND, come here
    Guest review by
    zili
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $70.71
    Review score
    7.2
    Good · 246 reviews
    Cheap and in a great location. Rooms are basic and dated but fairly clean. The hotel felt safe and quiet.
    Guest review by
    Leigh
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $50.02
    Review score
    8.5
    Very Good · 643 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.
    Guest review by
    Liss
    Solo traveler
  • Review score
    8.9
    Excellent · 3,000 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.
    Guest review by
    Catherine
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $49.82
    Review score
    7.1
    Good · 85 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..
    Guest review by
    Tanwar
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $34.49
    Review score
    8.3
    Very Good · 775 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.
    Guest review by
    Lois
    Solo traveler
  • Review score
    8.0
    Very Good · 396 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!
    Guest review by
    jorge
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $22.61
    Review score
    7.5
    Good · 1,101 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!
    Guest review by
    miya
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $38.33
    Review score
    7.5
    Good · 498 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.
    Guest review by
    Veikko
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $38.33
    Review score
    8.4
    Very Good · 1,735 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
    Guest review by
    Annie
    Young couple

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