Hanoi Backpackers Hostel

Super Friendly - 25th November, 2007
Stayed in a private room here, now $25 and although that is more expensive than other hotels, the best thing about this place is that the staff are superfriendly. They must have checked in thousands of backpackers but still treat you with enthusiasm and even carried my bag to my room !! The travel desk is a bonus and free internet helpful. You also get free breakfast and tea and coffee all day. The social side of this place is great as they have a happy hour on the roof top bar and BBQ's 3 times a week and you can't fail to get chatting to other travellers. I have backpacked all over the world and this is one of the best hostels I have come across, (alongside the infamous Sim Cozy's in Chengdu). I highly reccommend this place, but book early as it has been full the whole time I have been here. Find the Cathedral in Hanoi and as you look at it straight on, the wall of the street to the left has a map of how to find the hostel. Easy peasy. Cheers, Alison Leslie

Hanoi Backpackers Hostel reviewed by alison on 25th November, 2007, rated 5 out of 5.
Stayed here 11/2007
This is a Travelfish recommended reviewer
Total reviews submitted: 13.
alison also reviewed: An An Hotel, An An Hotel, Ban Pack Luck Villa, Hiep Hoa, New Siam II Guest House, Thong Bay Guesthouse.

Double Rooms Not Worth It - 8th January, 2010
Overall this hostel is excellent. Everything your looking for in a hostel is here: super friendly staff who are happy to hand out the travel tips, and a really friendly social vibe. But if you're a couple staying in hostels to save money the doubles are too much: now 30US a night and not worth it. 1.They are internal rooms so no sunlight 2.very loud when breakie starts at 5am 3.the bathrooms are tiny, with showers over the toilet so everything gets soaked 4.overall grimy (dorms much cleaner) While these are minor gripes the price tag should provide you with more in vietnam(currently staying in $15p/n in Hue and quality of room is much much higher)! If you do really want to stay here put up with a dorm for a couple of days that way you get the social vibe with a backpacker friendly price tag :) and do book the rock long rock hard halong bay tour-best time yet!!

Hanoi Backpackers Hostel reviewed by kendoll on 8th January, 2010, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 12/2009
Total reviews submitted: 2.
kendoll also reviewed: Binh Duong I + III.

Good Hostel - 14th November, 2009
We found out about this place on travelfish, lonely planet and rough guides so decided to stay here. For a bed in a dorm was $7.50 which didnt seem to bad. Nice place if you want to meet other backpackers. You can organise all your tours through them, we did the Halong Bay through them which was good they advertise their own island for the 2nd night, we didnt have such good weather so it was a bit boring on the island but would be great with sun. We found it cheaper and just as easy to do our Sa Pa tour on our own. But a nice hostel and is clean

Hanoi Backpackers Hostel reviewed by thetravellingtrio on 14th November, 2009, rated 3 out of 5.
Stayed here 11/2009
Total reviews submitted: 2.
thetravellingtrio also reviewed: Dai Long Hotel.

Book if you wana stay here! - 17th May, 2008
If you wana stay here, then be sure to book way in advance. We arrived in the evening after a 24 hour journey from China and there were no available rooms for a few days. Seems like a great place to meet people although only really great if you're not a budget backpacker who cant afford to get hammered every night. Next door is a lovely hotel called The Rose hotel, US $15, which is 25p more than the dorm rooms here, for a lovely double room with balcony, cable tv, fridge etc etc.

Hanoi Backpackers Hostel reviewed by sarahcarey on 17th May, 2008, rated 3 out of 5.
Stayed here 5/2008
Total reviews submitted: 3.
sarahcarey also reviewed: Phong Nha, Rose Hotel.

Good value for your money - 20th April, 2008
Stayed only one night because had to leave Hanoi. Enjoyed the atmosphere, many interesting people, good breakfast. Room was clean and bed comfortable. The toilet could be better, the shower was quite dirty as well as the floor, but in general you can manage. Recommended.

Hanoi Backpackers Hostel reviewed by dorsie78 on 20th April, 2008, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 3/2008
Total reviews submitted: 2.
dorsie78 also reviewed: Greenfield Hotel.