Hanoi Backpackers Hostel in Hanoi, Vietnam

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56%

Hanoi Backpackers is pretty average in my book. At $8.50 a night for a dorm bed, it's expensive when you can get a private room in a hotel for $15-20. The mattresses were very hard and the bathrooms were only somewhat clean. It attracts a lot of gap-year aged backpackers, and if that's your scene, then you'll probably like the place. Overall, the hostel is ok, but not excetional. Wilson, from USA ~ 30th Aug 2009

56%

This hostel, in my opinion, is highly overated. It is on an alleyway that is home to a dozen or more hotels, all very similar in price, which more than twice the ammenities. The hostel itself is nothing special. I would recommend staying at a HOTEL on the same alleyway, and just stopping in at the hostel for its happy hour. For 8-10 USD you can get your own private room, towels, satellite tv, bathtub, etc. Whereas at the hostel you are in a 10-12 person dorm room with ensuite bathroom. Ben, from Canada ~ 7th Jul 2009

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84% (12 reviews)

Character: 78%

Security: 82%

Location: 91%

Staff: 82%

Fun: 90%

Cleanliness: 80%

100%

this hostel is the bess knees, as a girl travelling on her own, it was just the place to meet people, i loved it and the halong bay trip is a must for 2nights and 3 days, stay on boat and beach, amazing!! nicola, from Scotland ~ 23rd Jun 2009

94%

Hanoi Backpackers has the social atmosphere that other parts of Vietnam lack. Great chill out zone, all the amenities, plus cleanliness! However, one wonders if the fame has gone to their heads, as prices appear above average and staff can be a little pushy. One of the only places in Indochina where staying too long costs more... (PS. not for the cultural seeking traveler)
We haven't changed the prices for over three years we prefer to offer quality products more than cheap and dodgy ones. Hanoi is our passion and life it's our home we can give you great and clear insights to it's culture and people. Sorry some of my staff were pushy it's not who we are. Thanks for your comments.
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Jason, from Canada ~ 22nd Jun 2009

90%

the rooms were really nice and clean, the bathrooms were great, and the hostel offers free beers on sundays at 3pm on the roof bar... also mondays, wednesdays and fridays theres a bbq on the roof Nick, from England ~ 27th May 2009

96%

A great place to meet people, they know what travelers need. A great little lounge, great trips, a bar and big lockers under the beds. Merridith, from USA ~ 19th May 2009

96%

Staff is great, very energetic, and at times entertaining. with loads of usefull info about Vietnam and Hanoi. This is a backpackers hub so also great place for meeting other travelers. I highly recommend the trip they offer to Halong Bay, for anyone looking for a great party along with a dose of exercise. Jarrett, from USA ~ 28th Apr 2009

86%

If you want to meet people, this is definitely the place to go...heaps of really friendly people. The price of the dorms is ok-ish but anything extra (beer, soft drinks, laundry etc) is hugely over-priced, as are the tours, bus-tickets etc you can book through them Nicholas, from New Zealand ~ 2nd Mar 2009

100%

Fantastic place, wouldn't stay anywhere else in Hanoi!! do the boat trip through the hostel too, its a lot of fun! -S Simon, from Australia ~ 24th Feb 2009

100%

HBH is located on a street with a few hostels, but this is THE one to go and chill at. They've got lots of great tours available at alright prices, and helpful staff. Happy hour is the best part, and lots of great people to meet. Erik, from Canada ~ 9th Feb 2009

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