Reviews of Hanoi Backpackers' Hostel

25 March 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Friendly staff (Tom the Kiwi bloke was tops!). Everyone I spoke to who went on tours (Halong Bay & Sapa) organised by Hanoi Backpackers loved it, although relatively expensive (compared to agencies outside), I somewhat regret not doing my Halong Bay tour with them despite the cost

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

26 February 2010 Cara would recommend this property

Liked: Great social scene, the trips are a little over-priced but overall this is a very safe, clean and fun hostel and would recommend to anyone travelling to Vietnam.

Disliked: Cara left no negative feedback.

21 February 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: The staff were incredible - so organized and will bend over backwards to get you what you need (e.g. book hard-to-get train tickets, flights, etc.). Really amazing.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

08 February 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: lots of australians

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

01 February 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Great environment, very friendly

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

28 January 2010 Jeremy would recommend this property

Liked: Great place to stay, deserving of all the comments and compliments. Fun, clean and reliable. Good staff, good turnout of all kinds of backpackers, good location. If I had to throw in a single caveat: watch some of the prices on the tour bookings, you may be able to do better on your own.

Disliked: Jeremy left no negative feedback.

17 January 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Pretty good vibe. Good place to meet people. Not the cleanest and bathrooms definitely need an improvement. Expensive compared to other local hostels but makes up for it in atmosphere.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

31 December 2009 Michael would recommend this property

Liked: Had an incredible time staying here, was the perfect hostel. Staff were extreamely helpful and friendly. They took the time and effort to talk to you at the bar and remember your name throughout the stay, which made the stay very comfortable and almost homely especially when travelling on your own. Really easy to meet and get on with other travellers staying their due to the social bar and bbq (and happy hour). I spent the rest of my travels with people i had met at the hostel.The rooms were really clean. Booked the Halong Bay trip for 3 days with the hostel and it was an awesome trip and would definately recommend doing that (even if the weather isn't great, still an awesome trip). Also stayed at their sister hostel in hue and found the same quality their too. So a big thumbs up!

Disliked: Michael left no negative feedback.

25 December 2009 Christopher would recommend this property

Liked: This place is awesome, I had the best couple of days here, it was amazing for Christmas. Highly recommended.

Disliked: Christopher left no negative feedback.

19 December 2009 joan would recommend this property

Liked: All the stuff are very helpful and honest' very clean and easy access to bars ''and all sorts' also meet lots of travelers'i will strongly recommand this hostel to all travelers.Jo

Disliked: joan left no negative feedback.

02 November 2009

Liked: very noise , staffs are so rule , they all speak well english . its good for someone stay up late to come but not for me..

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

15 October 2009 kristy would recommend this property

Liked: this is most sociable hostel i have been to and really helpful staff. Booked a trip through them to halong bay was all very professional and fun!! Would recommend to all and if back in hanoi will stay there again!

Disliked: kristy left no negative feedback.

12 October 2009 Ype would recommend this property

Liked: Great place to meet other people and travellers, especially the happy hour is a good moment for that. Bathroom I was in could have been cleansed better, but fair enough. Great location, especially for wandering around in the Old Quarter.Budget tour to Ha Long Bay (3 days 2 nights by AST Travels, or something) is perfect value for money!

Disliked: Ype left no negative feedback.

15 September 2009 Dafydd would recommend this property

Liked: Good place to hang out. Good staff

Disliked: Dafydd left no negative feedback.

09 September 2009 Mike would recommend this property

Liked: Great for a group of backpackers but very hectic...it seems a stessful place to live. Staff are arrogant and rude though some are ok. BEWARE OF THE AMERICAN WHO WORKS HERE- NOT A NICE CHARACTER.

Disliked: Mike left no negative feedback.

25 August 2009 Robert would recommend this property

Liked: Many of the travellers I met in the Hostel considerred this place the only place to stay!The staff are laid back, really helpful and honest - there are always plenty of staff on hand to help and for a solo traveller the backpackers hostels balcony bar upstairs is a great place to make new friends. Stay here if you want to come to a safe, clean place with a great atmosphere. You could find cheaper accomodation in Hanoi - but Hanoi Backpackers Hostel is worth the extra few dollars.

Disliked: Robert left no negative feedback.

22 August 2009 Fiona would recommend this property

Liked: A realy cool little place in a good area of Hanoi, meet heaps of people!nice big rooms with air con!!as for the tours defo do the 2 night tour not the one night coz the island you stay on the second night is amazing and seafood bbq was pretty good as well!

Disliked: Fiona left no negative feedback.

09 August 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Great place to meet people, we were in one of the private rooms and the air con didn't work but otherwise no complaints.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

09 August 2009 Russell would recommend this property

Liked: Great location, very friendly and helpful staff, clean dorms. . . . all in all an efficient and very well run facility, especially considering the volume of business which it recieves. . . . however, a bit of a college party boy scene, at least during my stay, so if thats not your thing, you might want to look for something quieter.

Disliked: Russell left no negative feedback.

08 August 2009 Jessica would recommend this property

Liked: Lots of people to meet, very sociable, clean and nice dorms. Was a bit noisy, especially if you get a first floor room, and the dorm doors don't lock (though you get a huge locker for all your stuff). If you're after an oasis of calm, this isn't the place for you! The staff are very experienced with backpackers and are helpful. Don't feel you have to book the rock long rock hard tour to Halong if you don't want to - the budget one ($40 US) was awesome, very nice 2-person cabins, same stuff included, good food (including for veggies) and less emphasis on the "let's all get wasted" - though still the opportunity for consuming lots of beer, singing karaoke and staying up to watch the sunrise.All in all, would recommend this hostel.

Disliked: Jessica left no negative feedback.

08 July 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Good Location, fun staff, great day trips on offer

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

27 June 2009

Liked: Clean place, but very inpersonal. Way too many people staying there and it was harder to get in touch with people than in smaller places. Staff was ok, but didn't really focus on your request but were talking to colleages and other guests in between. Breakfast was ok, nothing special. I would prefer a smaller place next time.By the way: If you book the Halong Bay tour with them, be aware they make you get up at 7.30 am on the second day. Not nice when you have been partying the night before.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

15 June 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Great fun and great opportunity to meet people. Very clean.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

15 June 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Good place to meet people, although expensive. Clean, good atmosphere. My tip: Find some people here and go to a cheaper other hotel the next night or so.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

05 June 2009

Liked: Ok if you want a party hostel (18-22) this is your place. Otherwise steer clear. Overprices tours and if you don't book with them they can get snotty.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.