We stayed at the Backpackers Travel Hostel on our first night in Vietnam....The staff where so friendly and helpful. We were leaving the next day for Sapa and we booked a tour to Halong Bay through the hostel on our return to Hanoi. Our train arrived at 4.30am the day we had booked the tour and we were offered by staff to come back to the hostel and have a shower and breakfast for free before being picked up for Halong Bay. Everything is so Great and Amazing.highly recommendWe stayed at the Backpackers Travel Hostel on our first night in Vietnam....The staff where so friendly and helpful. We were leaving the next day for Sapa and we booked a tour to Halong Bay through the hostel on our return to Hanoi. Our train arrived at 4.30am the day we had booked the tour and we were offered by staff to come back to the hostel and have a shower and breakfast for free before being picked up for Halong Bay. Everything is so Great and Amazing.highly recommend...Close

bookinghotel873859, Australia | Male 18-24 | 26th November 2009

Very very great hostel. The hostel provides almost exactly the same services as every other hostel but they have many Free things like : FREE BREAKFAST, FREE INTERNET, FREE DRINKS ALL DAY. We stayed here for 3 nights in total. and We also did Ha Long Bay, SaPa, HOa Lu Tam Coc with them and we had a really really great time.they said that you pay what you get for, if you really want to enjoy the landscape in Vietnam please do with the good tours cause I know some friends do with the cheap ones an...MoreVery very great hostel. The hostel provides almost exactly the same services as every other hostel but they have many Free things like : FREE BREAKFAST, FREE INTERNET, FREE DRINKS ALL DAY. We stayed here for 3 nights in total. and We also did Ha Long Bay, SaPa, HOa Lu Tam Coc with them and we had a really really great time.they said that you pay what you get for, if you really want to enjoy the landscape in Vietnam please do with the good tours cause I know some friends do with the cheap ones and when they come back they weren\'t happy so much.The rooms are very nice, clean and new with 12 dorm beds, the bathroom is so clean with hot shower, soap, toothpaste ....The staffs are so nice and friendly that they can help you anytime you need.the internet is high speed and good computer with SKYPE...Great Hostel to stay in Hanoi...Close

hanoihotel687238, Australia | Group 18-24 | 26th November 2009

They sold our room before we arrived. They already emailed us to confirm the room, we had paid a deposit through hostelworld, they picked us up at the airport, then said our double room was no longer available but they had a dorm room or alternative guesthouse! We took our deposit back and left, do not trust them. They sold our room before we arrived. They already emailed us to confirm the room, we had paid a deposit through hostelworld, they picked us up at the airport, then said our double room was no longer available but they had a dorm room or alternative guesthouse! We took our deposit back and left, do not trust them. ...Close

katiebennett92007, England | Couple 25-30 | 22nd November 2009

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excellent service.I booked 2 nights at the hostel.after 2 days discovering Hanoi, I went to Ha Long Bay with them with 3days/2night(1 night on boat, 1 night in hotel in Cat Ba Island) and had a fun time there.the cabin on the boat is really nice and comfortable.the guide named Truong is so friendly and helpful, I had a chance to know more about Vietnam.if you are young and finding a hostel for great fun please choose this placeexcellent service.I booked 2 nights at the hostel.after 2 days discovering Hanoi, I went to Ha Long Bay with them with 3days/2night(1 night on boat, 1 night in hotel in Cat Ba Island) and had a fun time there.the cabin on the boat is really nice and comfortable.the guide named Truong is so friendly and helpful, I had a chance to know more about Vietnam.if you are young and finding a hostel for great fun please choose this place...Close

bethchrist1641829, Australia | Male 18-24 | 20th November 2009

the dorm beds are so clean and clear.the staffs are friendly and helpful.with 5$ I had free breakfast, free internet and free drink all day.I booked with ha long bay 2days/1night with 65$ and had a really really great time.highly recommend!the dorm beds are so clean and clear.the staffs are friendly and helpful.with 5$ I had free breakfast, free internet and free drink all day.I booked with ha long bay 2days/1night with 65$ and had a really really great time.highly recommend!...Close

stephengerge2558, Belgium | Group 25-30 | 20th November 2009

Do not book any tours through the hostel, the rate they quote you depends on their mood, your skin type and the weather. They quoted me $80 for a trip that they qouted my friend $50 for (we shared a room.) Located in the old quarter, the hostel is clean and includes breakfast and free internet. If you are looking to keep to yourself then this is the place to stay. Do not book any tours through the hostel, the rate they quote you depends on their mood, your skin type and the weather. They quoted me $80 for a trip that they qouted my friend $50 for (we shared a room.) Located in the old quarter, the hostel is clean and includes breakfast and free internet. If you are looking to keep to yourself then this is the place to stay. ...Close

Ashwin, USA | Male 18-24 | 20th November 2009

Anna was every bit as kind and helpful as previous posts describe.  I was very impressed with all my tours and her personalized service were well worth the slightly higher cost. The hostel itself was very modern & clean, with a free towel and generous breakfast of baguette, fried egg, bananas and tea/coffee. There were also 6 internet computers available for use in the lobby and a strong wifi signal on every floor. I would definitely recommend this hostel, particurarly because of Anna!    Anna was every bit as kind and helpful as previous posts describe.  I was very impressed with all my tours and her personalized service were well worth the slightly higher cost. The hostel itself was very modern & clean, with a free towel and generous breakfast of baguette, fried egg, bananas and tea/coffee. There were also 6 internet computers available for use in the lobby and a strong wifi signal on every floor. I would definitely recommend this hostel, particurarly because of Anna!    ...Close

Garrett, USA | Male 25-30 | 19th November 2009

This is easily the best hostel I have stayed in. Clean and made bed every day, great stuff. I am going back there when I get back from Halong bay!!Anna -reservation tour from her is great, very helpful and a good laugh too, top hostel in Hanoi without question!This is easily the best hostel I have stayed in. Clean and made bed every day, great stuff. I am going back there when I get back from Halong bay!!Anna -reservation tour from her is great, very helpful and a good laugh too, top hostel in Hanoi without question!...Close

nicesmileboy785912, Australia | Group 25-30 | 11th November 2009

This is probably the BEST hostel I have EVER stayed in!!! The place is overflowing with cool backpackers from around the world, the staff are very helpful and super fun!. The location is perfect for exploring the Old Town and all the sites. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND their tours!!! We had the best night of our entire trip on the Halong Bay Tour! This place rocks!This is probably the BEST hostel I have EVER stayed in!!! The place is overflowing with cool backpackers from around the world, the staff are very helpful and super fun!. The location is perfect for exploring the Old Town and all the sites. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND their tours!!! We had the best night of our entire trip on the Halong Bay Tour! This place rocks!...Close

rogeramy686975, Australia | Group 25-30 | 06th November 2009

very good location,in the heart of old quater.good free breakfast with breadwith eggs, butter and jam,coffee,tea,banana... good for booking tour with Ms Anna.thankyou very much Anna for all your helpvery good location,in the heart of old quater.good free breakfast with breadwith eggs, butter and jam,coffee,tea,banana... good for booking tour with Ms Anna.thankyou very much Anna for all your help...Close

basketball8920098425, Australia | Female 18-24 | 05th November 2009