About

🎒 Welcome to Hanoi Central Backpackers Hostel – Your Home in Hanoi, Vietnam!

Looking for more than just a place to sleep? You've come to the right place!

With over 10 years of experience, we're proud to be one of the original backpacker hostels in Hanoi's Old Quarter. Stay in a hostel filled with traditional Vietnamese charm, meet travelers from around the world, and enjoy a friendly, social atmosphere.

Whether you're here to explore Hanoi, join an unforgettable adventure, or simply relax and make new friends, our team is here to help make your trip to Vietnam one to remember. 🌍✨

🌟 Why Stay With Us?
✔ Social & Fun Atmosphere

Meet travelers from around the world through our daily activities, Happy Hour, pub crawls, and social games — the perfect way to make new friends and enjoy Hanoi together.

✔ 24/7 Friendly Staff & Travel Assistance

Our team is always ready to help you plan your next adventure. We can arrange:

🛳 Hideaway Cruise
The perfect choice for solo travelers and backpackers looking for a fun and social cruise experience.

🏍 Ha Giang Loop
We work with trusted Ha Giang Loop operators Buffalo adventure

🥾 Sapa Trek & Homestay
Trek through stunning mountain landscapes and experience an authentic homestay with a local family.

🚐 Tours & Transport Tickets
Easy booking for buses, tours, and other transportation, with convenient pick-up and drop-off options.

✔ Comfortable & Affordable Rooms

Enjoy air conditioning, hot showers, comfortable beds, and 24-hour reception — everything you need for a comfortable stay in the heart of Hanoi's Old Quarter.

💥 What's FREE?

✅ Breakfast — 7:00–9:30 AM

✅ Happy Hour — 7:00–8:00 PM

ONE HOUR. UNLIMITED DRINKS.

🍸 MONDAY
FREE-FLOW MIXERS

🍺 TUE – WED – THU
FREE-FLOW CRAFT BEER

🍹 FRIDAY
FREE-FLOW SIGNATURE COCKTAILS

🍺 SAT – SUN
FREE-FLOW CRAFT BEER

✅ Walking Tour — 10:00 AM

✅ Pub Crawl — 11:00 PM

✅ Wi-Fi

🌏 COME FOR THE ADVENTURE.
🤝 STAY FOR THE FRIENDS.
❤️ LEAVE WITH MEMORIES.

Hanoi Central Backpackers Hostel
More than a bed – The social backpacker home in Hanoi.

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Age Restriction
  • Taxes Not Included
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Facilities

  • Free Breakfast
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Security Lockers
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Airport Transfers
  • Luggage Storage
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Tours/Travel Desk
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Reviews

9.2Superb(6782)
  • Value for Money
    9.4
  • Security
    9.6
  • Atmosphere
    8.6
  • Cleanliness
    8.9
  • Staff
    9.3
  • Location
    9.5
  • Facilities
    8.9
Summary of traveller reviews

Hanoi Central Backpackers Hostel in Hanoi is praised for its incredibly friendly and helpful staff, vibrant social atmosphere, and excellent central location. Guests love the comfortable beds, delicious free breakfast, and fun rooftop bar with nightly events and free beer hour. It's a top choice for solo travellers looking to meet people.

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Stayed in Sept 2026
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Jake
Male, 25-30, USA
In a great location. Luna’s walking tour was amazing!
Stayed in Sept 2026
10
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Avalyn
Female, 18-24, USA
Very clean hostel and free breakfast is amazing! Location is really good near everything - Luna, the walking tour guide was amazing!!!
Stayed in Sept 2026
9.4
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Nicholas
Male, 18-24, Canada
100% recommend the morning tour, Luna was an amazing guide!
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Location

16 Thanh Ha Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam
0.9km from city centre