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Located conveniently in the center of Hanoi, Drift Backpackers Hostel has air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. The property is around a 15-minute walk from Ha Noi Railway station, 0.8 miles from Hanoi Old City Gate and 1.1 miles from Hanoi Temple of Literature. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service and organizing tours for guests. At the hostel, the rooms are equipped with a balcony. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, some rooms at Drift Backpackers Hostel also have a city view. A buffet breakfast is available every morning at the accommodation. You can play pool at Drift Backpackers Hostel, and bike rental is available. Popular points of interest near the hostel include St. Joseph Cathedral, Thang Long Water Puppet Theater and Hoan Kiem Lake. Noi Bai International Airport is 16 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Hanoi, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6!

Breakfast Info

Buffet


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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
9.0
High score for Hanoi
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Shanks
    United States of America United States of America
    Good value, cool part of town. Really sweet and helpful staff and comfortable beds.
  • Amy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were friendly and helpful, plus breakfast included when it's already so cheap per night - also the breakfast is delicious! It's not a party hostel which I liked, it's more relaxed yet you meet so many lovely new people. Finally, the...
  • Hannah
    United States of America United States of America
    Very nice balconies and common areas, free breakfast, nice staff
  • Alex
    Russia Russia
    Great hostel with a great atmosphere, helpful staff and great breakfasts.
  • Parassubedi01
    Nepal Nepal
    The best hostel experience ever. Top notch breakfast.
  • Bogdan
    Romania Romania
    The view from the terrace, the temperature from the room
  • Parameshwar
    India India
    The hostel is incredibly close to the Church and is at the heart of the city. all the places are accessible so Id recommend it to anyone who is visiting Hanoi to stay here !
  • Mathilde
    France France
    I recommand this place it was really confortable and clean
  • Maxine
    Canada Canada
    The beds are comfy, very very central location, all the staff is so nice - from the cooks, to front desk and the cleaning ladies too 🤗 breakfast was really good and varied. The common area is nice to meet people
  • Darian
    United States of America United States of America
    -The rooms are pretty decent. There's privacy curtains, lights, and outlets for each bunk. The mattress is pretty comfortable. AC in the room is really good. -The free breakfast is great. Plenty of options to choose from. -St. Joseph cathedral is...

Area info

Amenities of Drift Backpackers Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Bathroom

  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Private Bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Bar crawls
  • Pool table

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Transportation

  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying

Safety & security

  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Adults only
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Drift Backpackers Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of VND 30,000 is required on arrival. That's about $1. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

A damage deposit of VND 30,000 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Drift Backpackers Hostel

  • Drift Backpackers Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Pool table
    • Bar crawls
    • Bike tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Walking tours
    • Cooking class
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • Drift Backpackers Hostel is 1,500 feet from the center of Hanoi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Drift Backpackers Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet

  • The prices at Drift Backpackers Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Drift Backpackers Hostel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.