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About this property

Central Location: Drift Backpackers Hostel in Hoàn Kiếm offers a central base with St. Joseph Cathedral just yards away and Hoan Kiem Lake a short walk. Noi Bai International Airport is 16 mi from the property. Comfortable Accommodations: The hostel features air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and city views. Each room includes a walk-in shower, hairdryer, and free WiFi. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can relax on the terrace or enjoy the outdoor seating area. The property provides a lounge, 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and full-day security. Additional amenities include bike hire, tour desk, and luggage storage. Guest Favorites: Highly rated for its breakfast buffet, convenient location, and attentive staff, Drift Backpackers Hostel ensures a pleasant stay.

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 9.5!

Breakfast Info

Buffet


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Minh
    Vietnam Vietnam
    The room and the atmosphere quite nice, the breakfast also good, although it only last until 9:30, if only it could be longer until 10:30 will be better. The Pub also need to be open a bit later
  • Glenn
    Sweden Sweden
    Great location, wonderful terrace with good social hangout
  • Tal
    Israel Israel
    Location is awesome and the communal balcony is great. One of my favourite hostels in Vietnam.
  • Markus
    Norway Norway
    Best place to stay in Hanoi. Unless you’re allergic to church bells it’s nothing to complain about. I still dream about waking up in the morning to the breakfast and KAFFE MED MELK!!!! 100% the place to stay, the area is also pretty chill, despite...
  • John
    Philippines Philippines
    The breakfast was really good. I like that they have common rooms. The room itself is okay -good for backpackers and the price is very cheap.
  • Shanks
    United States United States
    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 United States
    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.

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House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation 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.