Hanoi · Vietnam
Hanoi Backpackers Hostel & Rooftop Bar
Bed bug reports
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Confirmed Hostelworld
Bed bugs in multiple friends beds
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Confirmed Hostelworld
Absolutely lovely staff however had issues with bed bugs in the bed (which I have photos of as I woke up to see crawling around in the bed 😬) and my arms and legs are covered in bites now. Staff were very kind about this and reported it to the manager. Also had to move 3 different rooms due to renovation works. The bar on the top floor is great
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Confirmed Hostelworld
Super dirty all around. Sheets were stained, found a bed bug my last morning right before I left. Bed were also so squeaky it was almost funny. The staff were good though and the rooftop was fun and it was easy to meet people. Would just recommend staying at another hostel and coming to the bar to socialize
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Confirmed Hostelworld
BEDBUGS!!!! Very nice hostel and super lovely staff who were great during our whole stay. Unfortunately we got bedbugs during our stay… we left the 15/4 and that is also the day we discovered them.
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Confirmed Hostelworld
Beware! this hostel is not worthy of 9.5 stars and the only reason they have high reviews is because when you check out they physically take your phone and go the hostel world app and offer 10% off your entire stay if you leave a good review. This is uncaceptable, I’m very against bribing reviews and therefore i would recommend you stay elsewhere. There was no proper liquid hand soap in my room even after asking reception. vibes were also not amazing. had one bed bug and cockroaches upstairs
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Confirmed Hostelworld
Original room had bed bugs. Staff gave us another room to move into, but that is why I cannot give a 10 star review.
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Confirmed Hostelworld
Do not stay here. They have bedbugs in the rooms which I found. The main reason for the poor review however is that many of the reviews for this place are fake as there are signs all around saying that you get free drinks for good reviews. I do not like when hostels do this as it is misleading for travellers. Stay somewhere else.
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Confirmed Hostelworld
Probably the worst hostel I’ve been to, the whole property looks nothing like the advertised photos, it felt like a prison. The room was filthy, cramped and felt like there was bed bugs. Left less than 30 mins into checking in and booked somewhere else. Completely disappointed, if I could score less I would
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Vibe Analysis
Hanoi Backpackers Hostel & Rooftop Bar is built around its rooftop: a loud, social terrace with music, activities, pub-crawl energy, and an easy path into Hanoi nightlife. The location is right in the Old Quarter near Beer Street, so it works best for backpackers who want bars, late nights, and quick access to tour desks rather than quiet recovery time. Breakfast is a real bright spot, with the buffet and bacon standing out more than the rooms. The hostel can also be useful for booking Ha Giang Loop and Ha Long Bay trips, though tour pricing and organization may need careful checking. The rooms are the tradeoff. Dorms can be very tight, dark, stuffy, and short on bag space, with one combined shower/toilet setup serving larger rooms. Private rooms seem especially uneven: some are in a separate building or annex, sometimes with weak WiFi, poor soundproofing, plumbing problems, or a layout that feels disconnected from the main social area. This is a party hostel with a rough edge, not a polished base. It fits travelers who care most about location, rooftop energy, breakfast, and meeting people, and who can tolerate noise, cramped rooms, and inconsistent facilities.
Signals to check
- Cleanliness is a major concern, including dirty bathrooms, stained bedding, mold, bad smells, and pest sightings.
- Noise can be intense from Beer Street, the rooftop, hallway traffic, lockers, construction, and late-night partying.
- Private rooms may be poor value compared with nearby hotels or other hostels.
- Facilities can be unreliable, including hot water, WiFi, air conditioning, lockers, showers, plugs, towels, and room security.
- Tour bookings and add-on charges may need careful price checks before paying.