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The Drift Backpackers Hostel

Hanoi · Vietnam

The Drift Backpackers Hostel

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55% SHIT
High confidence 1,864 reviews

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Facilities

🍳 COOKER 👕 Laundry 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🍳 Free Breakfast
Other facilities (33)
Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Internet Access Free City Tour Free Luggage Storage Airport Transfers Luggage Storage 24 Hour Reception Tours/Travel Desk Housekeeping Card Phones Internet Access Book Exchange Pool Table Wi-Fi Linen Included Air Conditioning Reading Light Hair Dryers Ceiling Fan Towels Not Included Charging Plugs Towels For Hire Late Check-out Security Lockers Key Card Access 24 Hour Security CCTV in Common Areas Smoke Detector Common Room Lounge Room Social Balcony Hot Showers

Prices

Dorms $7 / night

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Recent reviews

USA FEMALE 18-24 May 11, 2026 Atm 100%

I really enjoyed my stay here! The staff were so helpful & the dorms were very clean and cozy.

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Canada FEMALE 18-24 May 11, 2026 Atm 100%

The best hostel in hanoi

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Spain FEMALE 25-30 May 11, 2026 Atm 100%

Perfect stay!

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USA MALE 25-30 May 10, 2026 Atm 100%

Loved the breakfast, the beds were super comfortable and the staff was very friendly

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USA FEMALE 18-24 May 10, 2026 Atm 100%

Had a wonderful stay at the drift, beds are comfortable, bathroom is clean, staff is friendly and speak excellent English.

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Ireland MALE 18-24 May 9, 2026 Atm 100%

great stay

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Turkey FEMALE 25-30 May 9, 2026 Atm 100%

Gutes hostel, ruhiger als andere, aber optimal!

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Sweden FEMALE 25-30 May 7, 2026 Atm 100%

Loved this hostel! Chill but social and the free breakfast was great. Central location but not in a busy area which was perfect.

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Netherlands MALE 25-30 May 7, 2026 Atm 100%

Nice Hostel, with friendly helpful staff

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Netherlands FEMALE 25-30 May 7, 2026 Atm 100%

Best location, good people working here

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 May 7, 2026 Atm 100%

Had a great stay! Breakfast is amazing and location perfect.

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England MALE 18-24 May 7, 2026 Atm 100%

Had a great stay for two nights, thank you!

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 May 7, 2026 Atm 100%

very nice hostel. Great breakfast, very chill and social as well. Perfect location

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Germany MALE 18-24 May 6, 2026 Atm 100%

Great Hostel!

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England FEMALE 18-24 May 6, 2026 Atm 100%

Lovely hostel with amazing location, you are right next to st Joseph’s cathedral, and minutes walks away from main attractions. The breakfast included is such a good value for money, where you can have a range of fruits, toast, egg and hot tea and coffee! I loved my stay here thank you!

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Switzerland FEMALE 31-40 May 5, 2026 Atm 60%

It's a good hostel in a great location. They can book any tour for you. I went in and out of Hanoi for the tours so I stayed in 2 different dorms here. The shower in one of the dorms had zero spots to hang anything except maybe the doorknob. The free breakfast was quite nice though. And the staff was also very friendly. I did see some of the cleaning staff taking a nap break in one of the bunk beds which I found a little odd considering their dirty clothes. But overall quite a nice place.

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Canada FEMALE 18-24 May 4, 2026 Atm 60%

Had a great stay at drift! Stayed twice as I booked the loop with them. First dorms (16 people) was a little underwhelming as one toilet for all but the second dorm I got (6 people) was perfect, super clean and comfy. Quiet hostel itself but I booked everything (Ha Giang Loop, Transportation etc) through the night reception Duy. He’s the best and went above and beyond for me, even checked in on me while I was in ha giang. Perfect spot to rewind and book your tours with! Shoutout to Duy 🐐

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Netherlands FEMALE 18-24 May 4, 2026 Atm 100%

A great hostel located close to everything you’d want to do in Hanoi! Social but not too party and a great breakfast :)

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Wales MALE 25-30 May 3, 2026 Atm 100%

Hostel was very good. Had a good stay and would recommend.

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Denmark FEMALE 18-24 May 3, 2026 Atm 100%

Great stay! Clean beds and lovely staff. Would recommend!