Find Cheap Hostels in Hanoi

Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your budget for fun things to do. You’ll find local tours and other activities to enjoy, and the lake views create an appealing natural setting.

No two hostels look identical, but these dorm-style accommodations all have shared rooms (though many have private options too), budget prices, and a social setting.

Ready to book a hostel in town? These options have the highest reviews from our travelers and might be a good place to start: Hanoi EcoStay 2 hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of O Quan Chuong and Hanoi Old Town Night Market. Property features include free WiFi, a shared/communal kitchen, and tour/ticket assistance. You’ll find showers, free toiletries, and lockers in all rooms. Little Charm Hanoi Hostel - Located steps from Hanoi Old Town Night Market. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, an indoor pool, and a restaurant. You’ll find towels, showers, and free toiletries in all rooms. Tabalo Hostel Hanoi - Located within a 5-minute walk of Dong Xuan Market and Hanoi Old Town Night Market. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a restaurant, as well as a bar. Rooms come with showers, lockers, and hair dryers. Mad Monkey Hanoi - Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of O Quan Chuong. Property features include free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant. You’ll find showers, lockers, and bed sheets in all rooms. Nexy Hostel - Located steps from Hanoi Old Town Night Market. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a restaurant, as well as a bar. Rooms come with towels, hair dryers, and bed sheets.

If you’re hoping to find a low-cost place to stay in Hanoi, one of Expedia’s 69 hostels might be a great choice.

Good weather’s always better when you’re discovering new places, so here’s a little information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually June and July with an average temp of 85°F, while the coldest months are January and December with an average of 67°F. The rainiest months in Hanoi are August, July, September, and May, with each month seeing an average of 11 inches of rainfall.

Generally, Hanoi is known for its local tours, museums, and cafes. Major attractions include Hoan Kiem Lake. Get out into nature with places like West Lake, Ba Vi National Park, and Tam Dao National Park. Cultural attractions include Vietnam Military History Museum, Hanoi War Museum, and Ho Chi Minh Museum.

Keep this information about transit options in Hanoi on hand to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the closest airport, which is Noi Bai Intl. Airport (HAN), 12.5 mi (20.2 km) away. Once you’re on the ground, you might want to use public transit during your trip. You can walk to nearby metro stations including Ga Co Loa Station, Ga Hà Đông Station, and Ga Đông Anh Station. To explore more of the area, take a train from Hanoi Long Bien Station, Hanoi Railway Station, or Hanoi Gia Lam Station.