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Central Backpackers Hostel

16 Ly Quoc Su, Hanoi 0084, Vietnam
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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

Central Backpackers was our base while in Vietnam, we came back to Hanoi 4 times during our month in Vietnam and always stayed here and the biggest reason we kept coming back was the amazing staff, Toi helped us book our Ha Long Bay trip as well as our Sapa trip which ended up being 2 of our biggest hi... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013 via mobile

We had two beds in room 6, and it didn't feel like matrasses, but like 3 parts (head, back, legs). Too hard.. They should invest in some nicer beds! Shower, toilet and everything elde in the room was good. Breakfast really basic, but what else can you except with that price. Enjoyed staying here, but moved to other hostel because... More

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Exeter, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

The main selling point of this hostel will always be the free beer served up during happy hour. It is impossible not to meet fellow travellers during this time and is great to then head off together elsewhere to find some more Bia Hoi. Wifi a bit dodgy though and due to busyness was never able to get onto the... More

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Liverpool, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013

Its my second time ive stayed here. both times were great experiences. the staff are super friendly and help you out in any situation, and also join in on the fun. also i have realized its the best place to book halong bay, as the price is fair and the quality is great. also for me, the most important thing... More

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Siem Reap, Cambodia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013

This is a great place to stay! The staff are really friendly and it has a very sociable atmosphere. The rooms are clean, each dorm has a shower and toilet and hot water. The bar is a great place to meet people... This is definitely my favourite hostel so far to stay in Vietnam. Staff help with travel bookings and... More

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Hoi An, Vietnam
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

We stayed 3 night here, its was excellent place, clean rooms and great atmosphere, so friendly and helpful staff. They also helped us with our questions and helped us to book our trip to Halong bay and Sapa. Both trips was amazing and also call the bus company for the bus schedule as well as calling a cab for us.... More

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Manama, Bahrain
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

I stayed in a dorm-style mixed room with balcony (8 beds) and on my first night, a girl after a night-out i think was like "someone is sleeping on my bed!" and she was talking about me. When I entered the room that afternoon, I was a bit disappointed because my bed was unmade. I thought the cleaner was about... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Being on a 7 month trip around Asia and having travelled around Australia and Europe and Russia I have seen my share of hostels. You generally get what you pay for and I don't usually slate them for the things you should expect when you pay next to nothing. That being said, Central backpacker in Hanoi is THE WORST HOSTEL... More

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Saint Andrew, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

I stayed in this hostel for almost a week and saw three rooms during my stay (I was checking in and out due to day trips to Halong Bay etc.). All of the rooms were of similar quality. The bathrooms were all clean with good hot showers although they were a little dark. The beds were all very hard and... More

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Henderson, Nevada, United States
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

No problems with this place, accepting that its a hostel. We took the top floor private room. Cleanliness was a bit of an issue, but again, the room was 25US per night for a large room with a private bath and two queen size beds. Beds were rock-hard, and the bedding was fairly old and stained, so better to leave... More

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Address: 16 Ly Quoc Su, Hanoi 0084, Vietnam
Region: Vietnam > Hanoi
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Pets Allowed Room Service
Hotel Style:
Ranked #12 of 90 Speciality lodging in Hanoi
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