Hanoi Banana Hostel

38 Hàng Giầy Hàng Buồm, Hoàn Kiếm, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, Vietnam·View on map

Very good1 622 reviews
8.5
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Check-infrom 14:00
Check-outuntil 12:00
Parking✕ Not available
WiFi✓ Free
Pets✕ Not allowed
BreakfastNot stated

Description

Hanoi Banana Hostel is a hostel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter with air-conditioned dormitory beds and a private triple room. The dorm options cater to female-only and mixed stays, while the private room is 35 m² and accommodates up to four people. Its bathroom has both a bath and a shower.

The dormitory rooms have a balcony and terrace, and the mixed dormitory also has a lake-view highlight. Guests have access to a sun terrace, barbecue facilities, a shared lounge, a coffee house and a bar. A minimarket is on site, and the hostel arranges bicycle rental, tours, cooking classes and local-culture activities. There is a 24-hour front desk, along with luggage storage and a tour desk.

Free WiFi is available in public areas, but the hostel has no parking. The Old Quarter setting puts Ta Hien Street 100 m away and Hoan Kiem Lake 700 m away. Guests praise the helpful staff, clean rooms and comfortable beds; some find the shower cubicles small.

Rooms

3 room types · 35–35 m²

Hanoi Banana Hostel has three accommodation options: a bed in a female dormitory, a bed in a mixed dormitory and a Luxury Triple Room. Each is recorded as 35 m². The dormitory beds are single-occupancy options, with air conditioning, a balcony and terrace. The mixed dormitory also carries a lake-view highlight; the female dormitory has garden, city and inner-courtyard views among its highlights.

The Luxury Triple Room differs from the dormitory options with space for up to four people and a private bathroom. Its bathroom includes both a bath and a shower. This room has one single bed and one double bed, as well as air conditioning and a dressing room. The dormitory room facilities include a sofa, desk and safety deposit box, while the triple room has a clothes rack and carpeted flooring.

Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room — Hanoi Banana Hostel

Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room

35 m² Max. 1 guests 1 Single bed
BalconyTerraceGarden view

For a solo stay in the female dormitory, this 35 m² option has one single bed, air conditioning, a balcony and terrace. Its highlights include garden, city and inner-courtyard views. Room facilities also include a sofa, desk and safety deposit box.

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Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room — Hanoi Banana Hostel

Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room

35 m² Max. 1 guests 1 Single bed
Lake viewBalconyTerrace

This 35 m² dormitory option has one single bed, air conditioning, a balcony and terrace. Its lake-view highlight sets it apart from the female dormitory, alongside garden, city and inner-courtyard views. A sofa, desk and safety deposit box are also among its room facilities.

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Luxury Triple Room — Hanoi Banana Hostel

Luxury Triple Room

35 m² Max. 4 guests 1 Single bed and 1 Double bed
BathPrivate bathroomAir conditioning

At 35 m², the Luxury Triple Room accommodates up to four people, with one single bed and one double bed. It is the only room type with a private bathroom, which has both a bath and shower. Air conditioning, a dressing room and clothes rack are also noted.

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Facilities

44 facilities
Private bathroom
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Airport shuttle
Room service
Non-smoking rooms
BBQ facilities
Tour desk
Spa lounge/relaxation area

Shared spaces include a sun terrace, outdoor furniture, barbecue facilities and a terrace. On-site food and drink options include a coffee house, snack bar and bar, with fruit, wine and champagne and kids’ meals among the offerings. WiFi is free in public areas; the hostel has no parking.

The 24-hour front desk provides access to concierge service, currency exchange, luggage storage and a tour desk. Activities include bicycle rental, cycling, hiking, walking and bike tours, cooking classes and local-culture classes; live performances, themed dinner nights, happy hour and pub crawls are also available. A minimarket is on site, and services include an airport shuttle, shuttle service, room service and laundry. Bathroom facilities include a bidet, shower, hairdryer and slippers; towels and sheets are available for an extra fee.

General

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Bicycle rental
  • Cooking class
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Happy hour
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Pub crawls
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk

Food & drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
  • Kids' meals
  • Snack bar
  • Bar

In the room

  • Toilet paper
  • Bidet
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Linen
  • Dressing room
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Media & technology

  • Internet services

Hanoi Banana Hostel is on Hàng Giầy in the Old Quarter, a dense grid of narrow streets traditionally associated with different trades. Ta Hien Street is 100 m away, and Bach Ma Temple is also 100 m away. The Hanoi Weekend Night Market is 150 m from the hostel, while O Quan Chuong City Gate is 300 m away. The nearby lanes make this part of Hanoi easy to explore on foot.

Ha Noi Railway station is 1.6 km away. The Old Quarter’s compact street grid connects the hostel with nearby temples, shops and cafés on foot; a taxi is another option for travelling with luggage. The hostel has no parking, so it cannot provide an on-site space for a car.

For a lakeside walk, Hoan Kiem Lake is 700 m away, with The Huc Bridge at 500 m. Dong Xuan Market is 400 m away, and Hanoi Old Quarter Cultural Exchange Centre is 200 m from the hostel. The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long is 1.1 km away, while Hoa Lo Historical Prison is 1.2 km away. These nearby stops range from historic sites and temples to a market and a central lake.

  • Ta Hien Street
    Lively Old Quarter street lined with food stalls and evening cafés.
    100 m
  • Bach Ma Temple
    Historic temple in the old trading quarter, with traditional architecture.
    100 m
  • Hanoi Weekend Night Market
    Pedestrian market street with vendors selling local goods and food.
    150 m
  • O Quan Chuong City Gate
    Historic city gate marking the northern edge of the Old Quarter.
    300 m
  • Dong Xuan Market
    Large covered market selling clothes, household goods and local food.
    400 m
  • Hoan Kiem Lake
    Central lake with waterside paths and the distinctive The Huc Bridge.
    700 m

Is it for you?

Yes, if…

  • ✓you want to stay in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, with Ta Hien Street and Bach Ma Temple both 100 m away.
  • ✓you are travelling solo and prefer a female-only dormitory bed with air conditioning and a balcony.
  • ✓you want a mixed dormitory bed with a lake-view highlight, balcony and terrace.
  • ✓you are travelling with a group of up to four and want a private room with a bath and shower.
  • ✓you want help arranging activities: the hostel has a tour desk, bicycle rental, walking tours and cooking classes.

Maybe not, if…

  • ✕you are arriving by car and need on-site parking, which the hostel does not provide.
  • ✕you need free WiFi in your room: complimentary WiFi is available in public areas.
  • ✕you require roomy shower cubicles; some guests found them very small and cramped, although they noted hot water.
  • ✕you want a private bathroom with a dormitory bed; the female and mixed dormitory options are single-occupancy beds.

What guests say

1 622 verified reviews
8.5

Guests often praise the Old Quarter setting, the friendly and helpful team, and clean, modern rooms. The dormitory beds are also appreciated for their comfort, privacy curtains and personal lockers. Some guests found the shower cubicles very small and cramped, despite the clean facilities and hot water.

Free WiFi9.4
Staff9.3
Location9.3
Value for money9.1
Cleanliness8.5
Comfort8.5
Facilities8.3

Frequently asked questions

How much does a night at Hanoi Banana Hostel cost?

Rates at Hanoi Banana Hostel vary with your dates, room choice and seasonal demand. For current availability and pricing, view the latest rates through our booking partners.

How do I get to Hanoi Banana Hostel?

Hanoi Banana Hostel is on Hàng Giầy in the Old Quarter, 300 m from O Quan Chuong City Gate. Ha Noi Railway station is 1.6 km away; a taxi or a walk through the central streets can bring you to the hostel. There is no on-site parking, so the property cannot provide a space for a car.

What is near Hanoi Banana Hostel?

Ta Hien Street and Bach Ma Temple are both 100 m from Hanoi Banana Hostel. The Hanoi Weekend Night Market is 150 m away, and O Quan Chuong City Gate is 300 m away. Dong Xuan Market is 400 m away, while Hoan Kiem Lake is 700 m away. These nearby stops include temples, markets, a historic gate and a lake.

What room types are available at Hanoi Banana Hostel?

Hanoi Banana Hostel has beds in female and mixed dormitories, each with a one-person capacity, plus a 35 m² Luxury Triple Room for up to four. The private room has one single bed, one double bed, air conditioning and a private bathroom with a bath and shower.

What activities can I arrange at Hanoi Banana Hostel?

Hanoi Banana Hostel has a tour desk and offers bicycle rental, walking and bike tours, hiking, cooking classes and local-culture classes. The activity options also include live performances, themed dinner nights, happy hour and pub crawls.

What food and drink options does Hanoi Banana Hostel have?

Hanoi Banana Hostel has a coffee house, snack bar and bar on site. Fruit, wine and champagne and kids’ meals are also among the food and drink offerings.

Are the showers comfortable at Hanoi Banana Hostel?

Guests describe the showers at Hanoi Banana Hostel as clean and supplied with hot water, but some found the cubicles very small and cramped. The Luxury Triple Room has a private bathroom with both a bath and a shower.

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