Hostel · Hanoi, Vietnam

Hanoi Buffalo Hostel

Hanoi Buffalo Hostel combines hotel-level facilities with a friendly backpacker vibe, offering rooftop pool parties, free street food tours, and modern dorms right in the Old Quarter.

Located one block from Ta Hien Beer Street, Hanoi Buffalo Hostel packs in features rarely found at a city hostel. Think rooftop swimming pool, daily free walking tours, and capsule-style dorm bunks with blackout curtains and personal power outlets.

Travellers socialise over complimentary nightly beer, join the organised pub crawl, and consult the tour desk for Ha Long Bay or Ha Giang loop adventures. When it is time to recharge, retreat to air-conditioned rooms, a cinema corner, or the communal kitchen.

Our take

Why it's on our list

  • Only hostel in Hanoi Old Quarter with a rooftop pool and sun deck
  • Daily free walking tours, street food crawls, and nightly happy hour drinks
  • Modern dorm pods with lockers, privacy curtains, and individual USB charging
  • On-site travel desk helping plan Ha Long Bay cruises and motorbike loops
  • Steps from Ta Hien nightlife yet tucked on a quieter side street

Facilities

Amenities & Services

Rooftop swimming pool with loungers and skyline views
Vibrant bar and restaurant serving Vietnamese dishes and Western comfort food
Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property
Cinema corner with large projector and Netflix access
Communal kitchen and complimentary buffet breakfast
24-hour reception with multilingual staff
Secure luggage storage and digital locker system
Laundry service and motorbike rental bookings

Accommodation

Room & Suite Guide

8-Bed Mixed Dorm

Capsule-style dorm with individual curtains, reading lights, locker drawer, and shared bathroom.

Female Only Dorm

All-female dormitory with eight pods, vanity area, and security key card access.

Private Double Room

En-suite private room with queen bed, flat-screen TV, and complimentary minibar refreshments.

Culinary

Dining & Bars

Buffalo Bar & Kitchen

Serves complimentary breakfast, hearty burgers, Vietnamese rice bowls, and daily drink specials.

Rooftop BBQ Nights

Weekly rooftop barbecue with live DJ sets and unlimited sides for a fixed price.

Activities

Signature Experiences

  • Join the free Old Quarter walking tour every morning to get oriented.
  • Enjoy the hostel tradition of free beer from 7pm to 8pm before the nightly pub crawl.
  • Book a Ha Long Bay or Ha Giang loop adventure with discounts exclusive to in-house guests.

Where it is

Location and getting there

Address
44 Hang Giay Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam
Area
Old Quarter
City
Hanoi, Vietnam
Nearest airport
HAN

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About Old Quarter

The compact Old Quarter - locally called Hoan Kiem after the lake at its heart - remains a tangle of narrow lanes where each street historically sold a single trade good: silk on Hang Gai, paper on Hang Ma, tin on Hang Thiec.

The Old Quarter has dozens of street-food stalls serving these at very low prices.

From our Hanoi travel guide.

Nearby

  • Ta Hien Beer Street - 2-minute walk. Nightlife strip packed with micro bars, street food stalls, and live music.
  • Hoan Kiem Lake - 8-minute walk. Historic lake and Ngoc Son Temple where locals gather for morning tai chi.
  • Dong Xuan Market - 3-minute walk. Bustling market selling textiles, souvenirs, and street eats.

Distances as listed by the property.

Getting around

  • Noi Bai International Airport is a 40-minute drive; shared shuttles and private cars can be arranged at reception.
  • Grab ride-hailing is the easiest way to get around Hanoi from the hostel.
  • Secure motorbike parking can be arranged at a nearby garage for an additional fee.

Arriving in Hanoi

How do I get from Noi Bai Airport to Hanoi city centre? The most economical option is the Vietnam Airlines Airport Bus (routes 86 or 68), which takes 45-60 minutes and costs around 45,000 VND. Metered taxis (Vinasun or Mai Linh) cost roughly 250,000-350,000 VND.

More practical answers in the Hanoi guide

Information

Good To Know

Check-in & Check-out

Check-in: 14:00

Check-out: 11:00

Children: Guests must be 16 years or older to stay in dormitories; families welcome in private rooms.

Pets: Pets are not allowed.

Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 48 hours before arrival on flexible rates.

Classification

Star Rating

Official rating: 3-star

Current guest reviews and nightly rates change often, so we do not publish them here.

Questions

Frequently Asked

Is breakfast included?

Yes. A complimentary hot and cold breakfast buffet is included for all guests every morning.

Does the hostel organise tours?

Absolutely. The in-house travel desk can arrange Ha Long Bay cruises, Sapa hikes, Ha Giang motorbike loops, and airport shuttles.

Are towels and linens provided?

Fresh linens are provided on arrival, and towels can be rented or purchased at reception.

Get in touch

Contact

Phone: +84 24 3824 5468

Email: booking@hanoibuffalohostel.com

Website: https://hanoibuffalohostel.com

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Last updated: September 2025