Alex Macfarlane
Google
Stayed for 2 nights in female dorm and 1 night in mixed dorm in July 2025.
Firstly the location was excellent. Tucked away on a quieter street in the old quarter, but just two roads over from Hoan Kiem lake and the weekend market.
Beds in both dorms were very comfortable and clean, with hooks to hang your towel etc and a light and plug, as well as privacy curtain. Layout of beds in female dorm was nicer than some of the beds in the mixed due to where the entrance of the bed was (with our beds in the mixed having the entrance at the end of the bed making it extremely hot inside with little air flow - had to sleep with the curtain open to feel the fan/aircon).
Good amenities provided such as towel, shower gel and shampoo (would help to have these labelled). Towel had some stains but staff were happy to exchange this. The staff were very friendly and helpful throughout the stay.
Bathrooms were clean. The only issues were that the female bathroom on the 3rd floor did not have a window or fan so there was no air flow making it incredibly humid, so you were sweating as soon as you finished your shower! The female bathroom on the 7th floor was much nicer with a window so better air flow, however some hooks were broken so made it harder to hang up towel, clothes etc.
Lockers are under the bed, meaning there was plenty of space in the dorms. Lockers in female dorm were much bigger than in the mixed!
One downside of the female dorm was that the door was very loud and would sound an alarm when not closed properly. Unfortunately people arrived late one evening and so the loud noise from the door kept us awake until the early hours. Otherwise was a great stay and would recommend to travellers! Lots of social areas, but wasn’t a social group when we were there so is what you make of it in terms of socialising!