Budget Hostels from S$12

Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save more 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 exactly the same, but these dorm-style accommodations all offer shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms), low prices and a social environment.

Ready to book a hostel in town? These options have the highest reviews from our customers and could be a good place to start looking: Tabalo Hostel Hanoi - Located within a 5-minute walk of Dong Xuan Market and Hanoi Old Town Night Market. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant and a bar. Rooms come with showers, lockers and hairdryers. Hanoi Solo Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of Hanoi Old Town Night Market and Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. Rooms come with towels, free toiletries and TVs. 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. Mad Monkey Hanoi - Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of Quan Chuong Gate. Property features include free WiFi, a restaurant and a bar. You’ll find showers, lockers and linens in all rooms. Sword lake hostel - Located steps from Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, tour/ticket assistance and laundry facilities. You’ll find towels, showers and free toiletries in all rooms.

If you’re in the market for an affordable place to stay in Hanoi, one of Expedia’s 78 hostels might be a great choice for you.

Good weather’s definitely a plus when you’re discovering new places, so here’s some information about the seasons: The hottest months are usually June and July, with an average temperature of 29°C, while the coldest months are January and December, with an average of 19°C. The rainiest months in Hanoi are August, July, September and May, with each month seeing an average of 285 mm 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 such as 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 Hanoi (HAN-Noi Bai Intl.), 12.5 mi (20.2 km) away. Once you’ve arrived, you might want to make use of public transport. 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, catch a train at Hanoi Long Bien Station, Hanoi Railway Station or Hanoi Gia Lam Station.