Global Backpackers Hostel vs Hanoi Oldtown Boutique Hotel

Same City · Hanoi Distance: 0.9km
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Global Backpackers Hostel

★★★ 3-Star
8.7 601
Hanoi
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Hanoi Oldtown Boutique Hotel

★★★ 3-Star
8.4 491
Hanoi
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.7 (627)
8.3 (521)
Booking.com
8.5 (455)
8.0 (367)
Trip.com
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7.6 (24)
Overall Average
8.7 (1,082)
8.4 (912)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Global Backpackers Hostel Hanoi Oldtown Boutique Hotel
Strengths Strengths
+ Reviews repeatedly note it's walking distance to St. Joseph's Cathedral and Old Quarter tourist spots + Central Old Quarter location walkable to sights and eateries repeated in reviews
+ Staff are praised for kindly helping with airport pickups, currency exchange, and tour bookings + Quiet alley setting with comfy beds frequently praised
+ Beds are comfortable with convenient lockers under them + Friendly staff helping with luggage and taxis commended
+ Cleanliness is good with daily cleaning mentioned + Clean rooms and decent free breakfast mentioned
+ Breakfast is simple but tasty and included, as per repeated satisfaction + Good value for money from budget travelers
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Nighttime bar noise below or thin walls letting sounds through are common complaints - Deep alley hard to find initially and car-inaccessible
- Broken toilet doors or slightly poor shower hygiene noted - Small rooms especially windowless ones feel cramped
- Rooms feel cramped or dark without sunlight - Noise from neighbors dogs or construction reported
- AC fridge breakdowns or water issues leading to relocations

Recommended For

Solo travelers Budget travelers Short-stay guests

Recommended For

Budget travelers Old Quarter explorers Solo/couple travelers

Guest Reviews

Global Backpackers Hostel

Trip.com 10 Solo traveler

Clean, peaceful, perfect for backpackers. Comfortable beds and good service.

Booking.com 4.0 Couple

Great Old Quarter location and helpful staff. Breakfast okay.

People not social and some night noise

Agoda 10 Solo traveler

Friendly staff, good room, tasty breakfast. Best location.

Agoda 8.8 Solo traveler

Convenient near tourist spots.

Booking.com 4.0

Excellent location and friendly staff. Comfortable beds.

Not very social

Hanoi Oldtown Boutique Hotel

Agoda 10.0 Solo traveler

Perfect location clean room good AC friendly staff

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Convenient alley staff handled issues well

Booking.com 3.6

Good Old Quarter spot quiet comfy bed friendly staff

Breakfast area lacks seats

Trip.com 10 Solo traveler

Friendly staff free breakfast great location

Trip.com 8.5 Friends

Good breakfast convenient location

Location Comparison

Distance: 0.9km

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