Ubuntu Hostel, Hanoi

Hoan Kiem District
6.9
31 Reviews
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Hang Bac Backpacker Hostel is a small backpacker hostel that tries hard to provide a trendy place for backpackers, but it is not quite there yet. However, the rooftop is definitely nice and the recent introduction of free breakfast is also a welcome addition.

The Location

Hang Bac Backpacker Hostel is named after the street on which it is located; while it is not very creative, at least it is easy to remember where to look for it in the huge city of Hanoi. The place is located in the heart of the touristy center, with the night market taking place right on its doorstep and attractions like the Houn Kiem Lake and the Old Quarter within walking distance as well.

Rooms and Bathrooms

The hostel is housed by a tall building and it offers dorms on five floors, with a separate Wi-Fi network available on each floor. It is clear that a lot of thought went into the design of the dorms, but they ended up being impractical. There is a small sitting area at the end of the room under the window, but this means that people will be sitting here talking while others are ready for bed. Moreover, while other hostels have curtains made of thick textiles, this place came up with the idea of bamboo curtains. However, these make climbing to the upper bunks rather hard and even a bit dangerous as they push really heavily against your body. Last, but not least, if you are charging your electronic devices in your bed, a bright light will shine into your face, which is not ideal during the night. Each floor has one bathroom, just outside of the dorms. These are rather rundown and are not too clean either.

Common Spaces

Apart from the tiny sitting areas inside the dorms, the only other place to socialize is the rooftop. It is a really chilled place with a small bar that offers a really impressive view over the city. It is here that the free breakfast is served in the mornings, which is an egg-based dish. However, the rooftop is not open around the clock and it is kept closed during the night so it doesn't bother the neighbours.

Summary

Hang Bac is a small hostel in a perfect location, and if you can forgive them that some of their attempts at innovation have not exactly been successful, it is quite a cute and lovable place as well.
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JudyM
Hostelz.com Staff Reviewer
Published on Jul 10, 2019

Location and Contact

Location

• Welcome Valeria to Ubuntu hostel! Thanks for choosing Ubuntu hostel as your home in Hanoi. This is our address on google map:
• https://maps.app.goo.gl/xwRVSY4zGBzeo4ru5?g_st=ic
• When you arrive, go straight into the alley, our hostel is located next to the gem store and souvenir shop, address 139 Hang Bac

Map

Map

Address: 139 Hang Bac, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi (Ha Noi), Vietnam

Distance to city center: 1.51 km

Ubuntu Hostel is listed on the following booking sites:

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Website

Website Ubuntu Hostel Hanoi (if you know the URL of their website, let us know and we'll add it)
Phone Number: +84 983 699 886
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Facilities and Amenities

Solo Traveller

Bedsheets

Breakfast

Parking

Towels

Wi-Fi in Lobby/Commons

Airport Pickup

Bike Rental

City Tours

Lockers in Lobby

Luggage Storage

24 Hour Security

Air Conditioning

Bar

Board Games

Credit Card Payments

Entirely Non-Smoking

Evening Entertainment

Food/Restaurant

Hair Dryers

Hot Showers

Laundry

Live Music/Performance

Lounge Area

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Movie Library/Rental

Wheelchair Accessible

Curfew: No Curfew

Reception Hours: 24 Hours

Female Dorm Only

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