Hanoi Backpackers’ Hostel was dreamt up by two Aussies, who converted a former Diplomat’s house into Vietnam’s first ever international style backpacker’s hostel.

They decided to create a clean, simple, laidback set-up, with a firm emphasis on socializing. Anyone who has been bitten by the travel bug knows that it’s the people you meet along the way who help create the good times and happy memories. So to help travellers break the ice and intermingle, the hostel has a daily happy hour, a rooftop barbeque three times a week, as well as a Sunday knees up with free bia hoi.

Accommodation is spread between three female-only dormitories, eight mixed dormitories and seven private rooms. Dorms are kitted out with comfy beds and plumped up pillows, as well as reading lights, lockers and extra blankets when for cool weather.

When you make a booking at the hostel you receive a package deal which includes free internet access, unlimited tea and coffee and free breakfast. Breakfast is a full blown international affair, with noodles, baguettes and fruit.

The rooftop bar is a great spot for meeting new people and sharing stories. Sundays are everybody’s favourite day at the hostel; the fun kicks off at 3pm with a barbeque and free keg of local beer to get the party started.