FEMALE DORM - 3 mins to Train street - Top Floor Hostel - Big bed
This hostel is a viable option for budget-conscious solo female travellers seeking a private sleeping space in a central Hanoi location, provided they can overlook significant cleanliness issues and cramped facilities.
Located on the top floor of an old building near Hanoi's Old Quarter, this female-only dorm offers a budget-friendly stay with a focus on individual privacy. Guests sleep in large, comfortable beds equipped with privacy curtains, individual fans, lights, and power outlets, creating a personal space within the shared room. While the central location is a major draw, providing easy access to local sights and amenities, the property can be challenging to locate initially. The hostel provides lockers for securing belongings and a kitchen for guest use. However, guests should be prepared for a compact environment, with limited space in the dorm room and particularly small shared bathrooms.
♀ The property is explicitly named 'FEMALE DORM', indicating it is a women-only accommodation.
Stations & airport.
Distances measured from the hotel. Walking times assume a gentle pace with a backpack.
- Hanoi546 m7 min walk
- Long Bien1.5 km19 min walk
- Gia Lam Airport4.6 km
Eleven dimensions of capsule life, read from 40 reviews.
Noise & sleep
The hostel is generally described as quiet despite its central location. Some minor noise from fans or an intermittent alert sound was noted, but not considered a major issue.
“für den Preis sehr gut und ruhig”
“Vị trí trung tâm mà lại rất yên tĩnh. Highly recommend cho các solo travellers 👍”
“Cons: The AC does not work, so have to use the fan which are slightly noisy. There is a slight sound which sounds like a warning/alert sound, occurring every 20 seconds or so, although it is not a big issue for me.”
Pod comfort
Guests generally appreciate the large beds, often described as comfortable and spacious, with individual fans, lights, and power outlets. However, some report issues with air conditioning not working, leading to heat, and one reviewer found the bed hard.
“The bed is big, there are just a few things that probably need fixing, but overall everything is fine 👍🙂”
“Với giá nghỉ như vậy tại khu phố cổ thì khá là hợp lý, không có gì để chê Pros: Gần phố cổ, giường rất to, thoải mái. Đầy đủ ổ điện, đèn tại giường, máy quạt mát. Có bếp, chỗ phơi đồ. Vì giường to và có rèm che kín nên Cảm giác vẫn có không gian riêng tư thoải mái dù là dorm Cons: Leo cầu thang nhiều, máy quạt bị hư dây đứng yên, máy lạnh cũng không mát. Nhà vệ sinh bị nhỏ”
“Cons: C'est tout petit,la climatisation ne fonctionne pas, j'ai dû écourter mon séjour pour aller ailleurs car impossible de dormir correctement à cause de la chaleur. Le lit est dur comme du bois.”
Privacy
The beds are equipped with curtains, providing a good sense of privacy within the dorm setting. Lockers are also available for securing belongings.
“Vì giường to và có rèm che kín nên Cảm giác vẫn có không gian riêng tư thoải mái dù là dorm”
“The bed was quite big. Thanks to the curtain and sockets, I almost felt like I had a room of my own. With the fan working well, I had a comfortable sleep.”
“There was a washing machine which is a plus, the lockers to keep my belongings safe and the curtains around each bed that gave a sense of privacy.”
Cleanliness
Cleanliness is a significant recurring issue, with multiple guests complaining about unpleasant smells, dirty bathrooms, and general lack of cleanliness in the apartment and facilities. One guest even mentioned finding hair on their towel.
“Cons: 不喜歡味道，整個空間都味道令人不悅”
“Cons: I'm used to dorms so I wasn't scared by the state of the building (a central location but rather shabby), bunk beds or shared bathrooms. But I want a place I'm staying at to be clean. And it just wasn't :( some of the facilities and the walls in the bathroom seemed old and dirty. I think it can become a great place with just a bit of renovation and cleaning”
“Cons: C'était pas propre du tout, la salle de bain/toilettes étaient très très sale et très petite On a eu une coupure d'eau le soir et le matin toujours pas d'eau. Quand je l'ai prévenu elle a envoyé quelqu'un pour régler le problème.”
Shared bathrooms
The shared bathrooms are consistently described as very small, often dirty, and prone to flooding due to clogged drains. Some guests also reported issues with the shower falling off and lack of toiletries like towels and toothpaste.
“Cons: Nhà vệ sinh bé, không có dịch vụ về: khăn tắm, không có kem đánh răng.”
“Cons: Bastante pequeño, los baños enanos y huele mucho a comida”
“Cons: Huone oli todella pieni, ja hostellin ollessa täynnä siellä ei ollut tilaa liikkua koska tavaroille ei ollut paikkaa, vaan rinkat täyttivät kapeat käytävät. Kylpyhuone oli todella pieni ja viemärit olivat tukossa, ja koko kylpyhuone lainehti vedestä aina suihkun jälkeen.”
Luggage storage
While large lockers with locks are provided for securing belongings, the dorm room itself is described as very small and cramped, with little space for luggage, especially when full. This can lead to bags obstructing pathways.
“Cons: Wygodne łóżko, w miarę czysto, miły i pomocny personel, lokalizacja też całkiem ok Cons: Bardzo mało miejsca w pokoju jak na tyle osób, nie ma gdzie położyć bagażu, ogólnie bardzo mało miejsca jak na tyle kobiet. Woda w łazience się gromadziła. Budynek bardzo stary ciężko znaleźć wejscie”
“Cons: Huone oli todella pieni, ja hostellin ollessa täynnä siellä ei ollut tilaa liikkua koska tavaroille ei ollut paikkaa, vaan rinkat täyttivät kapeat käytävät. Kylpyhuone oli todella pieni ja viemärit olivat tukossa, ja koko kylpyhuone lainehti vedestä aina suihkun jälkeen.”
“Pros: I got a big bed as described and it was great. You get big lockers with locks. Warm water was welcomed because of how cold it was. You get a kitchen to cook if you choose and a small balcony. Id say very good value for money, highly reccommend. Cons: Its a bit challenging to find. My friend and I spent around 30 or more minutes trying to find it. Eventually we gave up and texted the owner to get more detailed directions. Its an apartment on the top floof that was converted into a hostel. It can be a bit cramped when a few people are walking around at the same time.”
Staff & check-in
The staff, particularly the host, receives consistent praise for being kind, friendly, helpful, and very responsive, especially with communication regarding self check-in and directions.
“Pros: The landlord is easy to talk to, kind, and my stay here in the dorm is okay. The bed is big, there are just a few things that probably need fixing, but overall everything is fine 👍🙂”
“Pros: Wygodne łóżko, w miarę czysto, miły i pomocny personel, lokalizacja też całkiem ok”
“Pros: Excellent communication with the host, although it is a self check-in dorm, and the location is not easy to find, the information I got made it easy to check in. The host was very friendly and responsive.”
Location & access
The hostel boasts an excellent central location, very close to the Old Quarter and within walking distance of many attractions. However, finding the entrance can be challenging, as it's located on the top floor of an old building with no clear signage, requiring detailed directions.
“Pros: Vị trí gần trung tâm, giá tiền phù hợp để ở dài ngày”
“Pros: Mucha rapidez a la hora de contestar y buena ubicación”
“Pros: It's super close to the old quarter. You can find anything you need/want just a couple steps away.”
Atmosphere
The atmosphere is described as generally quiet, but the small, cramped space and occasional unpleasant smells can detract from the overall experience. It's more of a functional sleep space than a social hub.
“Cons: 不喜歡味道，整個空間都味道令人不悅”
“Cons: Bastante pequeño, los baños enanos y huele mucho a comida”
“Cons: It can be a bit cramped when a few people are walking around at the same time.”
Value for money
Guests consistently highlight the excellent value for money, especially given the central location. Many feel the price is very reasonable for an extended stay in the Old Quarter.
“Pros: Vị trí gần trung tâm, giá tiền phù hợp để ở dài ngày”
“Pros: Với giá nghỉ như vậy tại khu phố cổ thì khá là hợp lý, không có gì để chê”
“Pros: Sehr gutes preis leistungs verhältnis und check in war zu jeder zeit möglich. Wenig platz aber der war gut genutzt und alle waren sehr rücksichtsvoll”
The honest drawbacks, from guests.
- significant cleanliness issues
- very small and often dirty bathrooms
- cramped common areas
- difficult to find entrance
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