Hanoi Railway Capsule Hostel
This is a highly recommended option for solo travellers seeking a clean, comfortable, and peaceful capsule stay in a well-connected part of Hanoi.
Hanoi Railway Capsule Hostel offers a modern and exceptionally clean capsule experience in a quiet yet central location, just a block from Train Street and a short walk to the Old Quarter. Guests sleep in spacious, comfortable enclosed pods, each equipped with WiFi and outlets. While the pods provide a good sense of personal space, some guests note that the curtains are somewhat see-through and the capsule locks could be more secure. The hostel maintains a calm and peaceful atmosphere, making it suitable for those seeking a restful stay. Shared bathrooms are new and kept spotless, with hot showers readily available. The friendly and helpful family who run the hostel are frequently praised for their excellent service, including offering affordable airport transfers and laundry. Large lockers are provided for luggage, though the general luggage storage could be more secure. The hostel offers good value for money, making it a strong choice for budget-conscious travellers.
Stations & airport.
Distances measured from the hotel. Walking times assume a gentle pace with a backpack.
- 4.5 km
Eleven dimensions of capsule life, read from 87 reviews.
Noise & sleep
The hostel is noted for being quiet, with guests respecting the space, contributing to a calm atmosphere despite its central location.
“Quiet hostel outside of the business of the city center but at walkable distance.”
“It was quiet and everyone was very respectful of the space.”
“The hostel has a calm, welcoming atmosphere”
Pod comfort
Guests consistently praise the capsules for being spacious, comfortable, and cozy, with large mattresses.
“comfortable spacious capsule”
“The capsules were very nice and cozy.”
“the pods were quite roomy.”
Privacy
While capsules offer privacy, some guests found the curtains to be see-through and the capsule locks not very secure. The internal lighting is also noted as being very bright.
“the capsule light is very bright - a smaller bed light too would be nice”
“The only thing that could be improved is the locks on the capsules. They're sometimes a bit fiddly and aren't really the most secure.”
“Capsule curtains are see-through. Bring a sleep mask.”
Cleanliness
The hostel is consistently praised for its exceptional cleanliness, with both capsules and common areas, including bathrooms, being described as new and spotless.
“very clean. i would stay again.”
“Completely new so very clean and comfortable. The capsules were very nice and cozy. Bathroom completely clean and new.”
“It was very clean and the pods were quite roomy.”
Shared bathrooms
Shared bathrooms are generally clean and new, with hot showers available. However, some guests noted occasional issues with cleanliness due to other users.
“Bathroom completely clean and new.”
“Clean showers.”
“Hot showers”
Luggage storage
The hostel provides large lockers capable of accommodating big suitcases, and there is also luggage storage available. However, one guest mentioned that the luggage storage could be more secure.
“the luggage storage could be more secure.”
“big lockers”
“large lockers for your belongings”
Staff & check-in
The staff, particularly the owning family, receive consistent praise for being friendly, kind, helpful, and providing excellent communication and services like airport transfers and laundry.
“The family that owns it is just lovely - friendly, kind, and helpful.”
“Communication with the host was also excellent before and during my visit. They also offered airport pick up and drop off and laundry service.”
“Very clean and nice staff!”
Location & access
The hostel boasts an excellent location, being quiet yet within easy walking distance to major attractions like Train Street and the Old Quarter.
“great location”
“Quiet hostel outside of the business of the city center but at walkable distance.”
“Location was great. A block from train street and easy walking distance to old town.”
Wifi & working
Capsules are equipped with WiFi and outlets. There is a communal eating/work area, though one guest suggested it could be larger for socializing.
“Spacious capsule with shelves, WiFi and outlets.”
“a little communal eating/ work area.”
“There's room for socializing; it would be even better if it were a bit bigger.”
Atmosphere
The hostel cultivates a calm, welcoming, and peaceful atmosphere, appealing to guests seeking a quiet stay rather than a highly social party environment.
“Quiet hostel outside of the business of the city center but at walkable distance.”
“The hostel has a calm, welcoming atmosphere”
“a lovely, peaceful atmosphere.”
Value for money
Guests consistently find the hostel to offer fantastic value for money, with affordable services like laundry and airport transfers adding to the overall positive experience.
“Very cheap laundry in option - highly recommend!”
“fantastic value for money”
“I also booked a ride to the airport via the hostel, which was great and pretty affordable.”
The honest drawbacks, from guests.
- capsule curtains are see-through
- capsule locks are fiddly/not very secure
- AC inside capsules can be too warm
- breakfast lacks variety
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