Best Party Hostels
in Hanoi

Mad Monkey Hanoi

Hanoi’s Old Quarter is the place to be if you want nightlife that doesn’t quit. Mad Monkey Hanoi is in Old Quarter, which puts it at the start of that circuit. Bia Hoi Junction on Ta Hien Street, Old Quarter. A cluster of plastic stools on the corner of Ta Hien and Luong Ngoc Quyen Streets. Hanoi Backpackers Hostel & Rooftop Bar on 48 Ngo Huyen Street, Old Quarter is the fallback option if the first place is packed. At €6 a night and rated 9.6. A 9.6 rating is consistently high for Hanoi, it holds up across multiple review cycles.

Central Backpackers Hostel - Old Quarter

Lively and fun hostel with daily parties, pub crawls and happy hours (with free beer!). Great common room and a nice rooftop bar, as well as on-site restaurant with Western style dishes. Free walking tour of the Old Quarter and free breakfast.

Old Quarter View Hanoi Hostel

Hanoi’s Old Quarter is the place to be if you want nightlife that doesn’t quit. Old Quarter View Hanoi Hostel is in Old Quarter, which puts it at the start of that circuit. Bia Hoi Junction on Ta Hien Street, Old Quarter. A cluster of plastic stools on the corner of Ta Hien and Luong Ngoc Quyen Streets. Hanoi Backpackers Hostel & Rooftop Bar on 48 Ngo Huyen Street, Old Quarter is the fallback option if the first place is packed. At €16 a night and rated 9.4. A 9.4 rating is consistently high for Hanoi, it holds up across multiple review cycles.

The One Hostel & Rooftop Pool Hanoi

The rooftop pool is the draw, and at €4 a night it's a genuine standout for the price. The hostel sits in the Old Quarter, Hanoi's main backpacker district, which puts it within a few minutes of Bia Hoi Junction on Ta Hien Street, fresh bia hoi at 5,000 VND a glass and standing room only by 8pm on weekends. Nightly live music and DJ sets run from the hostel's own rooftop bar, so you have the option to stay in or head out without losing momentum. Rated 9.3 out of 10. The Old Quarter streets are narrow and chaotic; that's part of the appeal, not a problem.

Hanoi Backpackers Hostel & Rooftop Bar

Hanoi Backpackers Hostel & Rooftop Bar is an excellent party hostel in the heart of Hanoi's Old Quarter. With its vibrant Sky Bar, spacious chill area, and prime location near Bia Hoi Corner, it offers a lively atmosphere for guests to socialise, enjoy cocktails, and soak in the stunning views. It's the perfect choice for travellers seeking a memorable party experience in Hanoi.

Old Quarter

A maze of narrow streets named after the goods they once sold: Hang Bac (silver), Hang Gai (silk), Hang Buom (sails). The pavements double as bars, cafes, and street food stalls after dark. Hostels here are basic but social, and you’re never more than a two-minute walk from a bia hoi joint or a 24-hour pho stand.

Tay Ho (West Lake)

A more relaxed area north of the Old Quarter, centred around West Lake. The bars here are pricier and aimed at expats, but the lakeside setting is worth it for a chilled evening. Hostels are scarce, but it’s a 15-minute Grab ride from the Old Quarter if you want to escape the chaos for a night.

French Quarter

South of Hoan Kiem Lake, this area has wide boulevards, colonial buildings, and upscale bars. It’s where you’ll find cocktail lounges and wine bars, but prices are double what you’d pay in the Old Quarter. Hostels are rare, but it’s a 10-minute walk from the Old Quarter if you fancy a change of scenery.

A cluster of plastic stools on the corner of Ta Hien and Luong Ngoc Quyen Streets. Locals and backpackers cram in from 5 PM until midnight, drinking fresh bia hoi for 5,000 VND a glass. It’s loud, chaotic, and the best place to meet people. Go early if you want a seat: by 8 PM, the pavement is standing room only.

The biggest club in the Old Quarter, tucked down a side alley off Hang Bac Street. Entry is 100,000 VND and includes one drink. The music is a mix of EDM, hip-hop, and Vietnamese pop, and the dance floor gets packed by 11 PM. Drinks are pricey (120,000 VND for a cocktail), but the energy keeps going until 3 AM.

A live music bar on Ma May Street with a grungy, underground vibe. Bands play rock, metal, and indie from 9 PM most nights. Entry is free, and beers cost 40,000 VND. The crowd is a mix of expats and locals, and the small space means you’ll end up chatting to whoever’s next to you. Last orders at midnight.

A two-floor club on Ta Hien Street with a rooftop terrace. The ground floor plays hip-hop and R&B, while the upstairs terrace is all about EDM. Entry is 150,000 VND after 10 PM, but it’s free before then. Drinks start at 100,000 VND, and the crowd is mostly travellers and young Vietnamese professionals. Open until 4 AM on weekends.

A British-style pub on Hang Bac Street with a pool table and sports on TV. The crowd is mostly expats and long-term travellers, and the beers (60,000 VND) are cheaper than in most Old Quarter bars. Happy hour runs 4–7 PM with 30,000 VND pints. It’s a good spot to start the night if you want something low-key before hitting the clubs.