{"id":4847,"date":"2020-10-11T10:55:11","date_gmt":"2020-10-10T21:55:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/?p=4847"},"modified":"2024-10-08T21:07:33","modified_gmt":"2024-10-08T08:07:33","slug":"chien-hostel-hanoi-vietnam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/chien-hostel-hanoi-vietnam\/","title":{"rendered":"Staying At Chien Hostel in Hanoi, Vietnam"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Ultimate Hostel in Hanoi\u2019s Old Quarter, Chien Hostel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tucked among the chaotic streets of Hanoi is the perfect place to relax after a busy day, Chien Hostel. From the moment you walk through the front doors you will be welcomed by staff and other travelers alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I absolutely loved my stay at Chien Hostel. The facilities, dorm rooms and atmosphere completely blew away all expectations. I actually stayed here on three different occasions while exploring Vietnam<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How To Get To Chien Hostel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Located in the popular Old Quarter, Chien Hostel is in the perfect location to stay when in Hanoi<\/a>. It is a short walk to the popular Ho\u00e0n Ki\u1ebfm Lake. It is also surrounded by plenty of shopping opportunities and of course amazing banh mi stalls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are arriving in Hanoi directly at the airport I highly recommend booking your taxi with Chien Hostels. I emailed them in advance to organize the pick up and I was impressed with my experience. The driver even stuck around while we were delayed getting our Vietnamese Visas. Booking our taxi directly with Chien Hostels made arriving in Hanoi<\/a> easy and painless, with the driver waiting at the arrivals area and him knowing exactly where we were to be dropped off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The address is 12-14 Au Trieu, Hang Trong Ward, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Dorm Rooms At Chien Hostel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are three different dorm options when staying at Chien Hostel, either 8,12 or 20 beds. These rooms are all air conditioned as well. I stayed in the 20 bed dorm and had such amazing sleeps every night. The rooms are quiet and everybody respected each others privacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a modern, clean design with hints of greenery the rooms provide a relaxed area. This is perfect for sleeping and much needed downtime from the streets of Hanoi. The beds are extremely comfortable with fluffy pillows and a large duvet, a rare thing in South East Asia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Chien Hostel the beds are extremely sturdy, and even with somebody moving in the bottom bed you will not feel a thing. This is a big plus as you will be avoiding the common issue in other hostels of the wobbly bunk. There is plenty of space in the bed area as well. So, if you do get a little claustrophobic, it will not be the case here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each bed comes with its own personal locker, private light and power sockets. These are the main essentials of any hostel bed ensuring you have everything you need directly by you. There is also a lot of storage room around the bed for housing your backpack or suitcase<\/a>. Ultimately, keeping it out of the main way of traffic in the main walkways of the room. This is an important aspect, especially when you are sharing a room with twenty other people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chien Hostel may not have any private rooms. Though, if you prefer the company of a special someone they do have a few double dorm beds. James and I slept on one of these and it was excellent. Sometimes you just have a better sleep when you have someone familiar next to you. This is a rare occurrence in hostel life. To book one of these beds contact Chien Hostel in advance and they will do their best to accommodate you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Facilities At Chien Hostel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\nChein Hostel has everything you need during your stay in Hanoi, from a rooftop bar with the most amazing views of the neighboring church to an onsite gym. You will always be able to find you own quiet place in this bustling Hostel with so many levels and a dedicated chill out area.\n\nThere is also a restaurant on the first floor with plenty of tables to relax and enjoy your delicious meals. I was wonderfully surprised at how affordable the prices of food and drinks were. Especially in a touristy area where you will often find the same meal at a restaurant for twice the price.\n\nThere is also fast free WIFI available in all areas at Chien Hostel. This was a lifesaver when skyping home and binge watching TV shows on Netflix at the end of the day.\n\nOne bonus is the luggage storage available especially if you are using Hanoi is a base while exploring Sapa<\/a> and Ha Long Bay<\/a> like I did. Nobody wants to be dragging around a big backpack when not necessary. So knowing you can leave it at Chien Hostel and that it would be safe is super helpful.\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Free Beer At Chien Hostel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

What deserves an honorable mention and of course its own paragraph is the free beer multiple times per day at Chien Hostel. You will quickly come to realize when staying here that it is very social and the free beer certainly contributes to the atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a real plus if you are wanting to make friends, because everyone will be hanging on the first floor where they do the happy hours. Though, if this is not your cup of tea you can always head to your peaceful dorm room where no drinking is allowed, or opt for one of their amazing cocktails instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Other Extra Freebies At Chien Hostel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Apart from the free beer there are also some other awesome extra freebies included in the price when staying at Chien Hostel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My favorite meal of the day in no doubt breakfast and theirs is nothing like all those other basic free breakfasts that you get when staying at hostels in South East Asia. Instead at Chien Hostel you will be starting the most important meal of the day with a wide selection. Ensuring you will have the energy to explore Hanoi. From toast, cereals, eggs, noodles and basically everything you could want for an amazing breakfast. Oh, and my favorite part, it\u2019s a buffet breakfast. Meaning you can keep eating until you cannot eat anymore whilst having some awesome conversation with other travelers in the common area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another amazing freebie included in the room price is a free walking tour. One of the staff member will take you around the busy city of Hanoi<\/a>, introducing you to the culture, teaching you how to navigate the crazy traffic and letting you in on the locals secrets of where to eat. This is a real bonus if you are just arriving in Vietnam<\/a> like I was. Partaking in the free walking tour with Chien Hostel allowed me to learn the layout of the Old Quarter. I was also able to ask my tour guide insider questions about traveling Vietnam<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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