The ultimate list of legendary social hostels from Hanoi to Phu Quoc where 80–90 % of guests travel solo. Free beer hours, rooftop bars, family dinners, and nightly activities – these are the places where solo travelers become a tribe.
This is where the magic starts (Source: Internet)Written by Tony Bùi, with over 20 years guiding more than 100,000 international travelers across Vietnam & Cambodia. This guide is hand-picked from the exact hostels used by thousands of happy solo guests on Legend Travel Group Vietnam Travel packages since 2008.
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You land in a new city.
You drop your bag.
Within 5 minutes you’re laughing over $0.30 bia hoi with 10 new travel besties.
That’s the magic of Vietnam’s social hostel scene.
80–90 % of guests in these hostels travel solo – meaning the second you walk in, you already belong.
Legend Travel Group partners exclusively with these hostels for our solo travelers – and they remain the #1 way independent explorers turn “alone” into “never alone again”.
You’ll never eat alone again (Source: Internet)|
City |
Hostel Name |
Price/Night (2025) |
Why Solo Travelers Love It |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Hanoi |
Mad Monkey Hanoi |
$10 dorm / $25 private |
Free beer hour, rooftop pool, nightly family dinner |
|
Hanoi |
Nexy Hostel |
$9 dorm / $22 private |
Pub crawls, train street view, legendary staff |
|
Ha Long |
Slaycation Paradise Castaway |
$45 all-inclusive |
90 % solo, private island, kayaking + parties |
|
Ninh Binh |
Ninh Binh Hidden Charm Hostel |
$8 dorm / $20 private |
Free bicycle rental, nightly bonfire, rice-field views |
|
Phong Nha |
Easy Tiger |
$8 dorm / $22 private |
Backpacker central, free family dinner, cave tour desk |
|
Hue |
Hue Serene Palace Hostel |
$9 dorm / $24 private |
Rooftop bar, pool table, walking distance to everything |
|
Da Nang |
Rom Casa Hostel & Co-working |
$10 dorm / $25 private |
Beach 5 mins away, coworking space, daily social events |
|
Hoi An |
Tribee Edee Hostel |
$10 dorm / $25 private |
Pool + free bicycle, 5 mins to ancient town, nightly events |
|
Ho Chi Minh |
The Hideout Hostel District 1 |
$10 dorm / $24 private |
Walking street location, rooftop bar, free breakfast |
|
Phu Quoc |
The Nomad House Beach |
$25–$40 private |
Beachfront, yoga, sunset sessions, 85 % solo travelers |
All prices include breakfast, fast Wi-Fi, and zero single-supplement fees.
Free daily activity (beer hour, family dinner, pub crawl)
Common areas designed for conversation (rooftops, pools, hammocks)
80–90 % solo travelers – no couples or families dominating space
Staff who become friends, not just employees
Tour desk run by travelers for travelers
Every hostel above ticks all five boxes.
Welcome home (Source: Internet)When you book any Vietnam Travel package with us:
Guaranteed bed in these exact hostels (no “subject to availability”)
Free airport pickup to your social hostel
Pre-arrival WhatsApp group with other solo travelers
Optional jump-on/jump-off day trips (Ninh Binh, Mekong, etc.)
Only 10 % deposit – change dates free
★★★★★ “Walked into Mad Monkey alone. Left with 12 new friends and a hangover.” – Tom, UK
★★★★★ “Easy Tiger in Phong Nha is backpacker heaven. Family dinner every night = instant belonging.” – Lisa, Australia
★★★★★ “Tribee Edee in Hoi An has the best pool parties for solos. Changed my whole trip.” – Maria, Spain
Day 1 complete (Source: Internet)|
Time |
Typical Activity |
|---|---|
|
5:00 PM |
Free beer / welcome drink hour |
|
6:30 PM |
Family dinner or street-food crawl |
|
8:00 PM |
Pub crawl, karaoke, or rooftop games |
|
10:00 PM+ |
Late-night chats that turn into plans |
You’ll never eat alone unless you want to.
All listed hostels:
24-hour reception & CCTV
Free lockers + hotel safes
Women-only dorms available
Staff trained in solo traveler safety
98 % of Legend guests report feeling “very safe” or “extremely safe”
Mornings with your new family (Source: Internet)Earplugs (someone always snores)
Small combination lock
Flip-flops for shared showers
Reusable water bottle (free refills everywhere)
A smile – your most valuable item
Your name goes here next (Source: Internet)|
Category |
Price Range (USD) |
|---|---|
|
Social hostel dorm |
$8–$15 |
|
Private room (same hostel) |
$20–$40 |
|
Free beer hour |
$0 |
|
Family dinner |
$0–$5 |
|
Total average nightly |
$12–$35 |
Book first 2 nights in advance, wing the rest
Arrive before 5 PM – catch the free beer hour
Put your Instagram in the hostel WhatsApp on day 1
Say yes to everything on night 1
Use Legend Travel Group for day trips when you want zero planning
Love hostel freedom but sometimes want a ready-made group?
Jump into Legend Travel Group small-group activities:
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Mekong Delta homestay day trip
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Only 10 % deposit – cancel free up to 7 days – daily departures.
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By Legend Travel Group – Where solo hostel hoppers become lifelong friends since 2008
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