Comments from the comments book
“My daughter and I arrived from Cambodia as the hostel was in its first days of opening. We were both unwell, we were received in such a caring and warm way it felt like coming home. Max, your enthusiasum and flair is infectous. Yen, you are a beautiful, generous soul. Micheal, you are a blank unreadable. I love the way you have put so much attention to detail, style and thought into setting the place up. You deserve great success! Good luck and a most heartfelt thank you!!”
William Keyte, Adelaide, South Australia 31/12/04
“To everybody working at the Backpackers Hostel. We had a really good time here and we’ve met a lot of people because of your Roof Top Bar & great atmosphere. The beds are awesome. So you can easily get stuck here for days…. “
Rasmus & Simon 9/01/05
“Great place! Very friendly! Very well run! Cosy beds! One of the best guest houses in South East Asia.”
Gus, Barbara, Leidah (19yrs old) & Lara (8yrs old) 9/01/05
“Had the best nights sleep since I started traveling. Luv the beds, friendly staff, fast internet, great B.Eggs.LlT.S. and that cool bar set up on the roof. Till next time.”
2 Aussie Blokes 10/01/05
“The only quiet place in town. All the help we could want. Thank you all.” Colin, Kate & Jacob “The Bonus Gang”
Washington State, USA 10/01/05
“Cleanliness is next to Godliness.”
SUSAN Caly, USA 11/01/05
“After stumbling onto this palce thru the “Aussie Connection” what can I say but WOW! By far and away the best palce to stay in Hanoi - if not all of Vietnam. Everyone here is so friendly and helpful, not only for Hanoi but all over the country. Best of luck for the hostel in the future and the next time I come to Hanoi I will DEFINITELY stay here. I can’t wait to get home to tell others to come over also.”
Mark W “One of the Boys”, Brisbane, Aust 12/01/05
“ Great place, great people, great beds (soft not like the rest of Vietnam). So glad that we found this place and the Roof Top bar wont ever forget it. Thanks for you help & I’ll be back one day.”
Dave “The other one of the boys” 12/01/05
“Thank to the guys at the Hanoi Backpackers’ for our stay while in Hanoi. Great beds, hospitality, facilities and most importantly bar and beer. You guys were really helpful in directing us around town and finding us things to do. Once again thanks.”
Justin, Stretch & Dukes Melbourne, Aust 15/01/05
“And…..so….. LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL and great things happen: We walked in this fantastic place! And we’re leaving on MOTORBIKES under the rain…. Barcelona weeks in Hanoi, through Australia….!!! Love it! Thank you very much for everything and most of all for the great atmosphere you create! Good luck! And see you in Barcelona!”
Strome, Alex & Ines “The Minzk Gang” Barcelona, Spain 21/01/05
“What a wicked place to stop and rest. Lots of fun was to be had on the Roof Top. I will be recommending this place to everyone I see. Thank you so much for being so accommodating. Success is sure to follow!”
Pia
“I will not forget your help, and hope to see you again…. Kiss all the team and particularly the CHEF!!”
Julien France
“Thank you for a wicked stay here. Its’ made our time great in Hanoi.”
Clove England 30/01/05
“I could talk about their beds, about their parties on the Roof Top, about their friendliness……..but everybody already said that. So I just wanna say that I really feel at home here and it’s very nice when you are traveling. I wish you a long and happy life to the Hanoi Backpackers’ Hostel. A must for every traveler, great meeting place, the staff really make your stay comfortable and I am sure to come back for more. Spread the word.”
Mark Gold Coast, Aust
“Dreading accommodation in Vietnam, stumbled upon this place and feel very relaxed. Best hostel I have stayed in my 6 months of traveling. Bed felt like home. Max was fantastic for advice and connections. Will recommend to anyone I meet.”
Jasmine & Mickey London 01/02/05
“Enjoyed my stay here, regretting I have to leave and in the next four months won’t be able to find another great be again, I’m sure. I loved the beds, clean showers, hot water, friendly (sometimes hee Max) staff, fun parties and the gestures you made. Will NEVER forget my lovely stay here, will send anyone here… and I’ll make sure I come back in a few years. I now consider bed 11 mine! Thanx for everything, the laughs, the friendliness, the tips and advice. Till later.”
Nathaaalie Antwerp, Belgium 02/02/05
“Catch ya later!”
Dougie Southend, England 08/02/05
“Best place in Vietnam! Max is a legend. You just feel at home, I love it!”
Magz the Frenchy 08/02/05
“What more could you ask for….. cheap beer, good food, comfy beds, and friendly staff. Couldn’t have enjoyed my stay more.”
Ken Australia
“Great place you have here. Thanx for all your help, and the comfy & clean beds.”
Shergn Te Anamutu, New Zealand 11/02/05
“ Thanks for your hospitality and your professional behavior. I feel like home and it’s good. Some happiness is living here, for sure. Bye to Buyda, Jonhy the English and co.”
Fred Toulouse, France
“After almost five weeks in Hanoi (on and off but mostly on), it is really hard to leave this amazing place, that made me feel like it’s my home…..
But I guess this it the time to move on, because to stay here is too comfortable.
Yen and Max,
Thanks for looking after me, checking if I’m ok, how I feel…… I really need it when I felt so bad, and you both did your best to help me get better.
I really hate goodbyes because it is always so sad…
So again: Thanks a lot for everything you did for me, I couldn’t handle the situation with out. Come to visit Israel.”
MARVA Israel 10/03/05
“Great Blokes. Max treated me better than my mother.”
KAREEN MAWAD USA 19/03/05 “What the?????”Max
“An amazing place & quite simply the best hostel I’ve stay in anywhere in the world. Look forward to comin’ back someday.”
ANDY England 19/03/05
“Thanks for a great stay at your hostel! Friendly, helpful staff, nice bar and great parties! And of course great rooms and beds!”
ANDERS, HENRIE & TORE Sweden 19/03/05
“Thanks Phoung for letting us back into your bar after kicking us out with your broom. Hoa, your Eggs Benny was great….. you’ll make a great wife one day. And Max your just a BLOODY LEGEND! Wish you all the greatest success.”
JOSHUA LOFTUS Gold Coast, Australia March 05
“Well what can I say but it seems you guys have nailed it. Thank you so much for your help. We had the best time and will be coming back. Max, good luck with all your plans. You will make them all happen. Mike, good luck the the renos. Yen, thank you for just laughing at us when we were pissed idiots. Hope to see you all again.”
TIM Sydney, Australia March 05
“What a great place – a real oasis of authentic beauty and a haven of friendly hospitality! Thank you so much for this wonderful time I could spend here!”
Anonymous
“To the hostel crew,
Thanks for the fantastic stay – great service, super-friendly & helpful staff, lovely rooms and excellent beer! Definitely felt like a home away from home. Always great to come back to! Good luck & thanks again.”
Katie XO Nova Scotia, Canada 11/04/05
“Keep up the good job! What can I say? You gotta love this place! I’ll be back.”
ALEXANDER Sweden
“You guys should open a hostel in Australia – it’s much nicer than all the hostels we stay in Oz – for a much better price! Love the self-service bar and of course the actual bar/bath tub, love the bamboo doors, the cozy blankets, the delicious bagettes and jams, the FREE INTERNET, and the friendly hospitality. Thank you so much. We’ll recommend you to everyone. Good on ya!
ROBYN & BRENT USA & Canada 24/04/05
“I walked into here very tried and a little emotional and I leave here a week later with a smile on my face and feeling great. Thank you Mick, Yen and Max for looking after me so well! Thanks too to your lovely staff with great smiles and a very big thanks to the girls in the Nunnery for making every night a wonderful slumber party.”
DREE 16/05/05
“We’ve been traveling for almost 5 months at this stage and this has been the best hostel – it’ll be hard to beat! The staff and management are so friendly and managed to maintain a calm little oasis in the middle of the crazy city. Keep up the great work! This place will definitely be recommended by us. Best of luck.”
SINEAD & MAJEUA Limerick, Ireland
“We arrived in Hanoi on the 22nd of April. Here we are after a month and we are finally leaving! Now we don’t mean that in a bad way! In fact we are sad to leave the Hanoi Backpackers. Thank you all for giving us a home from home. From day 1 we felt welcome. A very special thanks to Yen, Michael, Max and his wife and everybody that helped us during our stay. You all have a special part of our hearts. We will definitely be back, and all the best for your future plans. You all deserve the best of luck and health.
So we are off down the South on the “Irish” Minzk. Keep in touch.”
GRAHAM & HELENA Ireland 28/05/05
“Cheers to all the staff here @ the best backpackers hostel we have come across. Only wish your premises could travel with us so we could always have a clean bed, shower and Bloody Cold Beer constantly!!!!! Job well done Max…. etc etc. Thanks.”
DAVID & THERESA Berri, Riverland, South OZ 09/06/05