Buzz
The vibrant streets and chaotic traffic are part of the allure of Hanoi tourism, providing the perfect backdrop for us to choose from affordable hotels, hostels, and guesthouses.
Below are the Top 10 budget-friendly boutique hotels (originating in New York - USA in the 1980s, boutique-style hotels are increasingly favored and have become a trend in luxury getaways) in Hanoi, Vietnam as voted by Theguardian.com.
1. Guest House Y Lan
Address: 29 Hai Ba Trung, Trang Tien Ward, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
Guest House Y Lan can be described as one of the most authentic guesthouses in Vietnam. Behind the bustling street in a French quarter lies modestly quiet rooms facing a beautiful 150-year-old temple. The tiled pagoda with hanging wooden columns and orange lanterns houses the family altar of Ms. Nguyen Thi Kim Oanh, the guesthouse owner. There are 3 bedrooms, with balconies overlooking the temple. Ms. Oanh, who speaks French and some English, will provide breakfast on the marble table set next to the family kitchen, and will take you inside the family shrine if requested.
Room rates starting from $30.
2. Maison D’ Orient Hotel
Address: 26 Alley Huyen, Hang Trong Ward, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Nestled deep in a small alley in the southern part of Hanoi's Old Quarter, this hotel is designed with handcrafted furniture in a quite beautiful style. Featuring 12 rooms, named after spices (ginger, cinnamon, cloves), bamboo furniture, red lacquer lamps and bamboo color, as well as a colonial French style that looks quite appealing. Breakfast is listed on a very clever lacquer square board, serving ginger tea on the rooftop.
Rates from $25.
3. Maison d’ Hanoi Hanova Hotel
Address: 35-37 Hang Trong, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi.
Hanoi Hotel blends luxurious Indochine style with a modern atmosphere. Located on Hang Trong Street, south of the Old Quarter, it's just a stone's throw away from one of Hanoi's most famous shopping streets: Hang Gai. This makes Maison d’ Hanoi Hanova the perfect place for shopaholics. After a day of wandering the streets, just head up to the Le Royal Spa floor for a gentle foot massage.
4. Homestay Maison Hai Ly
Address: 8, Alley 437 Ngoc Thuy, Long Bien - Gia Lam District, Hanoi, Vietnam
Shaped like a branch of the Red River, Maison Hai Ly boasts a rather elegant design. Just 15 minutes away from Hanoi's Old Quarter, it has the ambiance of the countryside with fruit trees: guava, banana, and orchids. The houses have round blue ceramic tiled roofs, reminiscent of the Hoi An style in Central Vietnam. With a combined open living room and kitchen facing the private garden, winters are cozy with a wood-burning fireplace. In summer, there's natural light flooding the garden with walls surrounding the house. Breakfast is provided using herbs and seasonal vegetables from a nearby garden, very much Vietnamese in flavor.
Rates around $90 per night for two people (an additional person is $15/person) including breakfast.
5. St Joseph Hàng Da
Address: 6C Thanh Street, Hoan Kiem District, Old Quarter, Hanoi, Vietnam
Modest and compact, this boutique hotel with 9 modern rooms is a great place to cater to travelers. The breakfast spread includes cereals, fruits, pastries, toast, and pho (Vietnamese noodle soup) - served in delicate ceramic bowls and plates. The hotel is located opposite Chả Cá Thăng Long restaurant, 21-31 Thanh Street - Hoan Kiem District - Hanoi.
6. Lê Hồng Thái Homestay
Built on the foundation of an old house in Long Bien district, Lê Hồng Thái Homestay is nestled in a small garden of ornamental trees. Inside is a large living room with a big fireplace, dining room, and kitchen. Abstract paintings adorn the walls. Upstairs, you'll find a piano while at the other end of the room, there's a bed with two mattresses. As you climb higher, you'll find two more bedrooms, another bathroom, and stairs leading to a rooftop with an ancestor altar reflecting everything that happened below.
Rates from $77 per night including breakfast.
7. Golden Silk
Address: 109-111 Hang Gai Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Spacious, incredibly comfortable rooms. If you're in Hanoi for shopping, its location is perfect as it sits right on the legendary Silk Street (at the heart of Hanoi's Old Quarter on Hang Gai Street). 'Elegance in unique sophistication' is the motto for Golden Silk Hotel which opened on 01/03/2012. Featuring 55 luxurious and upscale rooms - a captivating scene of Hanoi's Old Quarter, along with a Piano Bar and Oriental restaurant.
8. Hanoi Backpackers' Guesthouse
Address: 48 Ngo Huyen, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
Room facilities: High-speed internet access, Full-service tour/sightseeing desk; Safe deposit box; Keyed access rooms; Upscale bar/lounge; 24-hour front desk; Temperature control; Currency exchange; Mini bar...
Breakfast: Grilled egg sandwiches.
Dormitory prices start from $7.
9. 6 on Sixteen
Address: 16 Bao Khanh, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam.
This modern hotel is set up by the anthropologist and ethicist owner, Pete Wilkes. Sturdy bamboo beds, H'mong-style with fabric-covered mattresses and handcrafted ceramic lamps decorate six rooms, two of which have balconies. The living room on the second floor features decorative elephant trunk lamps with Hmong fabric, with twinkling lights. A creative breakfast (sweet corn fritters, fluffy fried egg rolls, grilled vegetable omelets...) is served in the communal dining room cum museum, showcasing an art and handicraft treasure trove.
Prices starting from $60.
10. Anise Hotel
Address: 22 Thanh District, Hanoi.
Anise Hotel is located opposite Hang Dau Park, where you can join Tai Chi classes at dawn or rhythmic exercises at dusk. The hotel features smart modern rooms with beds made from rattan, elegant lacquer art on the walls, and beautifully designed bathrooms. Nearby is Manzi, a new contemporary art exhibition space, and 54 Traditions Gallery - a shop cum gallery showcasing authentic art and handicrafts from Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups.
As per Theguardian.com
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Reference: Travel guide Mytour
MytourAugust 2, 2014
