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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Old Building 1939 in Hanoi offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and parquet floors. Each room includes a sofa, TV, and free toiletries. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can relax in the garden or on the terrace, enjoying outdoor furniture and seating areas. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Convenient Location: Located in the city center, the bed and breakfast is a short walk from Hoan Kiem Lake (2297 feet) and Hanoi Old City Gate (2625 feet). Noi Bai International Airport is 15 mi away. Local Attractions: Nearby attractions include Thang Long Water Puppet Theater (a few steps), Hanoi Opera House (16-minute walk), and Vietnam Fine Arts Museum (1.2 mi). A restaurant is also in the surroundings. Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the host, convenient location, and comfort at the property.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Terrace
- Garden
- Air conditioning
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Tran
Vietnam
“You basically have the whole place for yourself. Literally a “building” with 5-6 floors, each is a small room. It has good privacy, and the owner is very kind and helpful. The location is just perfect, right in the middle of the Old Quarter.” - Charlotte
New Zealand
“Great location, right in Old Town, but the accommodation is down a little lane, so you don't hear any noise at all, so peaceful. I wasn't sure what to expect as I had booked it quite last minute and in a rush. You have the whole place to yourself,...” - Lisa
Italy
“I thought I booked a room but ended up having an entire flat for myself, which was nice. Great location in the very centre of Hanoi. The property manager is an extremely nice and helpful guy, he insisted on giving me typical Vietnamese cake and...” - Nigel
Australia
“Great location in the Old Quarter. Down a quiet narrow alley. The whole building to ourselves, three usable floors, two spares & a little roof terrace. Run by such a nice young couple who couldn't have been nicer. It's such a cute little place we...” - Josephine
Malaysia
“Owner is very friendly and welcoming, always ready to help, he drove me with his bike to the bus station when the bus company suddenly cancel the pick up. The whole building is yours, with this price- I don’t need to share bathroom and space...” - Michela
Italy
“The owner is really nice and helpful! He changed the towels and the sheets twice. Location is perfect and you can go wherever you want in no time. The stairs are really small but you get used to.” - Daniel
Vietnam
“Really great location, apartment, owner! Wonderful treatment and so cute place - highly highly recommend!” - Jez13
Canada
“Watch my youtube video about this home. , Search "A Stupid Tourist Hanoi Alley House. its not a room , its 5 floors tall all to yourself with a rooftop patio . The owner is very nice. He brought fresh sheets and towels every other day . if you...” - Kiniusza
Poland
“Unique place and great owner, thank you very much!” - Andrzej
Poland
“Pretty steep stairs and it's s Very small apt, Room size but nonetheless good value for the money! It's small rooms but a lot in number if you don't mind going up/down the stairs. Exceptional location and the place had all amenities needed for a...”
Hosted by Nguyễn Thiện Trí
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Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.