Its not a criticism, just fair warning to others. The internal stairs are steep & tight. The toilet/shower is on the ground floor, town a little lounge, then the bedroom. So you have to be able to take your luggage up the stairs. We didn't find it an issue

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 recommend

Stayed in April 2025

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.

Stayed in April 2025

This stay was difficult to locate. Our driver dropped us off at another location and he was confused as well. There is a photo for reference when you book so just make sure you’re looking for that when attempting to locate. The staff was friendly and very helpful they even sent us restaurant recommendations for the area. It is in a good location in the center of shops and restaurants. The place itself has about 6 floors leading by up to the terrace. The room is located on the 3rd floor.

Stayed in March 2025

I do think the place needs some extra cleanliness and a freshen up . I understand it is an old building but more reason to do more with it. Photos may be slightly outdated. Maybe we got unlucky on our stay as we asked for an earlier check in which could have caused rushing but it definitely needed a better clean and some more love in general - a few of the floors are a bit of wasted space/storage for random things which is a shame as it has a lot of potential. I think it would be even better with a spruce up / freshen up and maybe some DIY. Still enjoyed our stay ! :)

This place is cool if you are up for something totally different and a little quirky. You get 5 floors all to yourself up a little tiny spiral stairway so if you don't like small spaces or stairs I would not recommend. I thought it was fun. It is pretty noisy so if you are sensitive to sound I would bring earplugs. I am glad we gave it a go and I would recommend it but it's not for everyone. Bed was comfy. The host was super friendly and responsive..he walked us to the place and then dropped off our big bags while it was raining heavily and gave us an umbrella - very thoughtful! ❤️

Stayed in February 2025

nothing

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 want a unique experience I suggest you book here

Stayed in October 2024

Unique place and great owner, thank you very much!

Stayed in December 2024

Hit my head a lot but I'm on a taller side (193cm). Saw some bugs on my way out (the apt is hidden deeper from the street) but I guess it's expected due to it being so close to street restaurants. None in the apt itself though so that's good!

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 short stay in old quarter Last but not least, a lovely, supportive host

Stayed in November 2024

Small stairs and no fridge.

Everything

Stayed in November 2024

The owner is super nice!

Stayed in October 2024

A little dirty, and saw a cockroach but nothing crazy.

Awesome location, cool little place - you get the whole house to yourself. House is 6 floors, but each floor is very small, definitely only book if you’re comfortable walking up and down steep staircases. Staff was lovely and helpful too.

Stayed in September 2024

It's an apartment over 3 floors, bathroom 1st floor, sitting area 2nd floor and bedroom on top. It suited my needs as it's right near sapa express bus stop so just spent 1 night. It's very quirky space with a narrow spiral staircase so you gotta be agile to navigate up n down. Everything is on your doorstep.

Stayed in July 2024

It’s a bit scary to go down and up the stairs at night, since the toilet is in the 1st floor. The TV has some glitches, but it doesn’t affect my stay much.

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.

Stayed in May 2024

The flat doesn't have windows and it was a bit dirty. The entrance is a bit sketchy but secure as there are always people outside at the tour agency. In the bathroom there's no surface to put things on (eg clothes, beauty case, towels...)

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 changing the bed sheets even if I was leaving the day after. I knew I could contact him for whichever problem.

Stayed in July 2024

Due to sudden problem we didn't had internet during our stay

Great location and host

Stayed in June 2024

Tall guys watch out for short ceilings!

Friendly owner and very clean!

Stayed in June 2024

Spiral stairs and quite narrow which was fine but lacking in natural light. It did a job for a night. though.

Unusual quirky place, kind and helpful host. Location excellent. You need the a/c as very humid.

Stayed in May 2024

The owner was very responsive and keen to make it an enjoyable stay. It's worth noting there is no window in the accommodation and it's a very narrow, tall property down an alley way with a lot of steep steps over 3 floors The mattress is down on the floor of the bedroom on a wooden base but it is comfortable. You'd need to be fairly slim and mobile in this accommodation to move freely. Unfortunately there was a flood in Hanoi on my first night. The owner came to the property to try and fix the leaks. He was so worried I would give a bad review. But the storm wasn't his fault and he did his best to sort it out. I did not stay the planned second night even though works were underway to fix the issues from the leak - including electrics but he was very understanding/reasonable and gave me a refund minus fees. It's a very central location. Does what it says on the tin. Bathroom has seen better days (I shared it with a cockroach - but again that's no-one's fault) but the shower is remarkably efficient. The owner has done his absolute best to make it welcoming and as I say he really is a warm, friendly, kind host.

Stayed in May 2024

1. Be aware that there are no windows in the house, at all… If you are claustrophobic it could be not so comfortable. I was ok with it as far as there was a/c and no noise (no windows - no noise ))) 2. Also the bathroom is on the ground floor and the bedroom is on the 2nd floor. Don’t drink much water before you go to bed )) 3. The entrance is a bit scary, especially if you come back to the house late at night. 4. No fridge.

1. Location is wonderful, you are just near the lake! 2. The host was polite and friendly. 3. I slept well as I heard no noise at all.

Stayed in May 2024

The steps up and down took some getting used to.

The location is amazing, right on the door step of a weekend night market but you can’t hear the noise. We got help arranging a taxi from the airport, given a snack and helped with our bags by bike!!

Stayed in April 2024

the apartment was very hot, no real Windows. it was not that clean. the upper balcony was full of other peoples trash.

the host was very nice. he showed us around and have some good tips for in the city. he also came to change our towels and stuff.

Stayed in May 2025

Really hard to find, poor communication from the owner which made our arrival quite hard as he said he would meet us but didn't, and then gave us two different addresses to store our things. It's down a dark alley and it's not particularly clean.

Good location

Stayed in April 2025

A little deep cleaning needed

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 with others.

Stayed in April 2025

Really great location, apartment, owner! Wonderful treatment and so cute place - highly highly recommend!

Stayed in February 2025

Niceeeeeeee owner is so cute

Stayed in May 2024