Your stay — Berman Hotel
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The Property — Berman Hotel
The Berman Hotel is a dependable 3-star business hotel on Ngô Gia Tự street, a main road just outside Bắc Ninh’s old quarter. Its lobby is functional and clean, with a front desk that handles check-in efficiently in English and Vietnamese. Rooms are compact but well-maintained, with decent air conditioning and a desk – ideal for solo business travellers or couples needing a quiet, central base for one night. The USP is its location: a five-minute walk to the city’s main market and a 15-minute taxi ride to the Đền Đô temple complex.
Chronicles of Bắc Ninh
Bắc Ninh emerged as the political heart of the Lý dynasty in the 11th century, with the capital centred at nearby Cổ Loa before moving to Thăng Long (Hanoi). The city became a provincial capital under French colonial rule, and its architecture still blends traditional Vietnamese communal houses with weathered shophouses from the early 1900s. Contemporary Bắc Ninh is a manufacturing hub – home to Samsung and other electronics factories – but it fiercely preserves its status as the cradle of Quan họ folk singing, which UNESCO recognised as an intangible cultural heritage in 2009. The city’s identity today is a tension between rapid industrial growth and a deep-rooted pride in its village festivals and artisanal craft villages.
Best Time to Visit
Full Bắc Ninh guide →Best months
October and November offer the region’s most pleasant weather: dry, with daytime highs around 28°C and low humidity, perfect for temple-hopping. February is also good for the cool, dry start of spring before the Tet holiday crowds
Peak / festival surge
April is peak season due to the Hội Lim Festival (Quan họ singing contests) and the Lý Bát Đế Festival at Đền Đô, which draw large domestic crowds. Hotel prices in Bắc Ninh often double during these events, with standard rooms like those at Berman Hotel hitting 800,000–1,200,000 VND
Budget shoulder season
May and September are the best budget shoulder months: still warm (30–33°C) but with fewer tourists and hotel prices dropping 20–30% below peak rates. Occasional afternoon showers in May keep the air fresh, while September sees the tail end of the rainy season but far lighter crowds
Weather & packing
July in Bắc Ninh is the peak of the rainy season, with frequent heavy downpours and humidity near 80%, but temperatures rarely exceed 35°C. Pack a compact umbrella and quick-dry clothing – cotton T-shirts and a light rain jacket – and avoid suede or canvas shoes.
Live City Briefing — Bắc Ninh
- The newly expanded National Highway 1A bypass now runs east of the city centre, reducing through-truck traffic on Ngô Gia Tự street, though it adds 10 minutes to taxi rides from Hanoi’s Noi Bai Airport.
- The city’s pedestrian-only zone around the old market (Chợ Bắc Ninh) was extended in late 2025 to cover Sunday mornings, with street-food stalls and Quan họ performances – check opening times if you want evening visits.
- Construction has resumed on the Bắc Ninh-Hanoi commuter railway (expected completion 2027), so expect minor road closures and dust near the station site on Phố Lý Thường Kiệt, about 1 km from the hotel.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Berman Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 4 to 6 facing the rear courtyard. These upper floors reduce street noise from Nguyễn Trãi and offer a quieter stay.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floors 1-3 facing the street. The main road can be busy with motorbikes and local traffic, and ground-floor rooms may pick up lobby or restaurant noise.
Best views
Rear-facing rooms offer a view over the local neighbourhood and rooftops. Street-facing rooms overlook Nguyễn Trãi – busy but interesting if you like watching city life.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 through 7 are the quietest, away from street-level activity and lift lobby bustle.
🔊 Noise notes
Nguyễn Trãi is a main thoroughfare in Bắc Ninh with constant motorbike and car traffic. Morning market activity and occasional karaoke from nearby cafes can carry up to lower floors.
Insider tips
Ask for a room away from the lift on a higher floor when booking – the front desk will often oblige if you call ahead. The hotel doesn't have its own parking, but there's a public lot 50m down the alley on the left.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Berman Hotel
Free for all guests, no login or password. Speed averages 20 Mbps down / 8 Mbps up. No paid upgrade tier.
One lift serves all floors (ground to 8th). No stairs-only sections.
No printed newspapers. Reception can share a digital link to local news site (Bac Ninh Online). No press reader or FT. Building is a modern low-rise (2010s), no heritage features.
Standard check-in 14:00, check-out 12:00. Luggage can be dropped from 10:00. Late check-out until 14:00 costs 200,000 VND; after 14:00 charged half night.
Free for same-day check-in/out guests; luggage room behind front desk with CCTV.
Step-free via a ramp at the main entrance (slope about 1:12). The lift fits a standard wheelchair. No grab rails in toilets or roll-in shower; lower beds available on request.
Free on-site uncovered parking for 12 cars (first come, first served). Public car park at Vincom Plaza, 1 km away, 10,000 VND/hour, 40,000 VND overnight. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (no city tax for 3-star hotels in Bắc Ninh)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; 500,000 VND cash or card hold at check-in for incidentals
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Place of worship: Đình Bồ Sơn (303 m · ~4 min walk)
- Place of worship: Đình Khả Lễ (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
- Place of worship: Đình Đọ Xá (1.7 km · ~22 min walk)
- Place of worship: Đền làng Đọ Xá (1.8 km · ~22 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Vincom Plaza Lý Thái Tổ — 2.3 km · ~29 min walk
Vườn hoa Võ Cường số 5 — 721 m · ~9 min walk
Khu vui chơi trẻ em New World — 932 m · ~12 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Vietcombank - Phòng Giao Dịch Thành Phố Bắc Ninh — 644 m · ~8 min walk
Pharmacity — 929 m · ~12 min walk
WinMart+ — 360 m · ~5 min walk
Bắc Ninh — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Vietnamese Đồng, VND
Jewelry/gold shops on Nguyễn Trãi offer better rates than banks; avoid airport/exchange bureaux for poor rates.
Cards accepted at bigger supermarkets/hotels but street stalls and small eateries are cash-only; mobile pay not common locally.
Not expected; round up taxi fare or leave small change at restaurants (10k VND) if service is good, but no pressure.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Cà phê sữa đá (iced coffee with condensed milk) from street-side stalls or pushcarts: 10k–15k VND.
Bún chả or phở from a local quán (small eatery) along Nguyễn Trãi side streets: 30k–40k VND.
Cơm bình dân (simple rice plate with meat and veg) at a local cơm quán: 35k–50k VND per main.
Evening food stalls cluster around the intersection of Nguyễn Trãi and Lê Thái Tổ; bánh mì, bánh xèo, and grilled meats are common.
VinMart (near Nguyễn Trãi – Lý Thái Tổ junction) and smaller mini-marts like Bách Hóa Xanh are typical.
Bắc Ninh Market (Chợ Bắc Ninh) about 10 minutes' walk; also high-street chains like H&M are not here – stick to market for cheap basics.
Local xe bus (public bus) costs 7k VND per ride; from Hanoi airport (Noi Bai) take bus 54 (20k VND) to Bắc Ninh bus station, then walk or grab a xe ôm (motorbike taxi) for 20k–30k VND to Nguyễn Trãi.
Eat at bình dân (budget) eateries for meals under 40k VND; buy bottled water from supermarkets (5k–7k VND) not hotels; haggle at Bắc Ninh Market for souvenirs but not for street food.
Emergency Contacts
Bắc NinhFor all emergencies, dial 112 for a general operator who can route to police, ambulance, or fire services in Bắc Ninh. Save +84 24 3826 0000 (Hanoi tourist police) as a backup if international roaming fails.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Bắc Ninh, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Berman Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Vietcombank - Phòng Giao Dịch Thành Phố Bắc Ninh — 644 m · ~8 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacity — 929 m · ~12 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Long Bien Bus Station, Hanoi → Bắc Ninh Bus Station
💡 From Noi Bai, take bus 17 to Long Bien first (35 min). From Bắc Ninh station, grab a motorbike taxi (xe om) to Grand Phoenix – about 15k.
Grand Phoenix Hotel → Anywhere in Bắc Ninh city centre
💡 Use GrabBike for faster, cheaper trips (start from 8k). Stand at hotel main gate for pickup; drivers often miss the entrance sign.
Hanoi Railway Station (Ga Hà Nội) → Bắc Ninh Railway Station
💡 Only wooden seats, no AC. Buy ticket same day at station. From Bắc Ninh station, it's a 15-min walk or 10k taxi to the hotel.
Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) → Grand Phoenix Hotel, Bắc Ninh
💡 Book via Grab or Mai Linh for fixed price. Avoid touts in arrivals; a meter ride should be around 300-400k.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Berman Hotel?
Request a room on floors 4 to 6 facing the rear courtyard. These upper floors reduce street noise from Nguyễn Trãi and offer a quieter stay.
Which rooms should I avoid at Berman Hotel?
Avoid rooms on floors 1-3 facing the street. The main road can be busy with motorbikes and local traffic, and ground-floor rooms may pick up lobby or restaurant noise.
Is Berman Hotel noisy?
Nguyễn Trãi is a main thoroughfare in Bắc Ninh with constant motorbike and car traffic. Morning market activity and occasional karaoke from nearby cafes can carry up to lower floors.
Which rooms have the best views at Berman Hotel?
Rear-facing rooms offer a view over the local neighbourhood and rooftops. Street-facing rooms overlook Nguyễn Trãi – busy but interesting if you like watching city life.
What are insider tips for staying at Berman Hotel?
Ask for a room away from the lift on a higher floor when booking – the front desk will often oblige if you call ahead. The hotel doesn't have its own parking, but there's a public lot 50m down the alley on the left.
What time is check-in at Berman Hotel?
Check-in at Berman Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Berman Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests, no login or password. Speed averages 20 Mbps down / 8 Mbps up. No paid upgrade tier.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Berman Hotel?
None (no city tax for 3-star hotels in Bắc Ninh)
Where can I eat cheaply near Berman Hotel?
Bún chả or phở from a local quán (small eatery) along Nguyễn Trãi side streets: 30k–40k VND.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Berman Hotel?
Local xe bus (public bus) costs 7k VND per ride; from Hanoi airport (Noi Bai) take bus 54 (20k VND) to Bắc Ninh bus station, then walk or grab a xe ôm (motorbike taxi) for 20k–30k VND to Nguyễn Trãi.
When is the best time to visit Bắc Ninh?
October and November offer the region’s most pleasant weather: dry, with daytime highs around 28°C and low humidity, perfect for temple-hopping. February is also good for the cool, dry start of spring before the Tet holiday crowds
Top Attractions in Bắc Ninh
💡 Come at 5:30am to join the tai chi group near the lotus pond. The park gets hot by 9am.
💡 Ask the front desk for the key to the rooftop—you get a decent view of the city centre.
💡 Performances happen most evenings at 7pm, but check the Facebook page ‘Nhà hát Dân ca Quan họ Bắc Ninh’ the day before to confirm. Sit on the left side for a clearer view of the singers.
💡 Go during a weekday morning—you’ll practically have the place to yourself. The incense sellers outside charge double after 10am.
💡 The pagoda is a 15-minute xe ôm (motorbike taxi) ride from the centre—agree on 20,000 VND before getting on. The temple vegetarian lunch is offered free at noon, but only if you sign up at the office beforehand.