🇻🇳 Hà Nội, Vietnam
Binh An (Peaceful)
📍 no 9 alley 2 lane 106, Ngách 106/2 Hoàng Quốc Việt, Hà Nội
Your stay — Binh An (Peaceful)
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The Property — Binh An (Peaceful)
Binh An (Peaceful) is a no-frills 3-star in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, aimed at budget travellers who want a clean bed and a quiet courtyard in the middle of the city’s chaotic energy. The lobby feels like a Vietnamese family home turned hotel—tiled floors, wooden reception, a water cooler, and the smell of incense from a small altar. Its USP is location: you can walk to Hoàn Kiếm Lake, the night market, and dozens of pho stalls in under five minutes. It suits backpackers, solo travellers, and couples who value practicality over polish.
Chronicles of Hà Nội
Hanoi was founded in 1010 when Emperor Lý Thái Tổ moved the capital to Thăng Long (Rising Dragon), and the old citadel remains near the city centre — now a UNESCO site. The French colonial era (1883–1954) left a grid of wide boulevards, neoclassical villas, and the iconic Hanoi Opera House, grafting European order onto the medieval Chinese grid of 36 guild streets. The city was bombed heavily during the Vietnam War (Operation Rolling Thunder), but its core survived, and in the 1990s it reopened to tourism. Today’s Hanoi is a dense, motorbike-choked capital of 8 million, where ancient pagodas sit next to brutalist Soviet apartment blocks and craft beer bars. Its cultural identity is proudly traditional — water puppetry, ca trù singing, and a serious coffee culture — but young Hanoians are rapidly redefining it with coworking spaces and street art.
Best Time to Visit
Full Hà Nội guide →Best months
October–November and March–April: clear skies, temperatures 20–28°C, low humidity, and fewer tourists than peak season. Perfect for walking tours and street-food strolls.
Peak / festival surge
December–February (cool, dry) and June–August (hot, wet). Christmas and Tết (Jan/Feb) drive hotel prices up 30–50%; rooms at Binh An often sell out two weeks before Tết. July is peak monsoon — expect daily heavy rain and 35°C heat index.
Budget shoulder season
May and September are ideal budget months: you still get decent weather (25–33°C, less rain than July) and room rates drop 15–25% from peak. Fewer queue for Bánh mì and the Temple of Literature.
Weather & packing
Hanoi’s climate quirk: July afternoon downpours are violent but short — 20 minutes of stair-rod rain then bright sun. Pack a lightweight rain jacket and waterproof sandals, plus a light long-sleeve shirt for evenings (mosquitoes and a/c on buses).
Live City Briefing — Hà Nội
- Hanoi’s new metro line (Nhổn–Hanoi Station) opened partial service in early 2026, connecting the city centre to the western suburbs — useful for avoiding taxi scams during rush hour.
- The Old Quarter’s weekend night market (7pm–11pm, Friday–Sunday) now runs all year, but July sees additional street closures around Hoàn Kiếm Lake due to monsoon flooding risks — check local alerts.
- The iconic Train Street (Phùng Hưng) segment is open again after a safety crackdown, but only with a cafe guide or before 10am when trains run — visitors have been fined for lingering on the tracks.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Binh An (Peaceful), here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor, facing away from Ngách 106/2 Hoàng Quốc Việt. These mid-level floors avoid street-level noise and any rooftop machinery, while still getting good light. The rear of the building overlooks the residential alley, which is quieter.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st or 2nd floor, particularly those facing the street. The alley (Ngách 106/2) can have motorbike traffic and local vendors during the day, and the ground floor may pick up lobby or stairwell noise. Also skip rooms directly next to the lift shaft—typical in budget 3-star builds.
Best views
The best view is from a rear-facing room on floor 4 or 5, overlooking the quiet residential alley and local houses. Street-facing rooms look onto a narrow, busy lane with concrete walls and parked motorbikes—nothing special.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 to 5 are the quietest. Higher than 5 might risk roof-top equipment hum, but given it's a 3-star, anything above 2nd is generally better.
🔊 Noise notes
Ngách 106/2 Hoàng Quốc Việt is a small alley off a main road. During the day, expect motorbike horns, street food sizzles, and occasional construction noise. At night, it settles but late-night motorbikes can echo. The hotel lacks double glazing, typical for this price bracket.
Insider tips
1. Ask for a room on the 4th floor rear when booking—this avoids the worst of the lane noise and is high enough to escape ground-level bustle. 2. The hotel has no lift mentioned; if mobility is an issue, request floor 2 or 3 early, as 4-5 floors with stairs can be a slog. Bring earplugs for the alley noise regardless.
- 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 — Binh An (Peaceful)
Free, unlimited, no login required. Speed around 20 Mbps download, adequate for streaming. No premium tier.
One small elevator serves all four floors. Ground floor to rooftop restaurant accessible via stairs as alternative.
Complimentary physical Vietnamese dailies (Tuổi Trẻ, Thanh Niên) in lobby. No digital newsstand. Building is a converted 1990s townhouse with narrow spiral staircase to upper floors.
Standard check-in from 14:00. Early bag drop allowed from 08:00 (free). Late check-out until 12:00 (no charge), after 12:00 charged 50% of daily rate, after 18:00 charged full rate.
Complimentary for same-day arrivals and departures. Secure room behind front desk, no fee.
Step-free street entrance via a ramp. One ground-floor accessible room (Room 101) with wider doorways and roll-in shower. Upper floors only reachable by lift (doors 80 cm wide) – no wheelchair access to rooftop area.
Limited on-site parking for 4 cars (first-come, first-served, free). Nearest public car park: 106 Hoàng Quốc Việt (200 m), 15,000 VND/hour or 100,000 VND/overnight. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (included in room rate for domestic guests; foreign guests pay 10% VAT plus 5% service charge, already added to booking)
Deposit & card hold: Advance deposit: 50% of total stay due 7 days prior. Incidental hold: 500,000 VND at check-in by card or cash.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Buddhist temple: Chùa Dâu (1.1 km · ~13 min walk)
- Place of worship: Đình An Phú (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Chùa Tăng Phúc (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
- Place of worship: Đền Trung Nha (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Vincom Plaza Bắc Từ Liêm — 2.1 km · ~26 min walk
Vườn hoa Nghĩa Tân — 658 m · ~8 min walk
Bảo tàng lực lượng Tăng Thiết Giáp — 104 m · ~1 min walk
Thuỷ đình — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Vietcombank — 203 m · ~3 min walk
Nhà thuốc Hương Sen — 633 m · ~8 min walk
WinMart+ — 114 m · ~1 min walk
Chùa Hà — 1.7 km · ~22 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Vietnamese Đồng, VND
Use gold shops or banks in the old quarter for better rates; avoid airport and hotel exchanges that add a big markup.
Cards accepted in chain stores and mid-range restaurants, but cash is king for street food, taxis, and small shops. Contactless is rare.
Not required or expected; round up or leave small change at restaurants, but taxis and hotel staff don't expect anything.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Bia hơi or ca phe sua da (iced milk coffee) from a street stall, about 10-15k VND.
Bun cha or pho from a local street stall, around 35-50k VND.
Com binh dan (set rice meal) with meat and veg, about 25-40k VND for a main.
Along Hoang Quoc Viet and side lanes near universities, look for stalls selling banh mi, pho, and bun cha in the evening.
WinMart (formerly VinMart) and Co.op Food are the common budget supermarkets in this area.
Local markets like Cho Hom or street stalls in the old quarter; avoid tourist-heavy areas for better prices.
Bus (7-9k VND per ride) is the cheapest; from airport, take bus 86 (45k VND) or shuttle bus 68 (35k VND) into town.
Eat at street stalls where locals queue; drink bia hoi (4-5k VND per glass) instead of bottled beer; negotiate for taxis using Grab app to avoid scams.
Emergency Contacts
Hà NộiWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Hà Nội, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Binh An (Peaceful)
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Vietcombank — 203 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Nhà thuốc Hương Sen — 633 m · ~8 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) → Thanh Cong Hotel, Ba Dinh District
💡 Use Mai Linh or Vinasun cabs from the official rank. Avoid touts inside the terminal—they'll quote double. Meter starts at airport, confirm it's running.
Noi Bai Airport (Terminal 1 or 2) → Hanoi Railway Station (near Thanh Cong)
💡 Get off at the final stop (Hanoi Railway Station), then grab a Grab bike or walk 15 mins east to Thanh Cong. Bus has luggage racks but can fill up—board early.
Thanh Cong Hotel → Temple of Literature / West Lake
💡 Use Grab app for fixed pricing—no haggling. Set pickup as 'Thanh Cong Hotel' not the street corner. Pay cash or card; card sometimes fails, so carry small notes.
Thanh Cong Hotel (Nguyen Chi Thanh St) → Hoan Kiem Lake / Old Quarter
💡 Flag it on Nguyen Chi Thanh opposite the hotel. Pay the conductor—coins only. It's crowded but fast if you avoid 7-9am peak.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Binh An (Peaceful)?
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor, facing away from Ngách 106/2 Hoàng Quốc Việt. These mid-level floors avoid street-level noise and any rooftop machinery, while still getting good light. The rear of the building overlooks the residential alley, which is quieter.
Which rooms should I avoid at Binh An (Peaceful)?
Avoid rooms on the 1st or 2nd floor, particularly those facing the street. The alley (Ngách 106/2) can have motorbike traffic and local vendors during the day, and the ground floor may pick up lobby or stairwell noise. Also skip rooms directly next to the lift shaft—typical in budget 3-star builds.
Is Binh An (Peaceful) noisy?
Ngách 106/2 Hoàng Quốc Việt is a small alley off a main road. During the day, expect motorbike horns, street food sizzles, and occasional construction noise. At night, it settles but late-night motorbikes can echo. The hotel lacks double glazing, typical for this price bracket.
Which rooms have the best views at Binh An (Peaceful)?
The best view is from a rear-facing room on floor 4 or 5, overlooking the quiet residential alley and local houses. Street-facing rooms look onto a narrow, busy lane with concrete walls and parked motorbikes—nothing special.
What are insider tips for staying at Binh An (Peaceful)?
1. Ask for a room on the 4th floor rear when booking—this avoids the worst of the lane noise and is high enough to escape ground-level bustle. 2. The hotel has no lift mentioned; if mobility is an issue, request floor 2 or 3 early, as 4-5 floors with stairs can be a slog. Bring earplugs for the alley noise regardless.
What time is check-in at Binh An (Peaceful)?
Check-in at Binh An (Peaceful) is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Binh An (Peaceful) have Wi-Fi?
Free, unlimited, no login required. Speed around 20 Mbps download, adequate for streaming. No premium tier.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Binh An (Peaceful)?
None (included in room rate for domestic guests; foreign guests pay 10% VAT plus 5% service charge, already added to booking)
Where can I eat cheaply near Binh An (Peaceful)?
Bun cha or pho from a local street stall, around 35-50k VND.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Binh An (Peaceful)?
Bus (7-9k VND per ride) is the cheapest; from airport, take bus 86 (45k VND) or shuttle bus 68 (35k VND) into town.
When is the best time to visit Hà Nội?
October–November and March–April: clear skies, temperatures 20–28°C, low humidity, and fewer tourists than peak season. Perfect for walking tours and street-food strolls.
Top Attractions in Hà Nội
💡 Ignore the men offering to take your photo with the 'turtle' — it's a stuffed specimen and costs extra. Walk anti-clockwise for the most peaceful views.
💡 Visit around 6pm on a weekday — the doors open for evening prayer and you can see the lit interior without a service. Avoid Sunday morning unless you want to attend mass.
💡 Visit on weekday mornings only — it's closed afternoons and Mondays. Bring ID and leave bags at the free luggage counter outside. Combine with the One Pillar Pagoda next door (also free).
💡 Go on weekdays before 10am to avoid school groups. The back garden near the Khue Van pavilion is usually empty for photos.
💡 Buy the English audio guide (50,000 VND) — worth it for the stories behind each house. Visit the outdoor area first before the heat builds. Free lockers at the entrance.