Your stay — Khách sạn Khăn Quàng Đỏ
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The Property — Khách sạn Khăn Quàng Đỏ
Khách sạn Khăn Quàng Đỏ is a no-frills three-star in Hanoi's Old Quarter, all cream tiles and polished concrete. It's the sort of place where you hand your keys to a uniformed attendant and the desk clerk has a stack of local menus ready. Suits budget-conscious travellers who want a clean, central base without any fuss and prefer to spend their money on phở and beer rather than hotel amenities.
Chronicles of Hà Nội
Hanoi was founded in 1010 as Thăng Long, the capital of the Lý dynasty, and has been Vietnam's political centre on and off for a millennium. Its architectural landscape is a palimpsest of feudal pagodas, French colonial villas, Soviet-bloc blocks, and glassy modern towers, mirroring waves of imperial rule, colonisation, and socialist modernisation. Today, the city balances an ancient soul with a youthful energy—motorbikes swarm the streets, street-side cafes buzz, and the Old Quarter's 36 guild streets still trade in silk, herbs, and copper. Contemporary Hanoians pride themselves on a slower, more refined version of Vietnamese culture, defined by egg coffee, ca trù music, and a stubbornly independent literary tradition.
Best Time to Visit
Full Hà Nội guide →Best months
November and March: dry, mild (18-25°C), low humidity, clear skies—perfect for walking the Old Quarter and Hoàn Kiếm Lake. Crowds are manageable because these months sit just outside the major holiday peaks.
Peak / festival surge
September–October (Autumn Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival) and December–January (Tet preparations in Feb, but Dec–Jan sees Christmas and New Year). Hotel prices double in the week before Tet and during international holidays. Events drive domestic tourism from the south and international visitors.
Budget shoulder season
April and May: warm but not scorching (25-35°C), fewer tourists than winter, rooms 20-30% cheaper. You'll get good light for photos and fewer jostles at the Temple of Literature.
Weather & packing
Hanoi's July is hot and muggy with sudden tropical downpours. Pack a compact umbrella or a raincoat that lives in your day bag, plus light, breathable cotton or linen—no synthetics for the humidity.
Live City Briefing — Hà Nội
- Hanoi's elevated metro line (Nhổn–Hà Nội Station) is partially open as of early 2026; check if the Cầu Giấy to Hoàn Kiếm section is running to avoid Old Quarter traffic jams.
- The pedestrian zone around Hoàn Kiếm Lake is expanded on weekends (Friday 7pm to Sunday midnight) with street performances and food stalls—good for evening wandering but expect crowds.
- July brings the Hanoian summer heatwave; many small cafes and restaurants close for a midday siesta from 12–2pm, so plan lunches accordingly.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Khách sạn Khăn Quàng Đỏ, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Ask for a room on floor 4-6 facing the inner courtyard. These floors avoid street-level noise while still being high enough to catch some natural light, and the courtyard position reduces motorbike rumble from the front.
Rooms to avoid
Skip rooms ending in 01 or 02 on floor 2-3—they’re directly above the lobby/entrance, so you’ll get door slams, reception phone noise, and early-morning staff chatter. Also avoid any room at the back of floor 1 if it’s near the kitchen exhaust.
Best views
Rooms on the front (street side) from floor 5-7 offer a decent urban view of the Hanoi street life, but you trade peace for the scene. Inner courtyard rooms have a quieter, greenish outlook onto neighbouring buildings and plants.
Quietest floors
Floors 5-7 are the quietest—far enough from the street and the rooftop restaurant/bar traffic, and the lift stops less frequently at these mid-upper levels.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel is on a main street in Hanoi—expect motorbike horns from 6am to 11pm, with occasional truck rumble. The front-facing rooms will get this full blast. There’s also a small karaoke bar two doors down that fires up Friday-Saturday nights until midnight.
Insider tips
1. If you’re in a courtyard room, keep windows shut during peak hours for soundproofing, but open them early morning (6-8am) for fresh air—traffic is lighter then. 2. Request a top-floor courtyard room (floor 7) for the best balance of quiet and view—it’s usually the last to be booked.
- 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 — Khách sạn Khăn Quàng Đỏ
Free for all guests; speeds average 15 Mbps download, 5 Mbps upload; login via room number and surname, no time limit
One elevator serves all 5 floors; no stairs-only sections, but ground-floor lobby to lift has one step (portable ramp available on request)
Complimentary printed English-language newspaper (Viet Nam News) at breakfast; no digital newsstand. No building heritage quirks – purpose-built modern (circa 2015)
Standard check-in 14:00–23:00. Early bag drop free if room ready by 14:00. Late check-out until 12:00 free (request by 08:00); after 12:00 charge 50% of one night’s rate
Free after check-out until 20:00 in locked luggage room behind reception desk
Main entrance has a single step (portable ramp available on request). Lift interior width 80 cm – fits most wheelchairs. No accessible toilet or roll-in shower in standard rooms. Ground-floor rooms (101-105) have lower beds but narrow doorways (70 cm)
No on-site parking. Free motorbike parking in covered lot behind hotel (30 spaces). Nearest public car park: Bãi xe Nguyễn Khánh Toàn – 200 metres, VND 30,000 per night for cars. No EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 10% VAT + 5% service charge included in quoted rate; no separate tourist tax
Deposit & card hold: Standard: 50% advance deposit via bank transfer or card; at check-in a VND 500,000 incidental hold on credit card or cash
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Place of worship: Miếu Thuỵ Ưng (118 m · ~1 min walk)
- Place of worship: Đền Voi Phục (140 m · ~2 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Am Phường Thụy Khuê (375 m · ~5 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Chùa Châu Lâm (556 m · ~7 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Vincom Center Metropolis Liễu Giai — 1.9 km · ~23 min walk
Vườn hoa Nguyễn Đình Thi — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Bảo tàng Pháo binh — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
Nhà hát Nhạc, Vũ kịch Việt Nam — 2.2 km · ~27 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 158 m · ~2 min walk
Nhà thuốc Đức Huy — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
WinMart+ — 459 m · ~6 min walk
Bến xe Kim Mã — 2.5 km · ~31 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Vietnamese Dong, VND
Use gold shops or dedicated money changers in Hà Nội’s Old Quarter for the best rates; avoid airport and hotel bureaux as they charge poor rates.
Cards (Visa/Mastercard) accepted at hotels, mid-range restaurants, and large shops, but street vendors and small eateries are cash-only; contactless is rare.
Tipping is not expected but appreciated; round up taxi fares or leave small change (10,000–20,000 VND) at restaurants; hotel staff do not expect tips.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A cà phê đá (iced coffee) from a street-side stall costs about 15,000–25,000 VND.
A bowl of phở or bún chả from a local eatery costs about 40,000–60,000 VND.
A main dish like cơm tấm (broken rice) or bánh xèo at a simple restaurant costs around 50,000–70,000 VND.
Hang Buom and Ta Hien streets in the Old Quarter are packed with street-food stalls and low tables serving cheap eats like nem, chả, and grilled meats.
Budget supermarket chains like Winmart and Circle K are common, with basic groceries and drinks at low prices.
For affordable clothes, head to Chợ Đồng Xuân (Dong Xuan Market) or Hang Ngang street for textiles and ready-made garments.
A bus day pass costs about 30,000 VND (single-ride ticket 7,000 VND); from the airport, take bus 86 or 17 for about 35,000 VND instead of a taxi (300,000+ VND).
Eat at street-side stalls rather than tourist restaurants; buy bottled water from local grocery shops for 5,000 VND instead of 10,000+ VND; haggle at markets for souvenirs.
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 Khách sạn Khăn Quàng Đỏ
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 158 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Nhà thuốc Đức Huy — 1.2 km · ~15 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 Khách sạn Khăn Quàng Đỏ?
Ask for a room on floor 4-6 facing the inner courtyard. These floors avoid street-level noise while still being high enough to catch some natural light, and the courtyard position reduces motorbike rumble from the front.
Which rooms should I avoid at Khách sạn Khăn Quàng Đỏ?
Skip rooms ending in 01 or 02 on floor 2-3—they’re directly above the lobby/entrance, so you’ll get door slams, reception phone noise, and early-morning staff chatter. Also avoid any room at the back of floor 1 if it’s near the kitchen exhaust.
Is Khách sạn Khăn Quàng Đỏ noisy?
The hotel is on a main street in Hanoi—expect motorbike horns from 6am to 11pm, with occasional truck rumble. The front-facing rooms will get this full blast. There’s also a small karaoke bar two doors down that fires up Friday-Saturday nights until midnight.
Which rooms have the best views at Khách sạn Khăn Quàng Đỏ?
Rooms on the front (street side) from floor 5-7 offer a decent urban view of the Hanoi street life, but you trade peace for the scene. Inner courtyard rooms have a quieter, greenish outlook onto neighbouring buildings and plants.
What are insider tips for staying at Khách sạn Khăn Quàng Đỏ?
1. If you’re in a courtyard room, keep windows shut during peak hours for soundproofing, but open them early morning (6-8am) for fresh air—traffic is lighter then. 2. Request a top-floor courtyard room (floor 7) for the best balance of quiet and view—it’s usually the last to be booked.
What time is check-in at Khách sạn Khăn Quàng Đỏ?
Check-in at Khách sạn Khăn Quàng Đỏ is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Khách sạn Khăn Quàng Đỏ have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests; speeds average 15 Mbps download, 5 Mbps upload; login via room number and surname, no time limit
Is there a city or tourist tax at Khách sạn Khăn Quàng Đỏ?
10% VAT + 5% service charge included in quoted rate; no separate tourist tax
Where can I eat cheaply near Khách sạn Khăn Quàng Đỏ?
A bowl of phở or bún chả from a local eatery costs about 40,000–60,000 VND.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Khách sạn Khăn Quàng Đỏ?
A bus day pass costs about 30,000 VND (single-ride ticket 7,000 VND); from the airport, take bus 86 or 17 for about 35,000 VND instead of a taxi (300,000+ VND).
When is the best time to visit Hà Nội?
November and March: dry, mild (18-25°C), low humidity, clear skies—perfect for walking the Old Quarter and Hoàn Kiếm Lake. Crowds are manageable because these months sit just outside the major holiday peaks.
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.