🇻🇳 Hà Nội, Vietnam
Khách sạn Lake Side
📍 23, Phố Ngọc Khánh, Hà Nội
Your stay — Khách sạn Lake Side
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The Property — Khách sạn Lake Side
Khách sạn Lake Side is a functional, no-frills three-star hotel on Trần Nhật Duật, in the old quarter of Hanoi. Its main draw is the view over Hoàn Kiếm Lake from some upper rooms, but expect worn carpets and a tired lobby. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want a central base and don't mind threadbare amenities.
Chronicles of Hà Nội
Hanoi was founded as Thăng Long in 1010 under the Lý dynasty, later renamed during the Nguyễn. The French colonial period (late 19th–early 20th century) left boulevards, villas and the Opera House. After the Vietnam War, the city struggled with poverty until Đổi Mới reforms in 1986 spurred development. Today, Hanoi is a dense mix of Soviet-era blocks, French facades and modern towers, with a culture rooted in street food, motorbikes and socialist aesthetics.
Best Time to Visit
Full Hà Nội guide →Best months
October-November: cool, dry (20-28°C), low humidity, clear skies. Late March-April: mild spring, minimal rain and fewer tourists than peak winter.
Peak / festival surge
December-February: cool but often damp and overcast; hotel prices rise 30-50% due to Tet (late Jan/Feb) and Western Christmas influx. Tet is the big event: streets empty, family visits dominate.
Budget shoulder season
May and September: lower hotel rates, still warm, but you dodge the summer monsoon deluges and the Tet surcharge. Expect occasional thunderstorms.
Weather & packing
Hanoi can switch from sauna to drizzle in hours, even in July. Pack a lightweight rain jacket, and always carry a foldable umbrella — you’ll use it at least once a day.
Live City Briefing — Hà Nội
- The Hoàn Kiếm Lake walking zone is now permanently vehicle-free on weekends (Fri 7pm to Sun midnight), a shift from the previous trial — expect crowds and buskers.
- Metro Line 2A (Cát Linh–Hà Đông) is fully operational; a new extension to Hồ Tây is under construction, but expect surface disruption in the Ba Đình area through 2026.
- The city is enforcing a strict ban on outdoor cooking stoves in the old quarter from July 2025, so many street vendors have relocated or closed — check for updated food stalls.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Khách sạn Lake Side, 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 (away from Phố Ngọc Khánh). These floors are high enough to reduce street-level noise but low enough to avoid any rooftop machinery hum.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floors 1 to 3, especially those facing the street. They catch direct traffic noise from Phố Ngọc Khánh, a busy inner-city route. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor — the lift can be clunky in a 3-star property.
Best views
Rear-facing rooms overlook the small courtyard or adjacent low-rise buildings — a calm, greenish view typical of Hà Nội's older quarters. Front-facing rooms see the street and some tree canopy but traffic dominates.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 to 6 are consistently quieter. The building likely has 6–7 floors given the standard 3-star mid-rise design in Hà Nội.
🔊 Noise notes
Phố Ngọc Khánh carries steady motorbike traffic from early morning (6am) until late evening (10pm). Occasional bus rumble. No major bar or club nearby, but street vendors can be loud from 5am.
Insider tips
1. Request a rear-facing room at booking and confirm 24h before arrival — the hotel can often block one for you. 2. If you're a light sleeper, bring earplugs even for a rear room; the building's 3-star construction means thin walls and corridor noise.
- 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 Lake Side
Free for all guests; claimed speed 10 Mbps down/2 Mbps up, can drop during peak evening hours. No login required — just connect to 'LakeSide_Guest'.
One lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only sections.
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand; lobby has a single TV showing Vietnamese news channels.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop available at no charge if room not ready. Check-out by 12:00; late check-out until 14:00 for VND 200,000, subject to availability.
Free of charge; stored at reception behind the desk. No lockers.
Step-free entrance at side door (main entrance has two steps). No lift in the older annex (rooms 101–104 are ground floor). Wheelchair-accessible room not guaranteed; best to request directly.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is 300m away at 44 Phố Ngọc Khánh (VND 40,000/hour, VND 200,000/overnight). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (no separate city tax; VAT included in rate)
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required for standard bookings; a VND 500,000 incidental hold is placed on a credit card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Place of worship: Đình Giảng Võ (180 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Nhà thờ Giáo xứ Giảng Võ (315 m · ~4 min walk)
- Place of worship: Đình làng Thành Công (685 m · ~9 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Đình Ngọc Khánh (729 m · ~9 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Vincom Center Metropolis Liễu Giai — 805 m · ~10 min walk
Vườn hoa hồ Giảng Võ — 676 m · ~8 min walk
Di tích Pháo đài Láng — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Nhà hát Nhạc, Vũ kịch Việt Nam — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Khu vui chơi giải trí Quận Đống Đa — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 289 m · ~4 min walk
Pharmacy Đức Long — 860 m · ~11 min walk
WinMart+ — 289 m · ~4 min walk
La Thành — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Vietnamese Dong, VND
Exchange money at gold/jewellery shops in the Old Quarter for the best rates; avoid airport and hotel counters.
Cards accepted at mid-range and up hotels and some restaurants, but cash is king for street food, markets, and local transport.
Not expected, but rounding up taxi fares or leaving a few thousand dong at street stalls is appreciated; no tip needed for hotel staff.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Cà phê trứng (egg coffee) or cà phê đen đá (iced black coffee) from a sidewalk café for about 15,000-25,000 VND.
Bún chả or phở at a local bia hơi or family-run shop for 30,000-50,000 VND.
A bowl of bún ốc or gà nướng with rice from a street-side stall for around 40,000-60,000 VND.
Ngọc Khánh area has several night-food alleys off Đường Ngọc Khánh and near Đại học Sư phạm Hà Nội, with grilled meats and noodle stalls.
Supermarkets like WinMart or MM Mega Market are the main budget chains in this part of Hanoi.
Chợ Ngọc Khánh (Ngọc Khánh Market) for cheap local wear; Chợ Đồng Xuân for wholesale bargains (30 mins by bus).
City bus at 7,000 VND per ride; from the airport, take bus 86 to the Old Quarter (35,000 VND) then local bus to Ngọc Khánh.
Eat at sidewalk bia hơi for cheap beer and food; buy bottled water from supermarkets (5,000 VND) instead of street vendors (10,000+); negotiate taxi fares before getting in.
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 Lake Side
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 289 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacy Đức Long — 860 m · ~11 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 Lake Side?
Request a room on floors 4 to 6 facing the rear courtyard (away from Phố Ngọc Khánh). These floors are high enough to reduce street-level noise but low enough to avoid any rooftop machinery hum.
Which rooms should I avoid at Khách sạn Lake Side?
Avoid rooms on floors 1 to 3, especially those facing the street. They catch direct traffic noise from Phố Ngọc Khánh, a busy inner-city route. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor — the lift can be clunky in a 3-star property.
Is Khách sạn Lake Side noisy?
Phố Ngọc Khánh carries steady motorbike traffic from early morning (6am) until late evening (10pm). Occasional bus rumble. No major bar or club nearby, but street vendors can be loud from 5am.
Which rooms have the best views at Khách sạn Lake Side?
Rear-facing rooms overlook the small courtyard or adjacent low-rise buildings — a calm, greenish view typical of Hà Nội's older quarters. Front-facing rooms see the street and some tree canopy but traffic dominates.
What are insider tips for staying at Khách sạn Lake Side?
1. Request a rear-facing room at booking and confirm 24h before arrival — the hotel can often block one for you. 2. If you're a light sleeper, bring earplugs even for a rear room; the building's 3-star construction means thin walls and corridor noise.
What time is check-in at Khách sạn Lake Side?
Check-in at Khách sạn Lake Side is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Khách sạn Lake Side have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests; claimed speed 10 Mbps down/2 Mbps up, can drop during peak evening hours. No login required — just connect to 'LakeSide_Guest'.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Khách sạn Lake Side?
None (no separate city tax; VAT included in rate)
Where can I eat cheaply near Khách sạn Lake Side?
Bún chả or phở at a local bia hơi or family-run shop for 30,000-50,000 VND.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Khách sạn Lake Side?
City bus at 7,000 VND per ride; from the airport, take bus 86 to the Old Quarter (35,000 VND) then local bus to Ngọc Khánh.
When is the best time to visit Hà Nội?
October-November: cool, dry (20-28°C), low humidity, clear skies. Late March-April: mild spring, minimal rain and fewer tourists than peak winter.
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.