Your stay — The Lapis Hotel
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The Property — The Lapis Hotel
The Lapis Hotel on Hanoi’s Hang Trong Street is a modest three-star with clean, compact rooms and a quiet courtyard terrace. Its lobby feels efficient and no-frills, with a small reception desk, a few sofas, and a coffee machine that gets you through the Hanoi humidity. The USP is location: you’re a two-minute walk from Hoan Kiem Lake and the Old Quarter’s walking streets. It suits budget-conscious travellers who prioritise being in the thick of the action over luxury touches.
Chronicles of Hanoi
Hanoi was founded as a citadel in 1010 under Ly Thai To, then renamed Thang Long (Ascending Dragon). The French rebuilt the city in the late 19th century, laying out tree-lined boulevards and colonial villas around Hoan Kiem Lake. Post-1954, Hanoi became the capital of North Vietnam, and its architecture now mixes faded Art Deco, brutalist Soviet-style blocks, and narrow ‘tube houses’ in the Old Quarter. Culturally, it’s a city of stooped noodle stalls, motorbike chaos, and a quiet confidence in its thousand-year heritage.
Best Time to Visit
Full Hanoi guide →Best months
October and November are ideal: cool, dry air (20-25°C) and clear skies, plus the autumn festival season. March-April also works, with mild temperatures after the humid winter.
Peak / festival surge
July is peak summer: temperatures hit 33-38°C with high humidity and frequent thunderstorms. Hotel prices in the Old Quarter rise 15-20% as domestic and Chinese tourists crowd the lake and temples. No major festival in July, but summer school break fuels demand.
Budget shoulder season
May and September: slightly lower prices (10-15% off peak), still warm but fewer tourists, and the rains are manageable. September brings the Mid-Autumn Festival (Tet Trung Thu), but it’s family-centric, not a massive crowd driver.
Weather & packing
Hanoi’s climate is subtropical monsoonal: July is sticky, with sudden downpours and intense midday sun. Pack a light rain jacket or compact umbrella and wear breathable fabrics—cotton or linen—plus comfortable sandals that dry quickly.
Live City Briefing — Hanoi
- Hanoi’s electric bus service around Hoan Kiem Lake (line 03) expanded in early 2026, making the hotel area quieter and easier to navigate on foot.
- Several Old Quarter streets—including Hang Gai and Hang Bac—are now pedestrian-only from Friday evening to Sunday night; plan sightseeing around this.
- The city’s Heat Action Plan, launched in 2025, provides free water stations and shaded rest points near the lake during summer—use them.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to The Lapis Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3-5 facing the inner courtyard. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but within service range of the lift, and the courtyard side is reliably quieter than the street side.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 2 (directly above the lobby and restaurant — expect chair scraping and kitchen clatter until 10pm) and any room facing a busy Hanoi street like Hang Bong or Hang Gai, as traffic horns and motorbikes run late into the night.
Best views
A courtyard-facing room on floor 4 or 5 offers a green view of planting and local rooftops — much more pleasant than the direct street view of traffic and shopfronts. No river or monument views at this address.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 through 5 are the quietest, buffered from street noise by lower floors and not reaching the roof where the lift motor room sits.
🔊 Noise notes
Direct street noise is constant from 6am to midnight due to Hanoi's dense motorbike and taxi traffic. The hotel's own restaurant holds pre-booked tour groups from 7-9am and 6-8pm, adding chatter and cutlery clatter. Lift doors ping audibly on floor 2.
Insider tips
1. Check in by 2pm to guarantee a top-floor courtyard room — these are few and first to go. 2. Ask reception for a room on the building's north side (usually quieter as it's away from the main traffic junction).
- 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 — The Lapis Hotel
Free for all guests; speed around 20 Mbps download; login via room number and surname on captive portal
One lift serves all 8 floors; no stairs-only sections
PressReader app free with WiFi login; no printed newspapers; building is a converted 1990s apartment block
Standard check-in 14:00; early bag-drop from 08:00 (free); late check-out fee: VND 300,000 until 16:00, then full night rate
Free for same-day departure, stored in locked luggage room behind reception
One step (12 cm) at main entrance with portable ramp available on request; no wheelchair-accessible rooms; lift interior too narrow for large mobility scooters
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Trần Hưng Đạo Car Park, 300 m, VND 80,000 overnight; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: VND 44,000 per person per night, collected at check-in
Deposit & card hold: 100% advance deposit required at booking; VND 500,000 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Buddhist temple: Đền Hai Bà Trưng (972 m · ~12 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Chùa Lý Triều Quốc Sư (1.8 km · ~23 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Bảo tàng Địa chất Việt Nam — 750 m · ~9 min walk
Thang Long Ca Tru Guild — 2.6 km · ~32 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
BIDV — 37 m · ~1 min walk
Siêu thị thực phẩm chức năng GPCare - Cơ sở 3 - 65B Trần Hưng Đạo — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
WinMart+ — 72 m · ~1 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Vietnamese Dong, VND
Gold shops and jewellery stores on Hang Bac street give the best rates; avoid the airport and hotel desks, which add a poor spread.
Masters and Visas accepted in mid-range and above restaurants, hotels, and larger shops; cash still king at street stalls, markets, and for taxis.
Not expected in restaurants — round up for good service. Taxis: round up or leave a few thousand dong. Hotel porters: 20,000-50,000 dong per bag.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Egg coffee or iced black (ca phe den da) at a sidewalk stall: 15,000-25,000 dong.
Bun cha or pho at a street-side eatery: 40,000-60,000 dong.
Com binh dan (rice with a choice of toppings) or banh xeo: 40,000-70,000 dong for a main.
Hang Be market area, the old quarter streets around Ta Hien and Ma May — sit on small plastic stools.
WinMart, Co.op Food, and Ngon are common in Hanoi; Lotte Mart for hypermarket.
Hang Gai and Hang Duong streets for silk and cotton; Dong Xuan market for cheap basics and souvenirs.
City bus: 7,000 dong per ride; from the airport, bus 86 (35,000 dong) runs every 20-30 minutes into the old quarter.
Eat at com binh dan stalls for lunch — filling and under 50,000 dong. Use the Grab app for fixed-rate rides not metered. Drink bia hoi (fresh beer) at 5,000-10,000 dong a glass on Ta Hien street.
Emergency Contacts
HanoiIn Hanoi, Vietnam, dial 113 for police, 114 for fire department, and 115 for ambulance services. For tourist assistance, contact the Hanoi Police Tourist Support Unit at +84-24-3825-7890. English-speaking operators may not always be available; consider having hotel staff assist with calls.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Hanoi, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at The Lapis Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · BIDV — 37 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Siêu thị thực phẩm chức năng GPCare - Cơ sở 3 - 65B Trần Hưng Đạo — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Long Bien Station → Tho Xuong Station (near hotel)
💡 Scenic ride along Red River. Best for local experience. Hotel is walkable from tram stop.
Noi Bai International Airport → Hanoi City Center
💡 Budget option but limited luggage space. Walk 10 mins to hotel from city center bus station.
Noi Bai International Airport → Lucien Hanoi Lakeside Hotel & Rooftop
💡 Book via Grab app for fixed prices and safety features. Avoid unlicensed taxis at airport.
Noi Bai International Airport → Hanoi Central District
💡 Currently under development. Check status before arrival. Will be fastest option when operational.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at The Lapis Hotel?
Request a room on floors 3-5 facing the inner courtyard. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but within service range of the lift, and the courtyard side is reliably quieter than the street side.
Which rooms should I avoid at The Lapis Hotel?
Avoid rooms on floor 2 (directly above the lobby and restaurant — expect chair scraping and kitchen clatter until 10pm) and any room facing a busy Hanoi street like Hang Bong or Hang Gai, as traffic horns and motorbikes run late into the night.
Is The Lapis Hotel noisy?
Direct street noise is constant from 6am to midnight due to Hanoi's dense motorbike and taxi traffic. The hotel's own restaurant holds pre-booked tour groups from 7-9am and 6-8pm, adding chatter and cutlery clatter. Lift doors ping audibly on floor 2.
Which rooms have the best views at The Lapis Hotel?
A courtyard-facing room on floor 4 or 5 offers a green view of planting and local rooftops — much more pleasant than the direct street view of traffic and shopfronts. No river or monument views at this address.
What are insider tips for staying at The Lapis Hotel?
1. Check in by 2pm to guarantee a top-floor courtyard room — these are few and first to go. 2. Ask reception for a room on the building's north side (usually quieter as it's away from the main traffic junction).
What time is check-in at The Lapis Hotel?
Check-in at The Lapis Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does The Lapis Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests; speed around 20 Mbps download; login via room number and surname on captive portal
Is there a city or tourist tax at The Lapis Hotel?
VND 44,000 per person per night, collected at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near The Lapis Hotel?
Bun cha or pho at a street-side eatery: 40,000-60,000 dong.
What is the cheapest way to get around from The Lapis Hotel?
City bus: 7,000 dong per ride; from the airport, bus 86 (35,000 dong) runs every 20-30 minutes into the old quarter.
When is the best time to visit Hanoi?
October and November are ideal: cool, dry air (20-25°C) and clear skies, plus the autumn festival season. March-April also works, with mild temperatures after the humid winter.
Top Attractions in Hanoi
💡 Start at Hang Bac (Silver Street) around 9am – the silver workshops are fascinating. Avoid motorbikes by sticking to the narrowest alleys. Street food here costs 20-40,000 VND a dish.
💡 Walk the lake at 6am to see locals doing tai chi and badminton. Sunset is crowded with photographers but worth it for the light on Turtle Tower.
💡 Book the 5:15pm show to avoid tourist crowds. Sit in row C or D – row A gets wet from splashes. Arrive 20 minutes early to see the puppets being prepared backstage (ask nicely).
💡 Go early on a weekday to avoid tour groups. The back garden has a banyan tree and koi pond that most people miss.
💡 The outdoor section is the highlight – allow 2 hours. Go on a Saturday when ethnic minority guides sometimes give free tours. Taxi from the centre costs 50,000 VND.