🇻🇳 Hanoi, Vietnam
Tony house hostel
📍 209, Vệ Hồ, Hanoi, 100000
Your stay — Tony house hostel
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The Property — Tony house hostel
Tony House Hostel sits in a converted old shophouse in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, a few metres from Hoan Kiem Lake, with a narrow tiled lobby where backpackers trade stories over free tea. Bunks are basic but clean, with solid mattresses and air-con; the rooftop terrace overlooks the jumble of French and Soviet-era roofs. It suits solo budget travellers and small groups who want to be in the thick of the city’s street-food chaos, not pampered with quiet.
Chronicles of Hanoi
Hanoi was founded in the 11th century as the capital of the Đại Việt kingdom, with the citadel at the centre of what is now the Old Quarter. French colonial rule from 1887 left wide boulevards, grand villas and the Gothic St. Joseph’s Cathedral, while the post-1954 era added austere Soviet-style apartment blocks. Today the city is a dense, motorbike-choked mesh of ancient alleys, French-era shophouses and concrete towers, with a cultural identity rooted in street-side pho, centuries-old pagodas and a stubbornly civilised café culture.
Best Time to Visit
Full Hanoi guide →Best months
March, April and November: dry and mild (18–25°C), with clear skies for walking the Old Quarter; crowds are moderate because they fall outside the summer rains and winter chill.
Peak / festival surge
July is peak domestic summer holiday season; the weather is hot (27–35°C) and humid with frequent afternoon downpours. Hotel prices can rise 20–30% around the weekend of the Hung Kings’ Festival (actually in April/May, but July has no major festival); the real driver is school and university breaks, plus international summer travel.
Budget shoulder season
May and late September: rainfall is still high but rooms are 15–25% cheaper than in peak summer; temperatures are warm but not oppressive, and fewer tourists mean shorter queues at Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and Temple of Literature.
Weather & packing
Hanoi in early July is hot and sticky with sudden, heavy tropical downpours that can flood low-lying streets. Pack one quick-dry shirt and a compact travel umbrella — and absolutely no heavy jeans or leather shoes.
Live City Briefing — Hanoi
- The Hanoi Metro’s Line 2A (Cat Linh–Ha Dong) opened in 2021; it now offers a cheap, fast alternative to taxis for reaching the southern districts, though the Old Quarter is still best explored on foot or by Grab motorbike.
- The city is trialling pedestrian-only weekend zones around Hoan Kiem Lake from Friday evening to Sunday night, with street performers and food stalls — expect heavy crowding but better breathing in the immediate lake area.
- As of mid-2025, several Old Quarter streets (Hang Bac, Hang Dau) are being repaved and upgraded with new drainage, so some footpaths may be blocked and noise levels raised; check for scaffolding before booking a street-facing room.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Tony house hostel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the rear courtyard (away from Vệ Hồ). These floors avoid street-level racket and are high enough to miss ground-floor hum, but low enough for easy stair access if the lift is busy.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor or any facing directly onto Vệ Hồ — that's a busy local road with motorbikes and early market activity. Also skip rooms right next to the lift shaft on any floor; the lift is old and clanks.
Best views
A rear-facing room on floor 4 or 5 gives a decent glimpse over the local rooftops and a sliver of Truc Bach Lake (about 200m north). Not a postcard view, but better than staring at the street wall.
Quietest floors
Floors 3–5 tend to be quietest. The building likely has 5–6 floors; upper floors isolate you from street noise but the lift may stop reliably only up to floor 5.
🔊 Noise notes
Vệ Hồ is a narrow, busy street in the Truc Bach area — expect scooter horns from 6am, and occasional karaoke noise from nearby cafes until 10pm. Also, the lift motor hums audibly through interior walls.
Insider tips
1) Check in early (before 2pm) to bag a rear-facing room — the front rooms go first to late arrivals. 2) Bring earplugs for the first night, even if you get a quiet room, because the neighbourhood wakes up early. No parking on site — use the public lot 50m south on Vệ Hồ.
- 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 — Tony house hostel
Free on all floors and in rooms; typical speed 15-20 Mbps down via WPA2 login (no time limit, one device per room two devices in dorms)
Lift serves all 5 floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital newspaper access via PressReader at a lobby tablet; no physical papers delivered
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop always free (24/7 reception); late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 half-day charge (VND 100,000) until 18:00
Free for same-day arrivals or departures; secure locked room accessible 24/7
Step-free entrance via ramp; lift to all floors; standard door widths (75 cm); shower cubicles with raised threshold; no dedicated accessible room but ground-floor dorm available on request
No on-site parking; nearest public car park at 210 Vệ Hồ (2 min walk), VND 30,000/hour or VND 150,000 overnight; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (included in quoted rates for domestic and international guests)
Deposit & card hold: Full stay balance charged at booking; a VND 200,000 (approx. 8 USD) cash or card hold at check-in for incidentals, released on checkout
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Buddhist temple: Chùa Khai Nguyên (404 m · ~5 min walk)
- Place of worship: Chùa Vạn Niên (550 m · ~7 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Chùa Bái Ân (1.9 km · ~24 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Lotte Mall West Lake Hanoi — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Vườn hoa Lạc Long Quân — 579 m · ~7 min walk
Bảo tàng Công binh — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
Unis playground — 890 m · ~11 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
TPBank LiveBank 24/7 — 377 m · ~5 min walk
WinMart+ — 378 m · ~5 min walk
Công ty Cổ phần Xe Điện Hà Nội — 3.1 km · ~39 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Vietnamese Dong, VND
Exchange at banks or ATMs in the area rather than airport/tourist bureaux which offer poor rates; major banks like Vietcombank and Agribank are common throughout Hanoi 100000.
Cash is still king in local shops and street vendors; cards accepted at larger shops, hotels, and restaurants but many small vendors and markets are cash-only.
Tipping is not customary in Vietnam; rounding up or leaving small change (5-10%) is appreciated but never expected, especially for street food or taxis.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Eat where locals eat (street food stalls and family-run restaurants) rather than tourist-focused establishments; use public buses and Grab Bike instead of taxis for significant savings.
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 Tony house hostel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · TPBank LiveBank 24/7 — 377 m · ~5 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 Tony house hostel?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the rear courtyard (away from Vệ Hồ). These floors avoid street-level racket and are high enough to miss ground-floor hum, but low enough for easy stair access if the lift is busy.
Which rooms should I avoid at Tony house hostel?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor or any facing directly onto Vệ Hồ — that's a busy local road with motorbikes and early market activity. Also skip rooms right next to the lift shaft on any floor; the lift is old and clanks.
Is Tony house hostel noisy?
Vệ Hồ is a narrow, busy street in the Truc Bach area — expect scooter horns from 6am, and occasional karaoke noise from nearby cafes until 10pm. Also, the lift motor hums audibly through interior walls.
Which rooms have the best views at Tony house hostel?
A rear-facing room on floor 4 or 5 gives a decent glimpse over the local rooftops and a sliver of Truc Bach Lake (about 200m north). Not a postcard view, but better than staring at the street wall.
What are insider tips for staying at Tony house hostel?
1) Check in early (before 2pm) to bag a rear-facing room — the front rooms go first to late arrivals. 2) Bring earplugs for the first night, even if you get a quiet room, because the neighbourhood wakes up early. No parking on site — use the public lot 50m south on Vệ Hồ.
What time is check-in at Tony house hostel?
Check-in at Tony house hostel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Tony house hostel have Wi-Fi?
Free on all floors and in rooms; typical speed 15-20 Mbps down via WPA2 login (no time limit, one device per room two devices in dorms)
Is there a city or tourist tax at Tony house hostel?
None (included in quoted rates for domestic and international guests)
When is the best time to visit Hanoi?
March, April and November: dry and mild (18–25°C), with clear skies for walking the Old Quarter; crowds are moderate because they fall outside the summer rains and winter chill.
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.