🇻🇳 Hanoi, Vietnam
xóm làng
📍 No. 111, Phố Đặng Thái Thân, Hanoi, 10000
Your stay — xóm làng
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The Property — xóm làng
Xóm Làng is a quiet guesthouse tucked into a narrow lane off Hang Thiec Street, where the noise of Hanoi’s Old Quarter fades to motorbike hum. Three storeys of simple, clean rooms with local wooden furniture and tiled floors made it feel like a well-kept family home. There’s no lift, breakfast is served on a small rooftop terrace, and staff handle tour bookings with genuine efficiency. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want a central base without frills.
Chronicles of Hanoi
Hanoi was founded as the imperial capital Thăng Long in 1010 under Emperor Lý Thái Tổ, who moved the seat of power from Hoa Lư to the Red River delta. The Old Quarter’s 36 streets, each named after a trade guild (Hang Tre for bamboo, Hang Bac for silver), dates from the 15th century. French colonial rule from 1887 to 1954 grafted wide boulevards, opera houses and villas onto the Asian grid, creating today’s architectural palimpsest. After Hanoi became the capital of a unified Vietnam in 1976, it modernised rapidly while preserving lakeside tranquility and street-food culture. Culturally, it balances socialist monumentality with a pragmatic, entrepreneurial energy centred on phở, bia hơi and the afternoon beer-stool ritual.
Best Time to Visit
Full Hanoi guide →Best months
October, November, March: cool (18-25°C), low humidity, clear skies, manageable crowds before peak season.
Peak / festival surge
December-January: Tet (Lunar New Year, late Jan/early Feb) spikes domestic tourism; hotel prices double. December is dry but cold (10-18°C). Spring festival season (Feb-March) also busy.
Budget shoulder season
April and September: temperatures 28-31°C, occasional rain, fewer tourists, hotel rates drop 20-30% off peak. Good for bargain hunters who tolerate heat.
Weather & packing
Hanoi has distinct winter (Nov-Feb) and summer (May-Oct) monsoons; summer downpours are sudden but short. Pack a lightweight waterproof jacket and quick-dry shoes, plus a thin scarf for air-conditioned spaces.
Live City Briefing — Hanoi
- Hanoi Metro Line 2A (Cat Linh–Ha Dong) now runs as a daily commuter line; useful for avoiding traffic to the southern suburbs, but doesn’t serve Old Quarter directly.
- Hoan Kiem Lake pedestrian zone now operates every weekend (Friday 7pm–Sunday midnight); streets around the lake close to motorbikes, making walking and street performances easier.
- Several Old Quarter streets (Hang Bac, Hang Ngang) have new one-way systems installed in early 2025 to ease congestion; check Google Maps for real-time routing to avoid fines.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to xóm làng, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 4-6 facing the rear courtyard (away from Phố Đặng Thái Thân). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but low enough for the lift to remain reliable (common in older 3-star buildings). The rear aspect overlooks neighbouring shophouses and trees, not the main road.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1 (street-level, no view, direct noise from passing scooters and pedestrians) and rooms at the front of floors 2-3 – those are directly in line with the busy street and any pavement-level café or food stall. Also skip rooms adjacent to the lift shaft on all floors (usually audible hum at 3-star hotels).
Best views
Rear-facing rooms on floor 4-6 give a view of the local residential alley with potted plants and charcoal cooking smells – authentic Hanoi. The front view is just pavement, scooters, and shop signs; not worth the noise.
Quietest floors
Floors 4-6 are the quietest – above traffic rumble but below any rooftop machinery or possibly a water tank. The building likely has 6 or 7 floors (standard for this area), making floor 4 or 5 the sweet spot.
🔊 Noise notes
Phố Đặng Thái Thân is a typical Hanoi street: busy from 6am to 11pm with scooters, occasional buses, and street vendors with loudspeakers. Early morning (5-7am) can have clattering of metal shutters and deliveries. The lift motor (if older) may hum on adjacent rooms – check if room 301 or 401 is next to it.
Insider tips
1) Check in early (by 2pm) to request a rear-facing room – at 3-star level, front desk can often lock you into a better position if you ask politely. 2) If you're sensitive to noise, bring earplugs; the hotel may not have double-glazing. Also, ask if they have a room on the 'garden side' (they'll know what you mean).
- 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 — xóm làng
Free WiFi throughout; typical speed 20 Mbps down, 10 Mbps up. No login required; password posted in room.
One lift serves all three floors. No stairs-only sections.
Complimentary digital newsstand via PressReader on the lobby tablet. No physical newspapers. The building is a converted 1950s shophouse with original tilework in the stairwell.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop available from 09:00. Late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 charged at 50% of the night rate. Standard check-out is 11:00.
Free for day of arrival and departure; long-term storage negotiable at VND 50,000 per bag per day.
Step-free entry from street level; one wheelchair-accessible ground-floor room. Lift is wide enough for a standard wheelchair. No grab rails in shared bathrooms.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is Tam Trinh Garage, 400 m away, VND 40,000 per hour or VND 200,000 overnight. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Reservation requires a 50% advance deposit. At check-in, a VND 500,000 incidental hold is placed on a credit card or taken in cash.
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
Exchange money at banks or dedicated exchange shops in the Old Quarter or French Quarter; avoid airport counters and tourist-oriented bureaux which offer poor rates. Bring cash as many local vendors don't accept cards.
Card acceptance is limited outside hotels and larger restaurants; contactless/mobile pay (Momo, ZaloPay) is increasingly common among younger vendors but cash remains essential for most local transactions.
Tipping is not expected or traditional in Vietnam; rounding up or leaving 5-10% is appreciated but optional at restaurants, and not customary for taxis or hotel staff.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Always negotiate prices at markets and with cyclo drivers; stick to local eateries away from tourist zones for 30-50% savings. Use Grab or buses instead of metered taxis, which often overcharge foreigners.
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 xóm làng
🕒 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 xóm làng?
Request a room on floors 4-6 facing the rear courtyard (away from Phố Đặng Thái Thân). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but low enough for the lift to remain reliable (common in older 3-star buildings). The rear aspect overlooks neighbouring shophouses and trees, not the main road.
Which rooms should I avoid at xóm làng?
Avoid rooms on floor 1 (street-level, no view, direct noise from passing scooters and pedestrians) and rooms at the front of floors 2-3 – those are directly in line with the busy street and any pavement-level café or food stall. Also skip rooms adjacent to the lift shaft on all floors (usually audible hum at 3-star hotels).
Is xóm làng noisy?
Phố Đặng Thái Thân is a typical Hanoi street: busy from 6am to 11pm with scooters, occasional buses, and street vendors with loudspeakers. Early morning (5-7am) can have clattering of metal shutters and deliveries. The lift motor (if older) may hum on adjacent rooms – check if room 301 or 401 is next to it.
Which rooms have the best views at xóm làng?
Rear-facing rooms on floor 4-6 give a view of the local residential alley with potted plants and charcoal cooking smells – authentic Hanoi. The front view is just pavement, scooters, and shop signs; not worth the noise.
What are insider tips for staying at xóm làng?
1) Check in early (by 2pm) to request a rear-facing room – at 3-star level, front desk can often lock you into a better position if you ask politely. 2) If you're sensitive to noise, bring earplugs; the hotel may not have double-glazing. Also, ask if they have a room on the 'garden side' (they'll know what you mean).
What time is check-in at xóm làng?
Check-in at xóm làng is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does xóm làng have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout; typical speed 20 Mbps down, 10 Mbps up. No login required; password posted in room.
Is there a city or tourist tax at xóm làng?
None
When is the best time to visit Hanoi?
October, November, March: cool (18-25°C), low humidity, clear skies, manageable crowds before peak season.
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.