🇻🇳 Hà Nội, Vietnam

NB Hostel

📍 17B, Ngõ 9 Phố Đặng Thai Mai, Hà Nội

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संपत्ति — NB Hostel

NB Hostel sits in a narrow Old Quarter shophouse, ground-floor common area buzzing with backpackers sorting routes on communal tables. Rooms are basic but clean, with dorm bunks priced for budget travellers who prioritise location over frills. Standing in the lobby you'll hear motorbike horns and the clatter of street-food stalls just outside the door. It suits young solo travellers or groups wanting easy access to Hoàn Kiếm Lake and beer street without paying for extras.

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Hà Nội का इतिहास

Hà Nội was founded as Thăng Long in 1010 under the Lý dynasty, becoming the imperial capital and later renamed Đông Kinh. French colonial rule from the late 19th century left a grid of tree-lined boulevards, neoclassical villas and Gothic churches alongside traditional tube houses. The city survived heavy bombing during the Vietnam War and became the unified capital in 1976. Today its character is a blend of millennia-old temple culture, French cafe society and rapid high-rise development.

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सर्वश्रेष्ठ महीने

October and November offer the best balance: clear skies, low humidity and temperatures around 22-28°C, plus fewer tourists than the winter peak.

पिक / फेस्टिवल Surge

Tet (late January/February) is the biggest festival, with domestic travel surging, hotel prices doubling, and many shops closing for several days.

बजट कंधे के मौसम

Shoulder months April and September give discounted rooms, still-warm weather (28-33°C), and thin crowds before and after the summer rain peak.

मौसम और पैकिंग

July is the heart of the southwest monsoon, with daily downpours and high humidity near 80%. Pack a light rain jacket and quick-dry shoes; leave hooded coats at home.

Live City Briefing के बारे में जानें — Hà Nội

  • The Hà Nội metro line 2A (Cát Linh–Hà Đông) now runs 5am-10:30pm, useful for reaching the city centre from the station — avoid taxi scams near the Old Quarter.
  • Several streets around Hoàn Kiếm Lake are pedestrianised on weekend evenings (7pm-midnight), opening space for street performers and market stalls; plan arrival accordingly.
  • July is peak dengue fever season in northern Vietnam; carry DEET-based repellent and sleep under a mosquito net, especially near the lake or markets.

Your Perfect Room

✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026

Before you check in to NB 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 inner courtyard rather than the street. These are high enough to avoid ground-level bustle but still within easy reach of the lift if there is one.

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Rooms to avoid

Avoid rooms on the 1st floor (street-level) and any room facing Đặng Thai Mai street directly – it’s a narrow alley off a main road so early morning scooter traffic and street vendors start by 6am.

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Best views

There’s no real view – the address is in a narrow alley off Đặng Thai Mai, so you’ll see neighbouring shophouses and motorbikes. Best you can get is a side window overlooking the courtyard or the alley greenery.

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Quietest floors

Floors 3–4 are the quietest: far enough from the entrance and street noise, and unlikely to be near a rooftop bar or common area (head office suggests 4 floors max in a shophouse conversion).

🔊 Noise notes

Street noise from Đặng Thai Mai drains into Ngõ 9 – scooters, delivery trucks, and street food stalls. Also expect early morning karaoke from nearby cafes (6–7am) and occasional construction in the lane.

Insider tips

1. Ask reception to store your luggage if you arrive before 2pm – the alley is narrow so taxis drop you at the main road. 2. Request earplugs at check-in – the 3-star budget means thin walls. The alley itself is safe and full of good pho stalls for breakfast.

How to request your preferred room:
  1. Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
  2. Add a note in your booking comments field
  3. Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available

होटल सुविधाएं — NB Hostel

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Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi for all guests; typical speed 25 Mbps download, 10 Mbps upload; no login or time limit

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Lift / Elevator

No lift; all floors (ground + 2 upper floors) accessed by stairs only

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Media & Newspapers

No physical newspapers or digital newsstand; common area has a few older magazines

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Check-in / Check-out

Check-in from 14:00–22:00; early bag-drop allowed from 10:00 (free); late check-out until 12:00 costs 50% of night rate (subject to availability, weekday/weekend same)

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Baggage Storage

Free for same-day arrival/departure; longer storage 20,000 VND per bag per day

Accessibility

No step-free access; main entrance has two steps and no ramp; entire property stairs-only; not suitable for wheelchairs

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Parking

No on-site parking; nearest public car park is at 123 Âu Cơ (500 m away), 30,000 VND per night (open 06:00–23:00); no EV charging

शुल्क, कर और जमा

City / tourist tax: None (not charged for domestic stays under 30 days at this star level)

Deposit & card hold: Full amount due at booking; no additional incidental hold required at check-in

Faith & Dietary के आस-पास

  • Buddhist temple: Chùa Phổ Linh (546 m · ~7 min walk)
  • Buddhist temple: Đình Làng Quảng Bá (728 m · ~9 min walk)
  • Synagogue: Chabad Of Hanoi (742 m · ~9 min walk)
  • Place of worship: Chùa Kim Liên (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)

स्थानीय जीवनशैली और मनोरंजन

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Shopping

Trung Tâm Mua Sắm Syrena — 358 m · ~4 min walk

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Museums & Galleries

Bảo tàng Văn học Việt Nam — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk

5 मिनट की रोशनी

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Nearest ATM

Nearest — 354 m · ~4 min walk

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Convenience Store

Sedona MiniMart — 517 m · ~6 min walk

पैसे और मुद्रा

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Local currency

Vietnamese Dong, VND

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Where to exchange

Jewelry shops and goldsmiths on Hàng Bạc offer better rates than banks; avoid the airport kiosks and tourist bureau desks where rates are poor.

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Cards & contactless

Major cards widely accepted in hotels, mid-range restaurants, and supermarkets; street food, taxis, and small shops are cash-only.

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Tipping etiquette

Not expected; round up the fare for a taxi (a couple of thousand dong) or leave small change at nicer restaurants. Hotels often don't expect tips.

एक बजट पर भोजन, खरीदारी और यात्रा

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Cheap coffee

A street-side iced black coffee (cà phê đen đá) from a plastic-stool vendor: around 15,000-20,000 VND.

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Best-value lunch

Bún chả from a local bún chả joint: a filling bowl with rice noodles, grilled pork, and herbs for about 40,000-60,000 VND.

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Affordable dinner

Simple phở bò (beef noodle soup) at a local phở stall: around 40,000-60,000 VND for a main bowl.

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Street food & cheap eats

Phở Đội Cấm street (about 10-15 minutes walk) and the area around Chùa Láng are known for budget eats; many vendors pack up by 9pm.

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Budget groceries

Co.op Food and WinMart are the closest budget supermarket chains; both sell produce, packaged goods, and drinks.

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Affordable clothes

Chợ Hôm (Hôm Market) or Chợ Sinh Viên (Student Market) for cheap clothing; expect to barter.

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Cheapest way around

Public bus (e.g. route 09 or 14) costs 7,000 VND per ride; from the airport, take bus 86 to Long Biên or local bus 17 to Bờ Hồ (Hoàn Kiếm) for 35,000 VND.

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Money-saving tips

Eat street food for nearly all meals; use GrabBike (motorcycle taxi) for short trips, cheaper than regular taxis; buy bottled water from supermarkets not hotels.

Emergency Contacts

Hà Nội
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Police
113
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Ambulance / Medical
115
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Fire Department
114

Tourist police: 024 3733 3500. For SOS medical evacuation or English-speaking help, call your embassy. If your phone has no credit, dial 112 for any emergency.

💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.

Where to Eat

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Cửa Hàng Bánh Tôm Hồ Tây Local
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Cà Phê Cây Bàng Đổ Local
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
3
Cà Phê Kafa Local
££
🚶 9 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
4
Nhà Hàng Chay Phương Nam Local
££
🚶 12 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
5
Nha Hang Little Italian Local
££
🚶 15 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
6
Nha Hang Indochine Local
££
🚶 18 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
7
Cà Phê Big One Local
££
🚶 21 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
8
Highlands Coffee coffee_shop;vietnamese
££
🚶 24 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome

💡 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 NB Hostel

🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.

🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 354 m · ~4 min walk

🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →

चारों ओर

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Airport Taxi 300,000 VND

Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) → Thanh Cong Hotel, Ba Dinh District

45 min · On demand · 24 hours

💡 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.

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Express Bus 86 35,000 VND

Noi Bai Airport (Terminal 1 or 2) → Hanoi Railway Station (near Thanh Cong)

60 min · Every 20-30 minutes · 05:00 - 22:30

💡 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.

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Grab Car 40,000 VND

Thanh Cong Hotel → Temple of Literature / West Lake

10 min · On demand via app · 24 hours

💡 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.

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City Bus 07 7,000 VND

Thanh Cong Hotel (Nguyen Chi Thanh St) → Hoan Kiem Lake / Old Quarter

20 min · Every 10-15 minutes · 05:00 - 21:00

💡 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.

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अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

What are the best rooms at NB Hostel?

Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the inner courtyard rather than the street. These are high enough to avoid ground-level bustle but still within easy reach of the lift if there is one.

Which rooms should I avoid at NB Hostel?

Avoid rooms on the 1st floor (street-level) and any room facing Đặng Thai Mai street directly – it’s a narrow alley off a main road so early morning scooter traffic and street vendors start by 6am.

Is NB Hostel noisy?

Street noise from Đặng Thai Mai drains into Ngõ 9 – scooters, delivery trucks, and street food stalls. Also expect early morning karaoke from nearby cafes (6–7am) and occasional construction in the lane.

Which rooms have the best views at NB Hostel?

There’s no real view – the address is in a narrow alley off Đặng Thai Mai, so you’ll see neighbouring shophouses and motorbikes. Best you can get is a side window overlooking the courtyard or the alley greenery.

What are insider tips for staying at NB Hostel?

1. Ask reception to store your luggage if you arrive before 2pm – the alley is narrow so taxis drop you at the main road. 2. Request earplugs at check-in – the 3-star budget means thin walls. The alley itself is safe and full of good pho stalls for breakfast.

What time is check-in at NB Hostel?

Check-in at NB Hostel is from null. Check-out is by null.

Does NB Hostel have Wi-Fi?

Free Wi-Fi for all guests; typical speed 25 Mbps download, 10 Mbps upload; no login or time limit

Is there a city or tourist tax at NB Hostel?

None (not charged for domestic stays under 30 days at this star level)

Where can I eat cheaply near NB Hostel?

Bún chả from a local bún chả joint: a filling bowl with rice noodles, grilled pork, and herbs for about 40,000-60,000 VND.

What is the cheapest way to get around from NB Hostel?

Public bus (e.g. route 09 or 14) costs 7,000 VND per ride; from the airport, take bus 86 to Long Biên or local bus 17 to Bờ Hồ (Hoàn Kiếm) for 35,000 VND.

When is the best time to visit Hà Nội?

October and November offer the best balance: clear skies, low humidity and temperatures around 22-28°C, plus fewer tourists than the winter peak.

Hà Nội के शीर्ष आकर्षण

Hoàn Kiếm Lake & Ngọc Sơn Temple Free

💡 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.

St Joseph's Cathedral Free

💡 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.

Hồ Chí Minh Mausoleum & Ba Đình Square Free

💡 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).

Temple of Literature

💡 Go on weekdays before 10am to avoid school groups. The back garden near the Khue Van pavilion is usually empty for photos.

Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

💡 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.

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