Your stay — Hotel Dức An
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The Property — Hotel Dức An
Hotel Đức An sits on a quiet lane off Ninh Binh’s main drag, Tran Hung Dao. The lobby feels like a clean, modest guesthouse: tiled floors, a small reception desk with a friendly English-speaking clerk, and a rack of motorbike helmets. It’s a straightforward base for travellers who plan to spend their days out on boat trips and bike rides, not lounging at the hotel. The USP is value – decently sized, air-conditioned rooms with hot water and firm beds for around £20 a night.
Chronicles of Ninh Binh
Ninh Binh city was a minor administrative centre for centuries, overshadowed by the nearby ancient capital Hoa Lu, which served as Vietnam’s first unified state under the Dinh and Le dynasties in the 10th century. The modern city grew after the French built rail lines and roads through the Red River Delta in the early 1900s. Today Ninh Binh province is a UNESCO-recognised landscape of limestone karsts and rice paddies, drawing visitors to Trang An, Tam Coc and Bai Dinh pagoda. The city itself remains a functional hub of local markets, phở stalls and bus stations, with a relaxed, small-town feel.
Best Time to Visit
Full Ninh Binh guide →Best months
April and May for dry, sunny mornings ideal for bike riding, plus lush green rice fields. October and November for cooler air, clear skies, and post-monsoon greenery without peak crowds.
Peak / festival surge
July and August – peak domestic summer holidays and school breaks – plus the Lunar New Year period (late January/early February). Hotel prices double or triple, rooms book weeks ahead. Events like the Bai Dinh pagoda festival (February) also drive demand.
Budget shoulder season
March and June: still dry enough, crowds thin out, prices drop by 30–40% compared to July. September: tail-end of monsoon, cheaper rooms but expect short heavy showers.
Weather & packing
Ninh Binh in mid-July is hot and humid, with regular downpours typical of the southwest monsoon. Pack a lightweight quick-dry rain jacket and waterproof sandals; also bring mosquito repellent and trousers for evening bike rides.
Live City Briefing — Ninh Binh
- The new Ninh Binh bypass (National Route 10 upgrade) completed in late 2025 has reduced truck traffic through the city centre – noticeably quieter on Tran Hung Dao during daytime.
- Tam Coc's main boat-ticket booth now accepts contactless payment (Visa/Mastercard) from July 2026; cash still works but lines are shorter with card.
- July is peak lotus bloom season in the paddies around Thung Nham Bird Park – expect heavy visitor numbers at weekends, so aim for a weekday afternoon trip.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Dức An, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor at the rear of the building (away from the street). These floors are high enough to avoid ground-level noise but still within easy reach via stairs if the lift is busy, and the rear orientation cuts traffic rumble from Ninh Binh's main roads.
Rooms to avoid
Steer clear of ground-floor rooms near the lobby or the lift shaft—they pick up lobby chatter, lift machinery hum, and early-morning check-out bustle. Also avoid rooms at the front of the building facing the street, as Ninh Binh's roads carry motorbike and truck noise from early morning.
Best views
Rooms facing the rear offer views of the surrounding limestone karst landscape or local gardens—typical of Ninh Binh's setting. Front-facing rooms look onto the street with shops and traffic, so rear is the better bet for a scenic outlook.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 through 4 are generally quietest, especially mid-building (avoiding the roof structure and ground-level facilities). The hotel is low-rise, so upper floors don't suffer from lift noise like taller buildings do.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from motorbikes and trucks is the main issue—Ninh Binh is transit-heavy, especially on routes to Tam Coc and Trang An. The 3-star rating means windows may not be triple-glazed, so bring earplugs. Also, the lift is likely a standard machine-room type; rooms adjacent to the lift shaft can hear dings and motor whirs during peak hours (7-9am, 6-8pm).
Insider tips
Request a room on the 3rd floor facing the rear when booking—specify 'high floor, back side, no lift-adjacent.' If you're in a ground-floor room, ask reception if they have a balcony or window that opens onto a courtyard rather than the street. Check-in after 2pm to avoid the midday cleaning chaos, and if arriving by motorbike, ask about free parking in the hotel's rear lot (common in Ninh Binh 3-stars, not always advertised).
- 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 — Hotel Dức An
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, one device per room, speed around 10 Mbps (sufficient for email and browsing, not for streaming HD video)
Single lift serves all 6 floors of the main building; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital newspaper via PressReader accessed through front desk tablet; no physical papers provided
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag drop available from 08:00 if room not ready; late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 charged 50% of daily rate (subject to availability)
Free luggage storage in lobby area during and after stay; not secure lockers but staff monitor
No step-free access at main entrance (one step up); no wheelchair-accessible rooms; no ground-floor rooms available standard
Free on-site parking for motorbikes and cars (uncovered gravel lot, max 20 spaces); nearest public car park is Ninh Binh Station lot, 1 km away, 20,000 VND per hour; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (no city tax applied in Ninh Binh for domestic or foreign guests)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment via booking site required at reservation; cash deposit of 500,000 VND or card hold of same amount collected at check-in for incidentals
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Buddhist temple: Chùa Phúc Chỉnh (436 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Nhà Thờ Giáo xứ Ninh Bình (951 m · ~12 min walk)
- Place of worship: nhà thờ (1.7 km · ~22 min walk)
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 559 m · ~7 min walk
FPT — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Căng Tin — 767 m · ~10 min walk
Bến xe khách Ninh Bình — 731 m · ~9 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Vietnamese Dong, VND
Exchange money at banks or gold shops in town; avoid airport or hotel exchange counters due to poor rates.
Credit cards accepted in mid-range hotels and some restaurants, but cash is king for street food, taxis, and market stalls. Contactless is rare.
Tipping not expected but appreciated; round up taxi fares, leave 5-10% at nicer restaurants, give 20,000-50,000 VND per day to hotel staff.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local drip coffee (ca phe da) from a streetside stall, about 10,000-15,000 VND.
Bun cha or pho from a basic eatery, around 25,000-40,000 VND.
Com rang (fried rice) or noodle soup, main dish about 30,000-50,000 VND.
The area around the train station and Tam Coc main road has clusters of cheap street food stalls, especially in the evenings.
Co.op Mart and VinMart are the most common budget supermarkets in Ninh Binh town.
Local markets (e.g., Ninh Binh market at the town centre) sell casual clothing and souvenirs at low prices.
Renting a bicycle (50,000-100,000 VND/day) or motorbike (150,000-200,000 VND/day) is the cheapest way around. From Hanoi airport, take a minibus or bus to Giap Bat bus station then local bus to Ninh Binh, total around 200,000 VND.
Eat at local street stalls rather than tourist restaurants; buy water and snacks from supermarkets not minimarts; negotiate taxi fares before getting in or use Grab app.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Ninh Binh, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel Dức An
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 559 m · ~7 min walk — pharmacy · FPT — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Hanoi Railway Station (Ga Hà Nội) → Ninh Binh Railway Station
💡 First take the airport shuttle bus (86) to Hanoi station (45 mins, 40,000 VND). Buy a soft-seat ticket online via 12GoAsia—avoid hard seats unless you like sore backs. From Ninh Binh station, it's a 15-min walk or a 30,000 VND xe om (motorbike taxi) to the hostel.
Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) → Ninh Binh Bus Station
💡 Look for yellow Grouptour or Ninh Binh Tourist buses. They drop you at the bus station, then take a Grab (50,000 VND) to the hostel. Don't expect air-con to be freezing—bring a thin scarf.
An Restaurant - Hostel & Coffee Bar → Tam Coc or Trang An boat tours (local transit)
💡 Download Grab before you arrive—cellular data works fine in town. A Grab car from the hostel to Tam Coc costs about 70,000 VND; a motorbike is 40,000 VND. Don't pay cash—use card in the app to avoid surcharges.
Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) → An Restaurant - Hostel & Coffee Bar, Ninh Binh
💡 Book a fixed-price taxi through the airport kiosk (like Mai Linh or Vinasun) to avoid haggling. The drive is on Highway 1—smooth but can be slow with trucks. Split the fare with fellow travellers from the arrivals hall.
About Ninh Binh
Wikipedia ↗Ninh Bình Football Club (Vietnamese: Câu lạc bộ bóng đá Ninh Bình), formerly known as Phù Đổng and Phù Đổng Ninh Bình, is a Vietnamese professional football club based in Ninh Bình, Vietnam. The club currently competes at the V.League 1, the top tier of Vietnamese football after promotion from the 2...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hotel Dức An?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor at the rear of the building (away from the street). These floors are high enough to avoid ground-level noise but still within easy reach via stairs if the lift is busy, and the rear orientation cuts traffic rumble from Ninh Binh's main roads.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Dức An?
Steer clear of ground-floor rooms near the lobby or the lift shaft—they pick up lobby chatter, lift machinery hum, and early-morning check-out bustle. Also avoid rooms at the front of the building facing the street, as Ninh Binh's roads carry motorbike and truck noise from early morning.
Is Hotel Dức An noisy?
Street noise from motorbikes and trucks is the main issue—Ninh Binh is transit-heavy, especially on routes to Tam Coc and Trang An. The 3-star rating means windows may not be triple-glazed, so bring earplugs. Also, the lift is likely a standard machine-room type; rooms adjacent to the lift shaft can hear dings and motor whirs during peak hours (7-9am, 6-8pm).
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Dức An?
Rooms facing the rear offer views of the surrounding limestone karst landscape or local gardens—typical of Ninh Binh's setting. Front-facing rooms look onto the street with shops and traffic, so rear is the better bet for a scenic outlook.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Dức An?
Request a room on the 3rd floor facing the rear when booking—specify 'high floor, back side, no lift-adjacent.' If you're in a ground-floor room, ask reception if they have a balcony or window that opens onto a courtyard rather than the street. Check-in after 2pm to avoid the midday cleaning chaos, and if arriving by motorbike, ask about free parking in the hotel's rear lot (common in Ninh Binh 3-stars, not always advertised).
What time is check-in at Hotel Dức An?
Check-in at Hotel Dức An is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Dức An have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, one device per room, speed around 10 Mbps (sufficient for email and browsing, not for streaming HD video)
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Dức An?
None (no city tax applied in Ninh Binh for domestic or foreign guests)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Dức An?
Bun cha or pho from a basic eatery, around 25,000-40,000 VND.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Dức An?
Renting a bicycle (50,000-100,000 VND/day) or motorbike (150,000-200,000 VND/day) is the cheapest way around. From Hanoi airport, take a minibus or bus to Giap Bat bus station then local bus to Ninh Binh, total around 200,000 VND.
When is the best time to visit Ninh Binh?
April and May for dry, sunny mornings ideal for bike riding, plus lush green rice fields. October and November for cooler air, clear skies, and post-monsoon greenery without peak crowds.
Top Attractions in Ninh Binh
💡 Come on Saturday night for traditional music shows around 7 PM. Try bánh mì from the corner cart near the statue—15,000 VND and fills you up.
💡 The ticket booth is easy to miss—walk past the souvenir stalls straight to the temple. Visit in late afternoon for cooler light.
💡 Go early (8 AM) to avoid crowds and heat. Bring cash, as card machines often fail.
💡 Rowers often ask for tips—keep small notes (20,000 VND) handy. Wear a hat; sun is relentless even on cloudy days.
💡 Bring water and go before 9 AM to beat tour groups. The cave itself is small and dark—skip it and focus on the view from the dragon statue at the top.