Hanoi Balcony Homestay

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Staff

9.5

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About this property

Hanoi Balcony Homestay enjoys convenient location in Hoan Kiem district. Hoan Kiem Lake, The Huc Bridge and Ngoc Son Temple are within a 3-minute stroll away. The homestay features a small coffee house on the second floor. Featuring free WiFi access, rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Private bathroom comes with shower facility, free toiletries and laundry soap. Towels are provided. There is a shared kitchen, equipped with a microwave and toaster. The homestay can assist you with luggage storage, airport transfer and tour arrangements upon request. A 5-minute walk can take you to Hanoi Opera House and Trang Tien Plaza, while Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Ba Dinh Square can be reached within a 10-minute taxi drive. Noi Bai International Airport is a 45-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Parking
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Air conditioning

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Hanoi, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2

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1 large double bed
1 double bed
2 large double beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Olivia
Australia Australia
“Good location for visiting the Old town. Friendly family that answered that were prompt to answer the door after hours. Room was clean and very comfortable. Would return !”
Zeynep
Germany Germany
“We used the homestay for couple of nights before our flight, location was good in the French Quarter, it was nice for a short stay, the family was very lovely, warm and helpful 😊”
Jennifer
Canada Canada
“The location was great, the family was very friendly , always tried to accommodate us. The room was clean and simple, nothing fancy but great value for your money”
Glen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room was above a shop, so you could gain easy access through the shop, as long as it was open, otherwise you had to ring the bell, so somebody could let you in, the room itself was a nice size, double bed, shower with hot water, free bottled...”
Vi-hoa
Australia Australia
“5mins Proximity to Lake Huan Kiem. Hosts were nice. The room air conditioner was working well.”
Gary
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This family run home-stay felt personal and we felt that we were welcomed by ALL of the family. We visited at Lunar New Year, whilst family from around the world were also there and they included us in the clelbrations.”
Mcj
Sweden Sweden
“Huyen and her family are wonderful, and gave me good advice on where to eat and what to do. Comfy bed, good wifi. Thank you!”
Kathy
France France
“I had a lovely stay in this homestay. The room was spacious with a nice private balcony ! I highly recommand this place if you are to visit Hanoi, as it is very close to the center :)”
Timothy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Amazing host and always helpful! We felt like home right after we arrived at the accommodation. The room was clean and spacious. Location was great as well, with many restaurants and stalls around. Highly recommended.”
Liew
Malaysia Malaysia
“Central location. Near the Lake and surrounded by eateries. Only stayed a night on the way down from Sapa before heading home. The hostess was very helpful in arranging airport drop off. Accommodating and flexible. The POS machine was under...”

Host Information

9.5
Host review score
If you are looking for a place where you can experience Vietnamese culture and housing, my place will be a perfect one. My family lived here for long time, but now it's used as a guesthouse for travelers who want to stay in the Old Quarter explore Hanoi and visit historic and cultural places. Local breakfast or authentic Vietnam family meals are served if you pre-order. * Lists where you can access easily from my place 1. Hoan Kiem Lake and the walking street 3 minutes on foot 2. The Huc Bridge and Ngoc Son Temple 5 minutes on foot 3. Hanoi Old Quarter 3 minutes on foot 4. The Old Quarter night market 5 minutes 5. Hanoi Opera House 5 minutes on foot 6. Trang Tien Plaza Shopping Centre: 5 miuntes on foot 7. Hanoi Book Street: 10 minutes on foot 8. Long Bien Bridge and the night market 5 minutes on foot 9. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ba Dinh Square and One Pillar Pagoda: 20 minutes on foot/ 10 minutes by taxi 10. West Lake: 20 minutes on foot/ 10 minutes by taxi Our guests will have access to everything in our house. Each room is well stocked with basic toiletries, towels, and laundry soap. In addition, there are a number of electronic items including a microwave, a hair dryer, wifi devi
We are Hanoian and always happy to help our guests prior to their arrival with itinerary planning. Once in Hanoi, we are almost always free to assist our guest with anything that they might need to make their stay a comfortable and enjoyable one.
* Lists where you can access easily from my place 1. Hoan Kiem Lake and the walking street 3 minutes on foot 2. The Huc Bridge and Ngoc Son Temple 5 minutes on foot 3. Hanoi Old Quarter 3 minutes on foot 4. The Old Quarter night market 5 minutes 5. Hanoi Opera House 5 minutes on foot 6. Trang Tien Plaza Shopping Centre: 5 miuntes on foot 7. Hanoi Book Street: 10 minutes on foot 8. Long Bien Bridge and the night market 5 minutes on foot 9. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ba Dinh Square and One Pillar Pagoda: 20 minutes on foot/ 10 minutes by taxi 10. West Lake: 20 minutes on foot/ 10 minutes by taxi
Languages spoken: English,Korean,Vietnamese

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House rules

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Check-in
From 12:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 11:00 to 13:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 00:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Hanoi Balcony Homestay in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 06:00:00.