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Especen Hotel

28 Tho Xuong Street, Hoan Kiem ward, Hanoi city(Hoan Kiem District)See map

US$ 19.72per night

This is the cheapest price in 30 days, based on the rates on 11 Dec

Top reasons for booking
Family-friendly
Good location
Great view
Friendly staff
Dining
Popular facilities
WiFi
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Free parking
4.4/5Great 350 reviews
Reviews summary
Prime location near cathedral and lake. Spacious, clean rooms offering great budget value. Friendly staff, responsive service, and modern amenities ensure comfortable stays.
Exploring the area
Vietnam Railways, 900m, About 15 mins from hotel by foot
Noi Bai International Airport, 21.6km, About 25 mins from hotel by car
Vietnam Tour Booking HaLong Bay Sapa Ninh Binh Ha Giang Sim 4G internet Exchange Money 24h, 100m, About 1 mins from hotel by foot
40
Family room
2 beds

20 m²

Non-smoking

City view

Floor: 4

60
Family room with balcony
2 beds

25 m²

Non-smoking

City view

Floor: 1~5

29
Double room
1 double bed or bigger

20 m²

Non-smoking

City view

Floor: 1~3

4
Standard double room
1 double bed or bigger

20 m²

Non-smoking

Floor: 1

4
Twin beds room
2 beds

20 m²

Non-smoking

Floor: 2

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Reviews

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4.4/5.0

Great

350 reviews
Location
4.7
Services offered
4.4
Cleanliness
4.5
Atmosphere & facilities
4.3
Reviews summary
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Overall impression
Prime location near cathedral and lake. Spacious, clean rooms offering great budget value. Friendly staff, responsive service, and modern amenities ensure comfortable stays.
Location
Situated in Old Quarter near St. Joseph Cathedral and Hoan Kiem Lake. Walking distance to popular restaurants, cafes, shops, and attractions.
Services offered
Friendly, accommodating staff providing responsive service, luggage assistance, flexible check-in and checkout, daily housekeeping, and free bottled water.
Cleanliness
Rooms consistently clean, spacious, and well-maintained. Fresh towels, daily housekeeping, clean linens, and replenished toiletries provided every morning.
Atmosphere & facilities
Cozy, relaxing ambiance with spacious rooms, comfortable beds, stable WiFi, air conditioning, hot showers, and balconies featuring street views.
All
With photos
4.5+
3.0+
Family-friendly
Clean rooms
Good location
Great view
Friendly staff
Large space
Dining
James
Reviewed: 2 Mar 2026

3.0/5.0

Good

Stayed with partner

Room was pretty good, bathroom is low quality, often the front desk is unmanned and poor or no english
Myra
Reviewed: 26 Feb 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic
Everything is nice the staff, rooms
Jose
Reviewed: 7 Dec 2025

1.0/5.0

Below average

Solo stay

In my booking it says free breakfast. When I was checking out, the lady receptionist is charging me for the breakfast. I told her and showed her my booking. She said it was a mistake and to call hotels.com. I told her I am going to report her and will make a review. I gave her my credit card but since I told her I will report her she shoves away my card and so I left. She is scamming me.
Vu
Reviewed: 7 Nov 2025

3.0/5.0

Good
Room is acceptable , should has closet or rack for guest hanging clothes ,WC is small & shower should has door or curtain to avoid wet on the toilet and facility , staff is un friendly
RONALD
Reviewed: 5 Nov 2025

4.0/5.0

Great

Stayed with friends · For friends and family

Room was clean and spacious, and inexpensive. Location was good, a bit off the beaten path, so traffic noise was limited
Jasmine
Reviewed: 18 Oct 2025

4.0/5.0

Great
Nice clean room.and big bed
Juan
Reviewed: 17 Feb 2025

4.0/5.0

Great

Stayed with partner · For leisure

The room is great but the neighbourhood is quite noisy. There was nobody at the reception, we had to knock the door of the staff who lives there.
iloveall
Reviewed: 23 Jan 2025

4.0/5.0

Great

Stayed with friends · For leisure

Good location. Eateries just steps from the hotel entrance. Room was spacious with fresh air as window is openable . Beds & pillows are comfy.. Aircon & Water heater works well. Staff is friendly & helpful. The only obvious downside for this old property is the need to climb a spiral bridge to reach our room on the 5th level. Recommended when visiting Hanoi again.
shervin
Reviewed: 30 Dec 2024

1.0/5.0

Below average

Stayed with partner

Reception not manned! Had to wait nearly 10 minutes for service. Bed sheets had not been changed; had body fluid stains, pillow had blood stain. Shower was broken. Mould on walls in room, bathroom and hallway. The very loud speaker from government announcements right on our balcony. Very noisy! Staff did not learn the word "sorry", just a blank look when we complained.
Vincent
Reviewed: 28 Dec 2024

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Stayed with family · For friends and family

Great value, clean spacious room, helpful staff. Well located near St. Joseph’s Cathedral, which means loud bells early in the morning! Not an issue for us, but it wouldn’t suit someone with difficulty climbing stairs, as there was no lift.

Overview

Especen Hotel

First open:1993-03-01
Renovation:2024-10-01
Rooms:16
Floors:5
Star rating:

Especen hotel is one of the first mini hotels built since the 1990s, located in the center of the Old Quarter in Hanoi (some call this area the Cathedral quarter). It is just a stone’s throw from St. Joseph's Church (Cathedral) on a quiet lane. This convenient location allows you to be just a 5 minute walk from Hoan Kiem Lake, Vietnam Airlines booking office & No. 1 Quang Trung bus stop (for service to Noi Bai International airport). You can get to all the famous travel points, restaurants, craft shops, pubs and art galleries,... as soon as you step onto the main road. The Petit Futé guidebook describes Especen hotel as: A small hotel nestled in the maze of streets that surround the Cathedral. Wake to the sound of church bells and a panoramic view of Hanoi rooftops ocher (Petit hôtel niché dans le lacis des ruelles qui enserrent la cathédrale. Réveil au son des cloches et vue panoramique sur les toits ocre de Hanoi). In an adventure book "The House on Dream Street: Memoir of an American Woman in Vietnam" the writer said that: "...I caught the familiar sounds of "Green Bamboo;" "Especen," and "Darling Café;" Hanoi's most well known hubs for low-budget travelers". We have 3 houses nearby using a same reception lobby from the main house at 28 Tho Xuong street address.

Description

Especen hotel is one of the first mini hotels built since the 1990s, located in the center of the Old Quarter in Hanoi (some call this area the Cathedral quarter). It is just a stone’s throw from St. Joseph's Church (Cathedral) on a quiet lane. This convenient location allows you to be just a 5 minute walk from Hoan Kiem Lake, Vietnam Airlines booking office & No. 1 Quang Trung bus stop (for service to Noi Bai International airport). You can get to all the famous travel points, restaurants, craft shops, pubs and art galleries,... as soon as you step onto the main road. The Petit Futé guidebook describes Especen hotel as: A small hotel nestled in the maze of streets that surround the Cathedral. Wake to the sound of church bells and a panoramic view of Hanoi rooftops ocher (Petit hôtel niché dans le lacis des ruelles qui enserrent la cathédrale. Réveil au son des cloches et vue panoramique sur les toits ocre de Hanoi). In an adventure book "The House on Dream Street: Memoir of an American Woman in Vietnam" the writer said that: "...I caught the familiar sounds of "Green Bamboo;" "Especen," and "Darling Café;" Hanoi's most well known hubs for low-budget travelers". We have 3 houses nearby using a same reception lobby from the main house at 28 Tho Xuong street address.

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Exploring the area

Transport

Vietnam Railways

Train stations
900m

Noi Bai International Airport

Airports
21.6km

Attractions

Vietnam Tour Booking HaLong Bay Sapa Ninh Binh Ha Giang Sim 4G internet Exchange Money 24h

100m

Midori Spa Hanoi

100m

Sabi Spa

100m

Halong Bay Cruises

100m

Saint Joseph Cathedral

100m

Co Tailor

200m

Lá Spa - Massage Gội đầu dưỡng sinh

200m

Metis Spa

200m
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Facilities & services

Popular facilities
WiFi
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Free parking
General
Air conditioning
Non-smoking rooms
Housekeeping (free)
Cleaning services
Daily housekeeping
Reception services
Concierge
Fast check-in
Fast check-out
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Property policies

Check-in/out Time

Earliest check-in time:After 13:00

Latest check-out time:Before 12:00

Check-in policy

The guest responsible for check-in must be aged 18 or above

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-in descriptions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Note: Check-in policies vary by property. Please check carefully before booking

Child Policy

Children at all ages are welcome to stay at this property

Age
Fees
0-5 years old
Not included
Free
6-17 years old
Not included
VND180000 per person per night

Children aged above 12 will be charged as adults at this property

Up to 1 children aged 12 or below can share a bed with an adult for each room. If you're bringing additional children, please refer to the following. Detailed policy can be different depending on the hotel.

Extra bed policy

Extra beds are not allowed at this hotel

Additional fees may be charged when you accompany children or bring additional guests. Please contact the hotel directly for details.

Pet policy

No pets allowed

Other fees

Airport shuttle fee: VND 420000 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 3)

Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Food & drinks

Take advantage of the hotel's room service.

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