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Especen Hotel

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

拢 14.15per night

This is the cheapest price in 30 days, based on the rates on 4 Nov

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 347 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 m虏

Non-smoking

City view

Floor: 4

60
Family room with balcony
2 beds

25 m虏

Non-smoking

City view

Floor: 1~5

29
Double room
1 double bed or bigger

20 m虏

Non-smoking

City view

Floor: 1~3

4
Standard double room
1 double bed or bigger

20 m虏

Non-smoking

Floor: 1

4
Twin beds room
2 beds

20 m虏

Non-smoking

Floor: 2

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Reviews

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4.4/5.0

Great

347 reviews
Location
4.7
Services offered
4.4
Cleanliness
4.5
Atmosphere & facilities
4.4
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.
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With photos
4.5+
3.0+
Family-friendly
Clean rooms
Good location
Great view
Friendly staff
Large space
Dining
Kristine *********
Reviewed: 26 Oct 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Double room 路 2 Adults 路 2 Nights

operator is responsive and accomodating to request. I even borrow weighing scale and fortunately they have available. Definitely worth the price also very near st. joseph catheral and other famous spots
Klook User
Reviewed: 20 Oct 2026

4.0/5.0

Great

Family room with balcony 路 8 Adults 路 3 Nights

Room so clean even hotel looks old very spacious room and aircon good condition. Staff so nice and can speak English.. Location good lots of spa, good resto and food.. If one day I'll visit Hanoi I'll book to especen
JamesDaniel ******
Reviewed: 18 Oct 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Double room 路 2 Adults 路 2 Nights

the room is so clean. the front desk is not that hard to understand. 馃馃徏
Chastine ******
Reviewed: 14 Oct 2026

4.0/5.0

Great

Family room 路 2 Adults 路 2 Nights

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The room was clean and comfortable, the staff were friendly and accommodating, and the location was convenient. Everything was well maintained, and the overall experience was excellent. I would definitely recommend this hotel and would love to stay here again!
Angela *********
Reviewed: 13 Oct 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Double room 路 2 Adults 路 3 Nights

the place is clean. you might notice that the receptionist is not always there but their hotline or the operator who I reached out to via WhatsApp is very responsive throughout our stay. the place is just 2 minutes away when you walk from the St Joseph Parish. there are a lot of street foods, coffee and all.
Klook User
Reviewed: 2 Oct 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Double room 路 2 Adults 路 4 Nights

book here, it鈥檚 worth every penny! good staff and cleans everyday.
Karen *******
Reviewed: 15 Sep 2026

4.0/5.0

Great

Family room with balcony 路 6 Adults 路 3 Nights

just 1 block away from St Joseph and the cafes. we arrived super late since we just came from Sapa and there鈥檚 no one answering the bell. the glass door was locked and we cant go inside the lobby. no one was there to attend us. but the son went there as soon as the other receptionist of the other hotel contacted them. there鈥檚 no elevator. it鈥檚 hard if you have big luggages and your staying n the 5th floor. but we managed.
Klook User
Reviewed: 21 Aug 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Double room 路 2 Adults 路 3 Nights

We had a pleasant stay at Especen Hotel in Hanoi. The location is excellent, right in the Old Quarter and just a short walk from St. Joseph鈥檚 Cathedral and Hoan Kiem Lake. There are plenty of restaurants, caf茅s, shops, and attractions nearby. The room was clean, spacious, and comfortable, and the staff were friendly and helpful. The hotel is a little older, but considering the affordable price and fantastic location, it offers good value for money. One thing to keep in mind is that there is no elevator, so be prepared to use the stairs if your room is on a higher floor. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and would recommend Especen Hotel, especially for travelers who want to stay in the heart of Hanoi鈥檚 Old Quarter without spending too much.
Gem ******
Reviewed: 8 Aug 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Double room 路 2 Adults 路 1 Nights

The staff is so nice and good
Gem ******
Reviewed: 8 Aug 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Double room 路 2 Adults 路 3 Nights

The hotel is very nice and good thank you

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鈥檚 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 Fut茅 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 h么tel nich茅 dans le lacis des ruelles qui enserrent la cath茅drale. R茅veil 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 Caf茅;" 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鈥檚 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 Fut茅 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 h么tel nich茅 dans le lacis des ruelles qui enserrent la cath茅drale. R茅veil 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 Caf茅;" 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

L谩 Spa - Massage G峄檌 膽岷 d瓢峄g 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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