Hanoi Travel Forum

Hello!
I wonder which hostel or cheap hotel in Hanoi would you recommend? This would be my first time to Vietnam and I do not really know what to expect, so your opinions would be very welcome
- as well as all other tips on how to spend three days in Hanoi (and area) the best (I can wake up very early, it's not a problem! I enjoy more seeing how people live then visiting museums...

(BTW: if any locals want to meet and chat - please write. I am going to be there between 6 and 9 March)

Happy travels to all,

Marcin

Stay in the Old Quarter, that's where you'll find all the cheap backpacker hotels and hostels. We planned to see the rest of the city but The Old Quarter is so cool we never left. Once you arrive there you will fins so many sleeping options. I recommend the Thu Giang Guest House...
http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/48554/169bcf/3/
Rates
Singles: $3 - $5 US
Twins: $6 - $8 US
Doubles: $7 - $10 US
Triples: $8 - $12 US
Family (4-5 people): $13 - $15 US
Phone: (84-4) 8285734 or (84-4) 9285761
Address: 5A Tam Thuong Street
Website: www.tgguesthouse.com

It's a family run place and the staff is lovely. They will also help you book any travel or excursions at a good price.

One thing to keep in mind... It is a common practice in Hanoi for guesthouses to give up your reservation. BUT if you do make a reservation and they give your room to someone else before you arrive they will place you at another nearby guest house for the same price. This happened to us our first night (at a different guest house) and we learned that this happens all the time. They work on a first come first serve basis.

Hanoi is my favorite city in Vietnam, maybe the world. You're going to love it. It's charming. You could easily spend three days in the Old Quarter alone, walking the streets and seeing the sights.

Hello!
i just back from VN last Sunday, i stayed at Hanoi Backpacker Hostel, and i enjoyed it, local staff are helpful. it's in old quarter area.
www.hostelbooker.com
Nui

Hello Marcin, I am working in travel Agent in Hanoi. If you want to stay cheap hotel in Hanoi you can visit Ngo Huyen Street (Central city), where has many hotel with cheap price like buffalo hotel about 10 USD/night.
yeah, In Vietnam we always wake up at 5:30am - 6am but that is really early for you but when you wake up soon and walk around Hoan Kiem Lake you can see everbody exercise in the morning and discover maket in morning in the busy life.
about museum: it opens from 8am- 5pm but some of them will close on monday. which the museum you want to visit? I will check for you day that it closes.
if you have any questions, please ask me if I can I will help you.
Hope that you have great time in Hanoi.
Thu