Old Town Palace Guest House

30 Lane Tam Thuong, Hang Bong Ward, Hoan Kiem District, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, Vietnam·View on map

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Check-infrom 14:00
Check-outuntil 12:00
Parking✕ Not available
WiFi✓ Free
Pets✕ Not allowed
BreakfastNot stated

Description

Old Town Palace Guest House is a 3-star guest house in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, with selected rooms offering city views and one with a balcony. The guest house combines a 24-hour front desk with an on-site restaurant, and suits travellers who want to explore the historic centre on foot. Staff can help organise local tours and transport.

Accommodation ranges from single rooms to double, twin, triple and family options. Room sizes range from 13 m² to 26 m²; the family room accommodates four, while a triple room combines a single bed with a large bed. Private bathrooms are provided, and several rooms include air conditioning, flat-screen televisions and cable channels. The balcony double also has city views.

Practical services include luggage storage, laundry, a tour desk, bicycle and car hire, cooking classes and guided walking or bike tours. Free WiFi is available in guest rooms, and airport transfers can be arranged for a surcharge. The address is on Lane Tam Thuong, close to the temples, churches, shops and lakeside sights of the Old Quarter.

Rooms

8 room types · 13–26 m²

The room collection covers solo stays, double and twin arrangements, a triple room and a family option for up to four people. Room sizes range from 13 m² to 26 m². The Superior Twin Room has two double beds, while the Triple Room with View pairs a single bed with a large bed. The family room also has a two-bed layout.

Private bathrooms feature throughout, with walk-in showers, bidets and hairdryers in several room types. Some rooms have city views, and the Deluxe Double Room with Balcony adds an outdoor space. Air conditioning features in most room types. Flat-screen televisions with cable channels are included in several rooms, while the Deluxe Double Room also has heating and an electric kettle.

Superior Single Room — Old Town Palace Guest House

Superior Single Room

13 m² Max. 1 guests 1 Single bed
City viewAir conditioningPrivate bathroom

At 13 m², the Superior Single Room is the smallest option and suits a solo stay. It has a city view and air conditioning, with a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower, bidet and hairdryer. Free toiletries are also provided.

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Deluxe Double Room with Balcony — Old Town Palace Guest House

Deluxe Double Room with Balcony

18 m² Max. 2 guests 1 Large bed (King size)
BalconyCity viewAir conditioning

At 18 m², the Deluxe Double Room with Balcony pairs a large bed with a private outdoor space and city views. Air conditioning and a private bathroom are included, with a bidet, hairdryer and toiletries. It is the only room type with a balcony.

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Deluxe Double Room — Old Town Palace Guest House

Deluxe Double Room

18 m² Max. 2 guests 1 Large bed (King size)
HeatingAir conditioningElectric kettle

Also 18 m², the Deluxe Double Room contrasts with its balcony counterpart through the addition of heating and an electric kettle alongside air conditioning. Its private bathroom has a walk-in shower, bidet and hairdryer, with free toiletries provided.

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Triple Room with View — Old Town Palace Guest House

Triple Room with View

26 m² Max. 3 guests 1 Single bed and 1 Large bed (King size)
WardrobeElectric kettleFlat-screen TV

At 26 m², the Triple Room with View accommodates three and combines one single bed with a large bed. Its private bathroom has a walk-in shower, bidet and hairdryer; a wardrobe, electric kettle and cable flat-screen TV are also included.

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Superior Double Room — Old Town Palace Guest House

Superior Double Room

16 m² Max. 2 guests 1 Large bed (King size)
Flat-screen TVCable channelsAir conditioning

At 16 m², this double room is smaller than the 18 m² Deluxe Double Room. It has air conditioning and a flat-screen TV with cable channels, plus a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, bidet and hairdryer.

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Deluxe Family Room — Old Town Palace Guest House

Deluxe Family Room

26 m² Max. 4 guests 2 Large bed (King size)
Flat-screen TVCable channelsAir conditioning

The 26 m² Deluxe Family Room accommodates up to four people with two large beds. It has a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, bidet and hairdryer, as well as air conditioning, a wardrobe, an electric kettle and a flat-screen TV with cable channels.

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Deluxe Single Room — Old Town Palace Guest House

Deluxe Single Room

25 m² Max. 1 guests 1 Single bed
Flat-screen TVCable channelsElectric kettle

At 25 m², the Deluxe Single Room is larger than the 13 m² Superior Single Room while retaining a one-person layout. It includes air conditioning, a wardrobe, an electric kettle and a flat-screen TV with cable channels, plus a private bathroom.

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Superior Twin Room — Old Town Palace Guest House

Superior Twin Room

Max. 2 guests 2 Double bed
Private bathroom

The Superior Twin Room offers two double beds for up to two people, along with a private bathroom. Its two-bed arrangement sets it apart from the single-bed options, while the other double rooms use one large bed and the family room has two.

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Facilities

28 facilities
Private bathroom
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Airport shuttle
Room service
Non-smoking rooms
Tour desk
Hiking
Luggage storage
Lockers

Services at Old Town Palace Guest House cover trip planning as well as everyday needs. The tour desk can arrange walking and bike tours, hikes, cooking classes and activities about local culture; bicycle rental and car hire are also available. Luggage storage, laundry, currency exchange and private check-in and check-out are provided, alongside a shuttle service and airport transfers for a surcharge. Guests can use the shared kitchen and shared lounge with a TV, while room service is available.

Free WiFi is available in the rooms, and private bathrooms are a feature throughout the accommodation. Air conditioning and heating are among the general facilities, with family rooms and non-smoking rooms also offered. Lockers, daily housekeeping and a designated smoking area are available, and the property has an ATM on site. There is no parking at the guest house, so travellers arriving by car need to make other arrangements.

General

  • Bicycle rental
  • Cooking class
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Hiking
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
  • Shuttle service
  • Air conditioning
  • Car hire
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service

In the room

  • Private bathroom
  • Shared kitchen

Media & technology

  • Internet services

The guest house is on Lane Tam Thuong in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, a dense weave of narrow streets, small temples and shopfronts rather than broad avenues. Yen Thai Temple and Kim Co Pagoda are each 50 m away, Đình Tú Thị is 100 m away, and Hang Da Galleria is 150 m from the door. This is a walkable pocket of the Old Quarter, where local shrines and everyday retail sit among the lanes, with busier streets close by. Guest feedback also praises the alley’s quiet character.

Rail arrivals can use Ha Noi Railway station, 1 km from the property, and Noi Bai International Airport is 20 km away. Old Town Palace Guest House can arrange airport transfers for a surcharge, and no parking is available on site. The final approach is along Lane Tam Thuong; the 24-hour front desk operates around the clock, with check-in from 14:00 to 23:30 and check-out by 12:00. Drivers should plan to park elsewhere.

Saint Joseph Cathedral, a Gothic church, is 300 m away, and Hoan Kiem Lake is 550 m from the guest house. Around the lake, the Huc Bridge and the temple island add a short waterside walk, while the surrounding streets connect back to the Old Quarter’s shop-lined lanes. Hoa Lo Historical Prison is 700 m away; the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long is 900 m away and preserves the remains of Hanoi’s former imperial centre. The church, lake, prison museum and citadel give nearby walks distinct religious, civic and historical themes.

  • Yen Thai Temple
    A nearby temple on the Old Quarter’s narrow, shop-lined streets.
    50 m
  • Kim Co Pagoda
    A local pagoda close to the guest house’s Tam Thuong lane.
    50 m
  • Saint Joseph Cathedral
    A Gothic church west of Hoan Kiem Lake, known for its façade.
    300 m
  • Hoan Kiem Lake
    A central lake with a waterside path and temple island.
    550 m
  • Hoa Lo Historical Prison
    A museum exploring the history of the former prison complex.
    700 m
  • Imperial Citadel of Thang Long
    An archaeological and historical complex from Hanoi’s imperial past.
    900 m

Is it for you?

Yes, if…

  • ✓you want to explore the Old Quarter on foot, with Yen Thai Temple and Kim Co Pagoda 50 m away
  • ✓you value a private balcony and city views in the Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
  • ✓you are travelling as a family: the Deluxe Family Room accommodates up to four people with two large beds
  • ✓you would like help arranging activities, with a tour desk, walking tours, bike tours and cooking classes
  • ✓you need free WiFi in your room and a 24-hour front desk

Maybe not, if…

  • ✕you need parking at the property, as no parking is available
  • ✕you prefer a larger room when travelling alone: the Superior Single Room is 13 m²
  • ✕you are sensitive to bathroom condition, as some guests report cramped wet rooms, older fixtures and low water pressure
  • ✕you expect consistently spotless linens, as some guests mention dust, hair or stains

What guests say

927 verified reviews
7.6

Guests most often praise the Old Quarter setting and the friendly, helpful staff, with made-to-order Vietnamese and Western breakfasts also appreciated. Some report dust, hair or stained linens, while a smaller number mention cramped bathrooms, older fixtures and low water pressure.

Location8.9
Staff8.8
Free WiFi8.7
Value for money8.2
Comfort7.8
Cleanliness7.7
Facilities7.4

Frequently asked questions

How much does a night at Old Town Palace Guest House cost?

Rates at Old Town Palace Guest House vary by season, room type and stay dates. For your dates, view current rates through our booking partners.

How do I get to Old Town Palace Guest House?

Old Town Palace Guest House is on Lane Tam Thuong in the Old Quarter. Ha Noi Railway station is 1 km away, and the property can arrange an airport transfer for a surcharge from Noi Bai International Airport, 20 km away. There is no on-site parking. A 24-hour front desk handles arrivals, with check-in from 14:00 to 23:30.

What is near Old Town Palace Guest House?

Old Town Palace Guest House is close to Yen Thai Temple and Kim Co Pagoda, each 50 m away, and Saint Joseph Cathedral, 300 m away. Hoan Kiem Lake is 550 m away, while Hoa Lo Historical Prison is 700 m from the guest house. These sights bring temple visits, the lakefront and a history museum within walking distance in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

Does Old Town Palace Guest House offer breakfast?

Guests praise the breakfast at Old Town Palace Guest House for tasty made-to-order meals, with Vietnamese and Western choices. The options include local dishes as well as familiar Western selections.

Which rooms at Old Town Palace Guest House suit families?

The Deluxe Family Room at Old Town Palace Guest House accommodates up to four people in 26 m², with two large beds and a private bathroom. A Triple Room with View sleeps three and combines a single bed with a large bed.

Does Old Town Palace Guest House provide free WiFi?

Old Town Palace Guest House provides free WiFi in guest rooms, so you can connect from your room without a separate WiFi charge.

Can Old Town Palace Guest House arrange an airport transfer?

Old Town Palace Guest House offers airport transfers in a four-seater car for a surcharge of USD 15. The transfer can be requested through the property.

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