Especen Hotel

28 Tho Xuong Street, Hoan Kiem ward, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam

Hoan Kiem District, Ha Noi - City center

Hoan Kiem

Updated on 28/06/2025

Check in / Check out

  • Check in time 13:00
  • Check out time 12:00

Reviews

8.0

Review Score

Has 538 reviews on Agoda

Độ sạch sẽ - 8.9

Tiện Nghi - 8.2

Vị Trí - 8.1

Dịch Vụ - 7.1

Chất Lượng Phòng - 7.7

9.2 One day stay - Dennis 20-02-2025

Review: The room is kinda ok but there is no 24/7 staff available. The room set up is a little bit scary since the Bathroom has an open ceiling. No refrigerator to store some drinks at least

3.0 Poor - Evangelia 13-02-2025

Negative points: The room was not clean. The photos are misleading, as they only show a portion of the room, while the rest has dirty and damaged walls. The air conditioner's "heat mode" is deactivated, so on a cold day, there is no way to warm the room-they will only offer you extra blankets. Additionally, the staff speaks very little English, making communication difficult.

8.4 Budget for money! - Paulo 16-02-2025

Review: Good location and room. The hotel is very near to the Hanoi cathedral where lots of resto and food you can enjoy. I wish there is only an elevator but overall, this is a good hotel and cleanliness and comfort is its forte. Thanks for the free water everyday.

8.0 worth the value - Lisa 24-01-2025

Positive points: in the old street quarter, nice cozy room in small alley with lots of shops

Negative points: no elevator

9.6 Really good! - elise 13-02-2025

Review: Amazing location away from busy street but has everything you need near by.
Really nice staff and baggage storage for a couple of weeks while travelling around 🤩

9.0 Superb and worth it experience! - Rama 17-01-2025

Positive points: The room was spacious, clean, and comfortable. It has mini fridge, tv, heater, hair dryer, electric kettle, mugs, towel, and free toiletries! The staffs are very polite and helpful. On top of that, great location! It’s in old quarter but not the chaotic side of it. It’s also very close to St. Joseph Cathedral. Lastly, i like how it is reasonably priced. Very very worth it! You won’t get this kind of service with a cheap price in most countries.

Negative points: Lack of security. The main door of the building has a button and id scanner for opening but i noticed that the lock is not working during our stay. Better to fix this. But there are cctvs inside and outside, so it’s fine for me.

10.0 Great stay - Alexandre 09-02-2025

Review: We had a great stay on February 2025. Staff were very friendly. We booked other nights after our first stay. I must say the location is exceptional, being in old quarter but in addition it is located on a quiet street that is unaccessible to cars. Small street 12-15ft wide. When you need to rest in the day (often international tourist do), it's a solid advantage compared to larger streets with more traffic. Recommended.

8.0 Older hotel with Hanoi charm - Stefan 27-12-2024

Positive points: We have a family room with spacious balcony on the 5th floor. The room was big and bright. The furniture was older, beds were very comfortable. Bathroom was smaller. But the room have everything, that was escribed. Even TV with youtube :-) Location is great, it is in quiet alley, but close to all restaurants. Does not have an elevator, but for us, that was not a problem.

9.2 Nice room - tara 09-02-2025

Review: The rooms are clean and location is near the St Joseph cathedral. It is located in the Old quarter.

9.0 Great location and comfy hotel - Robyn 22-11-2024

Positive points: The location was very central but surprisingly quiet. Loved being so close to the church and hearing the bells.
The team running this hotel were very friendly and made us feel welcome. Had all we needed, comfy beds, air con, good bathroom with plenty of hot water.

Negative points: There was no lift so trekking up the stairs was a bit rough, but one of the staff was wonderful and took our bags up and down the stairs.

10.0 Good value for money - Christell 26-01-2025

Review: We stayed in Mellow Hotel which is located a floor above a cozy cafe. The room was spacious for 4 people and bathroom was modern and clean. Very good location and near famous spots and restaurants.

7.0 Value hotel - Lynda 11-07-2024

Positive points: Location

Negative points: Shower

10.0 Exceptional - Remirose 16-01-2025

Review: Excellent

6.0 Not a good experience. - James 17-06-2024

Positive points: None.

Negative points: I was given two different rooms instead of the rooms that I booked. They also ask me to wire them the money first in Vietnamese dong higher than the booked price. I had to ask my cousin for this task since I do not have a Vietnamese bank. There is no elevator and the stairs are a little narrow making carrying luggage up to the 3rd floor quite a challenge.

8.0 Cheap and Cheerful hotel - close to the action but quiet for a good nights sleep - Allanah 04-06-2024

Positive points: Great location and we had a room on the 4th floor, which was large and bright. It was quieter than you'd think being so close to the Big Church.

Negative points: The hotel is a bit dated - though for the price you pay its to be expected and was overall very well maintained.

4.4 Temporary Stay - Julie 09-12-2024

Review: We just stay for a night to leave our luggage And refreshen for a super early arrival in hanoi… we Need to transfer in other hotel since hot And cold shower is not working… weather now is not a joke… My child is uncomfortable for the cold shower…

10.0 Wonderful, comfortable and perfect location - Raul 29-05-2024

Positive points: Very good location to enjoy your stay in the old quarter

8.8 Excellent - Christina 30-11-2024

Review: City center area, easy to go anywhere. Friendly owner. On budget

10.0 A great stay and very helpful reception - Nidaa 08-05-2024

Positive points: It's soooo smooth check in.Before we check in, the receptionist whatsup us for conformation..The day we have arrived,the receptionist very helpful. He advised us a great location,help us for taxi go, help us to get grab car to Noi Bai International Airport...we glad to thanks to u.thanks a lot

Negative points: Just a thin comforter..but it's ok ..Hanoi is hot

Location

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Airports

  • Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) : 21.6 km 41 min drive
  • Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) : 93.9 km

Public transportation

  • Hanoi Railway Station : 940 m 16 min walk

Hospital or clinic

  • 24h : 130 m

Shopping

  • Night Market : 810 m

Convenience store

  • Circle K : 570 m

Cash withdrawal

  • ATM : 520 m 7 min drive

Popular landmarks

  • St. Joseph's Cathedral : 90 m
  • Hoa Lo Prison : 470 m
  • Old Quarter : 600 m
  • Vietnamese Women's Museum : 720 m
  • Vietnam Military History Museum : 980 m
  • Temple of Literature & National University : 1.4 km
  • One Pillar Pagoda : 1.6 km
  • Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum : 1.7 km
  • Presidential Palace Historical Site : 1.8 km
  • Vietnam Museum of Ethnology : 5.2 km

Nearby landmarks

  • Vietnam Country Tour - Day Tours : 10 m
  • Pasteur Street Craft Beer - Hoan Kiem Taproom & Restaurant : 50 m
  • Nha Tho : 50 m
  • Magonn Design : 60 m
  • Chua Ly Trieu Quoc Su : 80 m
  • St. Joseph's Cathedral : 90 m
  • Mosaique : 120 m
  • 24h : 130 m
  • Song : 130 m
  • Clouds : 130 m