Especen Hotel  

In the heart of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, tucked on a quiet alley off Au Trieu Street. Steps from St. Joseph’s Cathedral and an easy 5–8 minute walk to Hoan Kiem Lake. Close to Hang Da Market, Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre and the Old Town night market.

One of the first mini hotels in the Old Quarter, Especen Hotel keeps things compact and polished. About 20–24 air-conditioned rooms, many with private balconies, refrigerators and minibars (some complimentary items). Rooms include LCD TVs, desks, electric kettles, slippers and private bathrooms with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Terrace views, multilingual staff and daily housekeeping add to the low-key comfort.

Complimentary wired and wireless Wi‑Fi throughout. 24-hour front desk and 24-hour room service, tour/ticket assistance and concierge. Airport shuttle available 24 hours for a surcharge; free self-parking onsite. Laundry and dry-cleaning, luggage storage, ATM, car rental and transfer services are all available. Wake up to cathedral bells across the quiet alley and step straight into Hanoi’s cafes, galleries and street-food spots.

Complimentary high-speed wired internet, a computer station and free wireless internet in rooms and public areas.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a fee and 24-hour room service is offered. The hotel sits amid a cluster of Vietnamese and European restaurants and street-food stalls, perfect for tasting local flavors within minutes.