Guest Friendly Hotels Hanoi

guest friendly hotels hanoi

The best guest friendly hotels in Hanoi are located close to Hanoi nightlife: Old Quarter – Hoan Kiem lake area. Government regulations forbid Vietnamese girls to stay overnight with foreigners and most (high-end) hotels follow this rule strictly. Below are some exceptions.

Please note that I try to post mostly firsthand information but I don’t travel often to Hanoi. I’ve stayed in all three hotels below but the other hotel information is from friends and blog visitors.

I added a lot of firsthand information about Ho Chi Minh, as there are many more options to have fun. The Hanoi area is one of the best in SE Asia to enjoy the city and the local food and probably the worst to find girls for fun. My best advice is to not bother with girls and take some day trips. However, you have two best options to have fun:

  • online dating sites

Unlike most other places, Tinder works best in Hanoi but you can also use other apps like Line, WeChat and Zalo. Many working girls offer their services there.

  • happy massages and spa

There are many places in Hanoi but don’t expect much. Most of the time, the BJ is HJ, and there are not many skilled girls. The price in most places is 400-700 VND and the tip is not included. If you are on a short visit and don’t have time to waste, just book a nice hotel, no matter if it’s guest friendly or not, and go to services like  Neko massage (choose the English version). It’s not cheap but their rates are clearly stated and hassle-free.

When in Hanoi, I usually stay at Le Foyer hotel Hanoi, a 3-star hotel in the heart of the Old Quarter and close to nightlife. Hanoi is still not a place for crazy parties, but a lot has changed. Many bars stay open till late in the Ta Hien Street area, and I saw a lot of freelancers there. Moto guys all over the Old Quarter late at night offer girls. They also know guest friendly ST places. Hanoi is a safe city, so no worries.

Top guest friendly hotels Hanoi

All top guest friendly hotels in Hanoi are located in the heart of the Old Quarter and close to many bars (bar street), restaurants and sights.

Le Foyer hotel Hanoi *** $32+

I stayed there three times. Excellent location in the Old Quarter, a few minutes walk to the bars. Recently renovated rooms and very good and free wi-fi.

Aira Boutique Hanoi Hotel and Spa **** $41+

Update 2022: When I stayed there a few years ago, it was Essence Hanoi Hotel & Spa. Now it’s AIRA Boutique Hanoi Hotel & Spa and I don’t know if it’s still guest friendly.
I stayed there once. Excellent location in the heart of the Old Quarter and many bars and restaurants at your doorstep. Clean and spacious rooms with comfortable beds and good aircon. Good bathrooms. Showers with great pressure and hot water. Complimentary laptop and free wi-fi. Incredibly attentive staff.

Golden Sun Suites Hotel *** $42+

Very good location in the Old Quarter, close to many bars, eating places and the Hoan Kiem lake. Large and modern rooms with very comfortable beds, huge bathrooms and nice showers with good pressure and hot water. Excellent breakfast. Friendly service. The staff can arrange efficient airport transfers.

List of guest friendly hotels Hanoi

Click on the hotel name in guest friendly hotels Hanoi list for booking and more information.
All guest friendly hotels Hanoi on the list below have free wi-fi.

hotel name stars location price
Hanoi Fantasea Hotel 1 Old Quarter $12+
Asia Palace Hotel 2 Hoan Kiem Lake $15+
Icon 36 Hotel 3 Old Quarter $20+
Tu Linh Palace Hotel 3 Old Quarter $20+
Icon 36 Hotel & Residence 3 Old Quarter $23+
Prince II Hotel 2 Old Quarter $24+
Heart Hotel 2 Hoan Kiem Lake $25+
Hanoi Focus Hotel 3 Old Quarter $26+
Hanoi Avatar Hotel 3 Old Quarter $26+
Hanoi Impressive Hotel 3 Hanoi Cathedral $29+
Rising Dragon Villa Hotel 3 Old Quarter $29+
Golden Land Hotel 3 Old Quarter $30+
Lucky 2 Hotel Hang Hom Street 2 Old Quarter $31+
Lucky Hotel Hang Trong Street 2 Hoan Kiem Lake $31+
Hanoi Antique Legend Hotel 3+ Old Quarter $32+
Le Foyer hotel Hanoi 3 Old Quarter $32+
Queen’s Central Hotel 3 Old Quarter $37+
Calypso Premier Hotel 3 Old Quarter $38+
Serene Premier Hotel 3 Old Quarter $39+
Golden Sun Suites Hotel 3 Old Quarter $42+
Golden Rice Hotel Hanoi 3+ Old Quarter $44+
Hanoi Media Hotel & Spa 3 Hoan Kiem Lake $45+
La Palm Hotel 3 Old Quarter $46+
Mercury Central Hanoi Hotel 3 Hoan Kiem Lake $48+
Tirant Hotel 4 Old Quarter $52+
Silk Path Hotel 4+ Hanoi Cathedral $92+
Aira Boutique Hanoi Hotel and Spa 4+ Old Quarter $153+