Trying to find a decent hotel in Hanoi isn’t mission impossible, but isn’t the easiest, especially when you’re trying to get value for money. Me and the missus have now stayed twice at the Sunline Central hotel, and yep, you can add it to the wish-list!
On the few times we’ve visited Hanoi, it was always a bit hit-and-miss trying to find a good Hanoi hotel that met all the requirements. We’ve even gone without the requirements and done the cheap and nasty, no-window hotels if we know we’re just passing through on a trip to Sapa or HaGiang or Halong Bay…
But yes, our requirements are probably very similar to yours:
- Close to (or in) the Old Quarter
- Close to Hoan Kiem Lake
- Cheap as possible but as luxurious as possible
- Close to some excellent Pho
- Air conditioned
- Decent shower
After what was probably way too long searching online, a couple of years ago we found the Sunline Central (or Sunline Hotel) on Ng. Báo Khánh street, just around the corner from Hoan Kiem Lake. We spent a great 4 nights there, and, as we were on our honeymoon, they even surprised us with a cake and balloons!
This summer we were back for another 5 nights, and weren’t disappointed. The rooms are great, not too small, and well within budget (you can get a decent honeymoon double room for less than £40). And in addition to meeting our requirements, the staff were excellent and very friendly, the breakfast was decent (included in the price – but, I confess, some mornings we headed for some nearby pho at the legendary Pho 10 Ly Quoc Su), and the room cleaning/bed makeover super-quick.
Not gonna lie, this Hanoi hotel is decent, possibly even more so if you’re a couple. We recommend! If you need a cheaper option (we’re talking £15-20 for a decent room), we’d suggest the Hanoi Boutique House, in the northern part of the Old Quarter.
Here’s where to find the Sunline Central (or just plain Sunline Hotel)…