Especen Hotel

Especen Hotel is a 2-star hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, with a family room offering a balcony and neighbourhood views. Its four room categories range from 16 to 25 m² and have private bathrooms, air conditioning and flat-screen TVs. The balcony family room sleeps up to three and pairs a single bed with a large king-size bed; another family option also accommodates three and has a city view. A double room and a twin room complete the selection, with the twin option including a seating area.

The hotel has a sun terrace with outdoor furniture and a shared lounge. Services include concierge assistance, luggage storage, daily housekeeping and a 24-hour front desk. You can take part in cooking classes, walking tours and bike tours, with bicycle rental also available. Free WiFi is provided throughout, and free public parking is possible nearby without a reservation. An airport shuttle is offered. Saint Joseph Cathedral is 50 m away, while Hoan Kiem Lake is 400 m from the hotel.

The four room types range from 16 to 25 m² and accommodate up to two or three people. Each has a private bathroom, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Both family rooms sleep up to three and have a single bed alongside a large king-size bed; the 25 m² Family Room with Balcony adds a balcony and city view.

The 20 m² Family Room also has a city view, while the 18 m² Double Room has a large king-size bed. The 16 m² Standard Twin Room is the smallest option and has two single beds, a seating area and a desk. Flooring varies between hardwood or parquet in some rooms and tile or marble in the twin room. Room facilities also include free toiletries, towels and a hairdryer.

Especen Hotel provides free WiFi throughout, while free public parking is possible at a nearby location without a reservation. Guest rooms have private bathrooms, toiletries, towels, a hairdryer and bath or shower facilities; an electric kettle and refrigerator are also among the in-room amenities. Flat-screen TVs and cable channels are available, and room facilities include seating areas and desks.

Shared spaces include a sun terrace with outdoor furniture and a shared lounge. You can use concierge assistance, luggage storage and currency exchange, with reception available around the clock and daily housekeeping provided. The hotel also offers bicycle rental, bike and walking tours, cooking classes and tours or classes about local culture. Shuttle service and an airport shuttle are available.

Especen Hotel is on Tho Xuong Street in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, among the compact streets around Saint Joseph Cathedral. This part of the centre is well suited to exploring on foot: the narrow street network opens onto small gardens, religious landmarks, market streets and paths around Hoan Kiem Lake. Hang Da Galleria provides a nearby shopping stop, and cafés and restaurants are close by, including Bánh Cuốn Bà Hanh, 50 m away.

Ha Noi Railway station is 950 m from the hotel, and the property stands on Tho Xuong Street for the final approach into the Old Quarter. The hotel offers an airport shuttle. If you arrive by car, free public parking is available at a nearby location and no reservation is needed. Let the hotel know your expected arrival time in advance; a 24-hour front desk is among its services.

Saint Joseph Cathedral is 50 m away, Hang Da Galleria is 350 m away, Hoan Kiem Lake is 400 m away, and Hoa Lo Historical Prison is 500 m away. At the lake, you can see Turtle Tower and The Huc Bridge; Hanoi Weekend Night Market and Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square are other nearby Old Quarter sights. The Vietnamese Women’s Museum and Hanoi Train Street are also in the central walking area. Hoa Lo offers a museum visit focused on Vietnam’s past, while the cathedral, pagodas and temples around Tho Xuong Street provide religious and architectural stops.