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Thu Giang Guest House
Budget hideaway
5A Tam Thuong St, Hoan Kiem District
Hanoi Province
Tel: (04) 828 5734, (04) 928 5761
Email them at: thugiangn@hotmail.com
Description
You'll find some of the cheapest rooms in Hanoi at the Thu Giang Guesthouse, and as long as you're prepared to get what you pay for, it's just what a lot of travellers we know are looking for. Rooms are all small and need a coat of paint, but are clean. The atmosphere at this long-running family joint is warm and friendly. Be sure to try for a front room as you may get a balcony that juts out over the laneway, which is a true Asian experience. The bathrooms are tiny and the cheapest rooms have an outside bath, though you won't have to share it with anyone. The family room sleeps six, but there's an additional per-person charge for more than three people. Excellent English is spoken, and they advertise that they don't employ touts to lead you to the hotel, though they will arrange pick-up if you call ahead. Apparently there are a number of unscrupulous sound-alike operations that do employ touts (and harass people in the name of Thu Giang), so double check the address if this is really where you want to head. A good place to meet some fair-dealing Vietnamese folks as well as other budget travellers.
Total rooms: 7
Dbl A/C private b'room
8 USD (low season)
8 USD (high season)
Upto $15
Sgl fan share b'room
4 USD (low season)
4 USD (high season)
Sgl fan private b'room
5 USD (low season)
5 USD (high season)
Upto $8
Family room
15 USD (low season)
15 USD (high season)
Upto $20
Added to Travelfish on: 16th February, 2006
Last visited or updated on: 22nd April, 2008
Guest feedback
Good location, fair and friendly - 
By stevencarl ( total comments: 1 
) Stayed here 3/2008
I stayed three nights at Thu Giang in March of 2008 and found it quite comfortable. The rooms are clean and the hot water is hot! One note, do NOT go by the prices listed in Lonely Planet: they are a few years out of date! Prices in Hanoi have been going up rapidly and Thu Giang is no exception. Expect to pay around $12-$15/night. That said, the employees are all very kind and helpful. I spent time hanging out in the lobby and I NEVER saw them try to pressure anyone into booking tours with them. They will arrange taxis or motos for you and you can leave your bags there on the day of your departure. Ly goes out of her way to make your stay pleasant. My only criticism was that I made reservations with them and even had them arrange to pick me up at the airport. They knew it was a late arrival (10:30 pm) and my plane was about 30 minutes late. I finally arrived around midnight only to be told that they had no rooms. Their explanation was that 'they didn't think I was coming, since I was late!' To their credit they arranged for me to spend the night at another guesthouse a few minutes away for the same price, but it made for a less-than-ideal first impression. After talking with another traveler I found out that this sometimes happens. Once we got past that, I found them to be extremely helpful. Also the location is very convenient: less than 10-minutes' walk to Hoan Kiem lake and the night market. Also perhaps the best bunh cha joint in Hanoi is just around the corner. All in all, a pleasant place to stay.
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Not good value - 
By bethmitchell ( total comments: 16 ) Stayed here 11/2007
For a budget place, this isn't such a bad pick. But we were annoyed because we reserved a double and when we showed up were told that the only available room was a $13 triple. For half the price, I would have been happy to stay here, but at $13 I would expect more.
Loved it! -
By aspenkatz ( total comments: 9 ) Stayed here 12/2007
The people (Ly, Hien, Lian, Go Ha and da rest) are soo friendly! There's a white Persian cat and a 3three-month old chihuahua too! It's like one of the only places that has a family room. You can go to them for anything! They recommended a good agency for Halong Bay and Hoa Lu /Tam Coc. Rooms are decent.
Shabby and neglected - 
By jobst ( total comments: 13 ) Stayed here 12/2007
Forget about this place! 1. People try to force you into booking tours and other stuff with them 2. Rooms are not value for money 3. It's loud, noisy and dirty.
A true treasure - 
By snmmaclean ( total comments: 4 ) Stayed here 12/2006
Staying with Ly and her mother was the highlight of our time in Hanoi. They took care of us like family. Along with arranging tours she even negotiated prices for taxis, food... They are so helpful to all. A great place for any and all questions. We heard it all while we were there!
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