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Thu Giang Guest House

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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.

Contact details:
5A Tam Thuong St, Hoan Kiem District. T: (04) 828 5734, (04) 928 5761
Email them at: thugiangn@hotmail.com

What we were quoted*

Type of room	Low season	High season	Notes
Dbl air-con private b'room	8 USD	8 USD	Upto $15
Sgl fan share b'room	4 USD	4 USD
Sgl fan private b'room	5 USD	5 USD	Upto $8
Family room	15 USD	15 USD	Upto $20

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Added to Travelfish on: 16th February, 2006
Last visited or updated on: 22nd April, 2008

Thu Giang Guest House reviews

Read 4 opinions from Travelfish readers

Not good value - 2nd February, 2008
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.

Thu Giang Guest House reviewed by bethmitchell on 2nd February, 2008, rated 3 out of 5.
Stayed here 11/2007
This is a Travelfish recommended reviewer
Total reviews submitted: 16.
bethmitchell also reviewed: Ao Toh Ko Bungalows, Hotel 31, KaiKeo Bungalows and Restaurant, Le Jardin Organique Vang Vieng, Miss Loi, Pakinai Guest House, Rattana Guesthouse, Real Darling Cafe Guesthouse, Saysouly Guesthouse, TAT Guest House, The Bed and Breakfast, TR Guesthouse, Two Dragons Guesthouse, Vinh Phuoc Hotel & Restaurant, Xuan Thu.

Shabby and neglected - 16th December, 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.

Thu Giang Guest House reviewed by jobst on 16th December, 2007, rated 1 out of 5.
Stayed here 12/2007
This is a Travelfish recommended reviewer
Total reviews submitted: 17.
jobst also reviewed: Anouxsa Guesthouse, Chantana House, Chitanun Guest House, Huy Bao Hotel, Joes' Guesthouse, Long Villa Guesthouse, Lotus Village, Merry Guest House No. 1, Pantawee Hotel, Phoukhanna Guest House, Phoutthavong Guest House, Sengdao Bungalows and Restaurant, Tawan Guest House, Thakhaek Travel Lodge, Tung Trang Hotel, Vinh Phuoc Hotel & Restaurant.

Loved it! - 16th December, 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.

Thu Giang Guest House reviewed by aspenkatz on 16th December, 2007, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 12/2007
Total reviews submitted: 9.
aspenkatz also reviewed: Angkor International Hotel, Ivy Guesthouse and Bar II, Long Villa Guesthouse, Sun and Sea Hotel.

A true treasure - 15th December, 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!

Thu Giang Guest House reviewed by snmmaclean on 15th December, 2006, rated 5 out of 5.
Stayed here 12/2006
Total reviews submitted: 4.
snmmaclean also reviewed: Levady Guesthouse, Shanti Lodge, Tung Trang Hotel.

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