Tung Trang Hotel
Welcoming and comfortable
What we say: 
We must confess that we have a warm place in our hearts here at Travelfish.org for the Tung Trang. The family-run spot, on a hidden alley that's both quiet and full of local colour, has friendly staff and rooms that are spacious and clean. And even though we're pretty sure one of the staffers is behind some of the rave reviews posted on Travelfish.org, all is forgiven, because it really is a good place. While the recent advent of boutique hotels for just a few dollars more leaves the Tung Trang outclassed slightly, its long history of quality makes it a reliable option. Rooms are at three price levels. The most expensive have verandas and rather pleasant views over the surrounding houses, the midrange rooms are at the rear without veranda and the cheapest are in between with no views at all. Bathrooms, while small, are immaculate and overall the place is very well-maintained. Recommended. The hotel is on Tam Thuong alley, just off Yen Thai St.
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13 Tam Thuong St, Hoan Kiem District. T: (04) 3826 6267, (04) 3928 7494
What we were quoted
| Type of room | Low season | High season | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dbl fan private b'room | 10 USD | 13 USD | No views at all |
| Standard - Double | 13 USD | 16 USD | At rear of building |
| Superior - Double | 18 USD | 22 USD | With veranda, sleeps four |
Added to Travelfish on: 22nd February, 2006
Last visited or updated on: 26th April, 2010
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Rated 3.5 out of 5
Based on 39 ratings and 39 reviews
Not so special
Stayed here after reading one or two good comments. Well we booked out! Found the room we had to be damp and relatively dark, and not very clean. Upon our return from a visit to Ha Long Bay, we got back early and found our room had someone sleeping in it!! People perfectly nice, and yes it is well positioned, but quite run down, cannot in all honesty suggest people stay here. Plenty of places around the area that offer equal value for money and are much cleaner! Enjoyed Hanoi immensely after we relocated to Little Hanoi just round the corner. Did all the things round the lake, enjoyed just wondering the streets, and had the best French bread every in one of the back streets ... love the coffee!
Tung Trang Hotel reviewed by sessachief (Total reviews: 2) on
Okay
Stayed here for two nights. Dogs were barking all the time outside of the window. Bit annoying. The place was not easy to find, but it was in a nice quiet street. Staff friendly and grandma does the breakfast. Although it wasn't very good. Nice place to stay, but i think there are better options in Hanoi. We paid $15 for a twin in low season.
Tung Trang Hotel reviewed by sajkemming (Total reviews: 5) on
Friendly staff and good location
No problems when arranging pick-up, and staff was waiting for me when I arrived. The room I originally booked was not available, but they put me in a triple room for the same price. Generally clean and extremely friendly staff. Would recommend it. Only drawback is that some of the rooms are located up a flight of stairs, so if this is a problem you're well off specifying that you need a room on the second floor.
Tung Trang Hotel reviewed by Remedy (Total reviews: 4) on
Friendly staff, homely atmosphere
Our budget limitations meant we were in the smallest room in Tung Trang, however, we were made very welcome by all the friendly staff and felt very at home. After hearing lots of conflicting stories of who to book our Halong Bay trip with and stories of dodgy boats and 18-30 booze cruises, we booked the Imperial Junk through Tung Trang hotel and were very glad we did. Thank you Tung Trang! They made our 6 day trip to Hanoi a memorable one.
Tung Trang Hotel reviewed by marcandjen (Total reviews: 6) on
Varies from room to room
Stayed here for 3 nights after booking online. Quoted $18 for a double room at the back. We arrived very early (night bus from Hue) so room not ready on arrival but offered a $15 room to use in the meantime which was OK but was in middle of building so it was very small and had a little window. Changed room later in the day ($22) - room 201. Nice double room with balcony although the winter temperatures don't allow you to take full advantage of this! Breakfast not included in the rates we paid. Currently in room 502 at the top of the building which is a family room, effectively 2 adjoining rooms with a double and two singles. Most rooms have AC, fan, TV, fridge and WiFi. The place is nice and quiet and the staff are helpful and accommodating. We looked at a lot of other places in Hanoi (all were more expensive and you didn't get as much for your money). Not a bad choice for a stay in the capital.
Tung Trang Hotel reviewed by josandhu (Total reviews: 2) on
Everything TF wrote is true
Except for the spacious part, everything written is true. Absolutely nothing wrong with this great little hideaway. Slept well, Grandma cooked us a nice breakfast in the morning, and the 2 girls took care of both laundry and motorbikes. Nothing bad to say except bathroom size maybe, and awkward shower Taiwan style (no bathtub or space for it, right between toilet bowl and sink). Good spoken english. Add to the collection of currencies under the kitchen table glass if you can! (read: which one do they NOT have?)
Tung Trang Hotel reviewed by misterno (Total reviews: 5) on
Good option, little bit pricey
This place is a quiet, friendly option that is a little more expensive than other options, but worth the price. The breakfast is acceptable, but not included in the discount price. We paid $16 for a double with aircon. The people running the hotel were hospitable and helped us with everything we needed.
Tung Trang Hotel reviewed by justintuggle (Total reviews: 15) on
Very Friendly and Recommended
After riding the minibus into Hanoi Old Town and being dropped off at a hotel which supposedly was Tung Trang, we realised it was not. After getting our map out and walking to the correct hotel - what a relief! This GH is down a very narrow street ans is family ran. We stayed on the 5th floor, AC, TV, Fridge, Balcony & private bathroom. Modern rooms and bathrooms - cleaned daily. The nicest touch is taking the offer of breakfast in the morning in the downstairs kitchen! Recommended and very friendly!
Tung Trang Hotel reviewed by Janeypoohead (Total reviews: 2) on
good hotel
I stayed in tung trang 2 during my stay in hanoi. The family there are very warm and helpful people. Location is very good and quite. Just a 20 mins walk to the Ho Kiem Lake.The hotel are well kept. I paid just 13 USD per room per night for a standard duoble room. They even help you to keep your luggage when you are out for your short trip at NO charge. They also allow you to use their restroom for shower while waiting for transit even you did not book a room on that day.The staff are very welcoming and polite. always greeting you with a smile. This hotel is worth a consideration when you come to hanoi.
Tung Trang Hotel reviewed by naeropagnis (Total reviews: 1) on
Tung Trang II
We had booked a room and an airport pick up online, but when we were taken to the hotel, it was not Tung Trang Hotel as we had booked, but the sister hotel - Tung Trang II, 45 Bat Sui Str. Hanoi. Not a very good start. The room was enormous, 4 beds, little kitchenette and a nice seating area by the windows. Noisy street below, but earplugs helped. The room was covered with MOULD. The walls had large patches of white mould growing on them, the wardrobe was totally unusable and the smell of mould was very strong. Our mistake was to accept the room, but it was late at night and we could not face the trouble of finding a new place. Next morning it was too late, as the staff was so nice, that we just didn't want to hurt their feelings. Lovely staff. Good breakfast (not included in the price of the room), free fast internet, tour desk and lots of smiles and 'hellos' from the staff. Next time, I'll find another place to stay.
Tung Trang Hotel reviewed by Ramblergirl (Total reviews: 8) on
Convenient and helpful
The hotel arranged a 7-seater pickup for us (a couple) for USD20, and I find another couple to share the cost on the flight -- so it's USD10 each. The location is good and quite close to the lake. And the small lane there is always crowded with local people and deep fried food. I stayed in the Deluxe room with balcony. For USD20, I would say it's worth the money. The toilet is a bit small but that's not a big problem. And the staff are very helpful as well.
Tung Trang Hotel reviewed by frankyday (Total reviews: 2) on
Such a great little hotel...
On the recommendation of Travelfish members, we stayed 2 nights at Tung Trang 1 Hotel in Hanoi and LOVED IT! We paid $13/nt for a smaller room but it was everything we needed. The room and bathroom were spotless (except for the cat that got stuck in our window) and the staff were always super friendly and helpful. One piece of advice though: Don't book a Halong Bay Tour with the hotel. The company they use is not-so-good, we didn't get everything on the itinerary and the food was shocking. If we had our chance again we'd do Halong Bay independently. Take a bus to Halong town then organise your own way through the bay to Cat Ba Island, there is a great HI Hostel there. Stay a few days. Hanoi is awesome, and if you go definitely try and get a room at Tung Trang 1.
Tung Trang Hotel reviewed by Monfaz (Total reviews: 2) on
Great location, value and very friendly, helpful staff
Hard to imagine better value in Hanoi. Nice, quiet location. Basic, clean rooms with good a/c, hot water and cable tv. Amazingly helpful staff. Arranged a couple of really good tours. Our itinerary changed several times and the staff/family at Trung Trang handled every change perfectly. Not a 4 star hotel but a great value.
Tung Trang Hotel reviewed by frugalyankee (Total reviews: 7) on
Super friendly
Hanoi can be a rather frenetic place and we loved returning to Tung Trang which was tucked away in a quiet alleyway. The staff were extremely friendly and were quick to store our luggage for us when we went up to Sapa and out to Halong Bay so that we could take small bags and then return back to the hotel in-between. They slightly muddled up our booking which meant that we ended up in one of their smallest rooms for one night out of five and it was REALLY small. The next size up type of room where we spent most of our time was perfectly fine and the big rooms looked very impressive. Great value, great staff and great location.
Tung Trang Hotel reviewed by suziea (Total reviews: 7) on
Friendly, value for money
I have stayed here nearly seven days, everbody here is friendly and the rooms are great too. The staff here are not pushy at all and go out of their way to help you. I definitely recommend this place to people visiting Hanoi. They even helped me clean the dog muck off my shoes.
Tung Trang Hotel reviewed by loafer1270 (Total reviews: 1) on
Great staff!
The rooms are a bit pokey, but hot water, cable TV for $10 is a bargin! The entrance and reception look good. The staff are excellent, they don't push anything on you, and are always willing to help and answer questions.
Tung Trang Hotel reviewed by withshoeson (Total reviews: 4) on
Warm, welcoming hotel
We stayed here many times during our trip. We liked it so much we made it our hub. The staff is wonderfully helpful and friendly, and the rooms are clean and well lit, even though they have a little of that certain kitschy character endemic to Vietnam. If you're strong-legged and in love, I recommend the 5th floor room we dubbed the honeymoon suite. It's a tiny room with a balcony and a great view in three directions, which was full of flowers and heart-shaped balloons when we spent a night there.
Tung Trang Hotel reviewed by devonds (Total reviews: 2) on
Cosy
There during Tet so probably charged more than usual because of holiday, as felt room should have been $15 not $20, no breakfast and no room cleaning but again, Tet. Otherwise, felt great, nice family and safe. I'd come back, unlike Prince Hotel (see my review there).
Tung Trang Hotel reviewed by celianz (Total reviews: 11) on
Quiet place and friendly staff
If you want to find some peace and rest after a day of touring around crazy Hanoi, this is just the perfect place. Doubles to the back are US$15, twins $12. Breakfast in the family kitchen is a nice start to the day.
Tung Trang Hotel reviewed by jobst (Total reviews: 17) on
Overlook the rough edges
It's true the location of this place is great and the family that runs it are really helpful and always smiling. There was free internet in the lobby, really handy. We had a room with a front balcony big enough for us to sit with a cold drink in the evening. It is a little grimy unfortunately, the towels threadbare and tiny and I really didn't feel anything was especially clean. But in the interests of enjoying your holiday you overlook some things. One thing we couldn't overlook was the noise from their renovations -- it could mean the place will be nicer in future, but it was sledgehammers from 7am to 7pm our entire stay. Overall I'd say this place would be okay without the renovations and if you don't mind roughing it a little.
Tung Trang Hotel reviewed by shinynewcoin (Total reviews: 4) on
A very welcoming place to stay
We had one of the rooms with a balcony at the front of the hotel, it was a very nice room at a good price. The hotel is family-run and everybody is very helpful in doing things such as arranging transfers and organising trips. The atmosphere is really mellow which is great after the hustle and bustle of the town.
Tung Trang Hotel reviewed by steveandlesley (Total reviews: 14) on
Quiet location but overcharged
We booked through the form on Travelfish and were charged US$14 for a room on the top floor at the back of the hotel. Although the room had a window we found it quite dismal. The walls were very grubby and the room itself was tiny but thankfully the beds and linen were clean. According to Travelfish a superior double should cost $15. (If this room was superior I'd hate to see the basic.) Despite all of this we did enjoy our stay. The family were really nice and even allowed us to use the kitchen on our last day to make sandwiches for our train journey to Sapa. Laundry we thought was expensive and one item came back with a stain that previously hadn't existed. The location of the hotel is great -- set down a quaint alley with lots of local life and within walking distance of the lake and streets of the Old Quarter. This was the most expensive room that we stayed in on our north to south trip and possibly the one that offered the least value for money. Needs refurbishing.
Tung Trang Hotel reviewed by baggageallowance (Total reviews: 5) on
Great place
Small, basic and clean rooms and bathrooms. Staff are very friendly, and the US$1 breakfast is as good as it gets for $1.
Tung Trang Hotel reviewed by jcrowder (Total reviews: 2) on
Underwhelming
We got bumped from Thu Giang Guesthouse down the street and redirected to this place. It only had its cheapest room left, the one with no windows. It was small and damp -- they really need to invest in ventilation fans. I left with a pretty poor impression of this place, then I read here that the other rooms are much nicer. Doh! At least it was cheap, and the staff were quite friendly and helpful.
Tung Trang Hotel reviewed by LionelHutz (Total reviews: 9) on
Forgot to write it down
That was the excuse rendered upon us after arriving at the hotel at 8pm on our first night in Hanoi. Even though we had emailed a couple times and received a confirmation the day before. So be wary of that. To their credit they did call around and even walked with us down the street to help us find something else. If they walk around the corner and take you to The Paradise Hotel, be aware that despite its outward appearance it is anything but paradise.
Tung Trang Hotel reviewed by shazav (Total reviews: 1) on
Terrific
Before my trip ends I will have stayed here for over 12 nights. The eight that I have stayed thus far have been great. The rooms with balconies AND the ones without are all good for the money. Beware of Thom who works at the front desk. Her smile and wonderful attitude will alone make you want to come back. Seriously, she booked all of my excursions, and they all were super. The family here is a plus. I'll be back.
Tung Trang Hotel reviewed by SteinOfOrange (Total reviews: 1) on
Tranquil
Stayed here three times while checking out northern Vietnam. Left my bags with no hassle, and my reservation was always honoured. In the chaos of Hanoi hotel scams, this place is a breath of fresh air. Nice family, with good English. Simple rooms (I stayed in the back) with comfortable beds, fan and air-con, hot water, TV and phone. Free internet, cheap beer and DVD players for rent. Good tour bookings with no hassles. But the best thing of all is the location, a five-minute walk from the western edge of the lake, down an alley that is silent at night and fills up with motorbikes and noodle stalls during the day and evening. Turning off the throbbing main street into the alley was always a welcome return.
Tung Trang Hotel reviewed by jcmcilwaine (Total reviews: 11) on
Nicest looking hotel in Old Quarter
Stayed here as a first-time female travelling alone, and hotel provided no hassles. Decent-sized room, good price, cable TV, western toilet, hot water the first three nights (had one cold shower), cheap internet and laundry was US$1 a kg with 24-hour turnaround. The major drawcards of this place are how nice it looks -- not rundown and family is obviously very house-proud, in all my walking in the Old Quarter I didn't come upon a nicer looking budget hotel. Secondly, it's located a two-minute walk from the lake in a QUIET alleyway. There's also a Hapro mart nearby. Family does not try to push extra services on you and has good English.
Tung Trang Hotel reviewed by meganpreece (Total reviews: 3) on
Beware
We booked using the online form here. When we got to the airport, someone picked us up from the Lotus Hotel (they had our name on a sign). They took us to the Lotus and it was a dump. It didn't resemble the Tung Trang at all and we left after one night. I don't know how they got our details but I would confirm that you are actually staying at this address when you book.
Tung Trang Hotel reviewed by shmooj (Total reviews: 1) on
Small but sufficient
Staff very friendly, helpful and efficient. English good. Affordable although room bit small. Room clean but small and a window in the wall on the hall!? Bed was good and firm with decent pillows, towels okay. Nice and quiet. Bathroom small but clean, western flush toilet and hot shower, hot water doesn’t last too long though. Electrical outlets and a DVD player and TV. Bag storage available. Very cheap internet (100 dong/min) and 2 computers. Only do a $1 breakfast but there are 4 options and it's value for money. Many other restaurants in the area. There’s a mall at the bottom of Hoan Kiem lake with a supermarket that has basic grocery items much cheaper than the small vendors. Don’t know about laundry since we didn’t have to do any. No international payphones that we saw.
Tung Trang Hotel reviewed by karelv (Total reviews: 10) on
Lovely place... friendly staff
I just spent four nights at Tung Trang, and it is a charming hotel all around. The staff (kids of the owners) were great and very friendly, assisted in travel plans. Pick up from the airport was flawless. I paid $18/night for one of the higher front rooms with balcony, and it was a beautiful room to come home to after dodging motorbikes all day. Situated on an adorable alley, it comes highly recommended!
Tung Trang Hotel reviewed by criticalmv (Total reviews: 1) on
Helpful, friendly and centrally situated in a quiet area
A family-run hotel situated in a very quiet area in the old quarter. We found them very helpful and friendly.The night we went to the Water Puppets it poured with rain.They would not let us go without lending us umbrellas and when we came back from the show the grandmother brought us a cup of tea. Their breakfasts for $1 are definitely value for money. Had no problem with booking a room through the internet. We went to Halong Bay and Sapa for a week and left our extra luggage at the hotel. Clean and comfortable rooms. Hotel I highly recommend.
Tung Trang Hotel reviewed by lenh (Total reviews: 1) on
Did not save our reservation
We e-mailed and confirmed this reservation three times because we saw that someone else had problems. We let them know that we would be arriving late at night, but when we got there, they had no room for us and argued that we did not confirm. Arrived late at night in Hanoi after a very long trip only to be disappointed. Sucked. The hotel next door was also booked but they were nice enough to find us a room elsewhere.
Tung Trang Hotel reviewed by snmmaclean (Total reviews: 4) on
A good deal
I had a great time saying in the Tung Trang hotel. There's a nice pedestrian used street with great atmosphere. The staff took care of everything -- airport pick-up went flawlessly. Quiet good value rooms except for their cheapest rooms, which are a little too small for two people and their gear. IMO the mid- and top range rooms are excellent. Luomthang & the other people running this place make it a top spot in Hanoi to rest your head.(although the mattresses seemed a bit on the thin side -- but I am a heavy geezer...) A charming place !
Tung Trang Hotel reviewed by rickjans (Total reviews: 15) on
Helpful, friendly, family-run place
A bit of a mix up with the taxi from the airport. Not their fault, but the taxi driver got a bit chewed out by the owner when we showed up for not being at the airport when we arrived. The hotel is small and beautifully run. The family takes great pride in their business. It's their home also and they like where they live to be a place for all of us to enjoy. The rooms are great and well cared for, the quiet alley that the hotel is located on is a blessing to come back to after the hustle and bustle of the Hanoi streets. You need the quiet to ease your brain after negotiating Hanoi all day.
Tung Trang Hotel reviewed by EasyWorldTraveler (Total reviews: 4) on
Did not honor our reservation
Based on the good reviews here I was very much looking forward to staying at this hotel. I wrote them 2 weeks in advance requesting a room and got a confirmation and arranged for them to pick us up at the airport. Not only were they nowhere to be seen at the airport, when we finally found them they did not have our room (this is despite 3 or 4 emails from them each confirming our reservation). They simply said whoops, they must have forgotten to write it down and gave the room away to someone else. Shame.
Tung Trang Hotel reviewed by laya (Total reviews: 1) on
Great place
We stayed here 3 weeks ago for 3 nights. The staff are all very friendly (family run) and it is on a quiet street, so u can escape the Hanoi madness. They were also very helpful and kept our bags for 3 days while we went on a Halong Bay tour. Very good place to stay.
Tung Trang Hotel reviewed by brinner (Total reviews: 1) on
Oasis of calm
We've stayed here on 3 separate occasions. This hotel's position on a pedestrian / motorbike road is a huge bonus -- it is like you enter a calm spot the moment you turn down the lane it is located on. The service was excellent -- they helped us out with a very confusing situation regarding a visa we needed renewed. Also, the rooms were thoroughly cleaned every day we were here -- loved those giant(ish) towels! A nice family-run environment.
Tung Trang Hotel reviewed by bat (Total reviews: 2) on
Excellent Hotel!
I'd like to second everything said in this review. It was a pleasure staying here -- no hassles, nice rooms, no trying to add things on to the bill. A friend and I stayed here after we got in on a night train and were taking a night train out. We were prepared and happy to pay the full price of the room as we were in it for most of the day. Without us even asking, the lady at the desk called someone and had us pay only half. It was so nice and unexpected. I would highly recommend this hotel. Also the alley it's on is very fun to walk down.
Tung Trang Hotel reviewed by kerrym (Total reviews: 1) on