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The Chi Novel Hostel

2.0 star property
Travelers discover St Joseph's Cathedral just steps away from this welcoming Hanoi hostel, where a rooftop retreat awaits after exploring the historic district

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The Chi Novel Hostel, moments from Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi's vibrant center, offers practical dry cleaning/laundry services and three daily meals at the on-site restaurant. Free WiFi reaches every room, and the rooftop terrace is perfect for relaxing with drinks from the bar.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi

Bed in 4-bed Female Dormitory

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Bed in 10-bed Mixed Dormitory

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Novel Private Double or Twin Room

Novel Private Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Old Quarter neighbourhood, The Chi Novel Hostel is connected to a shopping centre. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Hanoi Opera House, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hoan Kiem Lake and West Lake. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Hanoi Indoor Games Gymnasium or My Dinh National Stadium. Visit our Hanoi travel guide
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49 Nha Chung Alley, Nha Chung street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

What's nearby

  • Hoan Kiem Lake featuring heritage architecture, a monument and a lake or waterhole
    Hoan Kiem Lake
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St. Joseph Cathedral which includes heritage elements, markets and a church or cathedral
    St. Joseph's Cathedral of Hanoi
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hoa Lo Prison Museum
    Hoa Lo Prison Museum
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hanoi Opera House featuring heritage architecture and theatre scenes
    Hanoi Opera House
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Evening view in Hanoi, Vietnam
    Hanoi Old Town Night Market
    12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Hanoi Railway Station
    16 min walk
  • Hanoi (HAN-Noi Bai Intl.)
    41 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hapro Bốn Mùa
    3 min walk
  • t.u.n.g. dining
    1 min walk
  • Kalina Coffee
    2 min walk
  • Bánh Canh Ghẹ Út Còi
    1 min walk
  • Justsee Coffee
    1 min walk

About this property

The Chi Novel Hostel

Hostel near Hoan Kiem Lake
Close to St. Joseph's Cathedral of Hanoi and Hanoi Old Town Night Market, The Chi Novel Hostel provides an airport shuttle, a rooftop terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a 24-hour business centre.
Other perks include:
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and tour/ticket information
  • A lift, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage
  • Free newspapers and a front desk safe
Room features
All guest rooms at The Chi Novel Hostel offer perks, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Balconies, daily housekeeping and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: VND 70,000 for adults and VND 70,000 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 4 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: from approximately VND 70000 for adults and from VND 70000 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: VND 400000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Chi Novel Hostel
The Chi Novel Hostel Hanoi
The Chi Novel Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Chi Novel Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Hanoi

Frequently asked questions

Is The Chi Novel Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Chi Novel Hostel?

The Chi Novel Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Chi Novel Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Chi Novel Hostel?

Checkout is at noon.

Does The Chi Novel Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of VND 400000 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Chi Novel Hostel located?

Located in Old Quarter, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Hoan Kiem Lake and St. Joseph's Cathedral of Hanoi. Hanoi Opera House and Hanoi Old Town Night Market are also within 15 minutes. Hanoi Railway Station is 16 minutes by foot and Hanoi Long Bien Station is 23 minutes.

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Reviews

The Chi Novel Hostel Reviews

6.6

7.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

7.6

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 8 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Conrad

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This hotel doesn't exist

This hotel is no longer in business. I was forced to book another place night after arriving in Hanoi and cannot contact anyone for a refund.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Christian

This hotel doesn’t even exist anymore but Expedia still allowed me to book it and charged me for it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

NhutNguyen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hostel located at a good place, easy to go into Old Quarter and near the Airport Bus Station
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Rebekah_Ong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good value for money! Super friendly staff and nice comfy room. Only con is that because it's a budget accomodation, be prepared to climb up stairs! They have a few floors in the property. Also because it's budget, there is no shower cap or toothbrush provided. Overall, nice experience staying there. Definitely recommended :)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I can’t find this hostel on site, the map doesn’t show this hostel but public square.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
시설은 실망했지만 청결하고 직원이 너무 친절해서 좋았어요ㅎㅎ 뭘 더 쓰라고 그래ㅎㅎ 좋았습니당ㅎㅎ
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

nare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

만족합니다

오픈한지 얼마 안되서 굉장히 깨끗해요 마음에들어서 몇일 숙박했는데 시트를 안갈아주더라구요 그거 빼면 정말 다 좋았어요
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
新しいホステルで館内全体的にとてもキレイでした。 ただ、路地裏にあるので少し見つけにくかったことと、近隣の騒音が少し気になるところだけが少し残念でした。 ドミの部屋は広くはないですが大きなロッカーがあったり、自分専用の扇風機がついていたりととても快適でした。朝食は向かいの系列ホテルでいただきます。内容はシンプルですが美味しかったです。 そして、なによりスタッフの方々がとても親切で泣きそうなくらい助かりました。色々と助けてくださり感謝です。 Super thank you, tee tee!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019