La Siesta Premium Hang Be is the kind of Old Quarter boutique hotel that turns a good trip into a great one. It stands at 27 Hang Be Street, a lane that once traded in wooden boats and now bustles with cafés, tailors and souvenir shops, just two minutes on foot from Hoan Kiem Lake and the Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre. Behind its narrow facade are about fifty rooms, a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, a lounge, a library and La Spa, the group’s spa brand, offering a full menu of massages and treatments with couples’ rooms. On the roof is the LightHouse Sky Bar, a glass structure shaped like the prow of a ship, with cocktails, snacks and views across the rooftops of the Old Quarter. The hotel has an outstanding reputation for its staff, who are known for helping with tours, tickets and restaurant tips, and it consistently scores near the top of guest reviews for Hanoi. Bike rentals and help arranging cyclo rides around the lake are available. For a first visit, it is hard to beat the combination of location, comfort and price.
Location and getting around: Hang Be is at the south-eastern corner of the Old Quarter, so the lake, the night market, the water puppets and countless street food stalls are all within a few minutes’ walk. Dong Xuan Market is about ten minutes on foot and St Joseph’s Cathedral about twelve. The Vespa food tour picks up from Old Quarter hotels like this one. Noi Bai airport is about forty-five minutes by car, and the hotel can arrange a transfer for a surcharge.
The rooms: rooms range from compact doubles to suites with balconies. Rooms at the front overlook the busy street and its life, while rooms at the back or on higher floors are quieter. Ask about the floor and lift access if stairs are a problem.
Who it suits: first-time visitors, couples and food lovers who want to be in the middle of the Old Quarter, with boutique comfort and help on hand.
Good to know: there is no on-site parking, which matters little in the Old Quarter, where you will walk or use taxis. Breakfast is served in the restaurant, so check whether it is in your rate. Old Quarter streets are lively until late, so light sleepers should request a back room.
Why stay here
- ✓LightHouse Sky Bar rooftop
- ✓La Spa with couples rooms
- ✓Restaurant and lounge
- ✓Library
- ✓Bike rentals
- ✓Tour and ticket desk
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Free wifi
Good questions
How close is La Siesta Premium Hang Be to Hoan Kiem Lake?+
It is about a two-minute walk from Hoan Kiem Lake and the Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre. The night market is a few minutes further.
Does La Siesta Premium Hang Be have a rooftop bar?+
Yes, the LightHouse Sky Bar on the roof is a glass structure shaped like a ship. It serves cocktails and snacks with views over the Old Quarter.
Is La Siesta Premium Hang Be noisy?+
The Old Quarter is lively until late, so street-facing rooms hear the bustle. Ask for a back or higher room if you are a light sleeper.