Tirant Hotel

Tirant Hotel is a mid-range base in the heart of the Old Quarter. It opened in early 2011 on Gia Ngu Street and puts guests within walking distance of Hoan Kiem Lake, the shophouse streets and the evening food scene. For travellers who want to step out of the door straight into old Hanoi, the location is the main draw.

Rooms come in a range of categories, from Superior and Deluxe rooms, with either internal or external views, to Executive Balcony rooms, Family Rooms, a Junior Suite and the Tirant Suite. Rooms with external views or balconies are the ones to choose if you want to watch street life below; internal-view rooms may suit light sleepers, as the Old Quarter stays busy into the evening.

The hotel's facilities are compact but useful. Tirant Restaurant serves an international buffet breakfast, and the SkyLine Lounge on the roof is a restaurant and bar with craft cocktails, a good place for a drink above the rooftops after a day of walking. Ciel Spa offers treatments to help unwind. The hotel can arrange private airport pick-up and drop-off at Noi Bai, which is the simplest option if you are arriving late or have a lot of luggage.

The hotel also positions itself as a base for trips beyond the city, to Ha Long Bay, Sapa and Ninh Binh, and to craft villages near Hanoi such as Van Phuc and Bat Trang, the pottery village. If you plan day trips, ask the front desk about arrangements when you book. Contact the hotel on +84 24 6269 8899 or by email at [email protected], and check the official website for current offers.

Tirant suits couples, friends travelling together and families who want a central, practical hotel at a moderate price. Its Old Quarter address means that pho at Pho Gia Truyen, cha ca on Duong Thanh Street and egg coffee at Cafe Giang are all easy to reach, and Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple are a short walk away. It is a good choice for first-time visitors on a budget that does not stretch to the city's luxury hotels.