HOTEL LOCATION

While it's only a short walk to Hoan Kiem Lake, this area is less touristed than much of the Old Quarter. A great place to meet the locals is the An Phat Bia Hoi shop, where you can sink endless cold draughts with them for next to no money. Indeed, you could shout the entire place it's so cheap - it would be the beginning of a big night and a great story. From north end of Hoan Kiem Lake, head east along Pho Cau Co. When it veers left and becomes Hang Thung, hotel is just along on your right (south).