The Chi Novel Hostel

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Near St. Joseph's Cathedral of Hanoi and Hoan Kiem Lake, 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. In addition to a bar and a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Bed in 4-bed Female Dormitory

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Bed in 10-bed Mixed Dormitory

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Novel Private Double or Twin Room

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Old Quarter neighborhood, The Chi Novel Hostel is connected to a shopping center. Travelers 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 Stadium or Hanoi Indoor Games Gymnasium. Visit our Hanoi travel guide
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49 Nha Chung Alley, Nha Chung street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

What's nearby

  • A traditional temple with a dragon roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a calm lake.
    Hoan Kiem Lake
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A Gothic cathedral with twin towers, a large rose window, and a cross at the top.
    St. Joseph's Cathedral of Hanoi
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A stone entrance with a relief sculpture of three figures, flanked by potted plants and a bench.
    Hoa Lo Prison Museum
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A classical building with white columns and yellow accents, featuring ornate decorations and a balcony with a balustrade.
    Hanoi Opera House
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A night scene with a red-lit bridge over a calm lake, surrounded by trees and illuminated structures.
    Hanoi Old Town Night Market
    13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Cộng Càphê
    3 min walk
  • Starbucks Reserve
    4 min walk
  • S' Patisserie
    3 min walk
  • The Running Bean
    3 min walk
  • Kalina Coffee
    2 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 center.
  • Other perks include:
    • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
    • Free newspapers, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
    • An elevator and tour/ticket assistance
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at The Chi Novel Hostel boast thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
  • More amenities include:
    • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
    • 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 transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip 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 center

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately VND 70000 for adults and 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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Chi Novel Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out 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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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