The Chi Novel Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel connected to a shopping centre in Hanoi with a rooftop terrace

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi
Interior
Terrace/patio
Novel Private Double or Twin Room
Bar (on property)

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
49 Nha Chung Alley, Nha Chung street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
  • Hoan Kiem Lake
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • St. Joseph's Cathedral of Hanoi
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Hanoi Old Town Night Market
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Hanoi (HAN-Noi Bai Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

Bed in 10-bed Mixed Dormitory

Highlights

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

Bed in 4-bed Female Dormitory

Highlights

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

Novel Private Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 16.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Hanoi

You'll be connected to a shopping centre at The Chi Novel Hostel, and within a short 5-minute stroll of popular places like Hoan Kiem Lake and St. Joseph's Cathedral of Hanoi. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a 24-hour business centre. .This hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and a rooftop terrace. Added amenities include a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning local cuisine breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 15-minute walk of this Old Quarter hostel include Hanoi Opera House and Hanoi Old Town Night Market.

What's nearby

  • Hoan Kiem Lake - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St. Joseph's Cathedral of Hanoi - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Hanoi Opera House - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hanoi Old Town Night Market - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre - 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 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bánh Canh Ghẹ Út Còi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪T.U.N.G. Dining - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chả Cá Tân Tân - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Vuvuzela - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Chi Novel Hostel

Hostel connected to a shopping centre in Hanoi with a rooftop terrace
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. You'll find a 24-hour business centre on site.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A rooftop terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby are also featured at The Chi Novel Hostel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Hanoi hostel.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Chi Novel Hostel offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Russian, Vietnamese

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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

What is the cancellation policy at The Chi Novel Hostel?

The Chi Novel Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

What makes The Chi Novel Hostel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Chi Novel Hostel.

Does The Chi Novel Hostel serve breakfast?

You bet, local cuisine breakfast is available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Chi Novel Hostel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Chi Novel Hostel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Chi Novel Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The Chi Novel Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Chi Novel Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.6
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

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

2.0/10

Eco-friendliness

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, Ho Chi Minh

Business traveller
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

Travelled with group
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

Business 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

Business 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