[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Chi Novel Hostel Travelers discover St Joseph's Cathedral just steps away from this welcoming Hanoi hostel, where a rooftop retreat awaits after exploring the historic district ![In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32800000/32791900/32791856/a0acb5ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32800000/32791900/32791856/a109037d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32800000/32791900/32791856/05a8e483.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32800000/32791900/32791856/3838c753.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Business centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32800000/32791900/32791856/39a01c75.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Chi Novel Hostel, moments from Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi's vibrant center, offers practical dry cleaning/laundry services and three daily meals at the on-site restaurant. 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[Visit our Hanoi travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Hanoi.dx1428) [View more Hostels in Hanoi](https://www.expedia.ca/Hanoi-Hostels.d1428-aaHostels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C21.02658%2C105.85043&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ziqVU64tIiaadqRIuDThM1Sewbw=) 49 Nha Chung Alley, Nha Chung street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi ### What's nearby - Hoan Kiem Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - St. Joseph's Cathedral of Hanoi - 3 min walk - 0.3 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 - Noi Bai Intl. Airport (HAN) - 41 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Hapro Bốn Mùa - ‬3 min walk - ‪Kalina Coffee - ‬2 min walk - ‪t.u.n.g. dining - ‬1 min walk - ‪Bún bò Huế o Xuân - ‬2 min walk - ‪Smoothies & Juices Bà Triệu - ‬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 luggage storage - An elevator, tour/ticket assistance, and free newspapers - A 24-hour front desk and a front-desk safe 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 ## Similar properties ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6750000/6747600/6747597/539b0fe8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hanoi Royal Palace Hotel 2 Old Quarter - Breakfast included - Spa - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.6 Exceptional 5,614 reviews CA $72 CA $82 total includes taxes & fees Oct 28 - Oct 29 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=6747597&PinnedHotelID=6747597&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41930000/41920900/41920822/dcd0c81f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Anatole Hotel Hanoi Old Quarter - Pool - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 398 reviews CA $126 CA $143 total includes taxes & fees Oct 15 - Oct 16 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=41920822&PinnedHotelID=41920822&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## 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 ### 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 ### 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 ### Is The Chi Novel Hostel pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at The Chi Novel Hostel? > 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. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Chi Novel Hostel Reviews 6.6 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.6 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location ### 7.6 Staff & service ### 2.0 Eco-friendliness ### 7.2 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 3 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Christian Nov 14, 2022 This hotel doesn’t even exist anymore but Expedia still allowed me to book it and charged me for it. ##### Christian Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Conrad Nov 15, 2022 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. ##### Conrad Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### NhutNguyen Jan 6, 2020 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 ##### NhutNguyen Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Rebekah\_Ong May 26, 2019 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 :) ##### Rebekah\_Ong Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller Apr 22, 2019 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Apr 15, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 시설은 실망했지만 청결하고 직원이 너무 친절해서 좋았어요ㅎㅎ 뭘 더 쓰라고 그래ㅎㅎ 좋았습니당ㅎㅎ ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### nare Feb 27, 2019 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 ##### nare Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jan 16, 2019 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!!! 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