Gao House

59 Hàng Trống, Hàng Trống, Phường Hoàn Kiếm, Thành phố Hà Nội, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, Vietnam·View on map

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Check-infrom 14:00
Check-outuntil 12:00
Parking✕ Not available
WiFi✓ Free
Pets✕ Not allowed
BreakfastNot stated

Description

Gao House is a 4-star hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, 300 m from Hoan Kiem Lake, with rooms offering city or courtyard views. The hotel combines double rooms with larger suites, including family layouts for up to four people. A lift serves the building, and room options include balconies, terraces and a kitchen-equipped suite.

Accommodation ranges from 25 m² double rooms to 45 m² suites. Private bathrooms, air conditioning, soundproofing and flat-screen TVs feature across the room types, alongside fireplaces and minibars. Family Suite has a separate bedroom and living room, plus a kitchen with a microwave, electric kettle and dining area. The on-site traditional restaurant serves Asian cuisine, including vegetarian and vegan choices, with à la carte breakfast and meals through dinner. A sun terrace, tour desk, free WiFi, airport shuttle, bicycle rental and cultural activities round out the facilities. The rooms suit couples as well as families who need extra sleeping space.

Rooms

6 room types · 25–45 m²

Gao House has six room types, ranging from 25 m² double rooms to 45 m² suites. The Superior Double Room is 25 m², while the similarly sized Deluxe Double Room has an inner-courtyard view. A 35 m² Deluxe Double Room with Balcony adds a city view and outdoor space. The Suite with Balcony measures 45 m², and both family categories offer 45 m² and accommodate up to four people.

All room types have private bathrooms, air conditioning, a bath and shower, soundproofing and flat-screen TVs. The Suite with Balcony pairs a city view with outdoor space; family choices include a Deluxe Family Room and a Family Suite, the latter with a kitchen, microwave, kettle and dining area. The range spans double rooms for two and family layouts for four.

Suite with Balcony — Gao House

Suite with Balcony

45 m² Max. 2 guests 1 Large bed (King size)
BalconyCity viewTerrace

At 45 m², the Suite with Balcony combines a city-facing terrace with a separate balcony and patio. It sleeps two and has a king-size bed, a fireplace and a private bathroom with both a bath and shower. Soundproofing, a flat-screen TV and minibar complete its in-room features.

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Superior Double Room — Gao House

Superior Double Room

25 m² Max. 2 guests 1 Large bed (King size)
BathMinibarAir conditioning

At 25 m², the Superior Double Room sleeps two and includes a fireplace and a seating area with a flat-screen TV. Soundproof walls and air conditioning accompany a private bathroom with a bath and shower. A minibar, bathrobe and free toiletries are also among its room amenities.

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Deluxe Family Room — Gao House

Deluxe Family Room

45 m² Max. 4 guests 2 Large bed (King size)
City viewBathMinibar

With 45 m² and capacity for four, the Deluxe Family Room provides two king-size beds and a city view. Its fireplace and seating area distinguish the family layout, while the private bathroom has a bath and shower. Air conditioning, soundproof walls and a minibar round out this spacious room.

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Deluxe Double Room — Gao House

Deluxe Double Room

25 m² Max. 2 guests 1 Large bed (King size)
Inner courtyard viewBathMinibar

At 25 m², this double room sleeps two and has an inner-courtyard view. A fireplace, air conditioning and soundproof walls accompany a private bathroom with a bath and shower. It also has a flat-screen TV, minibar and seating area.

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Family Suite — Gao House

Family Suite

45 m² Max. 4 guests 2 Large bed (King size)
KitchenMicrowaveElectric kettle

At 45 m², the Family Suite sleeps four and has a separate bedroom and living room. It is the only room type with a kitchen, equipped with a microwave and electric kettle, as well as a dining area. A fireplace and terrace add further distinguishing features.

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Deluxe Double Room with Balcony — Gao House

Deluxe Double Room with Balcony

35 m² Max. 2 guests 1 Large bed (King size)
BalconyCity viewPatio

At 35 m², this double room offers more space than the 25 m² double rooms, with a balcony and terrace overlooking the city. It sleeps two and includes a fireplace, air conditioning and soundproof walls, plus a private bathroom featuring a bath and shower.

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Facilities

49 facilities
Private bathroom
Restaurant
Airport shuttle
Bath
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Air conditioning
Non-smoking rooms
Tour desk
Shower

At Gao House, the restaurant serves meals alongside special-diet menus on request, with wine or champagne also available. Minibars are among the room facilities. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel, and there is no on-site parking.

The sun terrace, terrace and outdoor fireplace provide outdoor shared spaces, while a lift serves the building. Activities include bicycle rental, bike tours, walking tours, cooking classes and tours about local culture. A tour desk, luggage storage, currency exchange and airport shuttle are also offered.

Room amenities include private bathrooms, baths and showers, free toiletries, bathrobes, slippers, towels and hairdryers. Electric kettles, seating areas, desks and fireplaces are included among the in-room facilities. Family rooms are available, along with air conditioning, non-smoking rooms, soundproofing and heating.

General

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Bicycle rental
  • Cooking class
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Airport shuttle
  • Lift
  • Family rooms

Food & drink

  • Wine/champagne
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant

In the room

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Bath
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Slippers
  • Bathrobe
  • Fireplace
  • Seating area
  • Desk
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper
  • Clothes rack

Media & technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
  • Internet services

Gao House stands on Hàng Trống in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, among the narrow central streets lined with shops, cafés and everyday services. Saint Joseph Cathedral is 200 m away, and Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square is 250 m from the hotel. Hoan Kiem Lake and The Huc Bridge are each 300 m away, linking the nearby streets with the lakeside and the route over the water towards Ngoc Son Temple. Hàng Trống also places you close to the Old Quarter’s historic street pattern, while the church and lake give two contrasting directions for a short walk.

Ha Noi Railway station is 1.1 km from Gao House; Noi Bai International Airport is 20.1 km away. The hotel offers an airport shuttle, and its lift is useful when you arrive with luggage. There is no parking at the hotel, so a private car cannot be left on site. If you arrive by train, a taxi or a walk along the central streets will bring you to Hàng Trống for the final approach. The hotel’s address is on this street in the Old Quarter.

Beyond the lake, Hang Da Galleria is 400 m away. Hoa Lo Historical Prison is 650 m from the hotel, the Vietnamese Women’s Museum is 750 m away, and Hanoi Old City Gate is 800 m away. These nearby stops include shopping, museum visits and a walk towards the old northern gate. Gao House also offers bicycle rental, walking tours, bike tours, cooking classes and tours about local culture, with a tour desk on site.

  • Saint Joseph Cathedral
    Landmark church with a prominent Gothic façade beside the Old Quarter streets.
    200 m
  • Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square
    Central square beside Hoan Kiem Lake and the surrounding Old Quarter streets.
    250 m
  • Hoan Kiem Lake
    Central lake with a waterside path and historic landmarks along its banks.
    300 m
  • Hoa Lo Historical Prison
    Former prison complex presented as a museum on Vietnam’s history.
    650 m
  • Vietnamese Women’s Museum
    Museum exploring women’s roles in Vietnamese society and national history.
    750 m
  • Hanoi Old City Gate
    Historic northern entrance marking the old city’s former boundary.
    800 m

Is it for you?

Yes, if…

  • ✓you want to stay in Hanoi’s Old Quarter within 300 m of Hoan Kiem Lake.
  • ✓you need a family room for up to four: the Deluxe Family Room and Family Suite both sleep four.
  • ✓you value views and outdoor space: room types include city views, balconies and terraces.
  • ✓you plan to dine on site, with an Asian restaurant offering vegetarian and vegan choices.
  • ✓you want organised activities, including bicycle rental, walking and bike tours, cooking classes and local-culture tours.

Maybe not, if…

  • ✕you need on-site parking: Gao House has no parking available.
  • ✕you need a kitchen in your room: only the Family Suite has one.
  • ✕you need more than four people to sleep in one room: the room types accommodate up to four.
  • ✕you require a balcony in every room type: balconies feature only in selected room categories.

What guests say

23 verified reviews
8.6

Guests give the hotel’s setting the strongest marks, with cleanliness and comfort also rated well. Value for money and WiFi receive solid assessments, while staff and facilities score somewhat lower. Overall, the feedback is positive.

Location9.7
Cleanliness9.0
Comfort8.9
Value for money8.8
Free WiFi8.8
Staff8.4
Facilities8.4

Frequently asked questions

How much does a night at Gao House cost?

Rates at Gao House change with your dates, room choice and travel period. To see the current offer for your stay, view live rates through our booking partners.

How do I get to Gao House?

Gao House is on Hàng Trống in the Old Quarter. Ha Noi Railway station is 1.1 km away, and Noi Bai International Airport is 20.1 km away; the hotel offers an airport shuttle. There is no on-site parking. From the railway station, a taxi or a walk along the central streets brings you to Hàng Trống.

What is near Gao House?

Gao House is close to Saint Joseph Cathedral (200 m) and Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square (250 m). Hoan Kiem Lake and The Huc Bridge are each 300 m away. Hang Da Galleria is 400 m from the hotel, while Hoa Lo Historical Prison is 650 m away. Hanoi Old City Gate, at 800 m, is another nearby historic landmark.

What dining options are available at Gao House?

Gao House serves à la carte breakfast. Its traditional restaurant offers Asian cuisine, including vegetarian and vegan options, and serves brunch, lunch and dinner; special-diet menus are available on request.

Can families of four stay at Gao House?

Gao House has a 45 m² Deluxe Family Room and a 45 m² Family Suite, each accommodating up to four people. The Family Suite also has a separate bedroom and living room.

Can I cook in a room at Gao House?

The Family Suite has a kitchen with a microwave and electric kettle, plus a dining area. It is the room type that accommodates up to four people.

Is WiFi free at Gao House?

Gao House provides free WiFi in all areas of the hotel. The room range includes flat-screen TVs, and streaming services are available in some rooms.

What activities does Gao House offer?

Gao House offers bicycle rental, bike tours, walking tours, cooking classes and tours about local culture. The hotel also has a tour desk and offers themed dinner nights.

Does Gao House have a lift?

Gao House has a lift and family rooms, and non-smoking rooms are available. The lift serves the building’s accommodation floors.

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