KemKay CityView ✩3s to HKLake✩Big Balcony

KemKay CityView ✩3s to HKLake✩Big Balcony Overview

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first saw the name “KemKay CityView ✩3s to HKLake✩Big Balcony,” I thought it was going to be one of those over-hyped places that sounds better in the listing than in real life. But you know what? This little gem on Hàng Bè Street actually delivers on its promises, and then some. The location is genuinely ridiculous in the best way possible – I mean, you literally walk out the front door and you’re practically at Hoan Kiem Lake. Not “walking distance” like most places claim, but actually three seconds of strolling past the small cafes and motorbike parking that line this narrow street. The whole Old Quarter energy hits you immediately, with the sounds of vendors calling out in Vietnamese and the constant hum of scooters weaving through the alleyways.

The balcony situation is legit – and I say this as someone who’s been disappointed by “balconies” that turned out to be glorified window ledges. This one’s big enough to actually sit on with your morning coffee (or evening beer, no judgment) and watch the organized chaos of Hanoi street life unfold below. The room itself feels more spacious than you’d expect for the Old Quarter, where most places are squeezed into these beautiful but narrow French colonial buildings. What really got me was the attention to small details – proper blackout curtains that actually block the streetlights (crucial when you’re dealing with jet lag), a bathroom that doesn’t require you to flood the entire floor when you shower, and air conditioning that works without sounding like a helicopter landing on the roof. The staff genuinely seems to care about making your stay smooth, which honestly isn’t always a given in this part of town where some places coast on location alone.

Here’s what really sets it apart though – the view component of that slightly chaotic name is no joke. You can see glimpses of the lake through the maze of rooftops and old buildings, especially from that balcony I mentioned. It’s not a postcard-perfect panoramic view, but it’s authentically Hanoi in a way that feels special rather than touristy. The building itself sits right in the heart of everything without being on one of the main drag streets that get completely insane with foot traffic and noise (I’m looking at you, Hàng Mã). You’re close enough to duck into Bia Hoi Corner for cheap beers or grab bánh mì from the lady who sets up her cart right around the corner every morning, but you can actually sleep at night without earplugs. For a 4-star place with a 9.3 rating, the price point makes sense – you’re paying for the prime real estate and the fact that everything actually works as advertised. If you want to be in the thick of Old Quarter life but still have a comfortable retreat to come back to, this place hits that sweet spot perfectly.

KemKay CityView ✩3s to HKLake✩Big Balcony Accommodations

Reviews of KemKay CityView ✩3s to HKLake✩Big Balcony

• Yuvinia from Indonesia – 2 April 2025 (9/10)

  Location is great, host is very helpful and friendly. Rooms are spacious and works well for our big family group.
  
  What could be improved: The stairs up are rather treacherous, not recommended for elderly.

• Genevieve from Australia – 18 February 2025 (10/10)

  Lots of space for a young family. If you don’t mind sleeping in the same room it’s great. It was bigger than anywhere we stayed in Vietnam. A lot of stairs to get up to the 4th floor but manageable if you are fit and don’t have bad knees! Balcony was great to relax, eat and street watch. Facilities and kitchen great too. Drinking water is provided which was a bonus.
  
  What could be improved: Stairs could be tiring.

• Ioannis from Greece – 9 February 2025 (9/10)

  Location excellent. Super big and spacious. Accommodates at least 12 people. Staff very friendly. They let us keep our pieces of luggage until our departure!
  
  What could be improved: No complaints

• Tirza from Netherlands – 27 January 2025 (9/10)

  The place is really God taken care of. You can feel the love for the appartement. Everything you need is there. The location is great, you can walk everywhere. We received a list with good places to go for food and other activities. We really enjoyed our stay here and our kids too!
  
  What could be improved: Nothing bad, but good to realize you have to take a few stairs to enter the appartement.

• Mutya from Philippines – 1 January 2025 (10/10)

  Located at the center of Hanoi, near night market and other tourist attractions. The owner is very helpful and answers our questions immediately. The rooms are vvvv spacious and clean. Will definitely book this again when we come back to visit Hanoi. 💯

• Niteros from Australia – 20 December 2024 (10/10)

  Location
  
  What could be improved: Access to property

• D'souza from Australia – 30 November 2024 (10/10)

  Spacious with all necessary amenities
  
  What could be improved: N/A

• Husnain from United Kingdom – 28 November 2024 (9/10)

  Spacious property in a very convenient location. Clean and well looked after. The host had great communication, and was helpful throughout the entire stay: gave food recommendations on the first day and kept in touch even during our excursions to provide tips based on his own experience.

• Gabrielle from Singapore – 5 November 2024 (10/10)

  Very helpful owner who is prompt in replying queries leading up to and during the stay, even providing food recommendations
  
  Accoms is clean, comfortable & spacious and the staircase leading up has a old school vibe

• Yash from United Arab Emirates – 28 July 2024 (10/10)

  There are total of 6 double beds (4 in one room and 2 in another). The rooms are quite spacious. The location is definitely one of the best. Everything is just walking distance. Absolutely worth the stay. We even extended 2 days at the same apartment coz we loved it so much.

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