Sumitomo 20 Apartment – No 51 lane 12 Dao Tan street

Sumitomo 20 Apartment – No 51 lane 12 Dao Tan street Overview

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first saw the name “Sumitomo 20 Apartment” I wasn’t sure what to expect. The address down lane 12 off Dao Tan street sounds pretty tucked away, right? But actually, that’s exactly what makes this place special. You’re staying in what feels like a proper Hanoi neighborhood, not some touristy bubble, but you’re literally a five-minute walk from Ba Dinh Square and all the government buildings. I mean, you can grab pho from the street vendors on Dao Tan in the morning and be at Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum before the crowds hit.

The building itself is one of those narrow Vietnamese apartments that’s been converted into proper hotel rooms – and they’ve done it really well. The elevator is tiny (like, two people max with luggage), but honestly that just adds to the authentic Hanoi experience. What surprised me was how quiet it gets at night, even though you’re right in the city. These little lanes, or “ngõ” as locals call them, they sort of insulate you from the main street noise. You’ll hear motorbikes during the day, sure, but it’s not the constant honking you get on the bigger streets. The staff actually lives in the neighborhood, so they know which café makes the best ca phe sua da and where to get your laundry done cheap – stuff you won’t find in your guidebook.

You know what really sold me on this place? The attention to detail that only comes from someone who actually cares. The rooms have proper blackout curtains (crucial for those jet-lagged mornings), the Wi-Fi actually works throughout the building, and – this might sound small but trust me it matters – they provide good hangers, not those flimsy wire things. Plus the location is genuinely perfect if you want to explore authentic Hanoi. You’re walking distance from West Lake, the French Quarter is fifteen minutes on foot, and there’s this incredible bun cha place about three doors down that I’m pretty sure tourists haven’t discovered yet. The fact that this place has a 9.4 rating doesn’t surprise me at all – it’s the kind of spot where everything just works without being fancy about it. If you’re the type of traveler who wants to feel like you’re actually staying in Hanoi rather than just visiting it, this is your place.

Sumitomo 20 Apartment – No 51 lane 12 Dao Tan street Accommodations

Reviews of Sumitomo 20 Apartment – No 51 lane 12 Dao Tan street

• Sharon from United States – 4 June 2025 (10/10)

  Even though it’s in a lively part of town, the hotel is surprisingly quiet at night, so I had no trouble getting a good night’s sleep.

• Randall from United States – 2 June 2025 (10/10)

  Everything was excellent — from the location and facilities to the service attitude.

• Sakoda from Japan – 20 May 2025 (10/10)

  スタッフが優しくて対応も素晴らしかった

• Sakoda from Japan – 20 May 2025 (9/10)

  スタッフがとても優しくて対応が素晴らしい

• Gia from Vietnam – 14 May 2025 (9/10)

  Phòng roongk và sạch sẽ. Nên ở lâu dài

• Nguyễn from Vietnam – 14 May 2025 (10/10)

  Sạch sẽ tiện nghi
  
  What could be improved: Hơi ồn

• Joowon from South Korea – 3 May 2025 (9/10)

  Great but you should bring cash

• Louis from Thailand – 10 April 2025 (9/10)

  What could be improved: There was no one there to give me the room key, except the clean lady who doesn't speak English. And no one mentioned there is another key card to the gate. It was another guest from Japan who took it from the counter desk and gave me. The room was superb, but the orientation was not.

• Ferrylatte from Turkey – 30 March 2025 (10/10)

  Sunlight come from Windows
  Large place
  Nice stuff

• Premchand from Trinidad and Tobago – 26 March 2025 (10/10)

  Excellent! Everything worked well and was quite clean and spacious. Very good communication from property. Nothing was a problem. It's a bit far from the old quarters if planning day trips, but a lot of good food and cafe's closeby. For a solo traveler, this location isn't an issue.

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