Sumitomo9 – Apartment at Alley 58 Dao Tan

Sumitomo9 – Apartment at Alley 58 Dao Tan Overview

First Impressions

Walking down the narrow alley off Dao Tan Street, you might wonder if you’re in the right place — but that’s exactly what makes Sumitomo9 – Apartment at Alley 58 Dao Tan so special. This four-star apartment hotel sits tucked away in one of those quintessentially Hanoian side streets where locals park their motorbikes and hang laundry between buildings. The entrance is understated, almost residential, which honestly makes the whole experience feel more authentic than staying in some massive hotel lobby.

The Neighborhood Advantage

Ba Dinh district is where you want to be if you’re serious about exploring Hanoi, and this location really delivers on that promise. You’re literally a five-minute walk from the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and about ten minutes from the Temple of Literature — I mean, you can’t get much more central than that. What I love about Dao Tan Street is that it’s got this perfect mix of local life and tourist accessibility. There’s a fantastic pho place just around the corner that opens at 6 AM (the locals queue up there), and you’ll find proper coffee shops within a two-minute walk.

The Apartment Experience

The rooms at Sumitomo9 are actually proper apartments, which changes everything about how you experience the city. You get a full kitchen, separate living area, and honestly, space that you just don’t find in traditional hotels at this price point. The furnishing is modern without being sterile — think clean lines, decent Wi-Fi, and air conditioning that actually works (crucial during Hanoi’s sticky summers). The windows open onto the alley, and while it’s not exactly a scenic view, there’s something charming about watching the neighborhood wake up each morning.

Practical Comforts

Having a kitchen changes your whole travel rhythm, you know? You can grab fresh ingredients from the local market on Hang Da Street and actually cook something, or just store cold drinks and snacks. The washing machine is a game-changer if you’re traveling for more than a few days. The staff speaks decent English and they’re genuinely helpful with directions — they’ll draw you little maps and explain which bus routes to take. The building has an elevator, which might sound basic but trust me, after walking around Hanoi all day, you’ll appreciate not climbing four flights of stairs.

Why Guests Love It

Couples particularly seem to connect with this place, and I get why — there’s something intimate about having your own little apartment in the heart of the city. The location consistently gets high marks because you’re close enough to everything that matters, but far enough from the tourist chaos of the Old Quarter to actually get some sleep. It’s that sweet spot where you feel like you’re living in Hanoi rather than just visiting it. The value proposition is solid too — you’re getting apartment-style space and amenities at hotel prices, in a neighborhood where you’ll actually want to spend time walking around.

Sumitomo9 – Apartment at Alley 58 Dao Tan Accommodations

Reviews of Sumitomo9 – Apartment at Alley 58 Dao Tan

• Phan from Vietnam – 5 September 2024 (5/10)

  The room is spacious and equipped with all the necessary facilities. While the interior was generally decent but the bedroom wall is a bit mold.
  
  What could be improved: The room across from us was blasting karaoke, but thanks to the soundproof door, the noise was significantly muffled. Although we only stayed for one night, we faced multiple issues. At 7:30AM, loud drilling began right next to the bedroom, making it impossible to sleep. We had to move to the sofa and close the bedroom door to minimize the noise. Then at 9:30AM, the security guard unlocked our room without warning and entered, simply to ask if we had parked in the basement. Even after we asked him to step out, he continued asking questions and didn’t shut the door. We were stunned as having someone unlock your room and barge in uninvited is just unacceptable

• Thuy from Vietnam – 14 June 2024 (9/10)

  Giá tốt, phòng sạch sẽ thoải mái

• Sawa from Japan – 12 May 2024 (8/10)

  Good room . easy to come

• Hong from Japan – 25 April 2024 (7/10)

  phòng sạch sẽ, gọn gàng nhưng hơi tối và hầu như không nhìn thấy ánh nắng mặt trời.

• Howard from United Kingdom – 29 February 2024 (3/10)

  Close to a large supermarket and department store
  
  What could be improved: It’s very hard to find. The taxi left us on the main road and pointed to an alley. For 20 minutes we walked up and down the alley looking for the apartment. We asked locals and they didn’t know where it was. We tried a door and set off an alarm then an elderly man came out of the garage looking puzzled. A helpful local spoke to him and after 5 minutes we discovered we were in the right place. He asked for money then showed us to a room. There were no instructions at all. The Internet password was stuck on the router. We tried it many times but it would not work. Off we went to find somebody. A man came to the room, took the sticker off and told us the the password was completely different to what was written!!
  The apartment is very basic but it was clean with plates, cups, pans and a small amount of cutlery. No other cooking utensils at all. There were no hand towels, no dish drying towels and the fridge was not plugged in which we discovered later that night.
  There were city noises. Loud karaoke until very late and the neighbours laughing and talking loud until nearly 2 in the morning. The alley way is very tight and the houses on the opposite side are almost touching so you can’t open the curtains without being overlooked.

• 悟 from Japan – 12 January 2024 (8/10)

  Room is clean. There are many good local restaurants.
  
  What could be improved: The bathtub stopper was broken, so I couldn't fill the bathtub with hot water. Toilet paper is always in short supply, and even if you request it, they won't bring it until two or three days later. it is big problem, so I went to buy toilet paper.

• Na from Vietnam – 18 May 2023 (9/10)

  Phòng đủ nội thất, có cả máy sấy và máy giặt trong phòng nên rất tiện cho mình

• Bích from Vietnam – 8 May 2023 (9/10)

  The location is very good. The staff is enthusiastic.The room is full of furniture and very clean. I’m satisfied
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Minh from Vietnam – 8 May 2023 (9/10)

  Chỗ nghỉ dễ tìm tuy nhiên không đi được ô tô vào. Nội thất mới dịch vụ hàng ngày

• Snow from Vietnam – 17 April 2023 (7/10)

  dịch vụ dọn dẹp rất tốt,
  
  What could be improved: căn hộ ở phía trong nên hơi khó tìm

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