The Literature’N Central Hotel and Travel

The Literature’N Central Hotel and Travel Overview

You know what caught me off guard about The Literature’N Central? The name made me expect some stuffy literary theme hotel, but it’s actually this refreshingly unpretentious place right in the heart of Dong Da district. I mean, you’re literally on Tôn Đức Thắng street, which puts you in this perfect sweet spot where you get the authentic Hanoi vibe without being stuck in the tourist bubble of the Old Quarter.

The thing is, this area doesn’t get talked about enough – you’ve got genuine local eateries every few steps (there’s this incredible bún chả place maybe 50 meters down that’ll ruin you for all other versions), and honestly, the street noise is way more manageable than what you’d deal with closer to Hoan Kiem Lake. The hotel itself has that solid 4-star feel without trying too hard – clean lines, decent-sized rooms for Vietnam standards, and the staff actually remembers your name after day two, which is rarer than you’d think. I particularly loved how the lobby has these massive windows that let you people-watch the morning motorbike ballet on the street below while you’re having coffee.

What really sold me though was how connected you feel to actual Hanoi life from here. You can walk to the Temple of Literature in about fifteen minutes (hence the name, I’m guessing), but more importantly, you’re surrounded by the kind of neighborhoods where families have lived for generations. The old woman who sells the best bánh mì in the district sets up her cart right at the corner every morning around 7 AM – trust me on this one. And when you need a break from the intensity of the city, Thống Nhất Park is close enough for an evening stroll, especially nice when the weather’s not being completely brutal. The 8.6 rating makes total sense to me because it’s one of those places that just works – nothing’s going to blow your mind, but nothing’s going to disappoint you either, and sometimes that’s exactly what you need when you’re trying to actually experience a place rather than just photograph it.

The Literature’N Central Hotel and Travel Accommodations

Reviews of The Literature’N Central Hotel and Travel

• Vân from Vietnam – 24 May 2025 (9/10)

  Vị trí thuận lợi . Phòng rộng, thoải mái , tiện nghi , đồ đạc mới
  Nhân viên thân thiện , nhiệt tình
  
  What could be improved: Không có điểm gì chê ạ

• Victoria from United Kingdom – 19 May 2025 (2/10)

  The apartment itself was quite nice, the bed was very comfy and came with smart tv
  
  What could be improved: When arriving I was given the code to someone else’s room, I entered their room as was quite scared as it could have been anyone in that room and they might not have been nice. Luckily they were not in. I was told by the staff they had copied and pasted their reservation and sent to me.
  After being told my new room I was surprised to hear it was the same code as the wrong room they had given me. Meaning anyone can go into anyone’s room, I was told all the rooms have the same code (no keys at this property just codes on the door)
  When initially coming to the apartments the garage door was closed all the way down to about my shins so I had to crawl in and out for the first night, with a recent ankle injury this was very hard.
  I asked for a new code as I was scared being a solo traveller, I went to a recent shop to get some water and came back to find my code was no longer working, I had to call the reception to find out what was going on, they told me they changed the lock- however they never told me this so I was locked out at midnight.
  The room was VERY dirty and the cutlery had not been washed, there was hair everywhere, dirty sink etc.
  Finally, the 1/2nd floor is under construction so I could hear LOUD drilling and banging all day. I was told that that this is from 8am to 11:30am however the drilling continued until 9pm at night.
  I never felt safe at this apartment and although staff tried to sort most issues I just think this is unacceptable, this has honestly been the worst place I have stayed at. Would not recommend as a solo female traveller.

• Laura from Spain – 19 May 2025 (8/10)

  El apartamento es muy cómodo y está bien equipado, con todas las comodidades necesarias para una estancia agradable. La ubicación es práctica, aunque hay bastante ruido proveniente de la avenida principal, lo cual puede ser molesto, especialmente por la noche.
  
  Sin embargo, hubo un detalle que nos dejó algo insatisfechos: durante nuestra estancia se rompió una lámpara y el propietario nos cobró por ella un importe bastante elevado, casi equivalente al precio de una noche. Consideramos que fue un uso normal del mobiliario, no un mal uso, y el coste nos pareció excesivo.

• Khai from Germany – 18 May 2025 (8/10)

  Es ist ein sehr neues Appartment anstatt klassischem Hotel. Der Zugang über das Tor funktioniert nur mittels App. Hier ist es vor dem Besuch wirklich ratsam, sich anzukündigen und etwas vorher zu installieren. Drinnen aber war alles sehr neu und die Gegenstände hatten eine durchweg gute Qualität.

• Katie from New Zealand – 15 May 2025 (9/10)

  This is a great apartment in Hanoi away from the hustle and bustle of Old Town. Great local coffee shops. It was one of our fav places to stay in Vietnam and will 100% stay again! Comes with our highest recommendation

• Paola from China – 9 May 2025 (9/10)

  I loved this hotel.
  It is a nice place.
  You get quality for a good price.

• Isuru from Sri Lanka – 7 May 2025 (9/10)

  The apartment had nearly everything. Kitchen with utencils and kitchenware, a proper washroom and a small living room attached with the kitchen.
  
  The staff were attentive through whatsapp, otherwise we were left for our own elements. So it was amazing. We stayed for 5 days here.
  
  There was a bedroom lighting issue due to corridor motion light shining through the beroom window. However as soon as I mentioned it to the staff, they rectified it.

• Vazsonyi from Hungary – 27 April 2025 (9/10)

  One of the best in Hanoi
  Absolut recommended
  
  What could be improved: –

• Kathryn from United Kingdom – 1 April 2025 (8/10)

  We were largely left to our own devices. Cleaning was offered but basics like toilet paper and water had to be asked for. The location was not really near anywhere…thank heavens for Grab taxis as we used them many times a day…

• Noah from Switzerland – 11 March 2025 (9/10)

  Clean, lot of space
  
  What could be improved: /

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