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Reviews of Papilio Homestay Tay Ho

14K Ngõ 31 đường Xuân Diệu, Tay Ho, Hanoi, Vietnam

#16 of 177 B&Bs and Inns in Hanoi

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 47 hotel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Couple
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Towels need replacing and soap/ body wash in the bathroom would have been nice

    Very affordable and great location surrounded by good eats and supermarket nearby. It is tucked away down an alley so it was super quiet, no noise from neighbours or dogs. The stairs were not an issue, just a few flights. The host was very lovely and accommodating!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    9.0
    Nice, clean, quiet place with best bed ever!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little bit hard to find but you can call her any time

    Perfect place! The bed was the nicest one we slept in during 2 months of traveling through Vietnam. If you want to cook here, she has a small kitchen in the room. The location was a little bit out of the city centre but if you rent a motorbike you will be there in no time. And the location is actually really nice and quiet with good restaurants, cinema close by and you see a lot of people running around the lake. The owner was also really sweet

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    10
    My 1 month stay here was great, Xuan is a super host.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 30 nights

    Nothing.

    Recently moved to Hanoi and stayed here for one month. The location is great with everything you could need within walking distance. Xuan who manages the apartments is extremely helpful and you can ask her anything, she gave me tons of great information that helped me get settled in Hanoi. Rooms are in great condition and cleaned regularly. The apartment is in a quiet lane and has a locked gate so you can park your motorbike up safely.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The apartment is very comfortable, well furnished and Xuan is super friendly and accommodating!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    9.0
    Cozy little apartment in quiet neighborhood
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were a few little ants in the apartment coming from the balcony, but nothing too relevant.

    Cozy and clean little appartment with all you need for a short stay. The neighbourhood is really nice and quiet. The host is extremely friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    10
    The prettiest apartment I stayed at in Vietnam so far
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Narrow staircase, no elevator

    Modern design. Clean and comfort

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    10
    solid 10
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 6 nights

    i dont mind, but these might be dealbreakers to some: no lift, light odor in the fridge prolly due to a lack of frequent use, food smell from neighbors if forgetting to close the windows

    efficient self-check in with prompt communication from the host. no curfew. spacious room with moderate decoration. nice neighborhood. cant and wont ask for more with this price.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It‘s located in a quieter area. One needs a motorbike or a taxi to get round. Otherwise it‘s really easy, 10 minutes to the Old quarter

    Xuan was a fantastic and thoughtful host. She got me sorted with everything needed including a prompt check in, motorbike and a lot of handy advice, including tips during Tet Holiday. I‘d come again.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The apartment was stunning. In a quiet part of Hanoi but easy to get into the centre. Some really great restautants and shops nearby. Our host was really helpful and accomodating. We ended up staying here twice!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s good enough to use, though I expect the surface could be cleaner.

    Comfortable bed, wise design, friendly host

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2023

    10
    Lovely host, value for money, sparkling clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is good in terms of cab, ATM and other facilities. However the area comes 2nd to Old quarter area. If you book a halong bay cruise, this area is not serviceable and you don't get picked up from your hotel. Not too big a deal though. Because you can easily get a grab to the starting point (opera house) which is cheap and costs around 60.0000 to 70.000 vnd. The balcony is long but really narrow. I liked it but it would have been nicer if it was a bit wider.

    Sparkling clean rooms and bathrooms Tasteful interiors The host is really nice, helpful and she has the cutest kid She let us keep our luggage for the entire next day free of cost at the property when we went for halong bay cruise. She even let us use the washroom to change clothes and freshen up for free before we left for the airport to catch our next flight. Value for money You literally get way more than what you pay

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2023

    10
    Worth every penny
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 13 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None to be exact!

    One of the best host I ever met, Xuan was so friendly & toughtful, She do care about amenities and resident daily needs. The apartment was lovely, clean and the neighbourhood was quite silent during the night. Definitely will stay again in the future!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2023

    10
    Good Price, Good Loction, Good bed, Amazing Host.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I think the fotos on booking of the accomodation could imporve. I booked this place because of the good reviews and the good price, and i was so happily impressed when i went in the room.

    I would recomend this place to whover is looking for a place to stay in Hanoi. The location is excellent, close to all of the places you would like to be around when you want to live here, plus its in a street where there is basically no noise. Which is quite difficult to find in Hanoi! I also wanted to highlight that the bed was super confortable, which i belive is super important, as in some accomodations you find Traditional Vietnamese beds, that is basically a really hard matress. This place was perfect :) Special thanks to the host that welcomed me even tough i arrived before the check in time. I really appreciated that :)

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very sweet host

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The balcony was great for some fresh air, without having to go out. Staff were very kind and helpful. They made sure my stay was perfect. A great place, close to all the bars and going out places in Tay Ho, while offering you a secure place to come back home to and rest.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The sound insulation still can be improved, bcs I can clearly hear the sex going on upstairs, I feel embarrassed

    The room is new and clean. On the balcony, i can smell the flowers. The location is also very good, it’s convenient to explore the view of Hanoi

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2023

    8.0
    very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    the bathroom had an issue, water was dripping from the ceiling, floor was always wet. i informed the owner on day 3 and she was ready to fix but i requested to do after i left. she was very helpful

    excellent big room in quiet location

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really nice stay with a kind and responsive host! The room is really big and comfortable, and with a hot shower. You can do a machine's full load of laundry for very good price. My friend became sick with food poisoning during the stay and the host was kind enough to ask the guests that were to check in after us, if they could give up the room for us, and they understood the situation and kindly agreed. The host was really helpful and provided us water and was really communicative, thank you again :) this place is perfect if you want a quiet and comfy stay in Hanoi.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2023

    10
    Really cute room.⅚9
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I liked it all!

    The location is great so close to the lake. There are lots of resturants to choose from when walking around the lake. There is also shops and small shopping mall close by. Really cute room loved the balcony. The room was also warm during the cold Hanoi nights.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2022

    8.0
    Lovely apartment with decorator touches.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It's on the front of the building so it starts to be noisy at around 6 am. There were also some regular (ongoing) noises inside the apartment building itself--possibly a washing machine which was working almost all the time I was in the apartment, a bit of drilling (to be fair, they stopped the extremely loud drilling when I brought it to their attention). There's nowhere to hang anything or put anything away--no hooks, suitcase rack, etc (and the desk that's there seems too nice to put a suitcase on!).

    The studio itself is quite lovely, newly done but with antique (or almost) furniture--quite charming. The owner is proactive about letting you know how to get in, etc, and is easy to reach with questions. It's spacious, too. There's a fridge to store stuff.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2022

    10
    Amazing, large and comfy room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing , great place 🤠

    Very good location near the hub of West lake Room is nice and comfy, hot shower and heater, WiFi is strong Room has shampoo, toothpaste

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. It was all positive.

    Lovely little place. Great value and excellent location. Xuan was very accommodating and helpful.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    7.0
    The host was very friendly and always answered my questions but the apartment could be a bit cleaner
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - Stains on bed sheet+towels - Stains on pillows - Bathroom with dark stains on walls and sometimes uncomfortable smell

    - Host was very friendly, kind and helpful which was the best about this stay - Free water - Kitchen with enough equipment (stove, pan, dishes) that were clean - Very quiet most of the time! - Cute balcony

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2022

    5.0
    Cheap, clean but would not stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    1/ My studio was on 4th floor (ground floor = 0) with no lift. Host did tell me after booking. 2/ The room had constant strong smell of food from downstairs or upstairs even until midnight. I would recommend a scent diffuser or ask other tenants to ventilate when cooking. 3/ Didn't realize the place was by West Lake and takes 20min by taxi/moped taxi to Old Quarter (but taxi is cheap). EDIT (a day later): After leaving the above review, the host texted me on WhatsApp with reprimand messages telling me "if you didn't want to stay at my place, just leave" (even though it's booking.com that asked for positive/negative points). He said "I did tell you the studio was at 4th floor" (I also live on the fourth floor at home, but we don't have to take shoes off at the bottom of the apartment building). Also I only noticed the smells during the stay and it was too late to cancel without losing money. Host also reprimanded me for walking up the building's "public" stairs in my shoes one time. He sent a picture of the cleaner cleaning the stairs (which he took?). So note that there's a dirty pizza box on the stairs that said "no shoes". As I was in a hurry one morning to an appointment, and I forgot my face mask, I ran up to get it. At home, we take shoes off at home, but not in the apartment building. He complained cleaning the building stairs once, when I had to climb those stairs every day in my socks. If I could choose again, I would rather pay twice the price, as there are many un-written rules. The feedback was not that negative (see points 1-3 above), but he told me "I welcome all another guest to come back except you". Seem an over-reaction for just three points of feedback.

    1/ Easy to contact host on WhatsApp before/during stay. 2/ Good price. 3/ Clean. 4/ Host respected my wishes for no cleaning during stay. 5/ Had balcony, kettle, tea, toilet paper, hairdryer, Wardrobe and cabinet with lock. 6/ Bathroom modern.

    Stayed in December 2022

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