The coastal city on the shore of Halong Bay has been an attractive destination for both domestic and international tourists. Travelling to Halong Bay, you can choose to stay overnight on a cruise, or stay in Halong city. There are many unique homestays in Halong city that could be the ideal accommodation for you and friends.
This article will be introduced to you some of the most beautiful homestays and apartment in Ha Long city with details about the location, uniqueness. Thus you can choose the most suitable homestay or apartment for your trip.
Where to stay in Halong city?
Ha Long city can be divided into three main areas. Therefore, homestays locate, according to each tourist region with its advantages.
Homestay & apartment in Tuan Chau Island
This area is a massive pier area of Tuan Chau, where many cruises depart to visit the bay for one day or overnight tour. In the island, there are entertainment complex, resort, and many hotels. It is also a popular destination for you in the journey to Quang Ninh province, which is quite quiet, not too crowded. However, it is not diverse in terms of food and, entertainment like Bai Chay tourist hub or Hon Gai
Homestay & apartment in Bai Chay area
Halong tourist center city has lots of tourists site and entertainment option such as Ha Long night market, Sunworld Ocean Park, Queen Cable Car, Bai Chay beach, Bai Chay bridge. It is the most crowded area.
Homestays & apartment in Hon Gai area
It is a more local place, and there are many exciting experiences such as Bai Tho mountain, Quang Ninh museum, Long Tien Pagoda. Many seafood restaurants mainly served for locals.
What type of Ha Long homestay?
Local house with garden
Located on high-rise condominiums, which has beautiful views, bedrooms and kitchens cooked in apartment form
I will list homestays in these two groups and include location information for you to follow easily:
Firstly, the homestay group has a garden. In this group, there are two homestays in Ha Long that you can refer to:
Ha Long – Banana & Rose Homestay
- Address: Ngoc Chau Street, Tuan Chau Island, Halong City, Quang Ninh Province (Map)
- Tel: (+84) 932 526 789
- Website: facebook.com/bananaandroses
- Number of bedrooms: the homestay has six bedrooms with a maximum capacity for 16 people including 1 double garden view, 1 twin garden view, 1 double sea view room (20 m2); and 1 family room (up to 6 people) with garden view (40 m2)
- Room rental: from 800.000 VND/room/night
Pros:
Banana and Rose homestay welcome the first guests on April 30, 2016, and quickly become one of the most favorite homestays in Ha Long with the advantages:
+ Location: Banana and Rose homestay locate in Tuan Chau island. From Banana and Rose, you can quickly move to Tuan Chau port, take the train and participate in the boat tour or overnight cruise to visit the bay. This homestay is also very close to the market, so you can easily buy seafood and enjoy Ha Long specialties. Entertainment area: Tuan Chau international entertainment
+ Space: ample garden space, planted a lot of fruit trees such as bananas, star fruit, jackfruit, clean vegetables, along with the location near the sea, helping you closer to nature, be in the middle of a lush garden, calm, and inhale the fresh sea breeze. It is a massive plus for Banana and Rose.
+ Services: in addition to accommodation, the homestay also offers services, such as providing tourist information, laundry, Wifi, barbecue or garden pizza, shared kitchen, and refrigerator.
+ Host: the host is very friendly, ready to prepare delicious meals with ingredients from local food, vegetables in the garden.
+ Swimming pool: homestay has a swimming pool on the site
Cons:
+ Room rate: compared to other homestays, Banana and Rose room price are a little higher
Suitable for: because there are many types of rooms, homestays are ideal for couples, friends, and family.
Halong Ginger Homestay
- Address: No. 33, Group 2, Hung Thang Street, Halong City, Quang Ninh Province (Map)
- Tel: (+84) 969 309 998
- Website: facebook.com/gingerhomestay.vn
- The number of bedrooms: Halong Ginger has 4 separate bedrooms and 6 shared bedrooms. The room area is from 12 m2 to 24 m2.
- Room rental: from 500.000 VND/room/night (room for 2 people) and 200.000 VND/ person for bunk beds
Pros:
+ Location: Halong Ginger locates near the center of Bai Chay tourist area. The entertainment area nearby is Halong Marine Time commercial and entertainment complex (0.5 km), Sun World Complex (3.6 km), and Ha Long Night Market (3.5 km). If you want to buy fresh seafood at the market, you can walk to Hung Thang market (0.6 km) or Cai Dam market (1 km). The distance from homestay to Tuan Chau Port is 5 kilometers.
+ Space: green Space, quiet; the campus is spacious and has a beautiful small garden, having a lot of plants and vegetables
+ Services: Halong Ginger provides free bicycles for visitors to visit; Wifi, TV in the living room, shared the kitchen.
Host: The host is a friendly, enthusiastic, and delicate person.
Design: The private rooms in Halong Ginger are strangely designed with a roof (triangular shape), bringing a new and exciting experience for travelers, but still the closeness and warmth.
The garden is decorated with lovely tables and chairs so that you can sip a tea and drop your soul in nature, or start a new day with breakfast served in the garden.
Room rates are relatively “reasonable,” and there are many options.
Cons:
Homestay’s room area is 24m2 with a private bathroom. The other rooms have a shared bathroom, which can be a little inconvenient if you like it completely private.
Suitable for: Halong Ginger is ideal for couples, groups of friends, or family.
If the garden homestay group has a quite limited selection, the apartment for a view of Ha Long Bay is more diverse. This apartment locates in the upper floors of high-class apartments, fully equipped, very suitable for family groups traveling together. I suggest you three homestay below:
Brika Apartment
- Address: Room 1606, 16th floor, 17T2, Green Bay apartment, Hoang Quoc Viet Street, Halong City, Quang Ninh Province (Map)
- Tel: (+84) 986 517 845
- Website: facebook.com/thebrikahouse
- Number of bedrooms: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom for 4-5 people.
- Room rental: from 200.000 VND/ person / night
Pros:
+ Location: Brika Homestay is located on the 16th floor and offers panoramic views of Halong Bay. The famous places near the homestay include Dragon Park, Queen’s Cable Car (7 kilometers), Sun Wheel, Halong Marina Plaza, Bai Chay Night Market.
+ Space: the homestay area is about 70m2, the interior is modern, handcrafted
+ Service: Wifi, modern TV, kitchen, apartment facilities such as outdoor swimming pool, gym, car parking, children’s playground …
+ Balcony: The room is designed with a balcony looking straight to the bay. You can sway on the hammock, witness sunrise or sunset.
+ Because there are few rooms, Brika homestay is completely private, you enjoy your own Space.
Cons:
+ If you want to move to the ocean parks, moving by taxi or motorbike is more suitable.
+ You need to book in advance because Brika closes rooms very quickly.
Suitable for: Brika is ideal for family groups, or 4-5 people in the group.
Momento Halong Apartment – The bay view
- Address: 12th to 14th floor, Green Bay Apartment, Hoang Quoc Viet Street, Halong City, Quang Ninh Province
- Tel: (+84) 967 768 788
- Website: facebook.com/momentohalong
- The number of bedrooms: the area of about 100m2, three bedrooms, 2 large bunk beds for about 10-12 guests.
- Room rental: from 500.000 VND/room/night and 200.000 VND/person (bunk bed)
Pros:
+ Location: like Brika homestay, Momento homestay has Ha Long Bay’s panoramic view. Famous places near the homestay include Dragon Park park, Queen’s Cable Car (7 km), Sun Rope, Ha Long Marina Plaza, Bai Chay Night Market, CGV and Vincom Marine (5- 7 minutes for driving)
+ Service: Wifi, modern TV, kitchen, apartment facilities such as outdoor swimming pool, gym, car parking, children’s playground …
+ Balcony: The room is designed with a balcony overlooking the ocean, equipped with modern chairs and tables.
+ Design: The room is designed with outstanding color tones, and is very suitable for those who like the selfie.
Cons:
+In the summer, homestay is preferred for guests traveling with family or group renting the whole homestay. Price for the entire apartment from 3,300,000 VND/ night (a group of 10 people)
+ Momento’s room area is quite small (the smallest room is 8m2). Only one bedroom has a private bathroom, so the remaining room using the shared bathroom.
Suitable for: Momento is ideal for family groups (maybe two families go together), or about 10 people in the group.
De LaVa Halong Apartment
- Address: 903, S5 building, Sunrise Apartment, Hoang Quoc Viet Street, Halong City, Quang Ninh Province (Map)
- Website: facebook.com/de.lava.798
- Number of bedrooms: 2 bedrooms, one bathroom for five people.
- Room rental: from 1,000,000 VND/ night (whole apartment)
Pros:
+ Location: De LaVa is close to Halong Marine commercial and entertainment complex (0.7 km), Ha Long night market and Sun World entertainment area (4.1 km), 4.5 km from Tuan Chau port.
+ Space: homestay’s area is about 60m2, designed in boho style, using colorful colors and decorative items with traditional patterns. Therefore, any corner can be a selfie. The furnishings are mostly wood furniture, arranged very neatly and conveniently.
+ Service: Wifi, modern TV, induction cooker, refrigerator, hairdryer …
+ Balcony: The room is designed with a private balcony. You can view panoramic Halong Bay after opening the door.
+ The hostesses are Lan and Van (LAVA). They are very friendly, enthusiastic, willing to exchange tourist information with guests so that guests feel “at home” when staying in De LaVa, as well as eat and play like the locals.
Cons:
+ If you want to move to amusement parks, moving by taxi or motorbike is more suitable.
Suitable for: De LaVa is ideal for family groups, or groups from 4 to 5 people.
Each homestay has its characteristics, but this will bring customers memorable experiences, relaxing moments with relatives and friends. I hope that you will choose a suitable homestay for your trip.
If you have any other homestay in Ha Long, please share it with everyone under the comment section!
