Axel’s take
Helpful staff and a prime Old Quarter location outweigh basic rooms and nightlife noise.
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Axel’s rating: 8.6/10 · a simple 3-star budget hotel with hostel-style options in Hanoi’s Old Quarter
Queen Cafe is a simple 3-star budget hotel with private rooms and dorm options, right in Hanoi’s lively Old Quarter. It’s a strong pick for travelers who want good value and help organizing their trip rather than polished surroundings. Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise the welcoming staff, especially their help with transport, tours and luggage storage. Cleanliness and comfortable beds generally earn positive feedback, and food spots, the night market and Hoan Kiem Lake are within walking distance.
The trade-off is the building and its setting: rooms are functional and sometimes dated, some lack an outside window, and nearby bars can disturb sleep. There’s a small lift, but some rooms still involve stairs. Breakfast availability is unclear, with a recent guest reporting it wasn’t being served. We’d skip it for guaranteed quiet or step-free access; otherwise, it’s a very good budget base.
- Rooms
- Basic, sometimes dated rooms; check whether your category has an outside window.
- Cleanliness
- Broadly positive across sites, though occasional housekeeping lapses appear.
- Service
- The standout: repeated praise for friendly staff and practical travel assistance.
- Amenities
- Free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, laundry and a small lift; confirm breakfast is operating.
- Fees and surprises
- Booking.com lists a refundable cash damage deposit; some rooms require stairs despite the lift.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Trip.com · hostelworld.com · Agoda. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
The location
23 Ma May , Buom Street, Hanoi
Central Ma May address, walkable to Old Quarter restaurants, the night market and Hoan Kiem Lake.
Amenities and check-in
Free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, laundry and a small lift; confirm breakfast is operating.
Check-in
after 2:00 PM
Check-out
before 12:00 PM
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Pets Not Allowed
- Laundry (extra charge)
- Dry-cleaning (extra charge)
- Free Wi-Fi
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Queen Cafe Hotel & Pub, Hanoi: from $12 a night
From $12 a night at Queen Cafe Hotel & Pub, checked Nov 1, 2026. Nov 7–8, 2026, 2 adults: $12 total. Dec 4–6, 2026, 2 adults: $28 total on Axel; Booking.com listed $83 for the same stay when seen, checked Nov 1, 2026.
Queen Cafe Hotel & Pub is a simple 3-star budget hotel with hostel-style options in Hanoi’s Old Quarter in Hanoi, Viet Nam.
Address: 23 Ma May , Buom Street, Hanoi. Property ID: 1298122.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/hanoi/queen-cafe-hotel-pub-1298122
Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com
Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.
| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
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| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $28 | $83 on Booking.com | $55 less (66%) | Nov 3 | Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms |
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Axel private rates
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Total price: $36 USD
2026-11-07 to 2026-11-10 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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November 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
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| 2026-11-07 | $12 for 1 night · 2 nights $24 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-08 | $12 for 1 night · 2 nights $24 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-09 | $12 for 1 night · 2 nights $24 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-10 | $12 for 1 night · 2 nights $24 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-11 | $12 for 1 night · 2 nights $24 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-12 | $12 for 1 night · 2 nights $24 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-13 | $12 for 1 night · 2 nights $24 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-14 | $12 for 1 night · 2 nights $24 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-15 | $12 for 1 night · 2 nights $24 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-16 | $12 for 1 night · 2 nights $24 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-17 | $12 for 1 night · 2 nights $24 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-18 | $12 for 1 night · 2 nights $24 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-19 | $12 for 1 night · 2 nights $24 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-20 | $12 for 1 night · 2 nights $24 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-21 | $12 for 1 night · 2 nights $24 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-22 | $12 for 1 night · 2 nights $24 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-23 | $12 for 1 night · 2 nights $24 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-24 | $12 for 1 night · 2 nights $24 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-25 | $12 for 1 night · 2 nights $24 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-26 | $12 for 1 night · 2 nights $24 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-27 | $12 for 1 night · 2 nights $24 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-28 | $12 for 1 night · 2 nights $24 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-29 | $12 for 1 night · 2 nights $24 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-30 | $12 for 1 night · 2 nights $24 · up to 14 nights priced |
December 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-12-01 | $12 for 1 night · 2 nights $24 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-02 | $12 for 1 night · 2 nights $24 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-03 | $12 for 1 night · 2 nights $24 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-04 | $12 for 1 night · 2 nights $28 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-05 | $16 for 1 night · 2 nights $28 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-06 | $12 for 1 night · 2 nights $24 · up to 14 nights priced |
Axel's take: 8.6/10
Helpful staff and a prime Old Quarter location outweigh basic rooms and nightlife noise. a simple 3-star budget hotel with hostel-style options in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, scored for what it is.
Queen Cafe is a simple 3-star budget hotel with private rooms and dorm options, right in Hanoi’s lively Old Quarter. It’s a strong pick for travelers who want good value and help organizing their trip rather than polished surroundings. Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise the welcoming staff, especially their help with transport, tours and luggage storage. Cleanliness and comfortable beds generally earn positive feedback, and food spots, the night market and Hoan Kiem Lake are within walking distance.
The trade-off is the building and its setting: rooms are functional and sometimes dated, some lack an outside window, and nearby bars can disturb sleep. There’s a small lift, but some rooms still involve stairs. Breakfast availability is unclear, with a recent guest reporting it wasn’t being served. We’d skip it for guaranteed quiet or step-free access; otherwise, it’s a very good budget base.
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Best for: budget-minded couples and solo travelers; Old Quarter food and nightlife; travelers wanting help with onward trips
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Watch out for: nightlife noise varies by room; some rooms lack outside windows; confirm breakfast and stair access
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Location: Central Ma May address, walkable to Old Quarter restaurants, the night market and Hoan Kiem Lake.
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Rooms: Basic, sometimes dated rooms; check whether your category has an outside window.
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Cleanliness: Broadly positive across sites, though occasional housekeeping lapses appear.
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Service: The standout: repeated praise for friendly staff and practical travel assistance.
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Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, laundry and a small lift; confirm breakfast is operating.
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Fees and surprises: Booking.com lists a refundable cash damage deposit; some rooms require stairs despite the lift.
Axel's opinion of Queen Cafe Hotel & Pub, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Trip.com · hostelworld.com · Agoda. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
About Queen Cafe Hotel & Pub
- Property type: Hotel
- 3-star hotel
- 23 Ma May , Buom Street, Hanoi
- Guest rating: 4.8/5 on Google from 429 reviews (location 4.6/5)
- Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Noi Bai International Airport: 44 min by taxi · Hanoi Old Quarter: 7 min walk
- Amenities: Restaurant, Bar, Pets Not Allowed, Laundry (extra charge), Dry-cleaning (extra charge), Free Wi-Fi
- Check-in from: 14:00
- Check-out by: 12:00
- City page: Hotels in Hanoi
Room types
Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.
Source: ETG room descriptions.
Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom)
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
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Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom)
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
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- Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom) — room photo 3
Standard room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard room — room photo 1
- Standard room — room photo 2
- Standard room — room photo 3
Standard Triple room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
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Standard Triple room with city view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Triple room with city view — room photo 1
- Standard Triple room with city view — room photo 2
- Standard Triple room with city view — room photo 3
Standard Family room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
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Standard Triple Family room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
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- Standard Triple Family room — room photo 3
Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Double Family room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
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- Standard Double Family room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double Family room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
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- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 2
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 3
Standard Triple Family room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
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- Standard Triple Family room — room photo 3
Superior room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
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Superior Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Deluxe room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
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- Deluxe room — room photo 3
Deluxe Triple room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Triple room — room photo 1
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- Deluxe Triple room — room photo 3
Deluxe Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Deluxe Twin Family room with city view (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Twin Family room with city view (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Deluxe Twin Family room with city view (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Deluxe Twin Family room with city view (twin beds) — room photo 3
Deluxe Triple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Triple room — room photo 1
- Deluxe Triple room — room photo 2
- Deluxe Triple room — room photo 3
Deluxe Quadruple Family room with city view
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Quadruple Family room with city view — room photo 1
- Deluxe Quadruple Family room with city view — room photo 2
- Deluxe Quadruple Family room with city view — room photo 3
Premium room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Premium room — room photo 1
- Premium room — room photo 2
- Premium room — room photo 3
Premium Triple room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Premium Triple room — room photo 1
- Premium Triple room — room photo 2
- Premium Triple room — room photo 3
Premium Quadruple room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Premium Quadruple room — room photo 1
- Premium Quadruple room — room photo 2
- Premium Quadruple room — room photo 3
Premium Family room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Premium Family room — room photo 1
- Premium Family room — room photo 2
- Premium Family room — room photo 3
Premium Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Premium Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Premium Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Premium Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Premium Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Premium Quadruple room — room photo 1
- Premium Quadruple room — room photo 2
- Premium Quadruple room — room photo 3
Premium Quadruple Family room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Premium Quadruple Family room — room photo 1
- Premium Quadruple Family room — room photo 2
- Premium Quadruple Family room — room photo 3
Junior Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Junior Suite — room photo 1
- Junior Suite — room photo 2
- Junior Suite — room photo 3
Junior Suite with balcony
- Room features: Balcony
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Junior Suite with balcony — room photo 1
- Junior Suite with balcony — room photo 2
- Junior Suite with balcony — room photo 3
Double Junior Suite with balcony (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Balcony
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Double Junior Suite with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Double Junior Suite with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Double Junior Suite with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 3
Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Triple Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Deluxe Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Deluxe Double Suite with balcony (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Balcony
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Deluxe Double Suite with balcony and with city view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Balcony
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Premium Family Suite with city view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Premium Double Family Suite with city view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
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