The Urban Westlake Apartment

The Urban Westlake Apartment is an aparthotel in Tay Ho, Hanoi, with private kitchens and views of an inner courtyard. Its accommodation ranges from a studio to a larger loft, with both formats suited to guests who prefer an apartment layout rather than a standard hotel room.

The 15 m² Standard Studio is open plan, while the 30 m² Loft has a separate bedroom and living room. Both sleep up to two people and include a private bathroom, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and soundproofing. Kitchens are equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, kettle and kitchenware; the rooms also have washing machines, with a tumble dryer and seating area.

The property offers free WiFi and free use of bicycles, alongside cycling activities, car hire and a paid airport shuttle. Movie nights and 24-hour security are also available. Guests praise the quiet alley setting and nearby coffee shops; West Lake is 1.8 km away, and Hanoi's centre is 4.1 km away.

Two private-apartment layouts are available: a 15 m² Standard Studio and a 30 m² Loft. Each sleeps up to two people and has a private bathroom, kitchen, air conditioning, flat-screen TV, soundproofing and an inner-courtyard view. Both include a washing machine and kitchen equipment such as a refrigerator, microwave, kettle and kitchenware.

The Standard Studio is an open-plan option with a double bed and seating area. The larger Loft has a separate bedroom and living room with a king-size bed; it also adds a coffee machine. Both room types provide towels, free toiletries and a bath or shower. You can choose between a single-room studio layout and an apartment with more divided living space.

Self-catering is central to the setup: each apartment has a kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, kettle and kitchenware, alongside a washing machine and tumble dryer. Air conditioning, a private bathroom, a shower or bath, towels and toiletries are provided. There is also a seating area, desk, soundproofing and flat-screen TV, and both room types look onto the inner courtyard.

Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Bicycle rental and cycling activities are available, as are car hire and an airport shuttle for a fee. Movie nights provide another on-site activity. Security includes 24-hour security and CCTV in the common areas and outside the building. The property has non-smoking rooms and a non-smoking policy throughout, but no parking is available.

Tay Ho stretches around West Lake, and The Urban Westlake Apartment sits in a quiet alley off Van Cao, with neighbourhood coffee shops and food venues nearby. Three religious landmarks are close: Miếu Thuỵ Ưng is 150 m away, Đền Voi Phục is 200 m away, and Am Phường Thụy Khuê is 250 m away. Chợ Tam Đa, also 250 m away, is a local market. The alley setting is calmer than the city's main sightseeing streets, but everyday cafés and food remain close.

Hanoi's centre is 4.1 km away, and West Lake is 1.8 km away. Ha Noi Railway station is 3.4 km from the property; Noi Bai International Airport is 18.2 km away. The apartment offers a paid airport shuttle, and you need to tell the team your arrival time in advance. There is no parking at the building, so arrivals by car have no on-site space at the accommodation.

Chợ Bưởi is 1.1 km away for a market visit beyond Chợ Tam Đa. The B52 wreckage is 1.3 km away and the B52 Victory Museum is 1.4 km away; the two sites create a history-focused outing. Vietnam Museum of Ethnology is 2 km away, with exhibits on Vietnam's ethnic communities. Free bicycle use and cycling activities offer another way to explore the local streets. The property also holds movie nights, an indoor option for evenings when you stay in.