Travel stories

Where to eat near the hostel, how to plan trips to Sapa and Ha Long Bay, and news from 49 Trang Tien.

8 stories

October 18, 2025News
Six years of Trang Tien Hostel
From a few small private cabins to a home in the heart of Hanoi for thousands of travelers, through the quiet years of the pandemic and back.
September 10, 2025News, Travel
Sa Pa joins the list of Asia’s most popular rural destinations
Sa Pa ranks sixth among rural destinations in Asia, as more travelers look for rice terraces, mountain treks and village life.
October 3, 2024News
Hanoi’s train streets
Hanoi has not one train street but two. Where to find them, when the trains pass and how to visit safely.
May 17, 2024News
Hanoi’s walking streets
Four walking streets open on weekend evenings, from the streets around Hoan Kiem Lake to Ngu Xa island.
April 27, 2024News, Travel
Attractions near Trang Tien Hostel
From 49 Trang Tien you can walk to Hoan Kiem Lake, the Opera House and the Old Quarter. What to see within ten minutes of the hostel.
April 25, 2024News, Food
Hanoi’s best known Michelin restaurants
The restaurants in Hanoi that the Michelin Guide has recognized, from fine dining to street food stalls.
April 5, 2024News, Travel
Hanoi by cyclo
A cyclo ride is a slow, cheap way to see the Old Quarter. Routes, prices and how to agree on a fare.
April 4, 2024News, Travel
The Hanoi travel guide for your first visit
Weather, money, getting around and what to pack. What to know before your first trip to Hanoi.