Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 76 reviews.
Ula
United Kingdom · Solo · September 2026
+I liked literally everything. Owner and her son, room, mattress, light in the room, kitchen, fridge and kettle in the room, filtered water, tea, coffee, sweets to use, location, stable wifi for online meetings, strong AC. Everything. Highly recommended.
Shatlyk
Vietnam · Group of friends · August 2026
+Best hotel in Tay ho, thank you
Edward
Australia · Solo · June 2026
“Amazing”
+Really great little place nestled away in a cute, quiet alley in an interesting part of Hanoi. The alley is a dead-end street so you have very little vehicle noise. Super clean. Comfortable beds. Free drinking water. The house has a kitchen you can use and a washing machine on the roof. The owner is really nice. Everything was perfect.
Zee
Vietnam · Solo · April 2026
“Home away from home.”
+May was very helpful and accommodating. Very homely and great for meeting others as well as retreating undisturbed. The neighborhood seemed very safe, friendly and welcoming, even at night down dark alleyways. Access was simple and secure. Very clean. Shared common area on ground floor would suit small gatherings of friends. All very good for what it is.
−It isn't an apartment with your own private kitchen, appliances, parking or ensuite. But that's not what May's cottage is. It's a room in a home shared with others, and a very nice one at that.
Lauren
Canada · Solo · April 2026
“Amazing location, super quiet home, has everything you need”
+May's Cottage is a lovely little home hidden on a small, quiet street. It's in a great part of Hanoi, close to the expat-heavy Tay Ho on the other side of the lake, as well as the old town, but this side of the lake is a bit more local. Lots of great restaurants, cafes, and shops around. I really loved the area, very walkable and quiet. The home has 1-2 rooms per floor, with a well-equipped kitchen and a couch on the main floor. It was easy to meet other guests in passing in the kitchen or while doing laundry. I met some amazing people! The hosts were quick to respond and easy to communicate with. I had only one minor issue, and they fixed it immediately. The rooms at the front of the house have nice, big windows, and I think they would be fairly bright. The rooms at the back of the house (where I stayed) don't get any sunlight because the window faces another building. The value is great for either option.
−A fridge in the kitchen would be nice, so I could store my food there instead of the mini-fridge in my room. But I think this is a fairly small issue for most people, and it certainly wouldn't prevent me from staying again.
Shatlyk
Turkmenistan · Solo · April 2026
+Thank you, we love there
Nozima
Turkmenistan · Solo · March 2026
+I had such a relaxing stay here. The homestay is located in a lovely, quiet neighbourhood,it was so nice to escape the hustle and bustle at the end of the day and actually get a great night's sleep. The house was well thought out and had absolutely everything a person could need. It was fully equipped with all the essentials, making it feel like a true home away from home. If you're looking for a comfortable, quiet base in a nice area, I couldn't recommend this place more.
Lidia
Cayman Islands · Couple · March 2026
“The best stay in Hanoi!”
+We booked this room last minute after a misadventure with another booking. The host welcomed us within minutes, was helpful and sweet. The room is big, bed is super comfortable, there is a desk, AC, fan, fridge, kettle, toiletries, all you need for a comfortable stay. There are several bathrooms, one in every floor so you only share it with 1 more room. Free laundry, free snacks, free water, free coffees and teas and a full kitchen that can be use anytime. Internet was strong and stable for working. The neighborhood is quiet, with all needed around. Close to the center but still quiet and comfortable, a short taxi ride to the Old Quarter. It’s a 2mins walk to the lake. There is a code at door, so it felt very safe. Overall a great value!
Trần Trung
Vietnam · Couple · October 2026
+Chị chủ nhiệt tình, dễ thương. Mình đi solo trip và lần đầu đến HN, chị chủ chỉ đường siêu kỹ, tận tình luôn. Phòng ốc sạch sẽ, rộng rãi, đầy đủ tiện nghi, hơn cả mong đợi. Giá cả thì hợp lý. Chắc chắn lần sau mình sẽ ghé lại
−Không
tristan
France · Solo · July 2026
+J'ai passé 3 mois dans cet homestay et je recommande milles fois ! L'emplacement est dans un endroit très calme à l'écart du traffic, au milieu des petites ruelles, à 5 min du grand lac d'Hanoi. La gérante est très aimable, la chambre fait parfaitement l'affaire pour un séjour plus ou moins long.