Silk Path · Location & getting there
Silk Path Hotel Hanoi Location: Train Street, the Lake and the Station on Foot
Silk Path Hotel Hanoi is at 195–199 Hang Bong Street on the western edge of the Old Quarter: about 200 m from Train Street, 750 m from Hanoi Railway Station and 800 m from Hoan Kiem Lake. Noi Bai International Airport is about 26 km away, 30 to 50 minutes by car depending on traffic.
Facts checked October 2026 against the hotel’s published information.
How far everything is from the hotel door
Walking distances are rounded and measured along the streets from 195 Hang Bong at an easy pace; car times are for light traffic.
| Place | Distance | On foot | By car or Grab |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train Street (railway track) | about 200 m | 3–5 min | — |
| Hoa Lo Prison | about 550 m | 7 min | — |
| St Joseph’s Cathedral | about 600 m | 8 min | — |
| Hanoi Railway Station | about 750 m | 10 min | 3–5 min |
| Hoan Kiem Lake (west shore) | about 800 m | 10–12 min | 5 min |
| Weekend night market, Hang Dao | about 1 km | 13–15 min | 5–8 min |
| Ta Hien beer street | about 1.1 km | 14 min | 5–8 min |
| Temple of Literature | about 1.2 km | 15 min | 5 min |
| Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum | about 1.8 km | 22 min | 8–10 min |
| Noi Bai International Airport | about 26 km | — | 30–50 min |
Distances checked on the map in October 2026 and cross-checked with the hotel’s own area map. Old Quarter streets are one-way, so car routes run longer than walking routes.
Getting there and getting around
Noi Bai Airport · 26 km
From the airport
The hotel’s own car is listed at USD 60 per vehicle one way for up to three people; book it before you fly. A metered taxi runs about VND 300,000–400,000, and airport bus 86 costs VND 45,000 and ends at Hanoi Railway Station, a 10-minute walk from the hotel (fares as of January 2026).
Take the hotel car if your flight lands after dark or you carry heavy bags; the driver meets you in arrivals. Use Grab or a taxi if you travel light and are comfortable booking a car on the Grab app.
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Hanoi Railway Station · 750 m
To the station and the Sapa night train
Night trains to Lao Cai, the station for Sapa, leave from Hanoi Railway Station on Le Duan Street, about 750 m from the hotel. With a backpack it is a 10-minute walk; with suitcases, a Grab or taxi takes three to five minutes.
Walk it if you are catching an evening train and want to leave your bags at the hotel until then. Ride it if you have an early-morning train and dislike short walks with luggage; book a car the night before.
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Old Quarter · on foot
Walking the Old Quarter from the door
Turn one way for Train Street, three to five minutes; the other way, Hang Bong runs into Hang Gai and the lake in 10 to 12 minutes. Hoa Lo Prison and St Joseph’s Cathedral are both under ten minutes south-east.
Walk it if you like to explore on foot and do not mind sharing narrow pavements with parked motorbikes. Ride it if walking is difficult for you; Grab cars and electric buggies around the lake cover the gaps.
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Getting around from Silk Path
01
Cross at a steady pace
Motorbikes flow around pedestrians who walk at an even speed. Do not stop suddenly or run; make eye contact and keep going, and use the lights where there are any.
02
Book rides in the app
For trips beyond walking distance, use the Grab app so the fare is fixed before you get in. At night, ask the front desk to call a metered taxi if the app is slow.
03
Plan around the walking street
From Friday evening to Sunday night the streets around Hoan Kiem Lake close to traffic. It makes the walk to the lake pleasant, but cars may have to drop you a block away.
Honest note
Hang Bong is a traffic street, not a quiet lane. Pavements are narrow and often taken up by parked motorbikes and shop displays, so you will sometimes walk along the edge of the road. It is safe after dark, but it is not a leisurely stroll.
Questions about getting to and around Silk Path
What is the exact address of Silk Path Hotel Hanoi?
The hotel is at 195–199 Hang Bong Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi. Some listings show 195–197–199 Hang Bong, which is the same building. Give drivers the full number and the street name, because Hang Bong is a long street.
How far is Silk Path from the Temple of Literature?
About 1.2 km, or 15 minutes on foot heading west along Hang Bong and then south, past the railway. A Grab car takes about five minutes. It pairs well with Hoa Lo Prison and the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum on the same morning, all within about 2 km.
Is the area around Silk Path safe to walk at night?
Yes, by the standards of a busy capital. Hang Bong and the streets towards the lake stay lit and full of people until late evening. The main risks are traffic and bag-snatching from passing motorbikes, so keep your bag on your inner shoulder and put your phone away between photos.
How do I get from Silk Path to Ha Long Bay?
Most visitors join a day or overnight cruise tour that collects guests from Old Quarter hotels; give the company the address 195–199 Hang Bong. The drive to Ha Long takes about two and a half to three hours each way on the expressway, so pickups are usually early.
Is there an ATM or a convenience store near Silk Path?
Yes. Hang Bong and the surrounding Old Quarter streets have bank ATMs and convenience stores within a few minutes’ walk, and pharmacies are common. Ask the front desk for the nearest one when you arrive, and use ATMs inside or attached to bank branches.
How long does a Grab ride take from Silk Path to West Lake?
About 10 to 15 minutes to Tran Quoc Pagoda on the edge of West Lake, which is roughly 3.3 km away according to the hotel’s area map. Traffic around Ba Dinh can slow this at rush hour, roughly 5 to 7 pm on weekdays.
Step out of the door and you are in it
Train Street, the lake and the station are all on foot from Hang Bong. Check what is free on your nights.