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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Ha Long
11 stays · 8 aparthotels and 3 serviced apartments
Aparthotels and serviced apartments in Ha Long suit travellers who want more room than a standard hotel while they use the city as a base for Ha Long Bay. A kitchen and a living area are useful for families and small groups, and for stays that combine a bay cruise with a few days on land. If you are new to the format, this guide explains what an aparthotel is.
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Where to stay in Ha Long
Bai Chay
- first-time visitors
- families
- bay cruises
Bai Chay is the tourism side of Ha Long, which makes it the practical choice if the bay is the reason for your trip. Wikipedia says many hotels, beach resorts and other tourist sites are located here, and the bridge to Hon Gai is nearby. Wikivoyage says one-day cruises leave from Halong International Cruise Port, so staying near the Bai Chay waterfront can keep transfers short.
Tuan Chau Island
- cruises
- seaplane arrivals
- families
Tuan Chau is an island marina area west of the main Bai Chay waterfront. Wikivoyage says further cruise routes depart from the Tuan Chau terminal rather than Halong International Cruise Port, and that the seaplane flight from Hanoi lands at Tuan Chau Island Marina. It is a practical base if your cruise or seaplane booking starts there, though it is further from Hon Gai.
Hon Gai
- Bai Tu Long Bay cruises
- local life
- long stays
Hon Gai is the eastern part of the city, on the far side of Bai Chay Bridge from the main tourism zone. Wikivoyage says cruises to the neighbouring Bai Tu Long Bay leave from Hon Gai wharf. It suits visitors who want a base away from the Bai Chay resort area and who are happy to cross the bridge for the main cruise port.
Getting around Ha Long
Ha Long Bay lies about 170 km east of Hanoi according to Wikivoyage, which lists a minibus from Gia Lam bus station taking around four hours, private car hire, and a seaplane flight of about 45 minutes. Wikipedia notes that Van Don International Airport is about 50 km from Ha Long and is linked to it by expressway.
Within the city, the main distances are between Bai Chay and Hon Gai, so choose your side with your plans in mind. Wikivoyage calls Cat Ba the most popular island destination in the bay and says it is reached by local bus and ferry from Hanoi, by tourist boat from Ha Long city, or from Haiphong. Bay cruises leave from Ha Long city, with route options that include cave visits and kayaking.
Living in Ha Long for longer
Ha Long is more often a short-stay destination than a long-stay one, but an apartment-style room helps if you are combining cruise days with rest days. Bai Chay is the part of the city that Wikipedia calls the tourism zone, with many hotels and beach resorts, while Hon Gai is the eastern part of the city across the bridge.
Local seafood is a feature of the region. Wikivoyage mentions tu hai, a shellfish from Van Don, and horseshoe crabs. It also advises waiting until you reach the islands to swim, because water quality near mainland beaches can vary.
When to visit Ha Long
Wikipedia describes the bay as having two seasons: a hot, moist summer and a dry, cold winter, with temperatures ranging roughly from 15 to 25 °C and annual rainfall of 2 to 2.2 metres. Pack for cool weather if you visit in winter.
Plan around the weather when booking a cruise, because the bay is the main reason most visitors come. Check the forecast close to your dates, and keep a day spare on either end of an overnight cruise.
Ha Long is split into two parts. Wikipedia describes the western part, Bãi Cháy, as the city's tourism zone, with many hotels and beach resorts, and the eastern part as Hòn Gai. Bãi Cháy Bridge, a cable-stayed bridge that opened in 2006, links the two, and which side you pick shapes your stay more than any other choice. The wider Vietnam hub covers other bases, including Ha Noi for the journey in.
Long-stay tips for Ha Long
Of the 11 properties here, 4 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 4 list a laptop-friendly workspace, 7 include some form of housekeeping and 4 have a 24-hour front desk. Each property page has a facts box, so you can compare apartments before you book.
7 properties list a full kitchen and 4 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.
Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 75 m².
Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.
Aparthotel brands in Ha Long
Brands with properties here include Citadines (2) and Oakwood (1).
Other cities in Vietnam
Travelling further? See aparthotels in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang, Nha Trang, Phu Quoc, Hai Phong, Phan Thiet and Da Lat.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best area to stay in Ha Long?
Bai Chay is the tourism zone of the city and the usual choice for visitors heading to Ha Long Bay. Hon Gai, to the east, is where cruises to Bai Tu Long Bay depart.
How far is Ha Long from Hanoi?
Wikivoyage places Ha Long Bay about 170 km east of Hanoi. It lists minibuses taking around four hours, private cars and seaplane flights of about 45 minutes.
How do I get to Cat Ba Island from Ha Long?
Wikivoyage describes Cat Ba as the most popular destination in the bay and lists a tourist boat from Ha Long city, which it says takes about five hours, as well as local bus and ferry routes from Hanoi and Haiphong. Ask your accommodation about current departures.
Is Ha Long Bay a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Yes. Vietnam's tourism authority says Ha Long Bay was listed by UNESCO in 1994 and 2000, and that Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago was inscribed in 2023.
How many aparthotels are there in Ha Long?
We currently list 11 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Ha Long.
Do aparthotels in Ha Long have kitchens?
11 of the 11 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.
Which aparthotels in Ha Long have a washing machine?
4 properties list an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.
Which aparthotel brands operate in Ha Long?
Citadines and Oakwood.
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