Halong Central Hotel vs Van Nam Hotel
Both are in Hạ Long, 220 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★Phường Bãi Cháy
Halong Central Hotel
- Guest rating
- 6.1 Okay
- Location score
- 5.3
- Score by category
- 3 of 6
Hotel★Quang Ninh
Van Nam Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 5.5
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
The short answer
Pick Halong Central Hotel
It leads in 3 of 6 categories. 220 m apart.
Choose Halong Central Hotel if you want
- breakfast included
Choose Van Nam Hotel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.2 / 6.1)
Why is Halong Central Hotel better than Van Nam Hotel?
- 1Has a swimming pool
- 2Includes free breakfast
- 35 more listed amenities (20 vs 15)+5
Why is Van Nam Hotel better than Halong Central Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.2 vs 6.1)+2.1
- 2More guest reviews (50 vs 21), so the rating is more reliable×2.4
- 3Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00)−1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Halong Central Hotel vs Van Nam Hotel: which hotel is better? | Halong Central Hotel | Van Nam Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 6.1 | 8.2 +2.1 |
| Location | 5.3 | 5.5 |
| Facilities | 5.8 +1.6 | 4.2 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 +1.5 | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 7.2 +0.4 | 6.8 |
| Public transport | 7.0 | 8.0 +1.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.7 | 8.4 +0.7 |
| Guest rating | 6.1 | 8.2 +2.1 |
| Number of reviews | 21 | 50 +29 |
| Rank in Hạ Long | bottom 3% | bottom 17% +14% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.3 | 5.5 +0.2 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.6 km −170 m | 2.7 km |
| To the beach | 930 m −110 m | 1.0 km |
| To public transport | 710 m | 530 m −180 m |
| To the airport | 37 km | 37 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 84 +4 | 80 |
| To the nearest food shop | 580 m −210 m | 790 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 4 | 3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★ | ★ |
| Rooms | 16 | 10 |
| Floors | 8 | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2007 | – |
| Listed amenities | 20 +5 | 15 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 13:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Casino | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
220 m apart
Halong Central Hotel: city centre: 2.6 km, nearest station Ngã 3 , dốc Hải Quân , Bãi Cháy , TP Hạ Long: 710 m, Cat Bi International Airport (HPH): 37 km, beach: 930 m, 84 places to eat within 500 m.
Van Nam Hotel: city centre: 2.7 km, nearest station Ngã 3 , dốc Hải Quân , Bãi Cháy , TP Hạ Long: 530 m, Cat Bi International Airport (HPH): 37 km, beach: 1.0 km, 80 places to eat within 500 m.
Halong Central Hotel or Van Nam Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Halong Central Hotel or Van Nam Hotel?
Halong Central Hotel leads in 3 of 6 categories, including facilities, spa & wellness, beach access. Van Nam Hotel is stronger in guest rating, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Halong Central Hotel or Van Nam Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Halong Central Hotel is closer: 2.6 km from the centre, against 2.7 km for Van Nam Hotel.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Halong Central Hotel is 930 m from the nearest beach; Van Nam Hotel is 1.0 km.
How far apart are Halong Central Hotel and Van Nam Hotel?
The two hotels are 220 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score