Interesting insight into how the families of Hanoi used to live. More

We were really looking forward to seeing some architecture from the19th century, and so thought for 10,000VND you can't go wrong. The building has been turned into a shop, there is a tiny amount of furniture in the home but it is mostly covered with gifts and souveneirs. Some crafts and art are unique, but a lot of it you... More

The little house is a small frontage on one of the old city's more well-travelled back-packer streets, but you could quite easily miss it. Just opposite the Tamarind Café Try to visit, because it is a haven of calm and a good insight into a much older culture. The people here are very welcoming, and in the evenings they often... More

Worth checking out, it gives an impression of how people lived then. Best of all it is central to other attractions and is very aesthetically pleasing too. The staff were attentive and helpful in that affable Vietnamese way. More

Really interesting to submerge yourself into something so unique! More

It's difficult to find examples (and to be welcomed inside) a traditional family shop house anywhere in chaotic Hanoi. A small fee will get you in and provide you with a brochure and a wonderful, helpful guide. There are NO tacky sovereigns available, only artistic items of calligraphy and hand made paper. Imagine three generations living in this ' Ancient... More

Another great history lesson and a look at life many years ago. More

Nice thing to walk to in Old Town Hanoi. I liked the souvenirs I bought inside the Ancient House. More

Cheap entry and well preserved inside - sometimes they play live music which we went back for and was very reasonable - some of the gifts inside were expensive but the house itself is worth a visit More