Canary Boutique Hotel

This feels like a family-run guesthouse, almost like a converted home, and it's very close to the train station. It was a strange coincidence – when I took a taxi from Hue train station to the hotel, the driver, who spoke excellent English, gave me a tour of the sights along the way. Three days later, when I hailed a taxi to go to the Hue office to leave town, it was the same driver! For my first meal after checking in, I went to a beef hotpot place inside the Imperial City. It didn't have any reviews on popular apps like Dianping or Xiaohongshu, but it was the most satisfying meal I've had in Vietnam so far – very similar to what you'd find back home, and reasonably priced too. The next day, I explored the Imperial City and tried salt coffee. All the local Vietnamese coffee is just too sweet for my taste. On my third day, when I was leaving, I realized I'd left behind a white top. I had planned to wear it on the sleeping bus, but completely forgot to pack it when I checked out.

Stayed for two nights. There are many windows, and the sun shines in during the morning.

The room was clean and hygienic, and offered great value for money. There were a lot of decorations, which made the room feel very cozy. I was surprised to find three windows, so the ventilation was excellent. The only downside was the lack of an elevator, which made carrying luggage a bit inconvenient.