Ma May Old House

The old house of Ma May, a witness of old Hanoi

At number 87 of Ma May Street, the old house is one of the rare still-accessible examples of the traditional habitat of old Hanoi. The Hanoi audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this preserved residence, an open window onto life of the past.

A traditional house of the nineteenth century

Built at the end of the nineteenth century, the old house at 87 Ma May Street is a traditional tube-house, typical of the urban habitat of old Hanoi. Narrow but deep, organised around inner courtyards, it has been restored and opened to the public. It allows you to discover the layout, the furniture and the way of life of a merchant family of the past.

What to see

Here you discover the characteristic layout of the tube-house, its inner courtyards, its old furniture and its everyday objects. The visit immerses you in the life of a merchant family of old Hanoi. It is an instructive and authentic stop, in the heart of the old quarter of the capital.

Practical information

The old house lies at 87 Ma May Street, in the old quarter of Hanoi, reachable on foot. It can be visited; its hours and prices vary by day and season. It is best to check the arrangements before coming and to walk through the place with respect.

What is the old house of Ma May?

It is a traditional tube-house of the late nineteenth century, at 87 Ma May Street, one of the rare accessible examples of the habitat of old Hanoi.

Where is the old house of Ma May?

At 87 Ma May Street, in the old quarter of Hanoi, in Vietnam.