It goes without saying that in this day and age karaoke has become an indispensable form of entertainment, especially among the youth since it always offers great fun, relaxation and pleasure. With the economic development and culture exchange during recent decades, karaoke in Hanoi has been a fast-developing business and attracted the majority of young people who seek to express themselves against all the everyday norm and stress. Our message: Karaoke lovers, you will not be disappointed! The wide variety of English songs as well as modern sound facilities here will not fail you in the least. Following are some of the most popular, yet often unlisted in guidebooks, for Karaoke in Hanoi!
1. X-men Club:
The two X-men Clubs are located in De La Thanh Street – a hustle and bustle street in Hanoi’s center. The first bar at No 408 with five stories has 20 spacious rooms of different sizes and styles. The second one, opened on March 8, 2011, at No 402, is a 10 story building with 40 distinctive rooms. It is one of the first places in Hanoi to be furnished with VOD technology, which offers better sound quality and easier song selection process. Each karaoke room is equipped with two LCD screens, cutting-edge lighting and sound systems and a fun stage for those who have pop-star dreams. The bars also provide extra services for birthday party and special celebrations. The price is not cheap but not unreasonable at about $10-30 USD (see How much things cost in Vietnam).
On the other hand, although there are a number of English songs available, you need to write down the name on a paper and the staff will play them in order. This may be a minus for those who prefer more control on the list. Besides, in case you bring your own food and drinks, a further charge of 30% on the value of the goods will be included. Be prepared to avoid the extra bucks spent!
Address: No 402 & 408 De La Thanh Street (Near Hanoi Culture University)
Phone: 04.351 22100 – 04.351 22101 – 091.321.5080.
2. Quan Tom:
Located in the Karaoke Street of Hanoi, Quan Tom is still notable with an impressive nine story building with colourful decorations. It has a large tunnel of 150 meter for parking (including car parking). There are three types of rooms namely small (6-8 people) for intimate meetings, medium (15-20 people) for family celebrations and big (up to 70 people) for corporate meetings.
All karaoke machines are imported from America to ensure the best music performance for customers. With regard to song collection, there are more than 30,000 songs in Vietnamese, English and Chinese and they are updated on a daily basis. Various kinds of food are offered at the bar. You can also order extra items and the staff will request those for you from the eateries nearby. The price depends on the room size, ranging from 8 to 25 USD per hour.
Address: No 89 & 116 Bui Thi Xuan Street (on a small side street parallel to Ba Trieu and Mai Hac De, right just in the north of Vincom tower)
Phone: 043 944 7844
3. Family Karaoke:
Family Karaoke has long been a favourite destination for karaoke lovers who prefer a nice and cosy atmosphere. It is a chain of three karaoke bars with different styles: friendly decoration in Karaoke Family 1 in 178 Trieu Viet Vuong, classic European style in Family 2 in 83 Bui Thi Xuan and a chic and elegant bar in Fantasy 3 at 22 Le Van Huu. Each bar has 7-8 comfortable rooms equipped with latest sound and light facilities. It is likely that in special occasions such as birthday, family or corporate meetings; you and your partners may receive special care with decent karaoke room as well as very good theme decoration service. The price varies from 8-15 USD.
Address: 178 Trieu Viet Vuong, 83 Bui Thi Xuan and 22 Le Van Huu.
Telephone: 0913 237 997
4. O2 Karaoke:
Even though O2 Karaoke is a newly established bar, it has received great attention from both local and foreign music junkies in Hanoi. Sparkling eight storey building and large parking site are initial impression when the customers first come to O2 Karaoke. As one steps in, he or she may be dazzled by its stylish reception bar with a wide variety of prestige wine brands in the world. Further inside, 15 uniquely-designed rooms ranging from small to spacious with catchy decorations absolutely create exciting beginning atmosphere and act as a perfect background for your memorable moment with friends and families. Furthermore, you may be interested in a room with Japanese decor and have enjoyable “sitting karaoke experience”. As for karaoke facilities, flawless audio-visual system certainly can satisfy the most demanding guests. The price is about 8-12 USD per hour.
Address: 167 Cau Giay Street.
Tel: 043 767 2669 – 0166 9999 991 – 01689 02 02 02