Popular places to visit
Hoan Kiem Lake
Explore the great outdoors at Hoan Kiem Lake, a popular spot to commune with nature in Hanoi. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this culturally rich area.
West Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at West Lake during your travels in Hanoi. Amble around this culturally rich area's lakeside or seek out the local tours.
Hanoi Opera House
Enjoy a show at Hanoi Opera House, a popular theatre in Hanoi. Amble around this culturally rich area's lakeside or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Learn about the local history of Hanoi when you take a trip to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.
St. Joseph's Cathedral of Hanoi
After visiting St. Joseph's Cathedral of Hanoi, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hanoi. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
Train Street
You can take time to visit Train Street during your travels to Hanoi. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
Top hotels in Gia Lam
Hanoi Indochine Premium Hotel
Overall we have a great stay at Golden Sun Hotel. The location was perfect, especially if its your first time in Hanoi and you want to explore the Old Quarter. The staff were very good, in particular Jimmi at reception who was super friendly and helpful with booking tours, transportation and giving ...
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Hanoi Royal Palace Hotel 2
From the moment we arrived the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. It was the perfect base for exploring Hanoi and the staff were willing to help us plan the rest of our trip. Thank you for a wonderful start to our holiday!
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Hanoi Royal Premium Hotel
The room was great, very clean, entire property was well maintained, entire staff was pleasant.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
L’HÔTEL du LAC Hanoi
This hotel is in the great location, everything is 5-10 min walking. Hotel services are exceptional, hotel staff is excellent and friendly. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Melia Hanoi
Very clean
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Hanoi Lotus Boutique Hotel
I enjoyed my experience at this hotel as almost everyone who came into contact with me treated me very well. I was often asked if I needed anything or if arrangements needed to be adjusted so that I could do everything I had on my list to do.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Gia Lam
Long Bien
Travellers like the shopping in Long Bien, and Aeon Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.
French Quarter
The ample dining options and fantastic lake views are top of the list for many visitors to French Quarter. A stop by Hoan Kiem Lake or Hanoi Municipal Party Committee might round out your trip.
Trang Tien
If you're spending some time in Trang Tien, Hoan Kiem Lake and Trang Tien Plaza are top sights worth seeing.
Hang Bac
While visiting Hang Bac, you might make a stop by sights like Hoan Kiem Lake and The Old Quarter Gallery.
Hai Ba Trung
Hai Ba Trung is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Vincom Center and Hom Market.
Hanoi Backpacker Quarter
Hanoi Backpacker Quarter is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Ta Hien Street and Ancient House while you're in town.
Gia Lam Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- Hotels in Gia Lam by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Hanoi neighborhoods
- More trip options
- Hoan Kiem Lake
- West Lake
- Hanoi Opera House
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
- St. Joseph's Cathedral of Hanoi
- Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre
- My Dinh National Stadium
- Dong Xuan Market
- Quan Chuong Gate
- Vietnam National Convention Center
- Temple of Literature
- Lotte Center Hanoi
- Ta Hien Street
- Hang Gai Street
- Keangnam Landmark Tower 72
- Imperial Citadel of Thang Long
- Ho Chi Minh Museum
- Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
- Ngoc Son Temple
- Indochina Plaza Ha Noi
- Tam Dao National Park
- Vietnam Women's Museum
- Trang Tien Plaza
- Bao Son Paradise Park
