Hanoi Backpacker Quarter Travel Guide
Hanoi
Visit Hanoi Backpacker Quarter
Popular places to visit
Bach Ma Temple
Bach Ma Temple is just one of the places to see in Hanoi, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this culturally rich area's lakeside or experience its fascinating museums.
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.
Hanoi Old Town Night Market
During your trip to Hanoi, you can do some window-shopping at Hanoi Old Town Night Market. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
After visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hanoi. Amble around this culturally rich area's lakeside or experience its fascinating museums.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Hanoi Backpacker Quarter
L’HÔTEL du LAC Hanoi
"Great place to stay in Hanoi Location is great, can walk everywhere Staff are great and very nice, answered all our questions and gave us great advice on the city Laundry service was quick and efficient Breakfast was great, recommend the Vietnamese coffee Would stay here again"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
HOTEL du LAC SIGNATURE
"Excellent property with very helpful and friendly staff. Highly recommend."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Hanoi Royal Palace Hotel 2
"Great little hotel in an excellent location. Basic breakfast but nice and enough options for our group. Staff were helpful. Stairs to get to each floor even when using the elevator but the staff were very helpful with bags so we didn't need to get them up the stairs ourselves."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
GRAND HOTEL du LAC Hanoi
"Our family of five had 3 rooms for three nights, and our stay was a 12 out of 10–beautiful as well-equipped rooms, a delicious breakfast with a wide variety of fresh eastern and western options (as well as options to order), a small but decently functioning gym, and a phenomenally nice and helpful ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Peridot Grand Luxury Boutique Hotel
"We absolutely love this place. It was so clean, the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. The accommodations were wonderful."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
The Oriental Jade Hotel
"Best staff. Beautiful hotel. Great location. Best breakfast!"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hanoi Backpacker Quarter
Hang Bac
While visiting Hang Bac, you might make a stop by sights like Hoan Kiem Lake and The Old Quarter Gallery.
Hang Dao
While visiting Hang Dao, you might make a stop by sights like Hanoi Old Town Night Market and Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square.
Old Quarter
Old Quarter is beloved for its panoramic lake views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Hoan Kiem Lake and Hang Gai Street.
Hàng Bồ
While there might not be top attractions in Hàng Bồ, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi Old Town Night Market.
Hang Trong
If you're spending some time in Hang Trong, Hoan Kiem Lake and Hang Gai Street are top sights worth seeing.
Hoan Kiem
Panoramic lake views interesting history and top sights from Hoan Kiem Lake to Trang Tien Plaza – discover Hoan Kiem, a destination also famous for its shopping.
