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.
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 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.
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 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 Soc Son
Paragon Noi Bai Hotel and Pool
Clean room and very helpful staff - we had to leave for our flight early, before breakfast service, and the staff packed us some fruit, bread & yogurt to go that morning.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Hanoi Indochine Premium Hotel
Very good location. Just near to the Hoan Kiem Lake
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
L’HÔTEL du LAC Hanoi
Great location, really nice staff and pretty good breakfast.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Hanoi Splendid Premium Hotel
Great
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Hanoi Royal Premium Hotel
Room was decent
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Hanoi Royal Palace Hotel 2
After a long flight, this hotel was exactly what I needed: a quiet room, a comfortable bed, and friendly staff who made check-in effortless.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Soc Son
Tay Ho
The ample dining options and fantastic lake views are top of the list for many visitors to Tay Ho. A stop by West Lake or Tran Quoc Pagoda might round out your trip.
Ba Dinh
The ample dining options and fantastic lake views are top of the list for many visitors to Ba Dinh. A stop by Ho Chi Minh Museum or One Pillar Pagoda might round out your trip.
Long Bien
Travellers like the shopping in Long Bien, and Aeon Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Hang Dao
While visiting Hang Dao, you might make a stop by sights like Hanoi Old Town Night Market and Hoan Kiem Lake Weekend Walking Street.
Điện Biên
While visiting Điện Biên, you might make a stop by sights like Vietnam Military History Museum and Hanoi War Museum.
