Hanoi Travel Guide

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Hoan Kiem Lake showing a monument, heritage architecture and a lake or waterhole
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Hoan Kiem Lake which includes a lake or waterhole

Where to stay in Hanoi

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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.

Old Quarter
Hoan Kiem showing a city, signage and street scenes

Hoan Kiem

4.5/5(549 area reviews)

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.

Hoan Kiem
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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.

French Quarter
St. Joseph Cathedral showing a city, religious elements and a church or cathedral

Hang Trong

If you're spending some time in Hang Trong, Hoan Kiem Lake and Hang Gai Street are top sights worth seeing.

Hang Trong
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum showing a monument and a park

Ba Dinh

4/5(44 area reviews)

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 Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum might round out your trip.

Ba Dinh
Tay Ho featuring a lake or waterhole

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.

Tay Ho
Hanoi Royal Palace Hotel 2

Hanoi Royal Palace Hotel 2

4 out of 5
95 Hang Bong Street, Old Quarter Hanoi
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 2.000.000 ₫ per night from 23 Jan to 24 Jan
2.000.000 ₫
2.268.000 ₫ total
23 Jan - 24 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,181 reviews)
Great location. Amazing support from staff. Specially Jimmi helped us making our stay in Vietnam easier and supporting us when needed (for example calling airport several times asking for delatyed bagagge).

Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025

Hanoi Royal Palace Hotel 2
Hanoi Indochine Premium Hotel

Hanoi Indochine Premium Hotel

4 out of 5
52 Ngo Huyen, Hang Trong, Hanoi Hanoi
The price is 1.746.032 ₫ per night from 17 Jan to 18 Jan
1.746.032 ₫
1.980.001 ₫ total
17 Jan - 18 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free valet parking. Popular attractions Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi Old Town Night Market ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,402 reviews)
Food are limited, properly need a little tlc

Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025

Hanoi Indochine Premium Hotel
Hanoi Royal Premium Hotel

Hanoi Royal Premium Hotel

4 out of 5
59 Phu Doan street, Old Quarter Hanoi
The price is 1.547.619 ₫ per night from 8 Jan to 9 Jan
1.547.619 ₫
1.755.000 ₫ total
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi Old Town Night Market ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (772 reviews)
Gorgeous hotel, very central to all the main attractions. Staff are extremely helpful with everything including organising airport transfers and excursions. Would definitely recommend to stay here when your in Hanoi

Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025

Hanoi Royal Premium Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Diamond Westlake Suites

Diamond Westlake Suites

4.5 out of 5
96 To Ngoc Van, Quang An Hanoi
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (476 reviews)
This place was very nice and quiet, but it’s away from downtown where we wanted to go lots of American food around the hotel unfortunately we wanted Asian food so we had to go very far to get it.

Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025

Diamond Westlake Suites
Fraser Suites Hanoi

Fraser Suites Hanoi

4.5 out of 5
51 Xuan Dieu Street, Tay Ho Ward Hanoi
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hoan Kiem Lake and West Lake are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (244 reviews)
Prompt and exceptional service, excellent amenities, luxurious standard rooms, incredible value. Two grocery stores located within the same building with wide selection of wares. Countless F&B options walking distance from the hotel and nice neighbourhood overall.

Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025

Fraser Suites Hanoi
Elegant Suites Westlake

Elegant Suites Westlake

5 out of 5
10B Dang Thai Mai Street Hanoi
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (629 reviews)
I had a very nice stay at Elegant Suites Westlake. It’s a clean , well maintenance hotel with impressive breakfast. Kevin, Adam and all the rest of the staff were friendly, helpful and professional. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone who wants to stay in Westlake area in Hanoi.

Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025

Elegant Suites Westlake
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Hanoi

4.5
Top destination
5 - Excellent
246
5 - Excellent 58%
4 - Good
158
4 - Good 37%
3 - Okay
17
3 - Okay 4%
2 - Disappointing
2
2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
3
1 - Terrible 1%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Hanoi is an old city, don't expect clean roads or posh buildings it's not that type of city. Expect to sit on plastic chairs and eat in places that at home you wouldn't go near but you need to because the food is amazing. Train street was frustrating

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Take great care crossing roads. Green man means nothing and scooters go in all directions.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Once you get used to navigating the lack of pavement/ traffic situation this is a lovely city worth exploring.

3/5 - Okay

AJF

Good for food, spas and souvenirs.

4/5 - Good

Jeffrey

Very busy with scooters made walking anywhere stressful.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Totally mad but once you get the hang of crossing the road it is all amazing fun and such a great place to explore with great food and friendly people

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