Hoan Kiem Travel Guide
Hanoi
Visit Hoan Kiem
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 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 acclaimed theatre scene in this culturally rich 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.
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.
Dong Xuan Market
During your trip to Hanoi, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Dong Xuan Market. Amble around this culturally rich area's lakeside or seek out the local tours.
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 Hoan Kiem
Hanoi Royal Premium Hotel
Cleaners cleaned the rooms every days with new towels. The front room with city view was a bit noisy even though our room was L6. They do supply ear plugs. Staff are courteous and helpful. Breakfast is enough with choice of eggs and Vietnamese noodles soup. Located is fantastic, close and walking ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
L’HÔTEL du LAC Hanoi
Best customer service EVER! Upon my late check in, it was nice to be met with a cold towel, welcome drink & dried fruit. They even went so far as to make a little cake for me and deliver it to my room with a short birthday song! Location is great as it's literally right around the corner from the ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
This is a five star hotel with everything, facilities and food all great
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Hanoi Indochine Premium Hotel
NOT a 4 star hotel. This is a 2 star. They don’t have a breakfast room and walk you to another, poor, hotel for a very basic breakfast. Spa is a woman sat outside the hotel offering massages. Luggage storage is luggage left in the lobby. EXPEDIA SORT THIS OUT. THIS IS NOT 4 STAR, it is run down and ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Hanoi Splendid Premium Hotel
The rooms were a good size and very clean. The location was excellent, within a 2 minute walk to the lake and all the restaurants and shops. Free breakfast was also great with many options. Staff were absolutely amazing, Cindy and Happy were so accommodating and made our stay wonderful. They helped ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Melia Hanoi
Many other good hotels in the area, so I don't think I will return to this hotel. Overall, the hotel is nice, in a quiet area which is close enough to the old quarter. Room was big and clean but with a musty smell. Pool and pool area are quite small and the water is cold. Pool menu is limited and ...
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hoan Kiem
Hang Trong
If you're spending some time in Hang Trong, Hoan Kiem Lake and Hang Gai Street are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Trang Tien
If you're spending some time in Trang Tien, Hoan Kiem Lake and Trang Tien Plaza are top sights worth seeing.
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 Lý Thái Tổ Monument might round out your trip.
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 Hoan Kiem Lake Weekend Walking Street.
