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
Hanoi which includes street scenes, night scenes and signage

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
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
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
Hanoi Royal Premium Hotel

Hanoi Royal Premium Hotel

4 out of 5
59 Phu Doan street, Old Quarter, Hanoi
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 1.206.349 ₫ per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
1.206.349 ₫
1.367.999 ₫ total
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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 ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1,152 reviews)
"親切でフレンドリーなスタッフがこのホテルを価値あるものにしています!私たちが到着した瞬間から、安全で快適に感じました。このホテルは大きくはなく、すべての最新設備があるわけではありませんが、清潔で、旧市街の中心という素晴らしい立地にあります。どこへでも歩いて行けます。毎日美味しい朝食が用意されており、小さなビュッフェですが、選択肢も美味しかったです。冒頭で述べたように、ここで出会ったスタッフはベトナム旅行中で出会った中で最高でした。頼めば親切で助けてくれましたが、押し付けがましかったり、干渉してくることもありませんでした。私たちは1000%またここに泊まりたいと思っています。ハノイ・ロイヤル・プレミアムホテルでの滞在の一瞬一瞬を楽しみました。"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Hanoi Royal Premium Hotel
Hanoi Royal Palace Hotel 2

Hanoi Royal Palace Hotel 2

4 out of 5
95 Hang Bong Street, Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
The price is 1.382.452 ₫ per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
1.382.452 ₫
1.567.701 ₫ total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5,533 reviews)
"The highlight of my stay was the amazing and friendly staff/team who went above and beyond to accomodate every request. They were so welcoming and pleasant every time we came back after a long day of travel. Location was AMAZING- could not be better. Would definitely come back. Price was also ..."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Hanoi Royal Palace Hotel 2
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

5 out of 5
15 Ngo Quyen Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
The price is 8.308.440 ₫ per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
8.308.440 ₫
9.421.771 ₫ total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)
"Breakfast was great Hugh is a wonderful concierge he is calm and profeesional takes time to listen to listen to your needs and takes appropriare measures to facilitate requests Tyson with his upbeat enthusiastic attitude is also quick to look for ways to enhance your stay Friendly and fun to be around ..."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
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.
Oakwood Residence Hanoi

Oakwood Residence Hanoi

4 out of 5
No.17, Lane 35, Dang Thai Mai Street, Hanoi
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hoan Kiem Lake ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (154 reviews)
"This is a great property located a bit away from the city center but easily accessed with a taxi. Good breakfast spread, clean rooms, courteous staff and all the amenities you could need - highly recommended for solo or family travel. Would definitely be back!"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Oakwood Residence Hanoi
Fraser Suites Hanoi

Fraser Suites Hanoi

4.5 out of 5
51 Xuan Dieu Street, Tay Ho Ward, Hanoi
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hoan Kiem Lake and West Lake ...
9/10 Wonderful! (227 reviews)
"Old style but clean"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Fraser Suites Hanoi
Elegant Suites Westlake

Elegant Suites Westlake

5 out of 5
10B Dang Thai Mai Street, Tay Ho District, Hanoi
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (608 reviews)
"Very friendly and responsive staff. Very good food and nice gym. Rooms felt outdated and some areas weren’t air conditioned."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 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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