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 St. Joseph's Cathedral of Hanoi – 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 Lý Thái Tổ Monument 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 St. Joseph's Cathedral of Hanoi are top sights worth seeing.

Hang Trong
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 1.388.889 ₫ per night from 4 May to 5 May
1.388.889 ₫
1.575.000 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (4,194 reviews)
"このホテルの場所はハノイの中心にあり、このホテルが大好きです。スーペリアルームを予約しましたが、バルコニーの広いロイヤルルームにアップグレードされました。部屋はとても清潔で、スタッフはとてもフレンドリーで、空港までのタクシーの手配を手伝ってくれました。マネージャーのジミーは素晴らしく、ハノイ、ベトナムに滞在中ずっと私の手助けをしてくれました。"

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2025

Hanoi Royal Palace Hotel 2
Hanoi Lotus Boutique Hotel
Hanoi Lotus Boutique Hotel
4 out of 5
2 Hoi Vu Street, Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, Hanoi
The price is 1.064.815 ₫ per night from 5 May to 6 May
1.064.815 ₫
1.207.500 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the WiFi in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,525 reviews)
"Hotel is conveniently located in the old quarter area, making it very accessible to different points of interest (eg hanoi opera house, hanoi weekend night market, Kiem lake and French quarter). The staff are very friendly and helpful and deliver one of the best services. They were even offered and ..."

Reviewed on 20 Apr 2025

Hanoi Lotus Boutique Hotel
L’HÔTEL du LAC Hanoi
L’HÔTEL du LAC Hanoi
4 out of 5
35 - 37 Hang Trong, Hoàn Kiem, Hanoi, vietnam
The price is 1.783.784 ₫ per night from 11 May to 12 May
1.783.784 ₫
2.112.000 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,023 reviews)
"Excellent place, friendly and helpful staff, great location"

Reviewed on 19 Apr 2025

L’HÔTEL du LAC 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.
Somerset Grand Hanoi
Somerset Grand Hanoi
4.5 out of 5
49 Hai Ba Trung Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,020 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay with kids out of the hustle of the old quarter. Large pool area, table tennis pool and spacious rooms. Location only a short walk or taxi from prominent spots. Pick up drop off from airport was aldo excellent. Pool and dining staff excellent and always interacted with the ..."

Reviewed on 13 Apr 2025

Somerset Grand Hanoi
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! (137 reviews)
Very pleasant stay at the Oakwood
"A very well maintained hotel with extremely pleasant and efficient staff. We had 13 nights there during March and April as were back and forth to Hanoi. It's less hectic and quieter than the Old Quarter and never a problem to get a Grab. Breakfast is varied and suits all tastes. Lots of good restaurants ..."

Reviewed on 16 Apr 2025

Oakwood Residence Hanoi
Fraser Suites Hanoi
Fraser Suites Hanoi
4.5 out of 5
51 Xuan Dieu Street Quang An Tay Ho Dist, 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! (206 reviews)
"Very nice"

Reviewed on 10 Apr 2025

Fraser Suites 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.

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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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