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 Vietnam Revolution Museum 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 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! (1,437 reviews)
It was easy to book transfer from airport since we were getting there late. The hotel is in a small alley, and they guide us in from our taxi. The instruction were very clear. The room was good with a small balcony, letting the light goes in the room. Beer was cold and cheap. The breakfast was in ...

Reviewed on 26 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! (809 reviews)
The staff in this hotel are the friendliest staff I have met on my travels. They go above and beyond for everything for us. They were so polite and extremely helpful. The rooms we had were beautiful. The staff were extremely helpful and helped us arrange amazing transportation back to the airport. ...

Reviewed on 25 Dec 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 Hanoi
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! (3,228 reviews)
The property is in a perfect location , a short walk to many main attractions of Hanoi. The staff were incredibly friendly and helped me find my way and arrange taxis etc during my stay . Would highly recommend the Royal Palace Hotel to anyone . I felt safe and comfortable

Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025

Hanoi Royal Palace Hotel 2
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! (478 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! (630 reviews)
Comfortable rooms. Large living room and kitchen and 2 nice bathrooms. Friendly and helpful front desk staff

Reviewed on 24 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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