Old Quarter

Hanoi

Hanoi featuring street scenes
Hoan Kiem which includes street scenes, motorbike riding and a city
Hang Gai Street which includes cycling as well as an individual female
Old Quarter
Ngoc Son Temple which includes a bridge as well as an individual female

Popular places to visit

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

Hoan Kiem Lake

Wander around the banks of this peaceful lake and discover an historic temple, observe locals going about their daily life or enjoy a picnic lunch under the shade.

Hoan Kiem Lake
St. Joseph Cathedral showing markets, heritage architecture and heritage elements

St. Joseph's Cathedral of Hanoi

At the heart of Hanoi stands a weathered neo-Gothic Roman Catholic church, a contrary sight in this predominantly Buddhist city.

St. Joseph's Cathedral of Hanoi
Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre which includes performance art, interior views and theatre scenes

Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre

Stories from local legends are told at this theater with hand-carved wooden dolls and colorful dragons that perform on a stage on the water.

Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre
Dong Xuan Market featuring markets, a city and street scenes

Dong Xuan Market

Browse hundreds of stalls in Hanoi’s biggest marketplace in the heart of the Old Quarter.

Dong Xuan Market
Hanoi Old City Gate showing night scenes and street scenes

Quan Chuong Gate

The attractive shape of the only city gate remaining in Hanoi harks back to a time when the city was under siege.

Quan Chuong Gate
Ta Hien Street

Ta Hien Street

During your visit to Hanoi, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Ta Hien Street. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Ta Hien Street

Things to do

Vietnam Day Trips All-Inclusive, Bus, Guide, Meals & Activities

Vietnam Day Trips All-Inclusive, Bus, Guide, Meals & Activities

HK$78
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Vietnam Day Trips All-Inclusive, Bus, Guide, Meals & Activities
View from Titop mountain

Halong Bay Full Day With Cave, Kayaking And Swimming - Highway Transfer

HK$307
per adult
Halong Bay Full Day With Cave, Kayaking And Swimming - Highway Transfer
From Hanoi: Halong Day Cruise Highlight With 3*/4*/ 5* Options

From Hanoi: Halong Day Cruise Highlight With 3*/4*/ 5* Options

HK$234
per adult
From Hanoi: Halong Day Cruise Highlight With 3*/4*/ 5* Options
From Sapa: 1-Day Guided Trek to Lao Chai & Ta Van with Lunch

From Sapa: 1-Day Guided Trek to Lao Chai & Ta Van with Lunch

HK$252
per adult
From Sapa: 1-Day Guided Trek to Lao Chai & Ta Van with Lunch
Countryside Excursion to Hoa Lu & Tam Coc From Hanoi

Luxury Limousine Tour: Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave from Hanoi

HK$275
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Luxury Limousine Tour: Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave from Hanoi
Full-day Trang An Complex & Bai Dinh Pagoda From Hanoi

Full-day Trip to Bai Dinh Pagoda and Trang An Complex from Hanoi

HK$311
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Full-day Trip to Bai Dinh Pagoda and Trang An Complex from Hanoi
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Top hotels in Old Quarter

Hanoi Royal Palace Hotel 2

Hanoi Royal Palace Hotel 2

4 out of 5
95 Hang Bong Street, Old Quarter Hanoi
The price is HK$590 per night from 23 Jan to 24 Jan
HK$590
HK$669 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! (3,221 reviews)
20 min walk from hanoi train station. the staff are very kind and accomodating — they will help with tour booking, airport car service, etc. breakfast is included and was great! they will prepare 1 hot dish of your choice in addition to the buffet-style standard offerings. had a great stay!

Reviewed on 25 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 HK$515 per night from 17 Jan to 18 Jan
HK$515
HK$584 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! (1,427 reviews)
Nice place to stay, friendly and helpful staffs.

Reviewed on 25 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is HK$457 per night from 8 Jan to 9 Jan
HK$457
HK$518 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
L’HÔTEL du LAC Hanoi

L’HÔTEL du LAC Hanoi

4 out of 5
35 - 37 Hang Trong, Hoàn Kiem Hanoi
Stay at this 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 reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,238 reviews)
Cannot rate staff highly enough. Exceeded expectations. Beautiful kind people. Clean rooms. Excellent buffet breakfast to start your day. Fantastic central spot.

Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025

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L’HÔTEL du LAC Hanoi
Hanoi Lotus Boutique Hotel

Hanoi Lotus Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
2 Hoi Vu Street Hanoi
The price is HK$351 per night from 13 Jan to 14 Jan
HK$351
HK$398 total
13 Jan - 14 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the WiFi in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,033 reviews)
The location is very good and the staff are lovely and helpful but I am baffled as to why this hotel has such great reviews. There are no facilities. Breakfast, which was truly dreadful at a place down the road- at least 2 minutes walk. We had a balcony room which was nice. But I am still baffled ...

Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025

Hanoi Lotus Boutique Hotel
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

5 out of 5
15 Ngo Quyen Street, Hoan Kiem District Hanoi
The price is HK$2,722 per night from 7 Jan to 8 Jan
HK$2,722
HK$3,086 total
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
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! (1,002 reviews)
Everything about this hotel is fabulous.

Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Quarter

Hoan Kiem showing markets and outdoor eating

Hang Bac

While visiting Hang Bac, you might make a stop by sights like Hoan Kiem Lake and The Old Quarter Gallery.

Hang Bac
Hoan Kiem showing markets and outdoor eating

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.

Hang Dao
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Hanoi Backpacker Quarter

Hanoi Backpacker Quarter is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Ta Hien Street and Ancient House while you're in town.

Hanoi Backpacker Quarter
St. Joseph Cathedral which includes a city, religious aspects 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
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Hàng Bồ

While there might not be top attractions in Hàng Bồ, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi Old Town Night Market.

Hàng Bồ
Hoan Kiem which includes street scenes, motorbike riding and a city

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

Old Quarter

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