Ngọc Hà Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Hanoi featuring interior views
Hanoi
Hanoi showing a garden and touring
Hanoi featuring interior views
Hanoi

Popular places to visit

Presidential Palace showing heritage architecture, a castle and heritage elements

Presidential Palace

4/5(1 review)

Visit this striking colonial mansion to explore the house and grounds that were home to the revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh.

Presidential Palace
Hoan Kiem Lake featuring heritage architecture, a monument and a lake or waterhole

Hoan Kiem Lake

4.5/5(162 reviews)

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
Tran Quoc Pagoda

West Lake

4/5(2 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at West Lake during your travels in Hanoi. Amble around this culturally rich area's lakeside or seek out the local tours.

West Lake
Hanoi Opera House featuring heritage architecture and theatre scenes

Hanoi Opera House

4/5(62 reviews)

This historic building is the centrepiece of Hanoi’s French Quarter and host to shows by many of Vietnam’s premier singers, dancers and musicians.

Hanoi Opera House
St. Joseph Cathedral which includes heritage elements, markets and a church or cathedral

St. Joseph's Cathedral of Hanoi

4.5/5(120 reviews)

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
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum showing a monument and a garden

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

4/5(87 reviews)

This massive tomb houses the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh, a former Vietnamese president.

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

Activities

Hanoi Cooking Class: Culture, Tales, Local Market, Free Pick-Up

Hanoi Cooking Class: Culture, Tales, Local Market, Free Pick-Up

AU$67
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hanoi Cooking Class: Culture, Tales, Local Market, Free Pick-Up
Hanoi E-Bike Tour - Where The Locals Live

Hanoi E-Bike Tour - Where The Locals Live

AU$68
per adult
Hanoi E-Bike Tour - Where The Locals Live
Experience Hanoi Cooking Class with Free Wine Tasting

Experience Hanoi Cooking Class with Free Wine Tasting

AU$52
per adult
Experience Hanoi Cooking Class with Free Wine Tasting
Hanoi Brewed Coffee Workshop With Meal and Massage

Hanoi Brewed Coffee Workshop With Meal and Massage

AU$106
per adult
Hanoi Brewed Coffee Workshop With Meal and Massage
Hanoi E-Bike Tour Off The Beaten Path Adventure

Hanoi E-Bike Tour Off The Beaten Path Adventure

AU$68
per adult
Hanoi E-Bike Tour Off The Beaten Path Adventure
Experience Hanoi's beautiful West Lake on an electric bike!

Hanoi E-Bike Tour - West Lake Scenic Ride

AU$68
per adult
Hanoi E-Bike Tour - West Lake Scenic Ride
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Our pick of the best Ngọc Hà Hotel Deals

Hanoi Royal Premium Hotel

Hanoi Royal Premium Hotel

4 out of 5
59 Phu Doan street, Old Quarter, Hanoi
The price is AU$61 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
AU$61
26 Sept - 27 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi Old Town Night ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1,108 reviews)
"The staff were amazing! Location was great. Thank you Anna for going above and beyond and new manager Alex was lovely. They even kept our luggage while we went to Sapa for a few days. Then transported our luggage to their sister hotel as they didn’t have a room for us when we returned."

Reviewed on 25 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 AU$63 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$63
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5,472 reviews)
"This hotel is AMAZING, has a great location, you feel welcomed as soon as you arrive. Jenne was very helpful and friendly. You can walk to all the main attractions from this hotel. We received a free room upgrade! We would definitely come back to this hotel. Thank you all, great team."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Hanoi Royal Palace Hotel 2
L’HÔTEL du LAC Hanoi

L’HÔTEL du LAC Hanoi

4 out of 5
35 - 37 Hang Trong, Hoàn Kiem, Hanoi
The price is AU$137 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
AU$137
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,197 reviews)
Nice hotel
"Amazing people and nice room. Their sky bar is just too small."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

L’HÔTEL du LAC Hanoi
Hanoi Lotus Boutique Hotel

Hanoi Lotus Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
2 Hoi Vu Street, Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$50 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
AU$50
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the WiFi in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (3,351 reviews)
"Everything we could have wanted for our short stay in Hanoi. Good air conditioning, friendly & helpful staff, great breakfast and in the heart of the action. Daughter just loved little gift on departure. Definitely 6 stars for hospitality."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 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 AU$499 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
AU$499
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"If you want a luxurious place to stay in Hanoi, The Sofitel Metropole Hotel should be at the top of your list. Built in 1901, it retains echoes of the French colonial era. The service was excellent throughout; from the reception to the breakfast area, and our favourite, the pool bar! Our room was ..."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
GRAND HOTEL du LAC Hanoi

GRAND HOTEL du LAC Hanoi

5 out of 5
18-20-22-24 Nha Chung, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (563 reviews)
"The hotel is excellent!! Location is walking distance to the lake and the church and multiple shops and restaurants of old quarter. The staff is amazing. Lilly at the reception was extremely helpful and nice. Accommodating all of our needs and providing recommendation for an excellent restaurant ..."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Ngọc Hà

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum showing a monument and a garden

Ba Dinh

4.5/5(38 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
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Ngoc Khanh

If you're spending some time in Ngoc Khanh, Thu Le Park and Vincom Center Metropolis are top sights worth seeing.

Ngoc Khanh
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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
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Cống Vị

While visiting Cống Vị, you might make a stop by sights like Lotte Center Hanoi and Thu Le Park.

Cống Vị
Tay Ho which includes 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
Hoan Kiem which includes 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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