Northern Vietnam Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Temple of Literature featuring a garden
Hoan Kiem which includes street scenes, a city and signage
Hanoi showing shopping, street scenes and night scenes
Ho Chi Minh Museum showing a garden
Northern Vietnam

Where to stay in Northern Vietnam

Hanoi featuring street scenes

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

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
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 Lý Thái Tổ Monument might round out your trip.

French Quarter
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
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum showing a monument and a park

Ba Dinh

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
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 AU$98 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
AU$98
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (4,084 reviews)
"Service and location stand out. Very noisy and bustling area which would need to take more than one night to get used to. Breakfast was really good!"

Reviewed on 8 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
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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,427 reviews)
"Our first hotel in Vietnam and what an excellent place to start. The staff are very friendly and helpful.. Breakfast was good. The trips they organized (Halong Bay and Ninh Binh) were better than expected and also well priced. I would have no hesitation in recommending this hotel to friends and ..."

Reviewed on 10 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 AU$109 per night from 11 May to 12 May
AU$109
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
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! (1,013 reviews)
"Great location with easy and close access to Hoàn Kiếm Lake, shopping and attractions in the Old Quarter. Besides the great location, we enjoyed our stay because the hotel was quiet and comfortable. One aspect that should be highlighted is the level of service. Carlos and Amelinda, along with the ..."

Reviewed on 8 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 WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,017 reviews)
"Great location; easy to get around, many restaurants in the area. Definitely will stay again when coming back to Ha Noi."

Reviewed on 17 Mar. 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 WiFi, free valet parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hoan Kiem Lake ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (130 reviews)
"Outside the hustle and bustle of old town. Very nice property and great staff. The breakfast selection was excellent and varied. Would return to this properly!"

Reviewed on 20 Mar. 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 WiFi, 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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