Northern Vietnam Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

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
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 Vietnam Revolution Museum 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

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
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 Rp1.139.859 per night from 7 Mar to 8 Mar
Rp1.139.859
Rp1.292.600 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Mar - 8 Mar
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. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (3,467 reviews)
"The staff were amazing, so friendly and helpful. The location of the hotel was superb. The breakfast was excellent."

Reviewed on 19 Feb 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 Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the WiFi in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,141 reviews)
"The staff were super friendly and helpful. In particular, Anna, who helped to organise everything for us, from our tours to Ning Binh, Halong Bay and Sapa to arranging a car to pick us up to the airport. She e even gave us a phone charger when we realised that we forgot to bring one with us. Breakfast ..."

Reviewed on 18 Feb 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 Rp1.861.703 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
Rp1.861.703
Rp2.204.256 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
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! (935 reviews)
"Front office manager Louis and his staff went all the way in making sure my wife and I had one of the best hotel experience ever. Hotel was immacculately clean and beautiful. The staff was extremely attentive and kind. Restaurant was absolutely wonderful. We highly recomend this hotel and we for ..."

Reviewed on 19 Feb 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.
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 West Lake and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (120 reviews)
"This is our second week plus visit to this property. What a gem! Clean, modern, the staff is awesome, lakeviews, wonderful food....can't say enough wonderful things about Oakwood Residence Hanoi!"

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2025

Oakwood Residence Hanoi
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Property is very clean, the staff are friendly and helpful. Breakfast has a good choice of food. The hotel is located close to eateries and attractions. The pool was too cold to use, but the playground, tennis court, gym and steam room were all in good condition."

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2025

Somerset Grand Hanoi
Elegant Suites Westlake
Elegant Suites Westlake
5 out of 5
10B Dang Thai Mai Street, Tay Ho District, Hanoi
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (558 reviews)
"We recently had the pleasure of staying at Elegant Suites Westlake for three days, and it was an absolutely wonderful experience. From the moment we arrived, check-in was a breeze, with the staff warmly welcoming us and ensuring everything was seamless. The room was impeccable—beautifully designed, ..."

Reviewed on 13 Feb 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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