Kim Liên Travel Guide

Hanoi

Popular places to visit

Hoan Kiem Lake featuring 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
Tran Quoc Pagoda

West Lake

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 which includes heritage architecture and theatre scenes

Hanoi Opera House

This historic building is the centerpiece 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 showing heritage architecture, markets 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
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum which includes a monument and a park

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

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

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Dong Xuan Market showing 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

Things to do

The Huc Bridge - Hanoi City

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

£7
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Vietnam Day Trips All-Inclusive, Bus, Guide, Meals & Activities
Hanoi Food Tour with Train Street Visit

Hanoi: Guided Food Tour with Train Street Visit

£13
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hanoi: Guided Food Tour with Train Street Visit
Luxury bus Hanoi to Halong

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£13
per adult
Luxury Bus Hanoi to Sapa & Sapa to Hanoi - All Inclusive
La Casta Cruise - Luxury Day Tour in Halong Bay

La Casta Cruise - Luxury Day Tour in Halong Bay (Expressway- Limousine)

£55
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
La Casta Cruise - Luxury Day Tour in Halong Bay (Expressway- Limousine)
Hanoi: Halong Bay Luxury Day Cruise with Buffet, Kayak, Swim

Halong Bay: Luxury Day Cruise with Buffet, Kayak, Swim

£31
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Halong Bay: Luxury Day Cruise with Buffet, Kayak, Swim
Jade Sails – Halong & Lan Ha Bay The Most Luxurious Day Tour

Jade Sails – Halong & Lan Ha Bay The Most Luxurious Day Tour

£80
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Jade Sails – Halong & Lan Ha Bay The Most Luxurious Day Tour
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Top hotels in Kim Liên

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 £101 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
£101
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5,111 reviews)
"It was a good budget hotel but the old quarter is not for us."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Hanoi Royal Palace Hotel 2
Hanoi Royal Premium Hotel

Hanoi Royal Premium Hotel

4 out of 5
59 Phu Doan street, Old Quarter, Hanoi
The price is £35 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
£35
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Hoan Kiem Lake and St. Joseph's Cathedral ...
10/10 Exceptional! (455 reviews)
"We spent wonderfull time here. The crew were very polite with us and they helped us with all of things. We recommend them."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Hanoi Royal Premium Hotel
Hanoi Lotus Boutique Hotel

Hanoi Lotus Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
2 Hoi Vu Street, Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
The price is £26 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
£26
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (3,174 reviews)
"Hotel staff very attentive, welcoming and competent. We were very well received. On arrival we were toasted with a refreshing juice to soothe the heat. The employees are very cordial, welcoming us every walk back always with a friendly smile. Clean and pleasant environment, decorated with fresh and ..."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 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
The price is £49 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
£49
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,171 reviews)
"grate staff all the shopping and dinning walkable distance its in old quarters Hanoi gives you diffrent kind of vibe"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

L’HÔTEL du LAC Hanoi
Peridot Grand Luxury Boutique Hotel

Peridot Grand Luxury Boutique Hotel

5 out of 5
33 Duong Thanh, Hanoi
The price is £101 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
£101
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (869 reviews)
Okay but not luxury
"This hotel does not fall under five star luxury. It might be for the local standards. The staff is nice and polite but if you're looking for luxury don't expect too much by visiting this hotel. My room was city view and all i saw outside my window was slums of Hanoi. The noise from the pool area ..."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Peridot Grand Luxury 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 £185 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
£185
2 Sept - 3 Sept
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)
"Amazing Location, service and amenities . Staff kind, efficient and helpful All in all great experience"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
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Other neighbourhoods around Kim Liên

Temple of Literature showing a temple or place of worship and a park as well as a large group of people

Dong Da

3/5(2 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the bars and lake views in Dong Da. You might want to make time for a stop at Temple of Literature or Train Street.

Dong Da
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Hai Ba Trung

4/5(2 area reviews)

Hai Ba Trung is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Vincom Center and Hai Ba Trung Temple.

Hai Ba Trung
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 dining out as well as a small group of people

Trang Tien

If you're spending some time in Trang Tien, Hoan Kiem Lake and Trang Tien Plaza are top sights worth seeing.

Trang Tien
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 featuring cycling as well as an individual female

Điện Biên

While visiting Điện Biên, you might make a stop by sights like Vietnam Military History Museum and Imperial Citadel of Thang Long.

Điện Biên

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