Old Quarter Travel Guide

Hanoi

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

Popular places to visit

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

Hoan Kiem Lake

4.5/5(160 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
St. Joseph Cathedral showing heritage architecture, markets and heritage elements

St. Joseph's Cathedral of Hanoi

4/5(117 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
Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre which includes theatre scenes, interior views and performance art

Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre

4.5/5(63 reviews)

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 showing markets, a city and street scenes

Dong Xuan Market

4/5(113 reviews)

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

Dong Xuan Market
Hanoi Old City Gate which includes night scenes and street scenes

Quan Chuong Gate

4.5/5(82 reviews)

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
Hang Gai Street featuring signage and street scenes

Hang Gai Street

4/5(23 reviews)

This boisterous street is renowned for silks, custom tailoring, colorful displays and hand-crafted souvenirs, all hanging from faded yellow façades.

Hang Gai Street

Things to do

The Huc Bridge - Hanoi City

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

£10
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Vietnam Day Trips All-Inclusive, Bus, Guide, Meals & Activities
Highlight Ninh Binh Full Day Tour Tam Coc Boat, Mua Cave, Hoa Lu

Highlight Ninh Binh Full Day Tour Tam Coc Boat, Mua Cave, Hoa Lu

£35
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Highlight Ninh Binh Full Day Tour Tam Coc Boat, Mua Cave, Hoa Lu
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
2-Day Da Nang - Ba Na Hills - Hoian Tour

Golden Bridge Ba Na Hills & Cable Car Ride With Transfer

£74
per adult
Golden Bridge Ba Na Hills & Cable Car Ride With Transfer
Luxury bus Hanoi to Halong

Luxury Bus Hanoi to Sapa & Sapa to Hanoi - All Inclusive

£13
per adult
Luxury Bus Hanoi to Sapa & Sapa to Hanoi - All Inclusive
JADESAILS CRUISE-The Most Luxurious Day Tour in Ha Long Bay & Lan Ha Bay

JADESAILS CRUISE-The Most Luxurious Day Tour in Ha Long Bay & Lan Ha Bay

£18
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
JADESAILS CRUISE-The Most Luxurious Day Tour in Ha Long Bay & Lan Ha Bay
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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, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
The price is £90 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
£90
1 Jul - 2 Jul
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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (4,574 reviews)
"La localisation idéale au cœur du vieux quartier, le confort de la chambre, la qualité du petit déjeuner et surtout un accueil au top de la part du personnel de l établissement"

Reviewed on 20 Jun 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
The price is £20 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
£20
7 Jul - 8 Jul
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! (2,838 reviews)
"Lovely hotel, nice rooms comfortable beds & very clean, great location, very friendly helpful staff, great breakfast - we all agreed best Pho noodle soup we enjoyed in Vietnam. Would happily stay again & will recommend to friends."

Reviewed on 18 Jun 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 £189 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
£189
1 Jul - 2 Jul
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Very nice"

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2025

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
Peridot Grand Luxury Boutique Hotel
Peridot Grand Luxury Boutique Hotel
5 out of 5
33 Duong Thanh, Hanoi
The price is £107 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
£107
30 Jun - 1 Jul
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! (822 reviews)
"Breakfast Buffett was great Service from everyone awesome especially Rachelle Bui- who WhatsApp convenience and communication was fast and helpful and she was very nice all smiles made the stay great"

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2025

Peridot Grand Luxury Boutique Hotel
The Oriental Jade Hotel
The Oriental Jade Hotel
5 out of 5
No. 92-94 Hang Trong Str., Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, Hanoi
The price is £79 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
£79
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"I have been travelling all over the world over 30 years, and this is one of the best expedited i have in hotels, people working at the hotel has the bes attitude I had seen, Congratulations to the people at this hotel"

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

The Oriental Jade 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 £47 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
£47
23 Jun - 24 Jun
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! (1,094 reviews)
"Best hotel from start to finish, the staff are wonderful. Please give them a raise or recognition!! My family and I are so glad we picked this hotel!"

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Old Quarter

Hoan Kiem which includes outdoor eating and markets

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 which includes outdoor eating and markets

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 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
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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 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

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