Old Quarter Travel Guide
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Visit Old Quarter
Popular places to visit

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.

Hanoi Old Town Night Market
During your trip to Hanoi, you can do some window-shopping at Hanoi Old Town Night Market. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this culturally rich area.

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.

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

Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre
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.

Quan Chuong Gate
The attractive shape of the only city gate remaining in Hanoi harks back to a time when the city was under siege.
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Top hotels in Old Quarter

HOTEL du LAC SIGNATURE
Location was great, the room and amenities in the room was truly 5 star worthy. Large spacious rooms. Was worth the extra dollars compared to other hotels in the area.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

L’HÔTEL du LAC Hanoi
This hotel is in an excellent location. The atmosphere is quite colourful. The rooms are not very big but comfortable a enough. Great value for money. Fairly clean although a bit of noise from next door due to renovations. Above all, the best thing this hotel has is the Staff. 20/10 in customer service. ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

GRAND HOTEL du LAC Hanoi
The staff and location were great
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Hanoi Royal Palace Hotel 2
Good comfortable room in a great location
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

The Oriental Jade Hotel
Excellent hotel. We stayed 3 nights. Perfect location for the sights of Hanoi. Staff did many things over and above expectations. A senior member of the hotel staff took care of many extra things for us, all in perfect English. Rooftop pool and restaurant are excellent. I’ll recommend this hotel ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Peridot Grand Luxury Boutique Hotel
Breakfast was excellent Very helpful
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Quarter

Hang Bac
While visiting Hang Bac, you might make a stop by sights like Hoan Kiem Lake and The Old Quarter Gallery.

Hang Dao
While visiting Hang Dao, you might make a stop by sights like Hanoi Old Town Night Market and Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square.

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.

Hang Trong
If you're spending some time in Hang Trong, Hoan Kiem Lake and Hang Gai Street are top sights worth seeing.

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.

Hoan Kiem
Panoramic lake views interesting history and top sights from Hoan Kiem Lake to Trang Tien Plaza – discover Hoan Kiem, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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