Title: Northern Vietnam Travel Guide: Best of Northern Vietnam, Vietnam Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk

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# Northern Vietnam Travel Guide

## Tourist Guide

![Temple of Literature which includes a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6115784/d5fb70ec-2a71-411b-8c61-f98a66e2db52.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Temple of Literature which includes a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6115784/d5fb70ec-2a71-411b-8c61-f98a66e2db52.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Hoan Kiem showing a city, signage and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000664659/f8555384-be3d-4796-bf5b-246ecbdd0d19.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Hanoi featuring street scenes, night scenes and markets](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1428/f24ac6ef-8827-41a7-a382-4040df83042d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Ho Chi Minh Museum which includes a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6115778/e246ddc2-b975-4225-bdb8-e30ac9a112ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Northern Vietnam

Where to stay

Things to do

### Where to stay in Northern Vietnam

![Hanoi featuring street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000664659/e9fbbdf7-51e2-4221-a228-e86dc6f04037.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### 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. 

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![Hoan Kiem showing a city, signage and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000664659/f8555384-be3d-4796-bf5b-246ecbdd0d19.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Hoan Kiem

4.5/5(549 area reviews)

 Panoramic lake views interesting history and top sights from Hoan Kiem Lake to Hanoi Municipal Party Committee – discover Hoan Kiem, a destination also famous for its shopping. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Hanoi-Hoan-Kiem.dx6054471)

![Hanoi which includes street scenes, night scenes and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635171393366/78df818d-7904-48db-adce-1828f6f6e7c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### 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 Hanoi Municipal Party Committee might round out your trip. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Hanoi-French-Quarter.dx553248635171393366)

![View from our Apricot Hotel Hanoi](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054458/3cab8f5f-8a0f-4a47-a31a-fcc84712b765.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Hang Trong

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

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![Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum showing a monument and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6115776/71ed4772-afdc-4f73-be40-7c98a7bf4890.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### 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. 

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![Tay Ho featuring a lake or waterhole](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000664655/81e5747a-1d38-44f0-999b-fa9b058ab1c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### 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. 

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- Top hotels in Northern Vietnam
- Top Holiday Rentals in Northern Vietnam

![Hanoi Indochine Premium Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116190000/116189200/116189149/982b383b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hanoi Indochine Premium Hotel

52 Ngo Huyen, Hang Trong, Hanoi Hanoi 

£57

28 Feb - 1 Mar

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this spa hotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free valet parking. Popular attractions Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi Old Town Night Market ...

9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,610 reviews)

Very good hotel. Happy with everything except it’s located down an alley so make sure you have someone to help you with luggage.

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

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![Hanoi Splendid Premium Hotel ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115430000/115421200/115421123/cdea080a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hanoi Splendid Premium Hotel 

36 Lo Su , Ly Thai To, Hoan Kiem Ha Noi Hanoi 

£80

1 Feb - 2 Feb

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this luxury hotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and private pools. Popular attractions Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi Old Town Night Market are ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (313 reviews)

The room is clean. Staff are Excellent. The breakfast is good

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

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L’HÔTEL du LAC Hanoi 

35 - 37 Hang Trong, Hoàn Kiem Hanoi 

£66

16 Feb - 17 Feb

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this 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 reviews. ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,255 reviews)

This place is excellent. We have stayed in many places but this one is excellent. All staff members are very courteous and always willing to assist as needed. Alice at breakfast was very attentive and remembered my choices from the day before! Louis at the front desk at reception gave us a very heartfelt ...

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

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Elegant Suites Westlake

10B Dang Thai Mai Street Hanoi 

Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...

9/10 Wonderful! (637 reviews)

Spacious room, very comfortable bed. Excellent breakfast, very courteous staff

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![Era Apartment Khuc Thua Du](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112790000/112787400/112787337/e4fcdcaa_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Era Apartment Khuc Thua Du

11A/1 Ngo 59, Khuc Thua Du Hanoi 

Stay at this apartment in Hanoi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an airport shuttle (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Hoan Kiem Lake and West Lake are ...

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![MoonLight Tay Ho](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92730000/92720500/92720433/04d5e37e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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MoonLight Tay Ho

32 Yen Hoa, Yen phu, Tay Ho Hanoi 

Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and on-site spa services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (76 reviews)

I stayed here on new year's eve. The room was large, clean and had everything i needed, even a washing machine, which was very useful. Great view o the lake from the balcony. Everyone at reception were super helpful, especially Alice, who was very attentive and she even gave me recommendations for ...

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

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### Popular places to visit

![Hoan Kiem Lake featuring a lake or waterhole, a monument and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6115806/5a1c3479-7127-49e6-a722-5e42eb90e3c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 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.

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Hoan-Kiem-Lake-Old-Quarter.d6115796.Attraction)

![Halong Bay featuring a coastal town, rugged coastline and a gorge or canyon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6024117/f0cc4526-323d-430d-be20-daa78d3a6ebf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Ha Long Bay

Thousands of jagged, green peaks rising out of the emerald waters, surrounded by the colourful sails of traditional boats, give this bay an almost magical appeal.

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Ha-Long-Bay-Quang-Ninh-Province.d6024117.Attraction)

![Evening view in Hanoi, Vietnam](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635710297789/b891eada-0080-42b7-8bc8-07ed47f30e15.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Hanoi Old Town Night Market

4/5(7 reviews)

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

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Hanoi-Old-Town-Night-Market-Hanoi.d553248635710297789.Attraction)

![Halong Bay Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6229344/b96e02b3-b887-4f7b-beaa-9af866344c07.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Halong Bay Marina

4/5(1 review)

Explore the waterfront of Halong Bay Marina and enjoy other activities such as boating in Ha Long. You can seek out the local tours while in the area. 

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![Beautiful pagoda in Hanoi... possible to walk but recommend to have a motorbike take you as it’s just outside of the main city area and easy to rent or hail someone to take you. Worth the views!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000664655/acb7abd2-59b5-4d09-9a2c-ae42b8c1dcd4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### West Lake

5/5(4 reviews)

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. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/West-Lake-Tay-Ho.d553248621526918488.Attraction)

![St. Joseph Cathedral showing heritage architecture, markets and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6158574/06e04dab-1cc5-4821-97cd-8c54711393b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 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.

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### Things to do

![a mazing view](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50277772/63fbb835-a1be-4f48-8b0a-d22b42590211.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Cultural Trekking Tour of H'Mong Village In Dong Van

£21

per adult

[](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cultural-trekking-tour-of-hmong-village-in-dong-van.a50277772.activity-details)

![sightseeing](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50277379/ea6f8920-7069-45d3-89a5-77734497f42e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 2 Days village Trek and Homestay in Dong Van 's Ethnic Highlands

£91

per adult

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## Cities near Northern Vietnam

![Hanoi featuring cycling as well as an individual female](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1428/c3729f73-3737-41ee-85fc-4dcaf3a8b382.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Hanoi

![Sunset at Tam bac river, Haiphong, Vietnam](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1507/f7aefdcc-6ec5-4987-b8fc-b915ebf6b337.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Hai Phong

![Sapa city in fog and clouds. Neighborhood of the city of Sapa, Vietnam](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053145/55a1c1d3-e913-4543-bd55-f95089b17cae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Sa Pa

![Mui Ne fishing village with a lot of boat, Binh Thuan province, Vietnam.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125119/b9f72c83-38a4-404b-b68a-eaad2d7f1848.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Ninh Binh

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- [Hoan Kiem Lake ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hoan-Kiem-Lake-Old-Quarter.d6115796.Attraction)
- [Ha Long Bay ](https://expedia.co.uk/Ha-Long-Bay-Quang-Ninh-Province.d6024117.Attraction)
- [Halong Bay Marina ](https://expedia.co.uk/Halong-Bay-Marina-Hon-Gai.d6229344.Attraction)
- [St. Joseph's Cathedral of Hanoi ](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Josephs-Cathedral-Of-Hanoi-Old-Quarter.d6158574.Attraction)
- [Hanoi Opera House ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hanoi-Opera-House-Hoan-Kiem.d6115792.Attraction)
- [Ninh Binh Walking Street ](https://expedia.co.uk/Ninh-Binh-Walking-Street-Ninh-Binh.d553248635975257926.Attraction)
- [Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex ](https://expedia.co.uk/Trang-An-Scenic-Landscape-Complex-Ninh-Binh-Province.d553248634942478330.Attraction)
- [Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum ](https://expedia.co.uk/Ho-Chi-Minh-Mausoleum-Ba-Dinh.d6115776.Attraction)
- [Cat Ba National Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Cat-Ba-National-Park-Cat-Hai.d6228589.Attraction)
- [Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Thang-Long-Water-Puppet-Theatre-Old-Quarter.d6115804.Attraction)
- [Lan Ha Bay ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lan-Ha-Bay-Cat-Hai.d553248635695641275.Attraction)
- [Dong Xuan Market ](https://expedia.co.uk/Dong-Xuan-Market-Old-Quarter.d6153506.Attraction)
- [Ha Long Night Market ](https://expedia.co.uk/Ha-Long-Night-Market-Bai-Chay.d553248621563235450.Attraction)
- [Quan Chuong Gate ](https://expedia.co.uk/Quan-Chuong-Gate-Old-Quarter.d6268305.Attraction)
- [Gate to Trang An Ecological Tourist Area ](https://expedia.co.uk/Gate-To-Trang-An-Ecological-Tourist-Area-Ninh-Binh.d553248635949103331.Attraction)
- [Bai Chay Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Bai-Chay-Beach-Bai-Chay.d553248635976770492.Attraction)
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- [Hoa Lo Prison Museum ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hoa-Lo-Prison-Museum-Hoan-Kiem.d6115788.Attraction)
- [Temple of Literature ](https://expedia.co.uk/Temple-Of-Literature-Dong-Da.d6115784.Attraction)

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