Northern Vietnam

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Temple of Literature showing a garden
Hoan Kiem showing a city, street scenes and signage
Hanoi showing shopping, street scenes and night scenes
Ho Chi Minh Museum showing a garden
Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre showing performance art, theater scenes and interior views

Where to stay in Northern Vietnam

Hanoi which includes street scenes

Old Quarter

Historical civic urban core, the Old Quarter boasts specialized trade streets, 18th and 19th-century shophouses, and historic sights like Mã Mây Temple and Quan Chưởng gate. Explore the vibrant commercial heart of Hanoi.

Old Quarter
Hoan Kiem showing a city, street scenes and signage

Hoan Kiem

4.5/5(1,808 area reviews)

Explore the Old Quarter's narrow streets and traditional atmosphere, with merchants specializing in goods like silver and jewelry. Don't miss attractions such as Hanoi Opera House, Thăng Long Water Puppet Theatre, and St. Joseph's Cathedral.

Hoan Kiem
Hanoi showing signage, street scenes and night scenes

French Quarter

The abundant dining options and 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.

French Quarter
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum featuring a monument and a park

Ba Dinh

4/5(129 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
Tay Ho featuring a lake or waterhole

Tay Ho

The abundant dining options and 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
St. Joseph Cathedral which includes religious elements, a church or cathedral and a city

Hang Trong

If you're spending some time in Hang Trong, Hoan Kiem Lake and Hang Gai Street 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 $42 total per night from Oct 28 to Oct 29
$42 total
per night
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5,769 reviews)
私たちはこの宿泊施設の全体的な雰囲気がとても気に入りました。とても歓迎される雰囲気で、清潔で広々とした客室、そして親切で素敵なスタッフが揃っています。私たちはファミリールームに宿泊しましたが、とても広くて家族全員ぐっすり眠れました。本当に素晴らしかったです!ロケーションは旧市街を探索するのに完璧ですが、静かな場所にあるため、騒音はほとんどありません。ぜひおすすめします。

Reviewed on Oct 24, 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 $52 total per night from Oct 28 to Oct 29
$52 total
per night
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi Old Town Night ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,343 reviews)
Ho trascorso un soggiorno fantastico all'Hanoi Royal Premium Hotel! La posizione è assolutamente perfetta, proprio nel cuore del Quartiere Vecchio e tutto è raggiungibile a piedi. Il personale è stato incredibilmente cordiale e disponibile durante tutto il nostro soggiorno, facendo davvero la differenza. ...

Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025

Hanoi Royal Premium Hotel
Hanoi Indochine Premium Hotel

Hanoi Indochine Premium Hotel

4 out of 5
52 Ngo Huyen, Hang Trong, Hanoi, 30, Hanoi
The price is $47 total per night from Oct 27 to Oct 28
$47 total
per night
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free valet parking. Popular attractions Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi Old Town Night ...
10/10 Exceptional! (931 reviews)
GREAT SERVICE

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025

Hanoi Indochine Premium Hotel
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.
Fraser Suites Hanoi

Fraser Suites Hanoi

4.5 out of 5
51 Xuan Dieu Street, Tay Ho Ward, Hanoi
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hoan Kiem Lake and West Lake ...
9/10 Wonderful! (231 reviews)
Old style but clean

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2025

Fraser Suites Hanoi
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 WiFi, free valet parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hoan Kiem Lake ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (157 reviews)
The room is new and clean.

Reviewed on Oct 23, 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 WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,056 reviews)
large comfortable rooms, spearate bedroom, big work table Internet poor kept dropping out Room 2209 had to go to the residents lounge to get decent signal

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2025

Somerset Grand 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.

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