You might be free to wander around today, but Co Loa Citadel hasn't always rolled out the welcome mat! Learn the story behind this mighty stronghold and exactly what it was designed to defend.

You're spoiled for sightseeing choice in Dong Anh. Co Loa Citadel is a good place to start here, but there are plenty of other worthwhile places to discover. Hoan Kiem Lake, Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre, and West Lake are not far from the history-filled fortress and will round out your day nicely.

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Eden Boutique Hotel & Spa

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Sep 14 - Sep 18

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Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Hanoi (HAN)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (136 reviews)

Sayed for one night after the Loop. Very clean room and luxurious. Good continental breakfast as well. Also let us check in at 1 AM

Reviewed on May 24, 2025

Aliana Boutique Sapa Hotel & Spa

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Sep 14 - Sep 18

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Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Hanoi (HAN)

9.8/10 Exceptional! (305 reviews)

Very pretty, clean boutique hotel. Beautiful decor, comfortable room with beautiful view, large bathroom, excellent cleaning service. Breakfast was simple but was very delicious. Staff and all service members were friendly and polite. Excellent location, just outside of the main core of the city in a dead end street so it is very quiet yet walking distance to everything downtown where you can take rail car up the mountain to Fansipan.

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2025

KK Sapa Hotel

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Sep 14 - Sep 18

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Roundtrip flight included

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Hanoi (HAN)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (271 reviews)

Could not really fault anything about this hotel but recommend you get a balcony for the outstanding views of the rice fields.

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2025

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