You'll find this culture and arts hub in Hoan Kiem. Once you've done everything you can at Friendship Cultural Palace, pay a visit to nearby Hoan Kiem Lake, Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre, and Temple of Literature.

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S Central Hotel & Spa

Old Quarter

$338

per person

Nov 4 - Nov 11

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Roundtrip flight included

Manila (MNL) to Hanoi (HAN)

8.4/10 Very Good! (70 reviews)

The Hotel is close to everything. We took a grab taxi from the Cathedral everyday and it was a 1 min walk. 12 minutes to the lake. Shopping and food around the corner. Perfect location.

Reviewed on Jun 7, 2025

Splendid Holiday Hotel

Old Quarter

$357

per person

Nov 4 - Nov 11

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Roundtrip flight included

Manila (MNL) to Hanoi (HAN)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (458 reviews)

Hotel is situated in great location, near by tourist attractions, restaurants, shopping...Staff is friendly and very helpful.

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2025

Amara Hanoi Hotel

Old Quarter

$367

per person

Nov 4 - Nov 11

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Manila (MNL) to Hanoi (HAN)

9/10 Wonderful! (21 reviews)

Staff were very nice. Breakfast was 100 % superb! Plenty of varieties to choose from. It’s also walkable to Moana Sapa and dinings. This hotel has a magnificent view of the panoramic mountain and clouds. And the most of all I like in my surprise? Staffs were surprised that my family and I handed them a tip! One of them even approached me and asked what was it for. 😂 I won’t hesitate to book there again.

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2025

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