Hanoi Backpacker Quarter Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A yellow building with peeling paint, a blue bicycle, and a person sitting on a stool.
A narrow urban street with various shops, including a K-Mart and a hotel.
A neon sign for a pub and restaurant, outdoor seating, and a menu board.
A bustling street market with colorful lanterns and various stalls.
A bicycle loaded with various woven baskets and containers.

Stay near popular Hanoi Backpacker Quarter attractions

Activities


Our pick of the best Hanoi Backpacker Quarter Hotel Deals

Matilda Boutique and Spa Hotel

Matilda Boutique and Spa Hotel

4 out of 5
73 Ma May, Hang Buom Hanoi
The price is NZ$52 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$52
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (387 reviews)
"Great experience in the old quarter of Hanoi, close. To everything with local recommendations provided by the staff we had a great time in the hotel."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Matilda Boutique and Spa Hotel
La Mejor Indochine Hotel

La Mejor Indochine Hotel

5 out of 5
58 Dao Duy Tu, Hoan Kiem Hanoi
The price is NZ$87 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$87
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi Old Town Night Market are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews)
"Staff were amazing. The breakfast was delicious, with so many choices. Massage was amazing. If you are a light sleeper ask for one of the back rooms. We had to move as the noise from the clubs over the road made it hard to sleep. You cannot hear anything in the back rooms. Everything else was ..."

Reviewed on 16 May 2026

La Mejor Indochine Hotel
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

5 out of 5
15 Ngo Quyen Street, Hoan Kiem District Hanoi
The price is NZ$558 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
NZ$558
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
Hanoi Splendid Premium Hotel

Hanoi Splendid Premium Hotel

5 out of 5
36 Lo Su , Ly Thai To, Hoan Kiem Ha Noi Hanoi
The price is NZ$135 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
NZ$135
3 Sept - 4 Sept
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 ...
Hanoi Splendid Premium Hotel
The Hanoi Signature Hotel

The Hanoi Signature Hotel

4 out of 5
95-97 Hang Bong Street, Old Quarter Hanoi
The price is NZ$72 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$72
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (4,552 reviews)
"Hotel is not a 4 star hotel. It feels more like a hostel. There is an elevator/lift that only lets you off on half floors, meaning you have to walk steps to every floor you want to go to. Rooms look nothing like the pictures. The shower drain flooded the whole bathroom, there were stains on the pillowcases. ..."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

The Hanoi Signature Hotel
L’HÔTEL du LAC Hanoi

L’HÔTEL du LAC Hanoi

4 out of 5
35 - 37 Hang Trong, Hoàn Kiem Hanoi
The price is NZ$139 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
NZ$139
27 Aug - 28 Aug
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. ...
L’HÔTEL du LAC 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.

Our guide on where to stay in Hanoi Backpacker Quarter

Find the best Hanoi Backpacker Quarter areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

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.

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.

Hang Trong

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

Ba Dinh

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 Ba Dinh Square might round out your trip.



Hanoi Backpacker Quarter Travel Guide

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