Ngọc Hà Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Hanoi Botanical Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Hanoi Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Hanoi.
Presidential Palace
Visit this striking colonial mansion to explore the house and grounds that were home to the revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh.
Hoan Kiem Lake
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.
Hanoi Old Town Night Market
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.
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Pay your respects to the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam’s revolutionary leader.
West Lake
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.
Activities
Full-Day Ha Long Bay Cruise Excursion from Hanoi
City Sightseeing Hanoi Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Private Walking Tour of Hanoi City
Full-Day Heart of Hanoi Highlights Tour
Vietnam Day Trips All-Inclusive, Bus, Guide, Meals & Activities
Hanoi: Ninh Binh, Bai Dinh/Hoa Lu, Trang An, & Mua Cave Tour
Our pick of the best Ngọc Hà Hotel Deals
L’HÔTEL du LAC Hanoi
Our stay was truly memorable, specifically due to the exceptional service provided by your staffs. I would like to specifically commend Chloe and Travis for providing local tips and the housekeeping team for keeping our room impeccable. We also thoroughly enjoyed the breakfast buffet.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
HOTEL du LAC SIGNATURE
Terrific staff. Best service i have experienced.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Hanoi Royal Palace Hotel 2
What stood out to me most was the staff—they were incredibly kind and always smiling. The location made everything accessible, and breakfast became my favorite daily routine.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
GRAND HOTEL du LAC Hanoi
Great hotel, very central, with lovely rood terrace. Excellent service.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Peridot Grand Luxury Boutique Hotel
Located on a busy side street adjacent to major construction, access to the hotel can be a little problematic with traffic. Sound insulation in the rooms is not perfect. We were on the 9th floor and still heard street noise (as well as guests in adjacent rooms). Decor looks glam in photos but is ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
The Oriental Jade Hotel
Clean, very good service, well located, comfortable rooms, albeit rather small. Nice sky bar and pool
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ngọc Hà
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.
Điện Biên
While visiting Điện Biên, you might make a stop by sights like Vietnam Military History Museum and Hanoi War Museum.
Cống Vị
While visiting Cống Vị, you might make a stop by sights like Lotte Center Hanoi and Thu Le Park.
Ngoc Khanh
If you're spending some time in Ngoc Khanh, Vincom Center Metropolis and Thu Le Park are top sights worth seeing.
Hàng Bồ
While there might not be top attractions in Hàng Bồ, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi Old Town Night Market.
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.
