Old Quarter Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Hanoi featuring street scenes
Hoan Kiem which includes street scenes, a city and signage
Hang Gai Street featuring cycling as well as an individual female
Old Quarter
Ngoc Son Temple which includes a bridge as well as an individual female

Popular places to visit

Hoan Kiem Lake featuring heritage architecture, a monument and a lake or waterhole

Hoan Kiem Lake

4.5/5(162 reviews)

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.

Hoan Kiem Lake
St. Joseph Cathedral which includes heritage elements, markets and a church or cathedral

St. Joseph's Cathedral of Hanoi

4.5/5(120 reviews)

Hanoi’s Roman Catholic Cathedral.

St. Joseph's Cathedral of Hanoi
Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre which includes performance art, interior views and theatre scenes

Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre

4.5/5(64 reviews)

A unique taste of Vietnamese traditional puppetry – watch out for splashes!

Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre
Dong Xuan Market which includes markets, street scenes and a city

Dong Xuan Market

4/5(117 reviews)

Experience the hustle and bustle of Hanoi’s largest market.

Dong Xuan Market
Hanoi Old City Gate which includes night scenes and street scenes

Quan Chuong Gate

4/5(77 reviews)

The attractive shape of the only city gate remaining in Hanoi harks back to a time when the city was under siege.

Quan Chuong Gate
Hang Gai Street featuring signage and street scenes

Hang Gai Street

4/5(42 reviews)

This boisterous street is renowned for silks, custom tailoring, colorful displays and hand-crafted souvenirs, all hanging from faded yellow façades.

Hang Gai Street

Activities

The Huc Bridge - Hanoi City

Vietnam Day Trips All-Inclusive, Bus, Guide, Meals & Activities

NZ$21
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Vietnam Day Trips All-Inclusive, Bus, Guide, Meals & Activities
Highlight Ninh Binh Full Day Tour Tam Coc Boat, Mua Cave, Hoa Lu

Highlight Ninh Binh Full Day Tour Tam Coc Boat, Mua Cave, Hoa Lu

NZ$78
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Highlight Ninh Binh Full Day Tour Tam Coc Boat, Mua Cave, Hoa Lu
2-Day Da Nang - Ba Na Hills - Hoian Tour

Golden Bridge Ba Na Hills & Cable Car Ride With Transfer

NZ$165
per adult
Golden Bridge Ba Na Hills & Cable Car Ride With Transfer
Hanoi Food Tour with Train Street Visit

Hanoi: Guided Food Tour with Train Street Visit

NZ$30
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hanoi: Guided Food Tour with Train Street Visit
Luxury bus Hanoi to Halong

Luxury Bus Hanoi to Sapa & Sapa to Hanoi - All Inclusive

NZ$30
per adult
Luxury Bus Hanoi to Sapa & Sapa to Hanoi - All Inclusive
JADESAILS CRUISE-The Most Luxurious Day Tour in Ha Long Bay & Lan Ha Bay

JADESAILS CRUISE-The Most Luxurious Day Tour in Ha Long Bay & Lan Ha Bay

NZ$41
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
JADESAILS CRUISE-The Most Luxurious Day Tour in Ha Long Bay & Lan Ha Bay
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Our pick of the best Old Quarter Hotel Deals

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 NZ$66 per night from 26 June to 27 June
NZ$66
26 June - 27 June
includes taxes & fees
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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (4,599 reviews)
"Mr Jimmi planned our tours to Mai Chau,Halang Bay and Ninh Binh. These places we visited was all lovely. The hotel staff are very helpful and friendly. The breakfast is delicious and has many choices. ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jun. 2025

Hanoi Royal Palace Hotel 2
Peridot Grand Luxury Boutique Hotel
Peridot Grand Luxury Boutique Hotel
5 out of 5
33 Duong Thanh, Hanoi
The price is NZ$232 per night from 30 June to 1 July
NZ$232
30 June - 1 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (822 reviews)
"Breakfast Buffett was great Service from everyone awesome especially Rachelle Bui- who WhatsApp convenience and communication was fast and helpful and she was very nice all smiles made the stay great"

Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2025

Peridot Grand Luxury Boutique Hotel
Hanoi Lotus Boutique Hotel
Hanoi Lotus Boutique Hotel
4 out of 5
2 Hoi Vu Street, Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, Hanoi
The price is NZ$52 per night from 7 July to 8 July
NZ$52
7 July - 8 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the WiFi in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,850 reviews)
"Clean rooms and great service! The breakfast was amazing and all staff made sure that we were all happy and cared for. We even got upgraded for my parents as it was my dads birthday! They provided a beautiful cake and decorated the room for them! Very sweet!"

Reviewed on 24 Jun. 2025

Hanoi Lotus Boutique 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$415 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$415
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"AAA"

Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2025

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
The Oriental Jade Hotel
The Oriental Jade Hotel
5 out of 5
No. 92-94 Hang Trong Str., Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, Hanoi
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
"I have been travelling all over the world over 30 years, and this is one of the best expedited i have in hotels, people working at the hotel has the bes attitude I had seen, Congratulations to the people at this hotel"

Reviewed on 20 Jun. 2025

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The Oriental Jade Hotel
L’HÔTEL du LAC Hanoi
L’HÔTEL du LAC Hanoi
4 out of 5
35 - 37 Hang Trong, Hoàn Kiem, Hanoi, vietnam
The price is NZ$121 per night from 7 July to 8 July
NZ$121
7 July - 8 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,099 reviews)
"Clean, excellent staff. Convenient location, close to everything. Good food for breakfast and restaurant staff was excellent."

Reviewed on 24 Jun. 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Old Quarter

Hoan Kiem which includes outdoor eating and markets

Hang Bac

While visiting Hang Bac, you might make a stop by sights like Hoan Kiem Lake and The Old Quarter Gallery.

Hang Bac
Hoan Kiem which includes outdoor eating and markets

Hang Dao

While visiting Hang Dao, you might make a stop by sights like Hanoi Old Town Night Market and Hoan Kiem Lake Weekend Walking Street.

Hang Dao
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Hanoi Backpacker Quarter

Hanoi Backpacker Quarter is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Ta Hien Street and Bach Ma Temple while you're in town.

Hanoi Backpacker Quarter
St. Joseph Cathedral showing a city, religious elements and a church or cathedral

Hang Trong

If you're spending some time in Hang Trong, Hoan Kiem Lake and St. Joseph's Cathedral of Hanoi are top sights worth seeing.

Hang Trong
Hoan Kiem showing a city, signage and street scenes

Hoan Kiem

4.5/5(557 area reviews)

Panoramic lake views interesting history and top sights from Hoan Kiem Lake to St. Joseph's Cathedral of Hanoi – discover Hoan Kiem, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Hoan Kiem
Hanoi which includes street scenes, night scenes and signage

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 Lý Thái Tổ Monument might round out your trip.

French Quarter

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