Old Quarter Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Old Quarter
Popular places to visit
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.
St. Joseph's Cathedral of Hanoi
Hanoi’s Roman Catholic Cathedral.
Dong Xuan Market
Experience the hustle and bustle of Hanoi’s largest market.
Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre
A unique taste of Vietnamese traditional puppetry – watch out for splashes!
Quan Chuong Gate
The attractive shape of the only city gate remaining in Hanoi harks back to a time when the city was under siege.
Ta Hien Street
During your visit to Hanoi, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Ta Hien Street. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Full-Day Heart of Hanoi Highlights Tour
Halong Bay In Just One Day with Ti Top Island
Vietnam Day Trips All-Inclusive, Bus, Guide, Meals & Activities
Private Walking Tour of Hanoi City
Hanoi Old Quarter Private Walking Tour with Student Guide
Our pick of the best Old Quarter Hotel Deals
Hanoi Royal Palace Hotel 2
Estancia encantadora, el lugar era agradable y limpio, y el personal del hotel fue muy servicial, ¡especialmente Jennie! ¡Ella ayudó a organizar todos nuestros viajes y fue de gran ayuda con todas las recomendaciones!
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Hanoi Royal Premium Hotel
Increíble hotel, personal amable, ¡no podían hacer lo suficiente! Reservé aquí después de que el primer lugar fuera un desastre. Llevé a más personas a quedarse aquí desde el lugar que había reservado originalmente, ya que estaban en pánico sin saber qué hacer después del estado del primer lugar.Lo ...
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
Lovely stay - really beautiful hotel with a lot of history!
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Hanoi Indochine Premium Hotel
Room was comfortable and clean. However, roads are very narrow, you will not be dropped off at the hotel. So don't book here if you have a lot of luggage
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Hanoi Lotus Boutique Hotel
My husband and I stayed for only one night in Jul after an overnighter on Halong Bay. We were upgraded to a deluxe suite; it was a huge room with lots of natural light. The amenities were great, the bed was very comfortable, I wish we had stayed at this hotel for the few nights we had been in Hanoi ...
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
GRAND HOTEL du LAC Hanoi
This was as close to a perfect stay as you can get. The staff are the most generous and helpful people I’ve had the pleasure of meeting anywhere around the world. Truly the gold standard for customer dedication and care. Nhi is a team member who my girlfriend and I will always remember. She ensured ...
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old Quarter
Hang Bac
While visiting Hang Bac, you might make a stop by sights like Hoan Kiem Lake and The Old Quarter Gallery.
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.
Hanoi Backpacker Quarter
Hanoi Backpacker Quarter is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Ta Hien Street and Ancient House while you're in town.
Hang Buom
If you're spending some time in Hang Buom, Ta Hien Street and Ancient House are top sights worth seeing.
Hang Trong
If you're spending some time in Hang Trong, Hoan Kiem Lake and Hang Gai Street 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.
