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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene in this culturally rich area.
St. Joseph's Cathedral of Hanoi
Hanoi’s Roman Catholic Cathedral.
Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre
A unique taste of Vietnamese traditional puppetry – watch out for splashes!
Dong Xuan Market
Experience the hustle and bustle of Hanoi’s largest market.
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.
Activities
City Sightseeing Hanoi Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
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
Hanoi City Half Day Private Tour: Hidden Corners & Train Street
Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Tickets
Our pick of the best Old Quarter Hotel Deals
L’HÔTEL du LAC Hanoi
Nice place that is close to everything
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Hanoi Indochine Premium Hotel
When we arrived, we were informed that breakfast was a 2-3 minute walk and that the bar was closed for renovations. The junior suite room we booked, was tired and taken up mainly by the huge bed which was very comfortable. The room was cleaned daily. The location in the old quarter couldn’t have ...
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Hanoi Splendid Premium Hotel
Staff was wonderful and the property was in a great location. Gym could stand to be updated and additions made but overall we really enjoyed our time
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
HOTEL du LAC SIGNATURE
Rooms are clean, right at the centre of city. The staffs are very friendly and services are excellent, the breakfast buffet is excellent, good foods and the dinning area is neat and clean. Gym is poor not enough equipments. Overall is 9/10.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Peridot Grand Luxury Boutique Hotel
Excellent
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Meritel Hanoi
Perfect everyone was wonderful
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
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 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.
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.
