Son Tay Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by John Murata
Photo by John Murata
Photo by John Murata
Photo by John Murata
Photo by John Murata
Photo by John Murata

Popular places to visit

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

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.

Hoan Kiem Lake
Tran Quoc Pagoda

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.

West Lake
Hanoi Opera House featuring heritage architecture and theatre scenes

Hanoi Opera House

Located at the heart of the French Quarter, the magnificent Hanoi Opera House represents the pinnacle of music and performance in Vietnam.

Hanoi Opera House
St. Joseph Cathedral which includes heritage elements, markets and a church or cathedral

St. Joseph's Cathedral of Hanoi

Hanoi’s Roman Catholic Cathedral.

St. Joseph's Cathedral of Hanoi
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum showing a monument and a garden

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

Pay your respects to the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam’s revolutionary leader.

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Dong Xuan Market which includes markets, street scenes and a city

Dong Xuan Market

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

Dong Xuan Market

Activities

Ky Son & Duong Lam Village Tour Full Day

Ky Son & Duong Lam Village Tour Full Day

NZ$338
per traveller
Ky Son & Duong Lam Village Tour Full Day
Duong Lam Ancient Village Tour - Experience Rural Vietnam

Duong Lam Ancient Village Tour - Experience Rural Vietnam

NZ$258
per traveller
Duong Lam Ancient Village Tour - Experience Rural Vietnam
View from ground of man swinging club on golf course

Golf at BRG Kings Island Golf Resort

NZ$495
per traveller
Golf at BRG Kings Island Golf Resort
Duong Lam Ancient Village & Thay Pagoda Private Cultural Day Trip

Duong Lam Ancient Village & Thay Pagoda Private Cultural Day Trip

NZ$299
per adult
Duong Lam Ancient Village & Thay Pagoda Private Cultural Day Trip
Vietnam : The Quintessence of Tonkin Show Ticket in Hanoi

Vietnam : The Quintessence of Tonkin Show Ticket in Hanoi

NZ$46
per adult
Vietnam : The Quintessence of Tonkin Show Ticket in Hanoi
The Quintessence of Tonkin Show in Hanoi

The Quintessence of Tonkin Show in Hanoi

NZ$69
per traveller
The Quintessence of Tonkin Show in Hanoi
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Our pick of the best Son Tay Hotel Deals

Lotte Hotel Hanoi

Lotte Hotel Hanoi

5 out of 5
No. 54, Lieu Giai St. Cong Vi Ward., Ba Dinh, Hanoi
The price is NZ$249 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$249
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)
"Rooms are spacious and clean, the staff was excellent to deal with, highly recommend."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Lotte Hotel Hanoi
Dolce by Wyndham Hanoi Golden Lake

Dolce by Wyndham Hanoi Golden Lake

5 out of 5
B7 Giang Vo, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi
The price is NZ$111 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
NZ$111
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Hoan Kiem Lake and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (99 reviews)
"Why they ask for a deposit and at checkout we have to wait 5 minutes or more for checking room?."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Dolce by Wyndham Hanoi Golden Lake
JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi

JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi

5 out of 5
No 8 Do Duc Duc Road, Tu Liem Ward, Hanoi
The price is NZ$369 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
NZ$369
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free parking, 6 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (552 reviews)
"The staff truly made my stay enjoyable. I visited to celebrate a birthday, but the day came and went without any special acknowledgment from the hotel—no small gesture like a slice of cake or a card, which was a bit disappointing. That said, the overall experience was still worthy of four stars. ..."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025

JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi
InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72 by IHG

InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72 by IHG

5 out of 5
Keangnam Hanoi Landmark Tower , Plot E6, Cau Giay New Urban Area, Yen Hoa Ward, Hanoi
The price is NZ$234 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$234
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (625 reviews)
"Very nice hotel with exceptional staff. Book here if you want a nice view of the city. Only problem with this hotel was the humidity in the rooms. Rooms feel muggy and could use a humidifier to clean the air. Outside of the air quality, my room and view was amazing and clean. I would stay here again ..."

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2025

InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72 by IHG
Hanoi Daewoo Hotel

Hanoi Daewoo Hotel

5 out of 5
360 Kim Ma Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
Business trip
"Business friendly hotel. The hotel is not new but maintained vert well. Staff are friendly ans ready to help."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

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Hanoi Daewoo Hotel
L7 WEST LAKE HANOI BY LOTTE

L7 WEST LAKE HANOI BY LOTTE

5 out of 5
683 Alley, Lac Long Quan Street, Tay Ho Ward, Hanoi
The price is NZ$211 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
NZ$211
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (328 reviews)
"Friendly staff, great breakfast"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

L7 WEST LAKE HANOI BY LOTTE
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Other neighbourhoods around Son Tay

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Nam Từ Liêm

While visiting Nam Từ Liêm, you might make a stop by sights like My Dinh National Stadium and Hanoi Indoor Games Gymnasium.

Nam Từ Liêm
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Mỹ Đình

3/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Mỹ Đình, Hanoi Indoor Games Gymnasium and My Dinh National Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Mỹ Đình
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Cau Giay

Cau Giay is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Indochina Plaza Ha Noi and Vietnam Museum of Ethnology.

Cau Giay
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Cống Vị

While visiting Cống Vị, you might make a stop by sights like Lotte Center Hanoi and Thu Le Park.

Cống Vị
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Ngoc Khanh

If you're spending some time in Ngoc Khanh, Thu Le Park and Vincom Center Metropolis are top sights worth seeing.

Ngoc Khanh
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum showing a monument and a garden

Ba Dinh

4.5/5(38 area reviews)

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 Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum might round out your trip.

Ba Dinh

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