Dong Da Travel Guide
Hanoi





Popular places to visit

Temple of Literature
Five sacred courtyards, each with a unique history, honorary inscriptions and manicured gardens, revere Confucius and the country’s best scholars.

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.

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.

Hanoi Opera House
This historic building is the centrepiece of Hanoi’s French Quarter and host to shows by many of Vietnam’s premier singers, dancers and musicians.

St. Joseph's Cathedral of Hanoi
At the heart of Hanoi stands a weathered neo-Gothic Roman Catholic church, a contrary sight in this predominantly Buddhist city.

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
This massive tomb houses the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh, a former Vietnamese president.
Top hotels in Dong Da

Pullman Hanoi Hotel
Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

Novotel Hanoi Thai Ha
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Grand Mercure Hanoi
Reviewed on 15 May 2025

Hanoi Royal Palace Hotel 2
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Hanoi Lotus Boutique Hotel
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Lotte Hotel Hanoi
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Dong Da

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

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 Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum 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.

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.

Hoan Kiem
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.
- Places of interest
- Hotels in Dong Da by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Hanoi neighborhoods
- More trip options
- Temple of Literature
- Dong Da General Hospital
- Hanoi CIty Social Insurance Dong Da District
- Hoan Kiem Lake
- West Lake
- Hanoi Opera House
- St. Joseph's Cathedral of Hanoi
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
- My Dinh National Stadium
- Dong Xuan Market
- Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre
- Vietnam National Convention Center
- Quan Chuong Gate
- Imperial Citadel of Thang Long
- Hang Gai Street
- Ho Tay Water Park