French Quarter Travel Guide

Hanoi
Hanoi featuring street scenes, signage and night scenes

Popular places to visit

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Hoan Kiem Lake

4.5/5(160 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
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Hanoi Opera House

4.5/5(79 reviews)

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.

Hanoi Opera House
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West Lake

5/5(4 reviews)

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
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O Quan Chuong

4.5/5(82 reviews)

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

O Quan Chuong
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Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

4/5(95 reviews)

This massive tomb houses the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh, a former Vietnamese president.

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
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St. Joseph's Cathedral of Hanoi

4/5(117 reviews)

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

St. Joseph's Cathedral of Hanoi

Top hotels in French Quarter

Hanoi La Selva Hotel
Hanoi La Selva Hotel
3.5 out of 5
57 Lo Su, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
Fully refundable
The price is ₹2,645 per night from 19 May to 20 May
₹2,645
per night
19 May - 20 May
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (436 reviews)
"It was ideally situated although not always easy to navigate back to. However an ideal hotel for the Old Quarter with lots of places to eat within close access. A very walkable area with no concerns about security..The staff were friendly and helpful and I had no concerns about standards in the hotel. ..."

Reviewed on 6 May 2024

Hanoi La Selva Hotel
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
5 out of 5
15 Ngo Quyen Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
The price is ₹25,471 per night from 11 May to 12 May
₹25,471
per night
11 May - 12 May
Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their reviews.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful hotels great location"

Reviewed on 30 Apr 2024

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
Grand Cititel Hanoi Hotel & Spa
Grand Cititel Hanoi Hotel & Spa
4 out of 5
13B Tong Dan, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
The price is ₹4,052 per night from 11 May to 12 May
₹4,052
per night
11 May - 12 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour front desk.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (158 reviews)
Good location hotel
"Very good hotel overall. We can easily see it was recently built. Location is great, just 10 min walking distance from Hoan Kiem Lake. It's located nearby two big bank buildings so we can see a lot of business people during lunch time. The AC was a little bit weak in my room, but they were nice enough ..."

Reviewed on 8 May 2024

Grand Cititel Hanoi Hotel & Spa
La Sinfonía del Rey Hotel & Spa
La Sinfonía del Rey Hotel & Spa
4 out of 5
33-35 Hang Dau, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, Ha Noi
The price is ₹5,668 per night from 12 May to 13 May
₹5,668
per night
12 May - 13 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (313 reviews)
Satisfying Return
"My 5day business stay here has been an excellent one... Ms Rose and her front desk team has been warm and obliging.... always acknowledging me by name and possess good knowledge on hanoi culture and offer good advice on navigating and seeing the city .... kudos to the team for always listening and ..."

Reviewed on 4 May 2024

La Sinfonía del Rey Hotel & Spa
Capella Hanoi
Capella Hanoi
5 out of 5
11 Le Phung Hieu, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
The price is ₹31,015 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
₹31,015
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
"Excellent service and beautiful hotel deco."

Reviewed on 2 May 2024

Capella Hanoi
Bendecir Hotel & Spa
Bendecir Hotel & Spa
4 out of 5
25 Lo Su Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
The price is ₹3,056 per night from 24 May to 25 May
₹3,056
per night
24 May - 25 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (471 reviews)
"Centrally located in the old quarter"

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2024

Bendecir Hotel & Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around French Quarter

Hanoi which includes dining out as well as a small group of people

Trang Tien

If you're spending some time in Trang Tien, Hoan Kiem Lake and Trang Tien Plaza are top sights worth seeing.

Trang Tien
Hoan Kiem showing a city, signage and street scenes

Hoan Kiem

4.5/5(549 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
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 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
Hanoi featuring street scenes

Old Quarter

Old Quarter is beloved for its panoramic lake views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Hoan Kiem Lake and Hang Gai Street.

Old Quarter
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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 Ancient House while you're in town.

Hanoi Backpacker Quarter

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