French Quarter Travel Guide
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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 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.
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.
O Quan Chuong
The attractive shape of the only city gate remaining in Hanoi harks back to a time when the city was under siege.
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
This massive tomb houses the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh, a former Vietnamese president.
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.
Top hotels in French Quarter
![Hanoi La Selva Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12480000/12472000/12471934/1ed78e5e_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 6 May 2024
![Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/49300/49234/928d79d5_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2024
![Capella Hanoi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64650000/64640700/64640648/e04f9c0c_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 29 May 2024
![La Sinfonía del Rey Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38280000/38274200/38274199/8ebf08bc_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2024
![Grand Cititel Hanoi Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24050000/24043300/24043259/16773c44_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2024
![Bendecir Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21420000/21418800/21418760/5629eb3c_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 9 May 2024
Other neighbourhoods around French Quarter
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Trang Tien
If you're spending some time in Trang Tien, Hoan Kiem Lake and Trang Tien Plaza are top sights worth seeing.
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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.
![St. Joseph Cathedral showing a city, religious elements and a church or cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/35000/35779-St-Joseph-Cathedral.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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 which includes outdoor eating and markets](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/35000/35908-Old-Quarter.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Hang Bac
While visiting Hang Bac, you might make a stop by sights like Hoan Kiem Lake and The Old Quarter Gallery.
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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.
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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.
- Lý Thái Tổ Monument
- Ly Thai To Park
- Hoan Kiem Lake
- My Dinh National Stadium
- Hanoi Opera House
- O Quan Chuong
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
- St. Joseph's Cathedral of Hanoi
- Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre
- Vietnam National Convention Center
- Bao Son Paradise Park
- Imperial Citadel of Thang Long
- Temple of Literature
- Ta Hien Street
- Hang Gai Street
- Ngoc Son Temple