Ngọc Hà Travel Guide
Hanoi
Popular places to visit
Hanoi Botanical Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Hanoi Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Hanoi.
Presidential Palace
Visit this striking colonial mansion to explore the house and grounds that were home to the revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh.
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 fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Ngọc Hà
Hanoi Royal Premium Hotel
The room was clean, quiet, lovely attentive staff
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Melia Hanoi
Comfortable room, great service (we had several repairs and these were addressed quickly). Good location. Sound proofing was not great - we had to listen to frisky neighbours unfortunately.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Hanoi Splendid Premium Hotel
This is a wonderful hotel with extremely friendly and helpful staff. It is a beautiful hotel with an amazing breakfast buffet. It's location is perfect access to old town shops and restaurants, including a couple of tailors with great prices within a block.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
L’HÔTEL du LAC Hanoi
The staff were fantastic. They were very kind, friendly, knowledgeable and helpful and made us feel welcomed every day. We enjoyed the variety of foods available each morning for breakfast with excellent service, and the location of the hotel was perfect for access to restaurants and local attractions. ...
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Hanoi Indochine Premium Hotel
Staff are so brilliant, they go above and beyond to help and assist you. They are all so polite and hospitable. The location is super central and easy to explore the city. I was a solo female traveller and I felt safe here.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
HOTEL du LAC SIGNATURE
Spectacular place. Lobby is fantastic. Rose and Lily were so welcoming. Michael makes a mean egg coffee. The spa is lovely. We loved the restaurant on the 9th floor. Great views!! You can see Train st. In the middle of a bustling city this is an oasis.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ngọc Hà
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 Imperial Citadel of Thang Long.
Cống Vị
While visiting Cống Vị, you might make a stop by sights like Lotte Center Hanoi and Thu Le Park.
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.
Tay Ho
The ample dining options and fantastic lake views are top of the list for many visitors to Tay Ho. A stop by West Lake or Tran Quoc Pagoda might round out your trip.
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.
