Hue Citadel Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

Imperial City
Explore Vietnam’s former seat of government to discover beautiful ancient buildings and learn about the destruction caused during the country’s major wars.

Thien Mu Pagoda
This superb pagoda is one of Vietnam’s most iconic sites, with a spectacular tower and shimmering bronze Buddha.

Truong Tien Bridge
Wander along the riverside and gaze up at the tops of the six steel arches that light up in delightful colors at nighttime.

Tomb of Minh Mang
Cross beautiful bridges in enchanting gardens, admire ornate buildings and stroll through peaceful courtyards and pavilions at this revered final resting place.

Tomb of Khai Dinh
With its sinister black buildings set against an idyllic green hillside, this is perhaps the most striking of the Nguyen Dynasty tombs.

Tomb of Tu Duc
Wander through this serene parkland and explore dozens of buildings constructed to provide a luxurious resting place for the emperor both before and after death.
Top hotels in Hue Citadel

Soleil Boutique
The Staff was very helpful
Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Hue 1962 Inn
The staff was very nice.
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025

75 Garden INN
Very clean hotel. Very convenient location. Walkable to everything.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025

Melia Vinpearl Hue
Accommodating staff offering us a boxed breakfast when we had to leave early for a flight on check out day
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

Silk Path Grand Hue Hotel
This is a spacious hotel with excellent gym and restaurant. The room was very clean and the bed was comfortable. The only thing missing was firmer pillows.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

Indochine Palace
The customer service is exceptional.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Hue Citadel

Đông Ba
While visiting Đông Ba, you might make a stop by sights like Imperial City and Dong Ba Market.

Tây Lộc
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Tây Lộc and surrounding area, you can visit Imperial City and Perfume River.

Thuận Lộc
Thuận Lộc might not have many top sights, but Perfume River and Imperial City are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Thuận Hòa
While visiting Thuận Hòa, you might make a stop by sights like Imperial City and Perfume River.

Phú Hòa
While visiting Phú Hòa, you might make a stop by sights like Dong Ba Market and Perfume River.

Kim Long
While there might not be top attractions in Kim Long, you can explore the larger area and discover places like An Hien Garden House and Imperial City.
