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 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 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 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

75 Garden INN
We loved our stay! Thank you so much for a wonderful experiences
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2025

Hue 1962 Inn
Lovely staff. Great push button hot shower!!!! Boutique small hotel. Comfy pillows and bed. Great internet. No complaints. :)
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2025

Asean Garden Homestay Hue
Small old style family run hotel. Nice polite staff, and situated very close to the citadel.
Reviewed on 22 May 2024

Pho Thien Duong Homestay

Melia Vinpearl Hue
Excellent property and amenities as always. However, I will note that there was a stain on my sheet that was overlooked by staff, leak from the ceiling on the 12th floor by the elevator which I reported, and staff could put on a smile instead of a sad face throughout.
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Hue Citadel

Thuận Lộc
Thuận Lộc might not have many top sights, but Perfume River and Museum of Royal Antiquities 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.

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

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

Vĩnh Ninh
While visiting Vĩnh Ninh, you might make a stop by sights like Nguyen Dinh Chieu Walking Street and Perfume River.

Đúc
While visiting Đúc, you might make a stop by sights like Perfume River and Hue Railway Station.
