Northern Vietnam

Travel Guide

Temple of Literature featuring a garden
Old Quarter - Hoan Kiem Lake showing a city, motorbike riding and street scenes
Hanoi featuring street scenes, night scenes and shopping
Ho Chi Minh Museum which includes a park
Northern Vietnam

Where to stay in Northern Vietnam

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
Old Quarter - Hoan Kiem Lake showing a city, motorbike riding and street scenes

Hoan Kiem

4.5/5(549 area reviews)

Panoramic lake views interesting history and top sights from Hoan Kiem Lake to Trang Tien Plaza – discover Hoan Kiem, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Hoan Kiem
Hanoi showing signage, night scenes and street scenes

French Quarter

The ample dining options and fantastic lake views are top of the list for many visitors to French Quarter. A stop by Hoan Kiem Lake or Hanoi Municipal Party Committee might round out your trip.

French Quarter
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum which includes a garden and a monument

Ba Dinh

4/5(44 area reviews)

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.

Ba Dinh
Tay Ho showing a lake or waterhole

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.

Tay Ho
St. Joseph Cathedral showing religious aspects, a city and a church or cathedral

Hang Trong

If you're spending some time in Hang Trong, Hoan Kiem Lake and Hang Gai Street are top sights worth seeing.

Hang Trong
Hanoi Royal Premium Hotel

Hanoi Royal Premium Hotel

4 out of 5
59 Phu Doan street, Old Quarter, Hanoi
The price is S$66 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
S$66
10 Oct - 11 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi Old Town Night ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1,213 reviews)
"We could not fault the service in this hotel. Every staff member was smiling, helpful, and most could speak English and wanted to help us. Da knew all our names within a couple of hours, Anna was delightful. A wonderful stay."

Reviewed on 7 Oct, 2025

Hanoi Royal Premium Hotel
Hanoi Royal Palace Hotel 2

Hanoi Royal Palace Hotel 2

4 out of 5
95 Hang Bong Street, Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
The price is S$76 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
S$76
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5,601 reviews)
"The staff were all friendly and helpful. A good location in historic district. Only negative was traffic was noisy all day and evening."

Reviewed on 7 Oct, 2025

Hanoi Royal Palace Hotel 2
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

5 out of 5
15 Ngo Quyen Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
The price is S$461 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
S$461
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"Breakfast was great Hugh is a wonderful concierge he is calm and profeesional takes time to listen to listen to your needs and takes appropriare measures to facilitate requests Tyson with his upbeat enthusiastic attitude is also quick to look for ways to enhance your stay Friendly and fun to be around ..."

Reviewed on 1 Oct, 2025

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Oakwood Residence Hanoi

Oakwood Residence Hanoi

4 out of 5
No.17, Lane 35, Dang Thai Mai Street, Hanoi
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hoan Kiem Lake ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (154 reviews)
"This is a great property located a bit away from the city center but easily accessed with a taxi. Good breakfast spread, clean rooms, courteous staff and all the amenities you could need - highly recommended for solo or family travel. Would definitely be back!"

Reviewed on 18 Sept, 2025

Oakwood Residence Hanoi
Fraser Suites Hanoi

Fraser Suites Hanoi

4.5 out of 5
51 Xuan Dieu Street, Tay Ho Ward, Hanoi
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hoan Kiem Lake and West Lake ...
9/10 Wonderful! (227 reviews)
"Old style but clean"

Reviewed on 18 Sept, 2025

Fraser Suites Hanoi
Elegant Suites Westlake

Elegant Suites Westlake

5 out of 5
10B Dang Thai Mai Street, Tay Ho District, Hanoi
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (608 reviews)
"Very friendly and responsive staff. Very good food and nice gym. Rooms felt outdated and some areas weren’t air conditioned."

Reviewed on 30 Sept, 2025

Elegant Suites Westlake
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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