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.
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.
Hanoi Opera House
This historic building is the centerpiece of Hanoi’s French Quarter and host to shows by many of Vietnam’s premier singers, dancers and musicians.
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.
Train Street
You can take time to visit Train Street during your travels to Hanoi. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Vietnam : The Quintessence of Tonkin Show Ticket in Hanoi
Duong Lam Ancient Village Tour - Experience Rural Vietnam
Duong Lam Ancient Village & Thay Pagoda Private Cultural Day Trip
Top hotels in Son Tay
JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi
Amazing varieties, room is clean
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Hanoi Daewoo Hotel
good customer service.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Lotte Hotel Hanoi
It was ok
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Dolce by Wyndham Hanoi Golden Lake
Staff is excellent
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Diamond Westlake Suites
This place was very nice and quiet, but it’s away from downtown where we wanted to go lots of American food around the hotel unfortunately we wanted Asian food so we had to go very far to get it.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72 by IHG
Immaculate as always
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Son Tay
Nam Từ Liêm
While visiting Nam Từ Liêm, you might make a stop by sights like My Dinh National Stadium and Hanoi Indoor Games Gymnasium.
Mỹ Đình
If you're spending some time in Mỹ Đình, My Dinh National Stadium and Hanoi Indoor Games Gymnasium are top sights worth seeing.
Cau Giay
Cau Giay is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Indochina Plaza Ha Noi and Vietnam Museum of Ethnology.
Cống Vị
While visiting Cống Vị, you might make a stop by sights like Lotte Center Hanoi and Thu Le Park.
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.
Quảng An
While visiting Quảng An, you might make a stop by sights like West Lake and Syrena Shopping Center.
