Northern Vietnam Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Temple of Literature which includes a garden
Hoan Kiem showing a city, signage and street scenes
Hanoi featuring street scenes, night scenes and markets
Ho Chi Minh Museum which includes a garden
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
Hoan Kiem showing a city, signage and street scenes

Hoan Kiem

4.5/5(549 area reviews)

Panoramic lake views interesting history and top sights from Hoan Kiem Lake to St. Joseph's Cathedral of Hanoi – discover Hoan Kiem, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Hoan Kiem
Hanoi which includes street scenes, night scenes and signage

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
Tay Ho featuring 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
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum showing a monument and a park

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
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Mỹ Đình

If you're spending some time in Mỹ Đình, Hanoi Indoor Games Gymnasium and My Dinh National Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Mỹ Đình
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 ฿1,148 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
฿1,148
฿1,302 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (4,992 reviews)
"Très accueillant. La boisson de bienvenue et les collations étaient délicieuses. Ils ont également recommandé de bons restaurants et des boutiques de fruits lorsque je me suis enregistré. J'ai particulièrement aimé Jenny, qui était la meilleure ! La chambre est propre, confortable et agréable. De ..."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Hanoi Royal Palace Hotel 2
Hanoi Lotus Boutique Hotel

Hanoi Lotus Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
2 Hoi Vu Street, Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿957 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
฿957
฿1,085 total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the WiFi in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (3,055 reviews)
"I am very satisfied with the luxurious interior, exterior and excellent service! I want to go again. Also, the front desk staff gently said, 'Should I pick you up from the airport? Did you have breakfast?" They treat me like a family, so I feel so warm that I don't want to go home. And the breakfast ..."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Hanoi Lotus Boutique Hotel
Phuong Nam Mountain View Hotel

Phuong Nam Mountain View Hotel

3.5 out of 5
33 Fansipan Road, Sa Pa, Lao Cai
The price is ฿492 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
฿492
฿558 total
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Sa Pa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Sapa Lake and Cable Car Station Sapa ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (80 reviews)
"We stayed there for 3 nights. Location was very convenient. Breakfast was included in our price which made it a great value. The buffet choices were awesome. Minor issue with the toilet flush was promptly rectified. Unfortunately, due to the rains and fog during our stay, the mountain view visibility ..."

Reviewed on 31 May 2025

Phuong Nam Mountain View Hotel
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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 Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (590 reviews)
"Check In Good, Staff friendly, Room is big and clean. Breakfast is good, Housekeeping is really good. Location is also good. Only issue is upper-level construction that starts at 9AM."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Elegant Suites Westlake
The Five Suites Lilas

The Five Suites Lilas

4 out of 5
9, Nguyen Bieu Street, Ba Dinh Dist., Hanoi
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hoan Kiem Lake and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
"This property exceeded our expectations. It was fairly new with opening only two months previously to our stay. Everything was wonderful, clean, convenient location, and staff were very friendly. We used the express laundry service. We went to dinner and our clothes were in our room folded and hung ..."

Reviewed on 13 Apr 2024

The Five Suites Lilas
Somerset Grand Hanoi

Somerset Grand Hanoi

4.5 out of 5
49 Hai Ba Trung Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,046 reviews)
"I have stayed at this property many times and liked it very much. This last time had a near disaster event. There was very gusty wind in the pool area that blew the apparently very light aluminum chairs all over the area as people tried to get out of the pool area. One chair hit me that caused a ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Somerset Grand Hanoi
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Popular places to visit

Hoan Kiem Lake featuring a lake or waterhole, a monument and heritage architecture

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.

Hoan Kiem Lake
Sapa Lake

Sapa Lake

Explore the great outdoors at Sapa Lake and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Sa Pa. You can seek out the hiking trails in this quaint area.

Sapa Lake
Tam Coc Bich Dong

Tam Coc Bich Dong

Explore the great outdoors at Tam Coc Bich Dong, a lovely green space in Hoa Lu. You can seek out the cycling trails while in the area.

Tam Coc Bich Dong
Tran Quoc Pagoda

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.

West Lake
Halong Bay Marina

Halong Bay Marina

Explore the waterfront of Halong Bay Marina and enjoy other activities such as boating in Ha Long. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.

Halong Bay Marina
Hanoi Opera House which includes heritage architecture and theatre scenes

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.

Hanoi Opera House

Cities near Northern Vietnam

Dien Bien Phu

Dien Bien Phu

Hanoi featuring cycling as well as an individual female

Hanoi

Halong Bay showing mountains and a bay or harbour

Hai Phong

Photo by Jolene

Lao Cai