Northern Vietnam Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Northern Vietnam
Where to stay in Northern Vietnam
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.
Hoan Kiem
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.
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.
Hang Trong
If you're spending some time in Hang Trong, Hoan Kiem Lake and Hang Gai Street are top sights worth seeing.
Ba Dinh
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.
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.
Hanoi Indochine Premium Hotel
Very friendly staff especially Ms Cindy, she is very pleasant. A delight to have her around.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
L’HÔTEL du LAC Hanoi
Great service and friendly! The room is big and comfortable! Great location.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Hanoi Splendid Premium Hotel
The location was great, the hotel was clean, and the staff was amazing. We needed to change hotels because the Splendid Premium was full on our last night. Our new hotel was close but walking with our suitcases wasn’t an option. Lily and her colleagues arranged to take us by motorbike to the new ...
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Diamond Westlake Suites
Peaceful, comfortable and grand in scale. Breakfast is really good with plenty of choice and many items cooked to order. It is a way from the Old / French quarters, but there is a free shuttle bus that runs 4 times a day and Grab fares to and fro are not excessive. Some good local dining options. ...
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Elegant Suites Westlake
I have stayed at Elegant Suites for many years now and if anything it continues to improve. The facilities including restaurant, gym, swimming pool and spa are uniformly excellent. The gardens are beautiful and Jenny and all of the staff cannot do enough to assist with any query or request. Obviously ...
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Fraser Suites Hanoi
Prompt and exceptional service, excellent amenities, luxurious standard rooms, incredible value. Two grocery stores located within the same building with wide selection of wares. Countless F&B options walking distance from the hotel and nice neighbourhood overall.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
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.
Ha Long Bay
Thousands of jagged, green peaks rising out of the emerald waters, surrounded by the colourful sails of traditional boats, give this bay an almost magical appeal.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Cultural Trekking Tour of H'Mong Village In Dong Van
2 Days village Trek and Homestay in Dong Van 's Ethnic Highlands
- Hoan Kiem Lake
- Ha Long Bay
- Halong Bay Marina
- Sapa Lake
- Hanoi Opera House
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
- St. Joseph's Cathedral of Hanoi
- Cat Ba National Park
- Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre
- Train Street
- Dong Xuan Market
- My Dinh National Stadium
- Sapa Market
- Quan Chuong Gate
- Ha Long Night Market
- Hoa Lo Prison Museum
- Temple of Literature
- Thung Nham Bird Park
- Cable Car Station Sapa
