Where to stay in Hanoi — pick the right hotel, book in 3 clicks
Hanoi is a capital that blends French charm with Vietnamese life — the bustling 36 streets of the Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple, the original egg coffee, and a gateway to Ha Long Bay and Sapa. Living costs are low and the street food is delicious at every meal.
Why stay in Hanoi
A living old town
The 36 trading streets, street-side coffee, and old French architecture
Lakes and temples
Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, and the One Pillar Pagoda in the city center
The original egg coffee
Coffee topped with whipped egg cream — sweet, rich and silky, a Hanoi specialty
Gateway to the north
The launch point for trips to Ha Long Bay, Ninh Binh and Sapa
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Local dishes to try in Hanoi
- 1🍜
Hanoi pho
The original northern Vietnamese clear-broth noodle soup, beautifully balanced
📍 Citywide - 2☕
Egg coffee
Coffee topped with whipped egg cream — a Hanoi must-try
📍 Old Quarter - 3🍲
Bun cha
Grilled pork dipped in sauce with rice noodles and herbs, a Hanoi signature
📍 Citywide - 4🥖
Banh mi
A packed Vietnamese sandwich, a French-Vietnamese legacy
📍 Citywide
- 1🏮
Old Quarter
Bustling trading lanes, street-side coffee and endless street food
📍 Hoan Kiem - 2🛕
Hoan Kiem Lake
A lake in the heart of the city with Ngoc Son Temple on a small island
📍 City center - 3🚂
Hanoi Train Street
A narrow lane where trains pass right by the houses, with trackside cafes for photos
📍 Old Quarter - 4🏛️
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
A historic square and the One Pillar Pagoda, a symbol of Hanoi
📍 Ba Dinh - 5🎭
Water Puppet
The traditional water puppetry of northern Vietnam
📍 Hoan Kiem
Things to do in Hanoi
Day tours, attraction tickets and travel essentials for Hanoi — book ahead on Klook with mobile e-tickets.
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3 Hanoi hotels our team picked for you
Selected from real reviews — one per budget tier, each with a score and instant 3-site price comparison
★ 9.8ValueOld Quarter View Hanoi Hostel
#11 Social hostel · Top score 9.8, cheapest on the list
★ 9.6Upper-midHanoi Pearl Hotel
#7 Luxury 4-star boutique · highest score on the list
★ 9.4Upper-midHanoi Marvellous Hotel & Spa
#1 boutique hotel · heart of the Old Quarter
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Capella Hanoi
#2 boutique 5-star · Bill Bensley design, opened 2022, top score in Hanoi
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
#1 Sofitel Legend · 1901 heritage next to the Opera House
O'Gallery Premier Hotel & Spa
#4 design hotel · vintage Indochina style near Train Street
JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi
#3 5-star Marriott Bonvoy · Carlos Zapata water-dragon building
Lotte Hotel Hanoi
#4 5-star tower hotel · floor 33-65 panorama, TOP of Hanoi rooftop bar
InterContinental Hanoi Westlake
#5 overwater hotel · West Lake views
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🚆 Getting around Hanoi
Grab Bike/Car
Easy and cheap to hail, with no haggling
Walk the Old Quarter
The Old Quarter is compact — you can wander the lanes and cafes all day
Ha Long / Sapa tours
Transfers and tours leave Hanoi for Ha Long, Sapa and Ninh Binh
Noi Bai Airport
Reach the city by taxi, Grab or bus in about 45 minutes
Where to go next near Hanoi
Ho Chi Minh CityVietnam's liveliest metropolis — towers, Ben Thanh Market, the Pham Ngu Lao district, and French colonial heritage
See this city's guide →
Da NangA modern beach city — My Khe Beach, the Dragon Bridge, Ba Na Hills' Golden Bridge, and the gateway to Hoi An and Hue
See this city's guide →
Hoi AnA World Heritage old town on the river — colorful lanterns, tailor shops, and a romantic night market
See this city's guide →
Ha Long BayA World Heritage site of thousands of limestone islands — overnight cruises, caves, and emerald seas
See this city's guide →Frequently asked — where to stay in Hanoi
How many days do I need in Hanoi?+
2–3 days for the Old Quarter, the lake and the cafes, plus another 2–3 days for trips to Ha Long Bay, Ninh Binh or Sapa.
Which area should I stay in Hanoi?+
The Old Quarter is best — easy to explore on foot, great for eating and shopping, and convenient for joining tours.
How is Hanoi different from Ho Chi Minh City?+
Hanoi is older, calmer and more classic, with a strong cultural feel, while Ho Chi Minh City is modern, lively and business-focused.
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