Hoa Lac Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

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

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
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
Hanoi Opera House featuring heritage architecture and theatre scenes

Hanoi Opera House

This historic building is the centrepiece of Hanoi’s French Quarter and host to shows by many of Vietnam’s premier singers, dancers and musicians.

Hanoi Opera House
St. Joseph Cathedral which includes heritage elements, markets and a church or cathedral

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.

St. Joseph's Cathedral of Hanoi
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum showing a monument and a garden

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

This massive tomb houses the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh, a former Vietnamese president.

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Dong Xuan Market which includes markets, street scenes and a city

Dong Xuan Market

Browse hundreds of stalls in Hanoi’s biggest marketplace in the heart of the Old Quarter.

Dong Xuan Market

Activities

Hanoi: Incense, Hat Making, Lacquer Villages & Train Street

Hanoi: Incense, Hat Making, Lacquer Villages & Train Street

AU$45
per adult
Hanoi: Incense, Hat Making, Lacquer Villages & Train Street
Hanoi Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Hanoi Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

AU$29
per adult
City Sightseeing Hanoi Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Vietnam Day Trips All-Inclusive, Bus, Guide, Meals & Activities

Vietnam Day Trips All-Inclusive, Bus, Guide, Meals & Activities

AU$15
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Vietnam Day Trips All-Inclusive, Bus, Guide, Meals & Activities
Hanoi: Old Quarter Trishaw Cyclo Tour

Hanoi: Old Quarter Trishaw Cyclo Tour

AU$17
per adult
Hanoi: Old Quarter Trishaw Cyclo Tour
Full-Day Heart of Hanoi Highlights Tour

Full-Day Heart of Hanoi Highlights Tour

AU$55
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Heart of Hanoi Highlights Tour
Hanoi City Half Day Private Tour: Hidden Corners & Train Street

Hanoi City Half Day Private Tour: Hidden Corners & Train Street

AU$38
per child
Hanoi City Half Day Private Tour: Hidden Corners & Train Street
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Our pick of the best Hoa Lac Hotel Deals

Lotte Hotel Hanoi

Lotte Hotel Hanoi

5 out of 5
No. 54, Lieu Giai St. Cong Vi Ward., Ba Dinh, Hanoi
The price is AU$218 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
AU$218
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)
"Rooms are spacious and clean, the staff was excellent to deal with, highly recommend."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Lotte Hotel Hanoi
JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi

JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi

5 out of 5
No 8 Do Duc Duc Road, Tu Liem Ward, Hanoi
The price is AU$323 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
AU$323
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free parking, 6 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (552 reviews)
"The staff truly made my stay enjoyable. I visited to celebrate a birthday, but the day came and went without any special acknowledgment from the hotel—no small gesture like a slice of cake or a card, which was a bit disappointing. That said, the overall experience was still worthy of four stars. ..."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025

JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi
InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72 by IHG

InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72 by IHG

5 out of 5
Keangnam Hanoi Landmark Tower , Plot E6, Cau Giay New Urban Area, Yen Hoa Ward, Hanoi
The price is AU$206 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$206
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (625 reviews)
"Very nice hotel with exceptional staff. Book here if you want a nice view of the city. Only problem with this hotel was the humidity in the rooms. Rooms feel muggy and could use a humidifier to clean the air. Outside of the air quality, my room and view was amazing and clean. I would stay here again ..."

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2025

InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72 by IHG
Hanoi Daewoo Hotel

Hanoi Daewoo Hotel

5 out of 5
360 Kim Ma Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi
The price is AU$125 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
AU$125
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
Business trip
"Business friendly hotel. The hotel is not new but maintained vert well. Staff are friendly ans ready to help."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Hanoi Daewoo Hotel
Sheraton Hanoi West

Sheraton Hanoi West

5 out of 5
36 Le Duc Tho Street, Tu Liem Ward, Hanoi
The price is AU$194 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
AU$194
10 Oct - 11 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Hoan Kiem Lake and West Lake are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (247 reviews)
"NO Bidet is serious"

Reviewed on 23 July 2025

Sheraton Hanoi West
Grand K Hotel Suites Hanoi

Grand K Hotel Suites Hanoi

5 out of 5
No.2 Pham Van Bach, Yen Hoa, Cau Giay, Hanoi
The price is AU$106 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$106
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (141 reviews)
"👍"

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

Grand K Hotel Suites Hanoi
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Other neighbourhoods around Hoa Lac

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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.

Nam Từ Liêm
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Mỹ Đình

3/5(1 area review)

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
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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.

Cau Giay
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Cống Vị

While visiting Cống Vị, you might make a stop by sights like Lotte Center Hanoi and Thu Le Park.

Cống Vị
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Ngoc Khanh

If you're spending some time in Ngoc Khanh, Thu Le Park and Vincom Center Metropolis are top sights worth seeing.

Ngoc Khanh
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum showing a monument and a garden

Ba Dinh

4.5/5(38 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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