Old Quarter Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Old Quarter
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.
Hanoi Old Town Night Market
During your trip to Hanoi, you can do some window-shopping at Hanoi Old Town Night Market. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this culturally rich area.
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.
Dong Xuan Market
Browse hundreds of stalls in Hanoi’s biggest marketplace in the heart of the Old Quarter.
Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre
Stories from local legends are told at this theatre with hand-carved wooden dolls and colourful dragons that perform on a stage on the water.
Hang Gai Street
This boisterous street is renowned for silks, custom tailoring, colorful displays and hand-crafted souvenirs, all hanging from faded yellow façades.
Activities
City Sightseeing Hanoi Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Private Walking Tour of Hanoi City
Vietnam Day Trips All-Inclusive, Bus, Guide, Meals & Activities
Hanoi: Ninh Binh, Bai Dinh/Hoa Lu, Trang An, & Mua Cave Tour
Vietnam Airports Fast-Track: Skip The Line On Arrival
Hanoi Famous Michelin Guided Street Food Tour
Our pick of the best Old Quarter Hotel Deals
HOTEL du LAC SIGNATURE
Beautiful hotel in Hanoi!! The hotel has only been open for 7 months and of the 3 hotels we stayed in in Hanoi it was definitely the best! As soon as you walk in the staff are so welcoming and friendly and the place smells devine! The hotel manager Rose was lovely and took the time to talk to us ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
L’HÔTEL du LAC Hanoi
We spent a great deal of time researching hotels in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, and with so many options, it felt like a stressful decision. Ultimately, we chose L’Hotel du Lac based on its strong reviews and excellent location and we couldn’t have been happier with that choice. The staff (a special shoutout ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
GRAND HOTEL du LAC Hanoi
The staff and location were great
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Hanoi Royal Palace Hotel 2
They really looked after us. All the staff put in a huge effort to welcome you and look after every detail. Everyone at the deal speaks great English an nothingis too much trouble. We chat easily about Vietnamese life, family differences to Australian culture, elocution lessons for speaking the lingo, ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
The Oriental Jade Hotel
Perfect place to stay in the Old Quarter!. Everything was excellent here! Room was nice and very quiet for Old Quarter! Staff was the best by far in any place I stayed in Vietnam and I traveled all over for a month! They arranged everything for my stay through WhatsApp. Breakfast was awesome! Location ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Hanoi Splendid Premium Hotel
Everything was great!!
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Quarter
Hang Bac
While visiting Hang Bac, you might make a stop by sights like Hoan Kiem Lake and The Old Quarter Gallery.
Hang Dao
While visiting Hang Dao, you might make a stop by sights like Hanoi Old Town Night Market and Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square.
Hanoi Backpacker Quarter
Hanoi Backpacker Quarter is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Ta Hien Street and Ancient House while you're in town.
Hang Trong
If you're spending some time in Hang Trong, Hoan Kiem Lake and Hang Gai Street are top sights worth seeing.
Hàng Bồ
While there might not be top attractions in Hàng Bồ, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi Old Town Night Market.
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.
