Tay Ho Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Tay Ho which includes a lake or waterhole
Tay Ho featuring boating and a lake or waterhole
Tay Ho showing a lake or waterhole and water sports
Tay Ho which includes a park
Tay Ho showing kayaking or canoeing and a sunset

Not so long ago Ho Tay, or West Lake, was surrounded by a cluster of temples and quiet fishing villages. Today it’s a sleek and luxurious suburb of Hanoi.

The Tran Quoc Pagoda and Quan Thanh Temple, set against the backdrop of the large lake, have been here since the area’s humble beginnings. Complementing these ancient sites are glitzy new buildings. A whole street of seafood restaurants, boutique stores and five-star hotels now also dot the lake’s shores. Its club scene is the place to see and be seen in Hanoi.


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Our pick of the best Tay Ho Hotel Deals

InterContinental Hanoi Westlake by IHG

InterContinental Hanoi Westlake by IHG

5 out of 5
5 Tu Hoa, Tay Ho Ward, Hanoi
The price is AU$226 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$226
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Lovely location overlooking the west lake of Hanoi. Nice food. Great staff."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

InterContinental Hanoi Westlake by IHG
L7 WEST LAKE HANOI BY LOTTE

L7 WEST LAKE HANOI BY LOTTE

5 out of 5
683 Alley, Lac Long Quan Street, Tay Ho Ward, Hanoi
The price is AU$175 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
AU$175
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (333 reviews)
"Friendly staff, great breakfast"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

L7 WEST LAKE HANOI BY LOTTE
Fraser Suites Hanoi

Fraser Suites Hanoi

4.5 out of 5
51 Xuan Dieu Street, Tay Ho Ward, Hanoi
The price is AU$141 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$141
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hoan Kiem Lake and West Lake ...
9/10 Wonderful! (227 reviews)
"Old style but clean"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Fraser Suites Hanoi
Oakwood Residence Hanoi

Oakwood Residence Hanoi

4 out of 5
No.17, Lane 35, Dang Thai Mai Street, Hanoi
The price is AU$122 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$122
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hoan Kiem Lake ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (155 reviews)
"This is a great property located a bit away from the city center but easily accessed with a taxi. Good breakfast spread, clean rooms, courteous staff and all the amenities you could need - highly recommended for solo or family travel. Would definitely be back!"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Oakwood Residence Hanoi
Nature Hotel - West Lake

Nature Hotel - West Lake

4 out of 5
533 lac long quan, Buoi, Ha Noi
The price is AU$59 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$59
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and onsite spa services. Popular attractions Hoan Kiem Lake and West Lake are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (9 reviews)
"The hotel is located within walking distance of West Lake, eateries, stores. Rooms are big, clean, and super cold. I believed the hotel just opened recently therefore there is still some strong fresh paint and cleaning agents’ smell. Beware, mosquitoes are everywhere despite hotel is actively trying ..."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025

Nature Hotel - West Lake
The Hanoi Club Hotel & Residences

The Hanoi Club Hotel & Residences

4 out of 5
76 Yen Phu Street,Tay Ho District, Hanoi
The price is AU$264 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
AU$264
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Hanoi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (534 reviews)
"Surprisingly nice hotel with lots of amenities. Overall very clean and comfortable with the exception of mold on bathroom door in my room. Lots of food options nearby."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

The Hanoi Club Hotel & Residences
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Tay Ho

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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Cống Vị

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

Cống Vị
Hanoi showing cycling as well as an individual female

Điện Biên

While visiting Điện Biên, you might make a stop by sights like Vietnam Military History Museum and Imperial Citadel of Thang Long.

Điện Biên
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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
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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 Hang Ma Street.

Hàng Bồ
Hoan Kiem which includes markets and outdoor eating

Hang Dao

While visiting Hang Dao, you might make a stop by sights like Hanoi Old Town Night Market and Hoan Kiem Lake Weekend Walking Street.

Hang Dao


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