Guidebook for Hanoi
Sightseeing
Hỏa Lò Prison was a prison used by the French colonists in Vietnam for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for prisoners of war during the Vietnam War
212 locals recommend
Hoa Lo Prison
1 Hoả LòHỏa Lò Prison was a prison used by the French colonists in Vietnam for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for prisoners of war during the Vietnam War
St Joseph Cathedral is a 19th-century Gothic Revival (Neo-Gothic style) church which serves as the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Hanoi to nearly 4 million Catholics in the country.
209 locals recommend
St. Joseph's Cathedral
40 Nhà ChungSt Joseph Cathedral is a 19th-century Gothic Revival (Neo-Gothic style) church which serves as the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Hanoi to nearly 4 million Catholics in the country.
A symbol of Hanoi. The story of sword lake is the founding story of Hanoi. Ranked #9 on Tripadvisor
107 locals recommend
Ngoc Son Temple
Phố Đinh Tiên HoàngA symbol of Hanoi. The story of sword lake is the founding story of Hanoi. Ranked #9 on Tripadvisor
Arts & Culture
Ranked #4 on Tripadvisor. It is located on the most ancient street in Hanoi. Displayed more than 1000 materials showing the role the Vietnamese women played in the history
127 locals recommend
Vietnamese Women's Museum
36 Lý Thường KiệtRanked #4 on Tripadvisor. It is located on the most ancient street in Hanoi. Displayed more than 1000 materials showing the role the Vietnamese women played in the history
Erected by the French colonial administration between 1901 and 1911, it was modeled on the Palais Garnier, the older of Paris's two opera houses, and is considered to be one of Hanoi landmarks.
235 locals recommend
Hanoi Opera House
1 Tràng TiềnErected by the French colonial administration between 1901 and 1911, it was modeled on the Palais Garnier, the older of Paris's two opera houses, and is considered to be one of Hanoi landmarks.
Temple Of Literature
Temple of LiteratureThe first University of Vietnam! Ranked #6 on Tripadvisor
Water puppet show is fading from the daily life of Hanoians. This is probably the only place left where you can see the beauty of this traditional performance. A must-see! Ranked #13 on Tripadvisor
207 locals recommend
Thang Long Water Puppet Theater
57B Đinh Tiên HoàngWater puppet show is fading from the daily life of Hanoians. This is probably the only place left where you can see the beauty of this traditional performance. A must-see! Ranked #13 on Tripadvisor
This is a museum showcasing Vietnam's fine arts from a range of historical periods. It is the country's primary art museum, the second being the smaller Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts.
109 locals recommend
Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum
66 P. Nguyễn Thái HọcThis is a museum showcasing Vietnam's fine arts from a range of historical periods. It is the country's primary art museum, the second being the smaller Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts.
Food Scene
27 Nhà Thờ
27 Phố Nhà ThờPart of a coffee chain that mimics ambience of Hanoi 50 years ago
Ranked #3 on Tripadvisor. Runam Cafe is famous for its outstanding coffee quality and classy ambience. A must try!
13 Nhà Thờ
13 Phố Nhà ThờRanked #3 on Tripadvisor. Runam Cafe is famous for its outstanding coffee quality and classy ambience. A must try!
One of the most famous Pho restaurants in Hanoi. If you happens to walk nearby, you wont be disappointed. Pho 10 Ly Quoc Su around 700m away from our house is on par though.
18 locals recommend
10 Lý Quốc Sư
10 Phố Lý Quốc SưOne of the most famous Pho restaurants in Hanoi. If you happens to walk nearby, you wont be disappointed. Pho 10 Ly Quoc Su around 700m away from our house is on par though.
You can probably find all the best local food here. A one-stop for all, really good value for money too! Very highly recommended if you only have a day in Hanoi.
33 locals recommend
Nhà Hàng Ngon
26 Trần Hưng ĐạoYou can probably find all the best local food here. A one-stop for all, really good value for money too! Very highly recommended if you only have a day in Hanoi.
A pick and choose restaurant that offer dishes that appear on the plates of a daily meal of any Hanoian. The air-condition also helps ease the heat away. A bridge between restaurant and street food
7 locals recommend
16 Nguyễn Siêu
16 Phố Nguyễn SiêuA pick and choose restaurant that offer dishes that appear on the plates of a daily meal of any Hanoian. The air-condition also helps ease the heat away. A bridge between restaurant and street food
Ưu Đàm Chay
55 Phố Hàng BàiFresh and beautiful vegetarian food with high quality service!
Cafe Giảng
39 Nguyễn Hữu HuânBest place in Hanoi for egg coffee
Drinks & Nightlife
Hang-out time! Sitting on the road side of a walk-only road and enjoy the fresh beer together with hundreds of other folks - locals and foreigners alike
245 locals recommend
Tạ Hiện
Phố Tạ HiệnHang-out time! Sitting on the road side of a walk-only road and enjoy the fresh beer together with hundreds of other folks - locals and foreigners alike
A very popular rooftop bar in the centre of Hanoi. Enjoy the drinks and the 360 degree city view in a relaxing ambience.
53 locals recommend
Taolao Coffee Lounge
31 Đường Lê DuẩnA very popular rooftop bar in the centre of Hanoi. Enjoy the drinks and the 360 degree city view in a relaxing ambience.
Shopping
Canifa 29 Ba Trieu
29 Bà TriệuHigh quality, elegant and courteous clothes
Guy Station
48 Tràng ThiDong Xuan Market
A big local market with all kinds of products
Everything Else
30Shine
163 Hàng BôngWanna try new hairstyle by professional barbers and 5* service?
Essentials
12 Bà Triệu
12 Phố Bà TriệuJust opposite to the gate alley, a convenience store for your convenience ^^