Hanoi Guide

Everything you Need to Know about Hanoi

Hanoi is the perfect foil for the seething mass of humanity that is Ho Chi Minh City. With a population of four million and a more genteel style than its southern counterpart, Hanoi is the cultural capital of Vietnam and its heart and soul.

A great place to explore on foot, there is a lot to see and do here. Vietnam's capital lies on the banks of the Red River, some 100 kilometres from its mouth. Human settlements here date back as far as the 3rd century BC.

Previously known as Thang Long, it was renamed Hanoi in 1831 at a time when Hue was the capital. Large areas of present-day Hanoi were built during the French occupation, reflected in its broad boulevards and French-inspired architecture, which give the city a definite charm.

Where to Stay in Hanoi

Hanoi hotels and resorts at the best rates, from Five Stars resorts such as Hotel Sofitel Metropole or Sheraton Hanoi Hotel, to budget accommodation like Gia Bao Hotel or Eden Hotel Hanoi, you are sure to find the accommodation you are looking for.

Tours & Excursions in Hanoi

The list of things to do and places to see in Hanoi is long. If your schedule does not allow you to spend many days in this great city, you should at least take a day tour or a half-day tour to visit the city. A wide range of daily excursions is available, as well as tour packages. (Read More)

Hanoi Attractions

If you are a culture vulture Hanoi has so much to offer. With a 1,000-year history and many well-preserved buildings along with lush and verdant parks as well as a well-appointed zoo, Hanoi will quite simply keep you busy for days on end. One of the loveliest features to this French-colonial city. (Read More)

Hanoi Activities

With a city plan almost tailor-made for exploring, Hanoi will keep you busy for days on end. From the main thoroughfares to the maze of back alleys there's something to see around every corner. There are several walking tours to join and they seem like a good idea as only those with a working knowledge. (Read More)

Hanoi Restaurants

Hanoi may be a city with a classic past and one steeped in tradition but that's not to say that it is mired in yesteryear. Nowhere more so will you see this than in its dining out options which range from Mexican to French to fast food and right back to traditional Vietnamese. (Read More)

Hanoi Nightlife

Hanoi is not world famous for its nightlife and some visitors find it outright staid but there are some places worth checking out and – as everywhere – it's all out there if you look for it. Perhaps the most prolific side to Hanoi's after-work activities is its many beer bars selling 'bia hoi (fresh beer). (Read More)

Hanoi Shopping

If you're particularly enthusiastic about quality textiles, clothes and handicrafts, shopping in Hanoi will not disappoint. The city also has a good range of day and night markets, both indoors and outdoors and you'll find that night markets are more of a social than shopping occasion. (Read More)

Hanoi Map

Our interactive map (and satellite views) displays all available hotels with photos, facilities and guest comments as well as attractions, landmarks and other items of interest with links to relevant information pages. The perfect way to find your way around and see where everything actually is. (Read More)

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