Old Quarter
Hoan Kiem District (Old Quarter) is a congested area now the main business and tourist area in the city.
With narrow streets that are well worth exploring many of which feature specific in goods from traditional handicrafts to imported food and drink.
The area has plentiful numbers of cafes, food stalls and restaurants.
Five ***** – The Oriental Jade Hotel
Four **** – Hanoi Royal Palace Hotel 2 – Imperial Hotel & Spa – Matilda Boutique and Spa Hotel
Three *** – Hanoi Lotus Boutique Hotel – Splendid Holiday Hotel
Two ** – Hanoi Panda Hotel – HC Old Quarter View House – Maison d’Orient Hotel
Ba Dinh
Around 15 minutes drive from Old Quarter and home to many of the main attractions in town including the ho Chi Minh mausoleum and the One Pillar pagoda.
The area has an excellent choice of hotels, restaurants and bars that should keep most people hapy.
Five ***** – Lotte Hotel Hanoi – Pan Pacific Hanoi
Four **** – Grandiose Hotel & Spa – Hanoi Anise Hotel & Spa – Hong Ngoc Cochinchine Boutique Hotel & Spa
Three *** – HNC Premier Hotel & Residences – Hotel Le Carnot
Two ** – Azumaya Hotel Kim Ma 2 – Bridge Lakeside Hotel Hanoi – Estella Residence
French Quarter
Housing a popular shopping area which includes local handicrafts through to upmarket international brands.
The area also houses a good range of hotels and restaurants.
Five ***** – Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
Four **** – Hanoi E Central Hotel – Hanoi Emerald Waters Hotel & Spa – Hanoi Paradise Center Hotel & Spa
Three *** – Antique Legend Hotel – Conifer Boutique Hotel – Eclipse Legend Hotel – Hanoi HM Boutique Hotel
Two ** – Awa Downtown Hostel – Hanoi Stella Hotel – Tre House Hostel
Tay Ho
Home to West Lake a large freshwater lake, the area has an abundance of excellent restaurants, cafes, hotels and nightlife.
Five ***** – Elegant Suites Westlake – InterContinental Hanoi Westlake – Sheraton Hanoi Hotel
Four **** – Diamond Westlake Suites – Somerset West Lake Hanoi
Three *** – Oakwood Residence Hanoi – Wild Lotus Hotel



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