Must-see hotels in Hanoi

  • Sofitel Legend Metropole Hotel

    Hanoi

    Hanoi's finest hotel is a slice of colonial history, with its restored French-colonial facade, mahogany-panelled reception rooms and haute cuisine. Rooms…

  • Tomodachi House

    Hanoi

    This quiet and clean Japanese-styled flashpacker sits on the snazzier western edge of the Old Quarter, near hip all-night eating and drinking. Large,…

  • Somerset Grand Hanoi

    Hanoi

    Rates vary dramatically due to the nature and location of this sprawling apartment-hotel tower, but bargains can be found if you book ahead. For the…

  • Golden Lotus Luxury Hotel

    Hanoi

    Rooms at this stylish, atmospheric hotel have attractive wooden finishes, fine silk trims, local art and high technology. Standard rooms lack natural…

  • Golden Art Hotel

    Hanoi

    Golden Art enjoys a quiet location on the western edge of the Old Quarter. Well-equipped rooms are stylish and relatively spacious, with a work desk and…

  • Conifer Boutique Hotel

    Hanoi

    This is a fantastic little hotel tucked away on a pleasant French Quarter side street, opposite a wonderfully dilapidated French-colonial mansion. Rooms…

  • Hanoi House Hostel

    Hanoi

    On bustling P Ma May, this winning choice has excellent, comfortable rooms and decent beds in the six-bed dorms, but it's the super staff that give it a…

  • Nexy Hostel

    Hanoi

    Flashpackers Nexy has modern, clean dorms and bathrooms, soft beds with privacy curtains, quality linen and ample locked storage, plus staff who speak…

  • La Siesta Classic Ma May Hotel

    Hanoi

    La Siesta is a top choice for its excellent service and elegant rooms, which come in a wide variety of sizes (including some snazzy bi-level suites),…

  • La Beauté de Hanoi

    Hanoi

    Renovated in 2019, this very pleasant and stylish 35-room boutique hotel has a fresh white-and-cream palette with red accents, and small private balconies…

  • Fraser Suites Hanoi

    Hanoi

    These sumptuous, fully equipped serviced apartments in buzzing lakeside Tay Ho are the perfect choice for the discerning traveller staying a few days or…

  • Golden Moon Suite Hotel

    Hanoi

    The balconies at this mini 18-room hotel give a fascinating bird's-eye view on local life in narrow P Yen Thai, dotted with greengrocers, butchers and…

  • Hanoi Little Town Hotel

    Hanoi

    Little Town has kept things old-fashioned. Dark, ornate furniture, some massive rooms, white cotton bedding, high ceilings and spacious bathrooms seem…

  • Hotel de l’Opera

    Hanoi

    The chic Hotel de l'Opera effortlessly combines French-colonial style with a sophisticated design aesthetic. Rooms are trimmed in silk and Asian textiles,…

  • Lotte Hotel

    Hanoi

    Hanoi's highest hotel rooms on the upper floors of the 65-storey Lotte Center are lauded by the pretty, young and self-conscious travelling set for their…

  • Meracus 1

    Hanoi

    The Meracus is in the thick of things near Hoan Kiem Lake, but without the traffic noise thanks to two layers of double-glazed windows. This ornate hotel…

  • Tirant Hotel

    Hanoi

    Heritage furnishing with modern decor, switched-on staff who speak excellent English and spacious bedrooms all conspire to make this, one of the largest…

  • La Siesta Classic Lo Su Hotel

    Hanoi

    There's a high degree of comfort at this good-looking and elegant hotel with a spa and super rooftop bar with excellent views over Hoan Kiem Lake – a top…

  • Hanoi Elite

    Hanoi

    It’s often surprising what you can find in the narrowest, most hidden-away lanes in the Old Quarter. Hanoi Elite features cool and classy decor, fine…

  • Madame Moon Hotel

    Hanoi

    Keeping it simple just one block from Hoan Kiem Lake, Madame Moon has surprisingly chic rooms and a (relatively) traffic-free location in a street filled…

  • Art Boutique Hotel

    Hanoi

    The young, friendly, helpful crew at the Art Hotel make this well-located spot really stand out. Rooms are spacious, with very clean bathrooms and wooden…

  • La Storia Hotel

    Hanoi

    The cosy rooms here are taken up mostly by plush beds, handsome armchairs and artworks, which is perfect if you mostly need a comfy, stylish place to…

  • Hanoi Rendezvous Hotel

    Hanoi

    Deliciously close to several brilliant street-food places, Hanoi Rendezvous is a very solid choice, with huge old rooms, friendly staff and good…

  • Hanoi Avatar Hotel

    Hanoi

    On the western edge of the Old Quarter, P Hang Dieu has several good-value midrange hotels. The Avatar exemplifies what any place in this part of town…

  • Especen Hotel

    Hanoi

    This budget hotel near St Joseph Cathedral has spacious and light rooms, excellent rates and an almost-tranquil location (by Old Quarter standards). There…

  • May De Ville Backpackers

    Hanoi

    A short walk from Ta Hien's bars, May De Ville is one of Hanoi's best hostels. Dorms have firm beds but are spotless and there's also a movie room…

  • Heart Hotel

    Hanoi

    This popular no-frills hotel has 10 neat rooms on an attractive, quiet street just 100m from Hoan Kiem Lake. Pricier rooms on higher floors have lake…

  • Cinnamon Hotel

    Hanoi

    A hip hotel overlooking an alley and St Joseph Cathedral in the Old Quarter's smartest enclave. The design combines the historic features of the building …

  • Crowne Plaza West Hanoi

    Hanoi

    This popular chain hotel in an up-and-coming suburb of Hanoi offers excellent value, despite its location about 30 minutes' drive from the Old Quarter…

  • Artisan Boutique Hotel

    Hanoi

    One of the best features of this joint Australian and Vietnamese coproduction a stone's throw from Hoan Kiem Lake is its on-the-ball staff: they're…

  • Cocoon Inn

    Hanoi

    This attractive, resourceful hostel has good dorms, a decent cocktail bar and a lovely rooftop terrace on the 7th floor. Privacy curtains indeed create a…

  • The Palmy Hotel & Spa

    Hanoi

    The Palmy's stylish dark-wood rooms are compact at best, but junior suites offer good value. Although the top-floor breakfast spread is average, the views…

  • Hotel Nikko Hanoi

    Hanoi

    This 16-storey luxury Japanese property has rooms that are substantially larger than the mainstay of Hanoi hotels, but although spotlessly clean, those…

  • InterContinental Westlake Hanoi

    Hanoi

    Featuring a contemporary Asian-design theme and true five-star service, the Intercontinental is an oasis on the shores of West Lake. All rooms have…

  • Joseph’s Hotel

    Hanoi

    Tucked away in a calm lane dotted with boutique stores behind St Joseph Cathedral, this compact 10-room hotel features pastel tones, mod-Asian decor and…

  • Hanoi Hostel

    Hanoi

    This small, quiet, privately owned hostel is nicely located away from Hanoi's conglomeration of hostels. It's popular, well run and clean, with tours on…

  • Hilton Hanoi Opera

    Hanoi

    Built in 1998 and refurbished periodically, the oversized rooms and common areas of this luxury property may feel a little old-fashioned for some…

  • Impressive Hotel

    Hanoi

    Fortunately, this little property with a cute name that promises the world comes up with the goods, at least in terms of value. It offers great service,…

  • Central Backpackers Hanoi

    Hanoi

    This decent hostel enjoys a good Old Quarter location, with private rooms as well as dorms. Not for the withdrawn, reclusive traveller, it's an easily…

  • Golden Lotus Hotel

    Hanoi

    This 12-storey hotel has pleasant rooms with dark woods, although rooms at the rear lack natural light. Go for a suite if you can. Guests have access to…