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The capital of Vietnam, Hanoi is one of the most charming cities in Southeast Asia. The city is a fascinating mix of cultural influences, seen in the French colonial architecture and tree-lined boulevards contrasting with centuries-old pagodas and temples. From the bustling heart of the city’s Old Quarter, it is only a short drive away to the tranquil countryside where you can soak in the natural beauty of its lush parks, mountains, lakes and traditional villages.
Located on the right bank of the Red River, Hanoi has grown into a populous, culturally rich and economically vibrant metropolis over the course of a millennium. From 1010 until 1802, the city was the political centre of an independent Vietnam with a few brief interruptions. During the French occupation from 1897 to 1954, Hanoi served as the capital of French Indochina. Following the end of the Vietnam War, when North and South Vietnam were reunited, Hanoi became the capital of Vietnam.
Hanoi has had many names throughout its history, such as Dai La (meaning “Great Net” in 866) and Thang Long (“Ascending Dragon” in 1010), with the latter still used poetically to this day. In 1831 the Nguyen Dynasty renamed it Hanoi (which means “Between Rivers”).
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Highlands Coffee
Well-known for its roasted and ground coffee beans, you should not miss a cup of Highlands Coffee when you are in Vietnam. The ready-to-go instant coffee makes it a perfect souvenir from the city as well!
Distance from Hotel: 300 m 4 mins 4 mins 1 minGet Directions -
My Way Bar-Café
A stylish bar with a cozy interior, the menu offers a wide selection of international beers and cusine from all over the world.
Distance from Hotel: 300 m 4 mins 4 mins 1 minGet Directions -
Z-Pizza
Situated within Syrena Tower, Z-pizza is one of the famous restaurant chains from USA and serves one of the best pizzas in town.
Distance from Hotel: 300 m 4 mins 4 mins 1 minGet Directions -
La Salsa Restaurant
La Salsa Tapas bar & Restaurant offers a fusion of traditional French food and Spanish tapas. It has been raved as one of the best hangouts to enjoy authentic “aperitif”.
Distance from Hotel: 300 m 4 mins 4 mins 1 minGet Directions -
Don’s Restaurant
Don's Bistro is popular with the local and tourists alike for fresh crustaceans dishes with a touch of Canadian recipes. Be sure to try the signature bagel with cream-cheese salmon.
Distance from Hotel: 350 m 4 mins 4 mins 1 minsGet Directions -
Saint Honore Restaurant
Saint-Honoré is known for its cuisine, ambience and culture blended into one. Serving classic French cuisine with a twist, they are made with only the freshest and natural ingredients.
Distance from Hotel: 550 m 7 mins 7 mins 1 minsGet Directions -
Ho Chi Minh Complex
This complex comprises Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, Ba Dinh square, Presidential Palace, Uncle Ho’s House on stilt, One Pillar Pagoda and Ho Chi Minh Museum.
Distance from Hotel: 3.7 km 46 mins 45 mins 9 minsGet Directions -
Tran Quoc Pagoda
Constructed in the sixth century during the reign of Emperor Ly Nam De, Tran Quoc Pagoda with its solemn and beautiful architecture blends harmoniously with the peaceful and quiet ambience of West Lake.
Distance from Hotel: 2.5 km 30 mins 30 mins 6 minsGet Directions -
Temple of Literature
First built in 1070, the temple went through wars and was later re-built to become the first university of Vietnam.
Distance from Hotel: 5.1 km 1 h 2 mins 49 mins 11 minsGet Directions -
Ngoc Son Temple
Located in the center of Hanoi on a small island in the middle of the beautiful Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple is another national pride in the history of Vietnam.
Distance from Hotel: 5 km 1 h 1 min 46 mins 11 minsGet Directions -
The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long
This tells an important part of Hanoi’s history from the Ly dynasty to the late 19th century with the remains of royal palaces, archaeological excavations and photo exhibits.
Distance from Hotel: 3.7 km 45 mins 39 mins 8 minsGet Directions -
Ethnology museum
An exhibition of 54 different ethnic groups of Vietnam, one gets to see priceless antiques on display alongside commonly used objects such as pipes, baskets and knives.
Distance from Hotel: 6.5 km 1 h 19 mins 1 h 1 min 12 minsGet Directions -
Duong Lam ancient village
Home to two old kings, Phung Hung and Ngo Quyen, this is the first ancient village in Vietnam with a history of about 1,200 years.
Distance from Hotel: 4.4 km 54 mins 43 mins 9 minsGet Directions -
Bia hoi (Draft beer)
Savour the cheap and tasty Bia hoi at Old Quarters located at the junction of Ta Hien and Luong Ngoc Quyen to experience Hanoi’s favourite pastime in hot summer.
Distance from Hotel: 4.4 km 54 mins 44 mins 9 minsGet Directions -
The Roof top at 83 Ly Thuong Kiet Street
Located in a prime location, the Rooftop is a romantic café space for premium wines and a host of other beverages.
Distance from Hotel: 5.2 km 1 h 4 mins 51 mins 12 minsGet Directions -
Le Pub-25 Hang Be Street
With a good location near Hoan Kiem Lake, Le Pub has a good range of drinks and food, making it a great place to hang out with friend.
Distance from Hotel: 4.6 km 57 mins 45 mins 11 minsGet Directions -
Funky Monkey Bar at 31 Hang Thrung St, Hanoi
This two-floor combination of bar and lounge is a decent, friendly late night bar.
Distance from Hotel: 5.6 km 1 h 8 mins 53 mins 12 minsGet Directions -
R&R Tavern at 256 Nghi Tam Street
A favourite place for draft beer, burgers, live music and meeting people.
Distance from Hotel: 1.2 km 15 mins 15 mins 2 minsGet Directions -
Daluva Restaurant & Bar at 33 To Ngoc Van:
Provides pleasant ambience with excellent food and drinks.
Distance from Hotel: 650 m 8 mins 8 mins 2 minsGet Directions -
Hanoi Botanic Gardens
With 50 acres of nature trails and gardens, Hanoi Botanic Gardens provides city dwellers an ideal green retreat.
Distance from Hotel: 3.5 km 43 mins 43 mins 7 minsGet Directions -
Ba Vi National Parks
Centered on a three-peaked mountain, Ba Vi National Park is a natural beauty which makes a great escape from the city for cool and fresh mountain air 1,200 metres above sea level.
Distance from Hotel: 61.2 km 13 h 7 mins Not Available 1 h 32 minsGet Directions -
Tam Dao National Park
Established in 1996, the national park is a protected area zone in the North Vietnam with 2,000 plant species and diverse animals.
Distance from Hotel: 73.2 km 14 h 52 mins Not Available 1 h 29 minsGet Directions -
Cuc Phuong National Park
The largest nature reserve of Vietnam, the park is home to an amazing diversity of flora and fauna including some endangered.
Distance from Hotel: 131 km 27 h Not Available 2 h 32 minsGet Directions -
Xuan Thuy National Park
Situated by the coastal area of the Red River Delta, this part is a unique destination for bird watching, sight-seeing and boat cruising.
Distance from Hotel: Not Available Not Available Not Available Not AvailableGet Directions -
Dong Mo
Located at the foot of Ba Vi Mountain, and with a series of lake-side resorts and villas and a 36-hole Golf Course, Dong Mo is an ideal destination for a weekend getaway!
Distance from Hotel: 41.2 km 8 h 21 mins 2 h 44 mins 54 minsGet Directions -
Hanoi’s Old Quarter
A famous shopping area surrounding the Lake where there are lots of stores selling merchandise like clothes, jewelry, shoes, handbags, belts, watches, sunglasses, painting and silk by the streets.
Distance from Hotel: 4.4 km 54 mins 44 mins 9 minsGet Directions -
Trang Tien Plaza
A long-standing and iconic shopping centre located at Trang Tien street (right next to Hoan Kiem Lake), Hoan Kiem District.
Distance from Hotel: 5.7 km 1 h 10 mins 47 mins 13 minsGet Directions -
Vincom Centre
A modern mall with high-end Megastar Cineplex located at Ba Trieu Street (just 2 km from Hoan Kiem lake), Hai Ba Trung District.
Distance from Hotel: 6.9 km 1 h 24 mins 47 mins 16 minsGet Directions -
Parkson Department Store
A leading departmental store chain located at Tay Son street, Dong Da District.
Distance from Hotel: 10.4 km 2 h 7 mins 1 h 7 mins 22 minsGet Directions -
The Garden Shopping Center
A new high-end shopping centre located at Me Tri Street, My Dinh, Tu Liem District.
Distance from Hotel: 4.4 km 54 mins 41 mins 10 minsGet Directions -
Indochina Plaza
Located at Xuan Thuy Street, Cau Giay District, this place is built for modern lifestyle.
Distance from Hotel: 8.7 km 1 h 47 mins 1 h 17 mins 18 minsGet Directions -
Royal City Megamall
Located at Nguyen Trai Street in Thanh Xuan District, it is the largest underground mall in Asia with 230,000 sqm of shops, restaurants, cineplex, waterpark, and an ice skating ring.
Distance from Hotel: 8.7 km 1 h 48 mins 1 h 19 mins 18 minsGet Directions -
Times City Megamall
Another mega mall of 230,000 sqm offering shops, restaurants, cineplex, huge musical fountain and a giant aquarium located at Minh Khai street, Hai Ba Trung district.
Distance from Hotel: 9 km 1 h 49 mins 1 h 22 mins 18 minsGet Directions -
Vietnam Art Museum
Dedicated to the promotion of cultural and artistic heritage, this museum exhibits permanent collections of important works of Vietnamese art which give the public unique insights into the culture and history of Vietnam
Distance from Hotel: 4.6 km 58 mins 43 mins 10 minsGet Directions -
Ca Tru Hanoi Club
CA TRU - Aan ancient genre of chamber music featuring female vocalists, Ca tru was officially recognized by UNESCO under the World's Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.
Distance from Hotel: 4.5 km 55 mins 44 mins 9 minsGet Directions -
The Ceramic Road
Recognised by Guinness World Organization as the world's longest ceramic painting (approximately 3.85 km long), it is a work of art in commemoration of the 1,000th anniversary of Thang Long of the people of Hanoi.
Distance from Hotel: 2.9 km 35 mins 41 mins 7 minsGet Directions -
Thang Long Water Puppet
Thang Long water puppetry is a traditional art form with distinctive culture identity of Vietnam practised in the Red River Delta area for over a thousand years.
Distance from Hotel: 4.8 km 59 mins 44 mins 10 minsGet Directions -
Hanoi Opera House
Hanoi Opera House: Modelled after the Palais Garnier of Paris, it is recognised both as an architectural and a political symbol of the 1,000 year-old capital Hanoi.
Distance from Hotel: 5.6 km 1 h 9 min 47 mins 12 minsGet Directions -
Bao Son Paradise
A 20-hectare entertainment complex that combines tourism, culture and amusement under one roof.
Distance from Hotel: 18.1 km 3 h 41 mins 2 h 23 mins 29 minsGet Directions -
Vincom Mega Mall Royal City
Vietnam’s largest retail and entertainment complex where one will find branded goods and lots of leisure facilities.
Distance from Hotel: 8.7 km 1 h 48 mins 1 h 19 mins 18 minsGet Directions