What's Old Quarter Like?

People go to Old Quarter to see favorite places like Hanoi Old City Gate, and to take in culture at top venues like Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre. Travelers like the neighborhood for its rich culture and fantastic lake views. Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple are a couple of popular sights sure to leave an impression.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Old Quarter?

We have 607 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are some of our travelers' top places to stay in Old Quarter:

Hanoi La Cascada House & Travel

3.5-star hotel

• • Free WiFi • Terrace • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location

Hanoi La Siesta Diamond Hotel

Luxury hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • Rooftop terrace • Café • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Hanoi Marvellous Hotel & Spa

City-center hotel with restaurant

• • Free parking • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Peridot Grand Hotel & Spa by AIRA

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants, spa

• • Free WiFi • 3 bars • Steam room • Fitness center • Attentive staff

Hanoi Bonsella Hotel

Lakefront hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • Café • Terrace • 24-hour front desk • Central location

How to Get to Old Quarter

Old Quarter is located 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from the heart of Hanoi.

Flying to:

• • Noi Bai Intl. Airport (HAN), 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from Old Quarter

Things to See and Do in and around Old Quarter

What to See in Old Quarter

• • Hoan Kiem Lake
• • Hanoi Old City Gate
• • Ngoc Son Temple
• • St. Joseph's Cathedral
• • Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square

Things to Do in Old Quarter

• • Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre
• • Dong Xuan Market
• • Hanoi Old Town Night Market
• • Hang Gai Street
• • Ta Hien Street

Other Popular Old Quarter Attractions

• • Vietnamese National Tuong Theatre
• • Hang Da Market
• • Thang Long Ca Tru Theatre
• • Ly Trieu Quoc Su Pagoda
• • Bach Ma Temple

When Is the Best Time to Visit Hanoi?

• • Hottest months: June, July, May, August (average 84°F)
• • Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 65°F)
• • Rainiest months: August, July, September, June (average 11 inches of rainfall)