Hoan Kiem Travel Guide

Don’t miss Hoan Kiem’s top attractions!

Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre

Stories from local legends are told at this theater with hand-carved wooden dolls and colorful dragons that perform on a stage on the water.

Hoan Kiem Lake

Wander around the banks of this peaceful lake and discover an historic temple, observe locals going about their daily life or enjoy a picnic lunch under the shade.

Hoa Lo Prison Museum

The harsh difficulties of French colonization and the Vietnam War are somberly remembered in one of the most brutal prisons in Vietnam.

Dong Xuan Market

Browse hundreds of stalls in Hanoi’s biggest marketplace in the heart of the Old Quarter.

Hang Gai Street

This boisterous street is renowned for silks, custom tailoring, colorful displays and hand-crafted souvenirs, all hanging from faded yellow façades.

Hanoi Old City Gate

The attractive shape of the only city gate remaining in Hanoi harks back to a time when the city was under siege.

Hanoi Opera House

This historic building is the centerpiece of Hanoi’s French Quarter and host to shows by many of Vietnam’s premier singers, dancers and musicians.

National Museum of Vietnamese History

Discover one of the finest collections of historic artifacts in Vietnam housed in this stunning 20th-century school building.

Ngoc Son Temple

See a stuffed turtle, take photographs of traditional Vietnamese architecture or enjoy a moment of quiet reflection in the tranquil surroundings of this temple.

St. Joseph's Cathedral

At the heart of Hanoi stands a weathered neo-Gothic Roman Catholic church, a contrary sight in this predominantly Buddhist city.

Where to stay in Hoan Kiem

Golden Silk Boutique Hotel

109-111 Hang Gai StreetHoan Kiem District, Hoan Kiem District

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

Located in Hoan Kiem, this spa hotel is within a 5-minute walk of St. Joseph's Cathedral and Hoan Kiem Lake. Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre and Ngoc Son Temple are also within 10 minutes. Hanoi Railway Station is 16 minutes by foot and Hanoi Long Bien Station is 16 minutes.

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

15 Ngo Quyen Street, Hoan Kiem District

Rated 4.8 / 5 by Guests

This family-friendly Hanoi hotel is located in the historical district, within a 5-minute walk of Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi Opera House. Ngoc Son Temple and Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre are also within 15 minutes. Hanoi Railway Station is 23 minutes by foot and Hanoi Long Bien Station is 25 minutes.

Imperial Hotel & Spa

44 Hang Hanh StreetHoan Kiem, Hoan Kiem

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

Located in Hoan Kiem, this spa hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Hoan Kiem Lake, Hang Gai Street, and Hanoi Old Town Night Market. Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre and St. Joseph's Cathedral are also within 10 minutes. Hanoi Long Bien Station is 15 minutes by foot and Hanoi Railway Station is 22 minutes.

Tirant Hotel

38 Gia Ngu Str.Old Quarter - Hoan Kiem Dist, Old Quarter - Hoan Kiem Dist

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

This family-friendly Hanoi hotel is located in the historical district, within a 5-minute walk of Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre and Hoan Kiem Lake. Hanoi Old City Gate and St. Joseph's Cathedral are also within 10 minutes. Hanoi Long Bien Station is 12 minutes by foot and Hanoi Railway Station is 21 minutes.

Hilton Hanoi Opera

1 Le Thanh Tong StreetHoan Kiem District, Hoan Kiem District

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

This family-friendly Hanoi hotel is located in the business district, within a 10-minute walk of Hanoi Opera House and Hoan Kiem Lake. Ngoc Son Temple and Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre are also within 15 minutes. Hanoi Railway Station is 25 minutes by foot and Hanoi Long Bien Station is 29 minutes.

Hanoi Holiday Diamond Hotel

5 Nguyen SieuHoankiem, Hoankiem

Rated 4.4 / 5 by Guests

Located in Hoan Kiem, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Hanoi Old City Gate and Hanoi Opera House. Ta Hien Street and Bach Ma Temple are also within 5 minutes. Hanoi Long Bien Station is 8 minutes by foot and Hanoi Railway Station is 26 minutes.

Serene Premier Hotel

10c Yen Thai StreetOld Quarter, Hoan Kiem District, Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem District

Rated 4.7 / 5 by Guests

Located in Hoan Kiem, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Vietnamese National Tuong Theatre and Hanoi Opera House. Hang Gai Street and Hang Da Market are also within 5 minutes. Hanoi Long Bien Station is 14 minutes by foot and Hanoi Railway Station is 16 minutes.

Hanoi Charming House

15 Yen Thai Street, Hoan Kiem

Rated 4.0 / 5 by Guests

Located in Hoan Kiem, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Vietnamese National Tuong Theatre and Hanoi Opera House. Hang Da Market and Hang Gai Street are also within 5 minutes. Hanoi Long Bien Station is 14 minutes by foot and Hanoi Railway Station is 16 minutes.

Mövenpick Hotel Hanoi

83A Ly Thuong Kiet, Hoan Kiem District

Rated 4.4 / 5 by Guests

Located in Hoan Kiem, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of St. Joseph's Cathedral and Hoan Kiem Lake. Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre and Hanoi Opera House are also within 1 mi (2 km). Hanoi Railway Station is 5 minutes by foot and Hanoi Long Bien Station is 24 minutes.

HANZ Hanoi De Maison Grand Hotel

106 Hang Bong Str.Hoan Kiem District, Hoan Kiem District

Rated 4.0 / 5 by Guests

Located in Hoan Kiem, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Hang Da Market and Hanoi Opera House. Vietnamese National Tuong Theatre and Train Street are also within 5 minutes. Hanoi Railway Station is 10 minutes by foot and Hanoi Long Bien Station is 17 minutes.

Somerset Grand Hanoi

49 Hai Ba Trung StreetHoan Kiem District, Hoan Kiem District

Rated 4.4 / 5 by Guests

This family-friendly Hanoi aparthotel is located in the business district, within 1 mi (2 km) of Embassy of Belgium and Hanoi Opera House. Hoa Lo Prison Museum and Hanoi Police Museum are also within 5 minutes. Hanoi Railway Station is 10 minutes by foot and Hanoi Long Bien Station is 22 minutes.

Jacosmo Hotel & Spa

23 Lo SuHoan Kiem, Hoan Kiem

Rated 4.7 / 5 by Guests

This family-friendly Hanoi hotel is located in the historical district, within a 15-minute walk of Ceramic Road and Hanoi Opera House. Hoan Kiem Lake and Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre are also within 5 minutes. Hanoi Long Bien Station is 18 minutes by foot and Hanoi Railway Station is 29 minutes.

Hanoi Legacy Hotel - Hang Bac

108 Hang Bac StreetHoan Kien Dist., Hoan Kien Dist.

Rated 4.4 / 5 by Guests

Located in Hoan Kiem, this hotel is steps from Ta Hien Street, Hanoi Old Town Night Market, and Bach Ma Temple. Hang Ma Street and Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre are also within 10 minutes. Hanoi Long Bien Station is 11 minutes by foot and Hanoi Railway Station is 22 minutes.

Oriental Suite Hotel & Spa

58 Hang Dao Str, Hoan Kiem District

Rated 4.7 / 5 by Guests

Located in Hoan Kiem, this spa hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Hoan Kiem Lake and Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre. Hanoi Old City Gate and Dong Xuan Market are also within 10 minutes. Hanoi Long Bien Station is 11 minutes by foot and Hanoi Railway Station is 20 minutes.

Royal Holiday Hanoi Hotel

19 Hang Hanh Street, Hoan Kiem District

Rated 4.4 / 5 by Guests

Located in Hoan Kiem, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Hang Gai Street, Hoan Kiem Lake, and Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre. Ngoc Son Temple and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum are also within 2 mi (3 km). Hanoi Long Bien Station is 14 minutes by foot and Hanoi Railway Station is 19 minutes.

Medallion Hanoi Hotel

11 Ma MayHoan Kiem, Hoan Kiem

Rated 4.0 / 5 by Guests

Located in Hoan Kiem, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ta Hien Street and Hanoi Opera House. Hanoi Old City Gate and Bach Ma Temple are also within 5 minutes. Hanoi Long Bien Station is 9 minutes by foot and Hanoi Railway Station is 26 minutes.

Hoan Kiem

Hoan Kiem is the beating heart of Hanoi, the nation's sprawling capital. This cultural district is a full-force hit of the essence of Vietnam.

Don’t miss Hoan Kiem’s top attractions!

Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre

Hoan Kiem Lake

Hoa Lo Prison Museum

Dong Xuan Market

Hang Gai Street

Hanoi Old City Gate

Hanoi Opera House

National Museum of Vietnamese History

Ngoc Son Temple

St. Joseph's Cathedral

Where to stay in Hoan Kiem

Golden Silk Boutique Hotel

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

Imperial Hotel & Spa

Tirant Hotel

Hilton Hanoi Opera

Hanoi Holiday Diamond Hotel

Serene Premier Hotel

Hanoi Charming House

Mövenpick Hotel Hanoi

HANZ Hanoi De Maison Grand Hotel

Somerset Grand Hanoi

Jacosmo Hotel & Spa

Hanoi Legacy Hotel - Hang Bac

Oriental Suite Hotel & Spa

Royal Holiday Hanoi Hotel

Medallion Hanoi Hotel

Things to do in Hoan Kiem

Full-day Cycling to But Thap Pagoda

Half-day Cooking Experience in Hanoi

Hanoi Nightlife with Street Food & Water Puppet Show

Thung Nham Bird Watching & Hoa Lu Ancient Town Full-Day Tour

Waking Up in Ha Noi