Guidebook for Hoàn Kiếm
Food Scene
72 Phố Mã Mây
72 Phố Mã MâyIt's traditional Vietnamese food
Cơm Sườn Đào Duy Từ
47 Đào Duy TừThe nearest restaurant
32 Bát Đàn
32 Phố Bát ĐànOne of the most famous Pho restaurants in Hanoi
10 Lý Quốc Sư
10 Phố Lý Quốc SưThe best Pho in town
You can find all the best local food here. A one-stop for all, good value for money
33 locals recommend
Nhà Hàng Ngon
26 Trần Hưng ĐạoYou can find all the best local food here. A one-stop for all, good value for money
27 Nhà Thờ
27 Phố Nhà ThờPart of coffe chain that mimics ambience of Hanoi 50 years ago
Runam Cafe is famous for its outstanding coffee quality and classy ambience. A must try
17 locals recommend
RuNam Bistro
6 Phan Chu TrinhRunam Cafe is famous for its outstanding coffee quality and classy ambience. A must try
Sightseeing
Hoàn Kiếm Lake
It's famous attraction of Hanoi
Văn Miếu
The first university of Vietnam
It was a prison used by the French colonists in Vietnam for political prisoner, and later by North Vietnam for prisoners of war during the Vietnam War
212 locals recommend
Hoa Lo Prison
1 Hoả LòIt was a prison used by the French colonists in Vietnam for political prisoner, and later by North Vietnam for prisoners of war during the Vietnam War
Flag Tower of Hanoi
Điện Biên PhủSt Joseph Cathedral is 19th-century Gothic Reviaval (Neo-Gothic style) church which serves as the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Hanoi to nearly 4 million Catholics in the country
40 Nhà Chung
40 Phố Nhà ChungSt Joseph Cathedral is 19th-century Gothic Reviaval (Neo-Gothic style) church which serves as the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Hanoi to nearly 4 million Catholics in the country
A symbol of Hanoi. The story of sword lake is the founding story of Hanoi
107 locals recommend
Ngoc Son Temple
Phố Đinh Tiên HoàngA symbol of Hanoi. The story of sword lake is the founding story of Hanoi
Arts & Culture
50 Đào Duy Từ
50 Phố Đào Duy TừCulture exchange center
This is a museum showcasing Vietnam's fine arts from a range of historical periods. It is the country's primary art museum, the second being the smaller Ho Chi Minh City Museum of fine Arts
109 locals recommend
Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum
66 P. Nguyễn Thái HọcThis is a museum showcasing Vietnam's fine arts from a range of historical periods. It is the country's primary art museum, the second being the smaller Ho Chi Minh City Museum of fine Arts
It is located on the most ancient street in Hanoi. Displayed more than 1000 materials showing the role the Vietnamese women played in the history
127 locals recommend
Vietnamese Women's Museum
36 Lý Thường KiệtIt is located on the most ancient street in Hanoi. Displayed more than 1000 materials showing the role the Vietnamese women played in the history
Erected by the French colonial administration between 1901 and 1911, it was modeled on the Palais Garnier, the older of Paris's two opera houses, and is considered to be one of Hanoi lanmarks
235 locals recommend
Hanoi Opera House
1 Tràng TiềnErected by the French colonial administration between 1901 and 1911, it was modeled on the Palais Garnier, the older of Paris's two opera houses, and is considered to be one of Hanoi lanmarks
Shopping
Dong Xuan Market
Essentials
51 Phố Mã Mây
51 Phố Mã MâyBest laundry service, best price
Drinks & Nightlife
A very popular rooftop bar. Enjoy the drinks and 360 degree city view in a relaxing ambience
53 locals recommend
Taolao Coffee Lounge
31 Đường Lê DuẩnA very popular rooftop bar. Enjoy the drinks and 360 degree city view in a relaxing ambience
Hang-out time! Sitting on the road side of a walk-only road and enjoy the fresh beer together with hundreds of other folks-locals and foreigners alike
67 locals recommend
beer ta hien
Phố Tạ HiệnHang-out time! Sitting on the road side of a walk-only road and enjoy the fresh beer together with hundreds of other folks-locals and foreigners alike
Entertainment & Activities
Water Puppet show is fading from the daily life of Hanoians. This is probably the only place left where you can see the beauty of this traditional performance. A must-see!
207 locals recommend
Thang Long Water Puppet Theater
57B Đinh Tiên HoàngWater Puppet show is fading from the daily life of Hanoians. This is probably the only place left where you can see the beauty of this traditional performance. A must-see!