Why visit Hanoi?
Hanoi blends tree-lined boulevards, lakes, and historic architecture with a lively street scene, creating a city that feels both intimate and energetic. You will find a mix of traditional shophouses, French-era buildings, and narrow alleyways filled with daily life.
What to expect
The Old Quarter is the city’s heart, where scooters weave past market stalls and families gather around low stools on the pavement. Around Hoan Kiem Lake and the French Quarter, wide streets, colonial facades, and cultural institutions offer a calmer atmosphere, while districts like Tay Ho feel more residential and relaxed.
Plan your trip
Hanoi works well as both a city break and the starting point for exploring northern Vietnam, including Ha Long Bay and the mountains around Sapa. With a growing collection of hotels and a compact centre, you can base yourself downtown and easily arrange onward journeys across the region.