Introduction to accommodation areas and top 10 hotel recommendations in Hanoi, Vietnam

As the capital of Vietnam, Hanoi is a perfect blend of tradition and modernity. Ancient Hanoi 36 Ancient Streets The old town retains the charm of a thousand-year history. The narrow streets are lined with shops selling various handicrafts and local delicacies. Hoan Kiem Lake District is the heart of the city. The lakeside is lined with green trees and is a popular Tourist attraction. Hanoi has a wide range of accommodation options. Rest is to have more fun! Whether you plan to explore the ancient Hanoi Old Quarter and enjoy the luxury experience of a five-star hotel in Hanoi, you can choose the accommodation in Hanoi that suits you, get a perfect rest, and have more energy to enjoy your Trip to Hanoi!



Introduction to accommodation areas in Hanoi

1. Old Quarter (around Hoan Kiem Lake)



There are a variety of accommodation options in Hanoi Old Quarter (36 Ancient Quarter), ranging from nostalgic boutique hotels to affordable and comfortable backpacker hostels. Many hotels were renovated from French colonial buildings and retained original architectural features, such as towering arched doors and windows, and exquisite wrought iron railings, adding unique charm to the accommodation experience.

In terms of price, budget hotels cost about NT$800 to NT$1,500 per night. They usually provide basic but clean double rooms and are suitable for backpackers looking for affordable accommodation in Hanoi. Mid- to high-end boutique hotels start from NT$2,500. Most of the rooms have retro French decoration and provide better facilities and services.

It is recommended to choose accommodation near Hoan Kiem Lake or Dong Xuan Market. These areas are safe and convenient, and are within walking distance of major attractions. When booking, pay special attention to whether the room has windows to the outside, as some old buildings may not have good ventilation and lighting. Accommodation is often hard to find during the peak season, and prices often double. It is recommended to book 2 to 3 months in advance.

2. French area



Hanoi’s French Quarter (Ba Dinh District) is full of colonial elegance, and most of the accommodations here are high-end boutique Hanoi hotels and luxury guesthouses. Many well-known international chain hotels, such as Sofitel Legend Metropole, are located here, which can be said to have perfectly preserved the elegance of French architecture.

Accommodation prices here are generally higher, with five-star hotels in Hanoi starting from around NT$6,000 per night and boutique hotels in Hanoi starting from NT$3,500. This type of Hanoi hotel is mostly equipped with complete facilities, including swimming pools, gyms and high-end restaurants, and the service quality is first-class. Most of the rooms are decorated in French classical style, combined with modern equipment to create a luxurious and comfortable accommodation experience for Travelers.

The French Quarter is strategically located, close to important attractions such as Ba Dinh Square, Presidential Palace and One Pillar Pagoda. The environment is quiet and clean, and it is very close to 36 Ancient Street by walking or taking Grab. If you want to experience authentic French style and top-notch service, this is definitely the best choice.

3. West Lake District



West Lake District is an emerging high-end residential area in Hanoi, with prices similar to those in Taipei. Surrounded by the largest freshwater lake in Vietnam, it has beautiful lake views and a peaceful environment. Accommodation options here are dominated by modern apartment hotels and luxury resorts, which are popular with expats and business travelers.

Accommodation prices range from mid-to-high-end to top-tier, with four-star hotels starting at around NT$3,000 per night and five-star lake view rooms costing over NT$8,000. Many hotels offer spacious living spaces, full kitchen equipment, and recreational facilities such as gyms and swimming pools. The rooftop restaurants of some hotels offer excellent views of the lake and sunsets.

Although Xihu District is far away from the ancient city (about 15 to 20 minutes' drive), it has a quiet environment and is very suitable for long-term stays or travelers who are looking for a high-quality accommodation experience. There are many restaurants in the area, including high-end Western restaurants and authentic Vietnamese restaurants. It is recommended to choose accommodation near Thang Long Water Puppet Theater or Tran Quoc Temple, as the transportation is more convenient.

Recommended list of top ten Hanoi hotels

Hanoi Accommodation Recommendation 1: Bespoke Trendy Hotel Hanoi



Overall accommodation rating: ★★★★
Location: ★★★★★
Room cleaning: ★★★★

Bespoke Trendy Hotel is located in a prime location in the Old Quarter, close to St. Joseph's Cathedral, Hoan Kiem Lake, Vietnam Art Museum and other attractions. It only takes less than 10 minutes to walk to the night market and downtown area. The living functions are great! In addition, this four-star hotel in Hanoi has 50 rooms, offering a variety of room types. The service is very considerate, and you will be given a small gift to take away with you after check-out. If you want to arrange to stay on a high floor (up to the 11th floor), please make a special note when booking!

Room types and prices: All room types include breakfast and are equipped with French floor-to-ceiling windows.

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Deluxe double room: approximately NT$2,000 ~ NT$2,500 per night
Monarch Suite: Approximately NT$2,800 ~ NT$3,300 per night
Family room: approximately NT$3,500 ~ NT$4,000 per night



Hotel features:

Located in the heart of 36 Ancient Quarter, just a 5-minute walk from Hoan Kiem Lake
Modern French style décor, incorporating contemporary design elements
Some room types offer ancient street or city views
Exquisite breakfast combines Western and Vietnamese cuisine

Suitable for customer groups:

Couple and family sightseeing
Business travelers who value location
In-depth travelers who want to experience local life
Quality traveler on a moderate budget
Tips for booking: During the peak tourist season in Hanoi, it is recommended to book 1 to 2 months in advance. If you are afraid of noise, you can ask for a room on a high floor. Most hotels in Hanoi provide airport pick-up and drop-off services. You can inquire about this when making a reservation.

Hanoi Accommodation Recommendation 2: L'HÔTEL du LAC Hanoi



Overall accommodation rating: ★★★★★
Location: ★★★★
Room cleaning: ★★★★

The second recommended hotel for accommodation in Hanoi – L'HÔTEL du LAC is located in the center of Hanoi and is a four-star hotel. One of the biggest features is that the hotel is filled with traditional folk prints. The strong ethnic style is very suitable for travelers who like culture and history. The hotel provides room service and a 24-hour reception desk. Guests can also enjoy drinks at the bar or go to the top floor to have a drink while admiring the night view of Hanoi.

Room types and prices: All room types include a rich buffet breakfast

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Deluxe Lake View Room: Approximately NT$7,000 ~ NT$8,500 per night
Selected corner suites: approximately NT$9,000 ~ NT$11,000 per night
Presidential Suite: Starting from about NT$15,000 ~ NT$18,000 per night



Hotel features:

The infinity swimming pool on the top floor has a first-row seat with excellent views of the West Lake.
Combining modern luxury with French classical design style
A French restaurant headed by a Michelin-starred chef
24-hour butler service
Professional sommelier and cigar room service

Suitable for customer groups:

Travelers seeking a top-notch accommodation experience
Business elites and business executives
Couple celebrating special occasion
Celebrities and dignitaries who value privacy
Long-stay foreigners

Tips for booking: It is recommended to book popular room types 2 to 3 months in advance. Restaurant and SPA services must be reserved in advance.

Hanoi Accommodation Recommendation 3: La Siesta Classic Hang Thung



Overall accommodation rating: ★★★★
Location: ★★★★
Room cleaning: ★★★★

La Siesta Classic Hang Thung is a five-star hotel. This accommodation in Hanoi provides very complete facilities, including swimming pool, gym, business center, SPA massage, restaurant and bar and other high-quality services.

Room types and prices: All room types include rich breakfast

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Classic double room: approximately NT$3,500 ~ NT$4,000 per night
Deluxe balcony room: approximately NT$4,500 ~ NT$5,000 per night
Family suite: approximately NT$6,000 ~ NT$7,000 per night



Hotel features:

Located in the heart of 36 Ancient Street
Perfect combination of Vietnamese architecture and French style
Won multiple international boutique hotel awards
Outdoor swimming pool, gym and top bar
Free bicycle rental

Suitable for customer groups:

Travelers seeking a boutique hotel experience
Honeymoon or couple's trip
Quality-conscious family travelers
Travelers who love in-depth cultural experiences
Short term accommodation for business people

Tips for booking: It is recommended to book 2 months in advance during peak season. It is best to book SPA treatments one week in advance. The number of balcony rooms is limited and requires early booking.

Hanoi Accommodation Recommendation 4: GM Premium Hotel



Overall accommodation rating: ★★★
Location: ★★★★
Room cleaning: ★★★★

GM Premium Hotel is also our personally recommended accommodation in Hanoi. It is located in the center of Hanoi. It is a four-star hotel with facilities including an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center and bar. In addition, GM Premium Hotel also provides concierge services, travel consultation, airport shuttle and other services. It is recommended that travelers Traveling to Hanoi for the first time can make more use of these considerate services! In addition, Vietnam’s coffee culture is very popular, and there are often many treasure coffee shops hidden in the alleys. If you have time, you can also explore more of Hanoi’s popular coffee shops!

Room types and prices: All room types include buffet breakfast

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Exquisite double room: approximately NT$1,800 ~ NT$2,200 per night
Superior triple room: approximately NT$2,500 ~ NT$3,000 per night
Family connecting rooms: approximately NT$3,500 ~ NT$4,000 per night



Hotel features:

Located in Ancient District 36, close to Hoan Kiem Lake
Modern and simple decoration style
Sky bar & infinity swimming pool
Service staff have good English skills

Suitable for customer groups:

Moderate budget independent travelers
Backpackers with light luggage
Short term business travelers
Practical family travelers
Tourists visiting Hanoi for the first time

Tips for booking: It is recommended to book accommodation in Hanoi in advance on weekends and holidays. Female travelers alone can request a safer floor. It is recommended to book a plan with breakfast as it is more cost-effective.

Hanoi Accommodation Recommendation 5: O Gallery Premier Hotel & Spa



Overall accommodation rating: ★★★★★
Location: ★★★★
Room cleaning: ★★★★

O Gallery Premier Hotel & Spa is famous for being the Gallery's most luxurious and modern accommodation in Hanoi's Old Quarter. Everywhere in the hotel is full of details, hoping to bring the most comfortable accommodation to travelers based on historical buildings. In addition, the hotel is only a 5-minute walk from Hanoi tourist attractions such as the most famous Hoan Kiem Lake, Water Puppet Theatre, St. Joseph's Cathedral, Night Market, TRANG TIEN PLAZA shopping mall, etc., making it very convenient.

Room type and price: All room types include exquisite breakfast buffet

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Deluxe double room: approximately NT$2,800 ~ NT$3,300 per night
O'Gallery Suite: approximately NT$3,500 ~ NT$4,000 per night
Family Select Room: Approximately NT$4,500 ~ NT$5,000 per night



Hotel features:

Located in a prime location in the ancient district
Fusion of modern art and traditional Vietnamese style
The rooftop landscape restaurant overlooks the ancient city
Provide welcome gifts and Vietnamese afternoon tea experience

Suitable for customer groups:

Tasteful travelers who value design
business people
Honeymoon or couple travel
Travelers who love art
Those who pursue quality accommodation experience

Tips for booking: During popular seasons, it is recommended to book a room 1 to 2 months in advance. It is recommended to choose a room on a high floor to enjoy a better view. SPA treatments need to be booked in advance.

Hanoi Accommodation Recommendation 6: Meritel Hotel



Overall accommodation rating: ★★★
Location: ★★★★
Room cleaning: ★★★★

Meritel Hotel is a four-star hotel in Hanoi. This recommended accommodation in Hanoi is convenient and only a 10-minute walk to Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi St. Joseph Cathedral (also known as Hanoi Cathedral). The most special thing is that the accommodation here also provides healing services such as hot stone massage, aromatherapy and traditional Indian wellness treatments. You can also take advantage of the outdoor pool, poolside bar, and spa!

Room types and prices: All room types include exquisite breakfast



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Exquisite room: approximately NT$2,200 ~ NT$2,700 per night
Deluxe double room: approximately NT$2,800 ~ NT$3,300 per night
View suite: approximately NT$3,500 ~ NT$4,000 per night

Hotel features:

Close to Hoan Kiem Lake and 36 Ancient Street
Modern and fashionable design style
Enjoy stunning lake views from the infinity pool

Suitable for customer groups:

business travelers
Couple on vacation
small family travel
Independent travelers looking for comfortable accommodation
Short-term transit passengers

Tips for booking: Lake view rooms require special reservations and are limited in number. The sound insulation effect of the room varies by floor. It is recommended to choose a high floor to stay away from street noise. The space in the other two-person room is a little tight. It is recommended that if you have enough budget, you can upgrade to a more comfortable stay!

Hanoi Accommodation Recommendation 7: JM Marvel Hotel & Spa



Overall accommodation rating: ★★★★
Geographical location: ★★★
Room cleaning: ★★★★★

JM Marvel Hotel & Spa is an affordable European-style four-star hotel in Hanoi. From the lobby to the restaurant, everything you see is full of architectural details. In addition, the hotel provides welcome service and provides fruit tea and mung bean cake for tourists to enjoy. The hotel also provides exquisite Vietnamese breakfast and SPA massage services. Don’t forget to go to the bar on the top floor to overlook Hanoi’s beautiful night view.

Room types and prices: All room types include exquisite breakfast

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Deluxe double room: approximately NT$2,500 ~ NT$3,000 per night
Selected corner room: approximately NT$3,200 ~ NT$3,800 per night
Family suite: approximately NT$4,000 ~ NT$4,500 per night



Hotel features:

Located in the heart of the ancient district
Modern and luxurious design style
Exquisite Vietnamese breakfast & SPA massage service, with a bar and restaurant on the top floor
Unique corner room design
Environmentally Friendly Accommodation Certification

Suitable for customer groups:

Quality-conscious leisure travelers
Guests enjoying spa relaxation
business people
honeymoon couple
small family travel
Backpackers who value accommodation quality

Tips for booking: Corner rooms have better views but are limited in number. It is recommended to book 1 to 2 months in advance during peak seasons.

Hanoi Accommodation Recommendation 8: La Siesta Premium Hang Be Hotel



Overall accommodation rating: ★★★★★
Geographical location: ★★★
Room cleaning: ★★★★★

La Siesta Premium Hang Be Hotel can be said to be Vietnam's local micro-luxury design brand hotel, which belongs to the EHG Group's hotels. The hotel environment is clean and tidy, and when you check in, you will receive a handwritten card from the hotel service staff, which is very heartwarming. The hotel is only a 10-minute walk from St. Joseph's Cathedral, Hoan Kiem Lake, Vietnam Art Museum and other attractions, making life functions very convenient!

Room types and prices: All room types include rich breakfast

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Selected Deluxe Room: Approximately NT$4,000 ~ NT$4,500 per night
Club Suite: Approximately NT$5,000 ~ NT$5,800 per night
Family connecting rooms: approximately NT$7,000 ~ NT$8,000 per night



Hotel features:

La Siesta Hotel Group Flagship Store
A perfect blend of modern luxury and Vietnamese tradition
Award-winning boutique hotel
Exclusive butler service
High-quality sound insulation design and indoor fragrance design
Enjoy the view of Hanoi city from the high-altitude swimming pool

Suitable for customer groups:

Travelers seeking high-end accommodation experience
Business elite
honeymoon couple
Quality-conscious family travelers
Long-stay foreigners
Guests celebrating a special occasion

Tips for booking: Club room types include additional VIP services. It is recommended to book popular room types 2 to 3 months in advance and become a member to enjoy additional benefits.

Hanoi Accommodation Recommendation 9: La Sinfonia Majesty



Overall accommodation rating: ★★★★
Geographical location: ★★★
Room cleaning: ★★★★★

La Sinfonia Majesty is located in the heart of the old town and offers room types with stunning city or lake views. In addition, enjoy breakfast, steam bath and guided tour. The hotel is within walking distance to most tourist attractions such as Hoan Kiem Lake, Night Market, Ly Thai To Park and Hanoi Opera House. You can also have a drink at the rooftop bar at night and enjoy the night view of Hanoi city. With such diverse and rich landscaping and activities, it’s no wonder that it has been voted by many tourists as one of the top ten recommended accommodations in Hanoi!

Room types and prices: All room types include rich breakfast

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Deluxe double room: approximately NT$3,200 ~ NT$4,000 per night
City view/balcony view double room: approximately NT$4,520 ~ NT$6,000 per night
Lake view double room: approximately NT$5,520 ~ NT$6,300 per night
Top deluxe double room: approximately NT$7,200 ~ NT$8,240 per night



Hotel features:

Combining Vietnamese traditional and modern styles, the hotel is full of artistic atmosphere from architecture to interior decoration, especially the local Vietnamese artworks and wood carvings in the public areas.
Offers a variety of soothing treatments such as aromatherapy, traditional Vietnamese massage and natural herbal treatments

Suitable for customer groups:

Travelers who want to explore Vietnamese culture and taste local food
Travelers seeking relaxation for body, mind and soul
Business people traveling to Vietnam for business
Families or couples who want to enjoy a quiet environment

Tips on booking: Since La Sinfonia Majesty Hotel and Spa is a popular hotel, it is recommended to book in advance, especially during the peak tourist season, to ensure room selection.

Hanoi Accommodation Recommendation 10: Anatole Hotel Hanoi



Anatole Hotel Hanoi is a four-star Hanoi hotel with a combination of fashion and classic architectural style. It is only 200 meters away from St. Joseph's Cathedral. It provides services such as a sightseeing tour desk, anti-allergy rooms, restaurants and bars. In addition, the hotel also has a year-round outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, sauna and terrace. It is regarded as one of the most complete hotels in the entire Hanoi accommodation area.

Room types and prices: All room types include rich breakfast

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Deluxe double room: approximately NT$2,240 ~ NT$2,880 per night
Superior double room: approximately NT$2,720 ~ NT$3,360 per night
Deluxe triple room: approximately NT$3,200 ~ NT$3,840 per night
Family suite: approximately NT$3,840 ~ NT$4,800 per night



Hotel features:

Located in the old quarter in the heart of Hanoi
French colonial style architectural design
Rooftop terrace restaurant serving Vietnamese cuisine

Suitable for customer groups:

Foreign tourists traveling for sightseeing
business travelers
Couple travel
small family travel
Travelers who love to experience local culture

Overall accommodation rating: ★★★★
Location: ★★★★
Room cleaning: ★★★★

Tips for booking: It is recommended to book a room 1 to 2 months in advance during popular seasons. It is recommended to request a room on a high floor to reduce street noise. SPA treatments need to be booked in advance.