Choosing the area

  • Near the Opera House and Old Quarter: everything on foot (see the Opera House and Hoan Kiem Lake).
  • West Lake: calmer, views, restaurants; see Tay Ho.
  • Western towers: lower prices, but 30 minutes from the Old Quarter.

Tips

Compare weekdays: one comparison site shows Friday as the cheapest night on average and Tuesday as the dearest. See also where to stay in Hanoi and hotels with a pool. For high-end cruises: Ha Long luxury cruise.

See also: Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi: Review, Rooms, Price and Who It Suits (2026)