| Mall | Area | Key points | For whom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotte Mall West Lake | Tay Ho, near West Lake | biggest; Uniqlo, Tag Heuer; neighbouring hotel and residences | a full day, shopping |
| Vincom Mega Mall Royal City | Thanh Xuan | underground, about 230,000 m²; ice rink, aquarium, cinema | families, rainy days |
| Aeon Mall Long Bien | Long Bien, a few km from the centre | about 100 outlets, food court, opened 2015 | families, mid-range |
| Vincom Center Ba Trieu | centre | many brands, game centre | teenagers, city-centre shopping |
| Lotte Center Hanoi | Ba Dinh | high-end brands, observatory on the 65th floor | luxury, view |
How to choose
- One mall only: Lotte Mall West Lake, with the Lotte aquarium and West Lake; see Tay Ho district.
- A rainy day with children: Royal City.
- City view: the Lotte Center observatory, on the 65th floor.
- For souvenirs: Old Quarter markets are cheaper: see Hanoi markets.
