What's Hoan Kiem Like?

People go to Hoan Kiem to see favorite places like Hanoi Old City Gate, and to take in culture at top venues like Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre. Travelers like the neighborhood for its rich culture and fantastic lake views, not to mention its selection of cafés. Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi Opera House are a couple of popular sights sure to leave an impression.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Hoan Kiem?

We have 776 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are some of our travelers' favorite lodging options in Hoan Kiem:

Hanoi La Cascada House & Travel

3.5-star hotel

• • Free WiFi • Terrace • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location

Hanoi La Siesta Diamond Hotel

Luxury hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • Rooftop terrace • Café • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Hanoi Bonsella Hotel

Lakefront hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • Café • Terrace • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Stellar of the Seas

Local cruise with golf course, spa

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Restaurant • 24-hour fitness center • Attentive staff

Shining Central Hotel & Spa

4-star hotel with spa, restaurant

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour health club • Bar • Café • Attentive staff

How to Get to Hoan Kiem

Hoan Kiem is located 1 mi (1.6 km) from the heart of Hanoi.

Flying to:

• • Noi Bai Intl. Airport (HAN), 13.2 mi (21.3 km) from Hoan Kiem

Things to See and Do in and around Hoan Kiem

What to See in Hoan Kiem

• • Hoan Kiem Lake
• • Hanoi Old City Gate
• • Ngoc Son Temple
• • St. Joseph's Cathedral
• • Hoa Lo Prison Museum

Things to Do in Hoan Kiem

• • Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre
• • Hanoi Opera House
• • Dong Xuan Market
• • Hanoi Old Town Night Market
• • National Museum of Vietnamese History

Other Popular Hoan Kiem Attractions

• • Trang Tien Plaza
• • Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square
• • Hang Gai Street
• • Vietnam Women's Museum
• • Hang Da Market

When Is the Best Time to Visit Hanoi?

• • Hottest months: June, July, May, August (average 84°F)
• • Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 65°F)
• • Rainiest months: August, July, September, June (average 11 inches of rainfall)