Popular places to visit
Hoan Kiem Lake
Wander around the banks of this peaceful lake and discover an historic temple, observe locals going about their daily life or enjoy a picnic lunch under the shade.
Hanoi Opera House
This historic building is the centrepiece of Hanoi’s French Quarter and host to shows by many of Vietnam’s premier singers, dancers and musicians.
West Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at West Lake during your travels in Hanoi. Amble around this culturally rich area's lakeside, or seek out the local tours.
O Quan Chuong
The attractive shape of the only city gate remaining in Hanoi harks back to a time when the city was under siege.
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
This massive tomb houses the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh, a former Vietnamese president.
St. Joseph's Cathedral of Hanoi
At the heart of Hanoi stands a weathered neo-Gothic Roman Catholic church, a contrary sight in this predominantly Buddhist city.
Things to do
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Top hotels in Ngoc Khanh
![Hanoi Lotus Boutique Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12750000/12747600/12747548/7ba0cbeb_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 12, 2024
![Hanoi Daewoo Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/69200/69101/5afd5cf2_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on May 24, 2024
![Hanoi Royal Palace Hotel 2](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6750000/6747600/6747597/678b1e65_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 14, 2024
![Peridot Grand Luxury Boutique Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45990000/45982300/45982222/74a6e64d_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 11, 2024
![The Oriental Jade Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36120000/36117400/36117374/5a63395d_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 4, 2024
![L’HÔTEL du LAC Hanoi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82990000/82988600/82988573/01e6fe6b_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 12, 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Ngoc Khanh
![Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum featuring a monument and a park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/95000/95388-Ho-Chi-Minh-Mausoleum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Ba Dinh
The ample dining options and fantastic lake views are top of the list for many visitors to Ba Dinh. A stop by Ho Chi Minh Museum or One Pillar Pagoda might round out your trip.
![A part of the panorama view one can get from the observation deck on level 65 of Hanoi Lotte Center. Entrance fee is around $11 during daytime and $6 during nighttime. The place has food and coffee shops, souvenir stores and some photo booths. There's also a free sky walk space. The fee maybe a bit high, but the place is definitely one to visit in Hanoi](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/3575ddd7ec7ba36db9d579f2d64eadad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Cống Vị
While visiting Cống Vị, you might make a stop by sights like Lotte Center Hanoi and Thu Le Park.
![Mì Xào](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/27bf15940e71d9c7e7c5458a6b3ba271.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Cau Giay
Cau Giay is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Indochina Plaza Ha Noi and Vietnam Museum of Ethnology.
![Temple of Literature featuring a temple or place of worship and a park as well as a large group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/95000/95404-Temple-Of-Literature.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Dong Da
You'll enjoy the bars and lake views in Dong Da. You might want to make time for a stop at Temple of Literature or Train Street.
![Tay Ho featuring a lake or waterhole](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/95000/95316-Tay-Ho-West-Lake.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Tay Ho
The abundant dining options and lake views are top of the list for many visitors to Tay Ho. A stop by West Lake or Tran Quoc Pagoda might round out your trip.
![St. Joseph Cathedral which includes religious elements, a church or cathedral and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/35000/35779-St-Joseph-Cathedral.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Hang Trong
If you're spending some time in Hang Trong, Hoan Kiem Lake and St. Joseph's Cathedral of Hanoi are top sights worth seeing.
- Vincom Center Metropolis
- Hoan Kiem Lake
- My Dinh National Stadium
- Hanoi Opera House
- O Quan Chuong
- St. Joseph's Cathedral of Hanoi
- Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre
- Dong Xuan Market
- Vietnam National Convention Center
- Hoa Lo Prison Museum
- Bao Son Paradise Park
- Temple of Literature
- Ho Tay Water Park
- Ho Chi Minh Museum