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.

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.

Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre
Stories from local legends are told at this theatre with hand-carved wooden dolls and colourful dragons that perform on a stage on the water.
Things to do

Vietnam : The Quintessence of Tonkin Show Ticket in Hanoi

Duong Lam Ancient Village Tour - Experience Rural Vietnam
Top hotels in Son Tay

JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi
Amazing varieties, room is clean
Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025

Hanoi Daewoo Hotel
good customer service.
Reviewed on Nov 26, 2025

Diamond Westlake Suites
This place was very nice and quiet, but it’s away from downtown where we wanted to go lots of American food around the hotel unfortunately we wanted Asian food so we had to go very far to get it.
Reviewed on Nov 20, 2025

Dolce by Wyndham Hanoi Golden Lake
Staff is excellent
Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025

InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72 by IHG
Immaculate as always
Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025

Lotte Hotel Hanoi
It was ok
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Son Tay

Nam Từ Liêm
If you're spending some time in Nam Từ Liêm, My Dinh National Stadium and Hanoi Indoor Games Gymnasium are top sights worth seeing.

Mỹ Đình
If you're spending some time in Mỹ Đình, My Dinh National Stadium and Hanoi Indoor Games Gymnasium are top sights worth seeing.

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.

Cống Vị
While visiting Cống Vị, you might make a stop by sights like Lotte Center Hanoi and Thu Le Park.

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.

Quảng An
If you're spending some time in Quảng An, West Lake and Syrena Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.







