If you are interested in visiting a traditional Vietnamese temple, consider booking a hotel next to the Temple of Literature, a site that dates back to 1070 and is also the home of Vietnam’s Imperial Academy University. The Hanoi Imperial Hotel is a straightforward hotel that is only a 5-minute walk from the Temple of Literature and an 8-minute walk from the Confucian Temple of the Jade Mountain.

For visitors who are interested in military history, a hotel within easy walking distance of the Hỏa Lò Prison is the perfect choice, such as the Meliá Hanoi located just 3 minutes away. Once a prison for POWs in the Vietnam War, Hỏa Lò Prison has since been converted into a museum that offers guided tours as well as the option to explore it on your own.

To see a performance during your stay in Hanoi, pick a hotel near to the Hanoi Opera House, a historical music hall that was created in the early 1900s and now hosts a variety of shows, including ballets, musicals and operas. The Conifer Hotel is an affordable choice that is a 4-minute walk from the opera house and a 3-minute drive from Hoàn Kiếm Lake.

Are you in for some shopping during your stay in Hanoi? If so, choose a hotel next to the Đồng Xuân Market like the Golden Diamond Hotel, located right across the street. The Đồng Xuân Market sells a large selection of goods including produce, ready-to-eat meals, clothing and handmade items, making it a popular place to do souvenir shopping.

If you would like to learn more about the region’s rich heritage and culture, select a hotel near the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, a small museum that focuses on the 54 different ethnic groups that are present in the country. The Riverside Hotel Hanoi is a 4-star choice that is an 8-minute walk from the museum and directly adjacent to the Tô Lịch river.

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The Ann Hanoi Hotel is an elegant option which is only a 3-minute walk from the Red River and has a rooftop pool that provides guests with stunning views of the city. The Hanoi Club Hotel & Lake Palais Residences is located on the banks of West Lake and has an outdoor pool with an adjacent bar.

The Lakeside Palace Hotel is a casual choice that is a 5-minute walk from the city’s Old Quarter and has an on-site business centre. The Hilton Garden Inn is a 10-minute walk from the Hanoi Opera House and has a business centre that has several private meeting rooms.

The Hanoi Delight Hotel is a straightforward choice that is located in the centre of the Ba Đình district and is a 7-minute walk away from the Ho Chi Minh Museum. The TU House Hanoi is across the street from the museum and is only a 4-minute walk from the local botanical garden.

The Hung Vuong Hotel is a laid-back hotel that is within a 5-minute walking distance to the One Pillar Pagoda and a 10-minute walk from the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. The Rising Dragon Villa Hotel is located in the Old Quarter and is a 9-minute walk away from the One Pillar Pagoda.