Little Hanoi Deluxe Hotel
At a glance: 3-star · Since 2020
Near: Hanoi Old Quarter · 4 min walk
Hanoi Old Quarter
350 m away · P. Hàng Ngang, Hàng Đào, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội 100000, Vietnam
(10,546 reviews)
Ngoc Son Temple
450 m away · Đinh Tiên Hoàng, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam
(13,322 reviews)
Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre
550 m away · 57B Đinh Tiên Hoàng, Hàng Bạc, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam
(28,468 reviews)
Hoa Lo Prison Relic
750 m away · 1 P. Hoả Lò, Trần Hưng Đạo, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam
(23,975 reviews)
50 m away
Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi with Tam Coc Boat Ride
11 hr
(9,194 reviews)
From $83
Amanda Cruise Ha Long, Lan Ha Bay All Inclusive 2D1N and 3D2N
48 hr
(6,443 reviews)
From $56
Ha Long Bay Day Cruise from Hanoi with Kayak, Lunch, Cave, Island
12h 15m
(1,516 reviews)
From $38
Hanoi Food and Culture Sightseeing Army Jeep Tour
4 hr
(18,188 reviews)
From $55
The best time to visit Hanoi is from November to March, when temperatures are mild, ranging from 14°C to 26°C, and rainfall is lower. November and December are especially pleasant, with the fewest rain days. Avoid May to September, the hottest and rainiest stretch, with frequent downpours and high humidity. April and October offer a balance, though they are warmer and slightly wetter.
Stay in the Old Quarter for first-timers; it's walkable and close to the sights. The French Quarter (Hoan Kiem District) offers a quieter, more upscale stay near Hoan Kiem Lake. Tay Ho (West Lake) suits those wanting more space and lakeside calm. Ba Dinh is convenient for the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and government area.
Start with the Hanoi Old Quarter: narrow streets, street food, and everyday life. Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre is a unique traditional show not to miss. The Temple of Literature is a peaceful, historic Confucian site. Hoa Lo Prison Relic tells a powerful story of colonial history. Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and the nearby Imperial Citadel of Thang Long are key for Vietnam's modern and ancient past.
Day trips from Hanoi go to Ninh Binh, with Tam Coc boat rides, the ancient capital Hoa Lu, Trang An and Mua Cave, for limestone scenery. Ha Long Bay cruises cover the bay and Lan Ha Bay with kayaking, cave visits and islands. Both are full-day excursions worth an extra day. A city tour stays in Hanoi itself.
Three days covers Hanoi's core sights: a day for the Old Quarter, Ngoc Son Temple, and Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre, a second for Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, the Imperial Citadel, and the Temple of Literature, and a third for Hoa Lo Prison and the museums. Add a fourth day if you want a day trip to Ninh Binh or Ha Long Bay.
