The Best Hotels In Old Quarter Hanoi

Get into the heart of Hanoi and stay in the Old Quarter. With ancient shopfronts, hidden temples, street vendors and fascinating markets, there’s plenty to explore on foot. Afterwards, retire to one of the Vietnamese capital’s comfortable crash pads, everything from boutique bolt holes to modern hotels, bookable with Culture Trip.

1. Aira Boutique Hanoi Hotel & Spa

Boutique Hotel

For a touch of class, consider a stay at the Aira. The 60 rooms are sumptuous and spacious and furbished with classic furniture and subtle, calming hues. The in-house spa gets positive feedback and it’s practically obligatory to have a drink on the rooftop bar, which offers amazing views of the urban skyline.

2. The Chi Boutique Hotel

Boutique Hotel, Spa Hotel

For contemporary, The Chi Boutique Hotel delivers. The 42 rooms are decorated in shades of slate and have stylish functional furniture. There’s a rooftop bar and the hotel’s convenient location, just west of Hoan Kiem Lake, means that it’s easy to explore the city.

3. Silk Path Hotel

Boutique Hotel, Luxury

The Silk Path brings a subtle sense of calm and order to the otherwise hectic Old Quarter. The 106 rooms here are contemporary and clean, some offering Instagram-worthy city views, and all are equipped with comfortable, functional furniture. The breakfast buffet will get your day off to a flyer and the staff are helpful.

5. Hanoi Marvellous Hotel & Spa

Boutique Hotel

The sumptuous rooms and suites at the Hanoi Marvellous Hotel & Spa come with classic design touches and modern amenities. The hotel is short walk from many of the city’s tourist sights. After a day spent sightseeing, relax in the in-house spa or at a cooking class. At the end each day, enjoy a drink at the rooftop bar.

6. Oriental Suite Hotel & Spa

Hotel, Spa Hotel

You can’t get more centrally located than the Oriental Suite Hotel & Spa. Located just north of Hoan Kiem Lake, in the heart of the Old Quarter, the rooms and suites boast classic design touches and huge comfy beds, perfect for relaxing after a busy day. The in-house spa gets positive feedback from guests.

7. Helios Legend Hotel

Hotel

The Helios Legend Hotel provides warm, inviting accommodation. Patterned wallpaper and dark, heavy curtains in the rooms provide a classic feel but the furniture is modern. The in-house restaurant serves halal food.

8. Hanoi La Siesta Hotel Trendy

Boutique Hotel, Chain Hotel

Modern room interior at Hanoi La Siesta Hotel Trendy, with a large bed, desk, large mirror and brushed-concrete-effect walls.

Tucked away on a quiet street in the middle of the Old Quarter, La Siesta Trendy’s 70 rooms are contemporary, spacious and welcoming, with attractive modern furniture. There’s a bar, restaurant and spa and staff are helpful. The convenient location is a plus.

9. The Light Hotel

Boutique Hotel

The Light Hotel towers over the western edge of the Old Quarter. It offers 89 rooms and suites, decorated in calming cream and gold, which come with an array of amenities. A rooftop swimming pool, open-air balcony bar, gym and hospitality-minded staff are even more reasons to book a room here.

10. Maison d'Orient Hôtel

Boutique Hotel

Maison d’Orient is a good find in the Old Quarter. The boutique hotel, designed by a young local architect, is full of quirky touches: each room is named after a local spice and fragranced with that particular aroma.

This is an updated version of an article originally by Abigail Malbon.

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