The East

Nestled on a quaint island in Hanoi, this historic Buddhist temple boasts a serene vibe, a charming pagoda, and a sacred fig tree steeped in legend.

"Vị An là nhà hàng chuyên sâu về các món ăn cơm gia đình thuần Việt. Với kinh nghiệm chuyên sâu về ẩm thực Việt Nam cùng tư duy tận tâm, thái độ cầu thị và thân thiện nhiệt tình."

"OLD HANOI RESTAURANT SINCE 2003 Where 03 Michelin stars Chef Gordon Ramsay visited in 2010. Old Hanoi restaurant is an ideal place to enjoy good food selected from among the elite culinary treasure in folk regions, while also offering a large selection of diverse and abundant in the journey discovery culinary courses with tradional values of Vietnam. Located at 18 Ton That Thiep street, Hoan Kiem lake and the historic Ba Dinh square is only at 15 minutes walk (03 minutes from Hanoi train street). Old Hanoi restaurant is an old French villa more than 100 years facade was renovated with beautiful garden, the space inside the restaurant romantic beauty of an ancient Hanoi constant multiple nostalgic past."

Hanoi Garden is a vibrant outdoor eatery where you can savor beautifully presented classic and contemporary Vietnamese dishes alongside refreshing drinks.

"Renowned for its gastronomic excellence, impeccable service and exceptional wines – perfectly crafted in both flavour and presentation – the “Grand Dame of 1901” Le Beaulieu ties together the hotel’s 124-year-old storied past with a look that manages to meld the opulent, the classical, and the modern. Recently honoured with inclusion in the prestigious 2024 MICHELIN Selected List, Le Beaulieu showcases contemporary French haute cuisine, offering an innovative perspective with a link to traditional French flavours while focusing on seasonality and sophistication. Featuring more than 600 references and over 100 Grand Cru Classés from leading chateaux, this is also a wine connoisseur destination for exceptional wine knowledge and facilities."

Unfussy lodging offering rooms with flat-screen TVs & minibars, plus complimentary breakfast. A 12-minute walk from Hoàn Kiếm Lake, this understated budget hotel on a tree-lined street is 2 km from both the Temple of Literature and the Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long. The snug rooms have wood headboards, and come with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus safes, minibars, and tea and coffeemakers. Breakfast and motorbike parking are complimentary.

Relaxed hotel offering complimentary breakfast & parking, as well as a cafe/bar. Set in the lively Old Quarter, this informal hotel is 14 minutes' walk from Hoàn Kiếm Lake and 3 km from the iconic Temple of Literature, dedicated to Confucius. Relaxed rooms come with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, as well as tea and coffeemaking facilities. Some add balconies, whirlpool tubs and/or sitting areas. Breakfast and parking are complimentary. There's also a cafe/bar.

Vietnamese leader Ho Chi Minh's body is on display in this mausoleum & historic site.

Traditional meals such as grilled pork & rice noodle dishes are served at this low-key restaurant.

Streamlined rooms in a casual hotel offering such freebies as Wi-Fi & a breakfast buffet.