22 Best Hotels in Hanoi, Vietnam

One of the Old Quarter's many boutique options, this small hotel offers a fair quotient of refinement for a relatively low price. Although only built in 2010, the hotel was renovated in 2013 and again in 2017, meaning that fittings are excellent and the hotel feels new. Rooms have a somewhat feminine touch with red-and-white color schemes featured throughout. A lot of effort has clearly gone into providing a welcoming experience for guests.

This well-run, well-maintained hotel in the thick of the Old Quarter has clean, bright rooms and friendly staff. There's a glossy feel to everything here—shiny bathrooms, lots of glazed wood, and an abundance of satin. Although the hotel is not exactly tasteful, given the price, it's hard to quibble, and the location is great for its street life. The more expensive rooms are slightly larger but offer no real advantage over the cheaper rooms.

A small boutique hotel located right next to the cathedral, this location wows with extremely high ceilings, elaborate wicker light fixtures, and detailed tile bathrooms. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable and can help you book trips in Hanoi and onward. Several of the rooms have bathtubs and balconies.

A true French Quarter boutique hotel, the colonial–style De Syloia is small but fashionable, with wooden furniture, large beds, and cream-color linens in the well-appointed and well-maintained rooms. The restaurant, Cay Cau, serves some Western dishes, but you're better off ordering from the Vietnamese section. Because the hotel is often fully booked you should make reservations well in advance.

Bright rooms at this top-rated hotel near Thong Nhat Park have all of the conveniences—carpeted floors, carved-wood furniture, big baths, and extras such as flat-screen televisions and classy wall hangings. Happily absent are the neon and nylon of some other minihotels. In the lobby, birds sing over a tremendous fish tank, and an altar is stacked with fake gold, oranges, beer, and Cokes for the ancestors.

Immaculate and homey all at once, the Family Holiday Hotel is just off Le Thai To Street, a short skip from Hoan Kiem Lake. Floor-to-ceiling one-way windows let Hanoi in, or you can keep the light out with lace and red-velvet curtains. Carved hardwood furniture, tastefully arranged artificial flowers, high ceilings, clean baths, and smiling staff in the lobby make you feel at home.

In one of the quieter Old Quarter streets, this small but lovely option provides a peaceful refuge from the bustle found elsewhere. There's nothing particularly arty or trendy about the place, but the smart and comfortable rooms and the attentive service compensate adequately for any lack of flash. Rooms are airy and ones on the upper levels feature stunning views over the city. Other thoughtful extras include computers in each room and a complimentary fruit platter.

Conveniently located a stone's throw from Hoan Kiem Lake, the newest addition to the family-run Golden Sun chain is within easy walking distance of major attractions in the area. The hotel opened in late 2013, but rooms and facilities still feel modern and fresh. There are fully stocked minibars and giant beds.

Located just outside of the Old Quarter's center of gravity, this hotel offers serious bang for your buck. Staff go above and beyond to make a stay an enjoyable one, offering advice on local attractions and booking onward tickets and tours to places such as Sapa and Halong Bay. Towels are folded to look like swans while rose petals form heart-shaped patterns on the beds. It is a little corny, sure, but there are far worse welcomes to have. Like most of the hotels in the Old Quarter, breakfast is included.

Despite being a little outdated, well-appointed rooms at this sports club afford spectacular sunset views over West Lake and include the use of the club's facilities. The only drawback? With two tennis courts, squash courts, a huge gym, a driving range, and an outdoor pool to keep you busy, you'll have trouble finding time to sightsee. There's an attractive terrace bar overlooking the lake, an international restaurant and a deli that serves cakes and pastries.

A stone's throw from the Hanoi Opera House, this was the city's top hotel long ago and it's still a solid bet today, offering easy access to the French Quarter and the Old Quarter. Spacious, comfortable rooms complemented by luxurious marble bathrooms offer guests respite from the urban bustle. French-colonial decor, consistently reliable service, lush grounds, and an excellent Vietnamese restaurant make this one of Asia's most distinctive Hiltons.

A classic Asian colonial-era hotel in the same league as the Peninsula in Hong Kong and Singapore's Raffles Hotel, the Metropole is Hanoi's most storied accommodation, offering world-class service in a historic building nestled in the French Quarter across from the Hanoi Opera House. The hotel's Metropole Wing preserves the original French colonial aesthetic, which is contrasted by the Opera Wing's neoclassical decor. Guests have easy access to the picture-perfect street-side café. Artifacts, including room keys dating back to 1901, are on display in the lobby.

In a tranquil setting, over-the-water pavilions house spacious rooms with balconies and great views of West Lake and Hanoi, helping guests feel removed from the urban bustle of the city center, even though the hotel is only a couple of miles from the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake. Luxury amenities include Bose sound systems and a choice of different pillow types. Family suites have an extra bedroom with bunks for children, who may enjoy the unique cooking class for kids. An impressive breakfast buffet is served in a glass-walled restaurant, where you can watch fisherman just outside the window. A modern Vietnamese aesthetic, top-notch dining options, and a bar on a small island on the lake give the Intercontinental the relaxing and revitalizing vibe of an urban oasis.

Although located a fair distance from the thick of the action, in an area mooted as the city's new main business district, Marriott's first Hanoi property still makes a worthwhile base. Rooms are everything you would expect from such a vaunted brand. Spacious and decorated in calming dark wood and neutral colors, they manage to combine function with luxury. The hotel's other major calling cards include its fine selection of dining venues and long pool.

La Siesta is Hanoi's most successful boutique hotel brand, and with large rooms, an excellent location, and a fabulous sky bar, La Siesta Premium Cau Go is the best of the bunch. From the moment you step foot in the lobby the staff will make you feel like a VIP.

A solid option for those who appreciate chain-hotel facilities at highly reasonable prices, there are always discounts worth bargaining for here. One restaurant serves international cuisine; the other specializes in Vietnamese and Thai food and hosts daily lunch and dinner buffets.

This well-run Swiss chain is popular with business travelers, and the pleasant rooms and efficient service are certainly a cut above average. The main restaurant, Mangosteen, turns out good and reasonably priced international fare. An outdoor café hosts barbecues.

Stunning views of Truc Bach Lake and West Lake and a central location are two of the highlights of this luxury hotel, but the standout is the indoor heated swimming pool with a view over the neighboring lakes and a retractable roof for year-round swimming. Central Hanoi is only a few minutes' drive away, plus it's a short hop to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and diplomatic district. The rooms are both comfortable and tasteful. Two restaurants serve sumptuous Chinese and Western food, and a rooftop bar affords a great view of the city.

An impressive green-glass-fronted facade and attentive and professional service are indicative of the elevated ambitions of this smart business hotel. Rooms in soothing pastels are luxurious. In the spacious lobby, which has a marble floor and attractive artwork, there is a smart wine bar that stocks an extensive collection of international bottles. The buffet breakfast is guaranteed to set you up for the day in fine style. There's also an all-day restaurant.

The Silk Path Hotel Hanoi was the Old Quarter's first four-star hotel, and it still gets high marks for service. It straddles the Old Quarter and the French Quarter, and is close to plenty of restaurants and cafes. The rooms with balconies are by far the best, and the gym and spa are excellent additions, especially for those traveling on business.