Information for: Hanoi
Hanoi’s reputation for hostility to foreigners is long-gone now. The capital of Vietnam is changing fast as it balances its Communist past with the French influences and rapid modernisation. This is a city with a blend of Parisian grace and Asian pace, an architectural museum piece evolving in harmony with its history, rather than bulldozing through like many of the region’s capitals. Hanoi is where imagination becomes reality
Hotels located in: Hanoi
Hamburg Renaissance Hotel
The historical Hamburg Renaissance Hotel is part of the Marriott chain and enjoys an enviable city centre location.Dine in the lovely Broscheks Restaurant for fresh and deliciouscuisine from Northern Germany.For relaxation hotel guests are free to use the Natural Body Care Centre with its gym spa services pool and sauna. This is locatedin the Hamburg [...]
Grosse BleichenHanse-Viertel
HamburgTel No: +49 40 349 180
Sofitel Metropole Hanoi
A stand-outhotelthat’s been aHanoi landmark since the turn of the last century. Sofitel Metropole Hanoicommands a great location in the heart of downtown delivering 5 star elegance with good in-house dining & drinking too – including the classy and popular Met Bar.
15 Ngo Quyen StreetTel No: +84 4 382 66919 or +84 4 382 66920
De Syloia Hotel
De Syloia Hotel is a nine-storey French colonial-style villalocated in the heart of the city. Offering a smaller boutique-style (27 rooms plus suites) alternativeexpect quaint and quiet rather than bustling and lively. A good option if you want to shut out thecity when you closeyour door.
17A Tran Hung DaoHoan Kiem District
Tel No: +84 4 824 5346
Hoa Binh Palace Hotel
Hoa Binh Palace Hotel is a highly rated 3-star that is as good as anya 4-star we have tried in the area. An ideal location in the middle of Hanoi’s Old Quartermeans it’spopular with a mixed clientele – business travellers tourists and visiting Vietnamese. In-house eating & drinking isgoodand there are also many good options [...]
27 Hangbe StreetHoankiem District
Tel No: +84 4 3926 3646
Hilton Hanoi Opera Hotel
As you would expect from a Hilton here we have a smart 4-star that’s as good as any 5-star here.The central/Old Quarter location is almost perfect for whatever you’re going to be doing and the hotel itself boasts all the facilities/amenities you’d expect from this chain making it a trustedoffering that’s a safe bet for [...]
1 Le Thanh Tong StreetHoan Kiem St
Tel No: +84 4 933 0500
InterContinental Hanoi Westlake
The InterContinental Hanoi Westlake only opened in 2007 but is already seen as the top hotel in Hanoi.Luxury opulence grandeur elegance – they’re all here along with a good location – it’s easy to get out-and-about from here.
1A Nghi TamTay Ho
Tel No: +84 4 270 8888
Sunway Hotel Hanoi
Sunway Hotel Hanoi brings you a popular 4-star boutique hotel that hits the spot with the business traveller. with an ideal location – right on the edge of the Old Quarter this is a quiet home from home. Voted best business boutique hotel in Hanoi several times.
19 Pham Dinh Ho StreetHai Ba Trung District
Tel No: +84 4 971 3888
Culture & Entertainment Located in: Hanoi
Bar Libido VIP
Bar Libido VIP is an upmarket cocktail bar with a warm ambiance and great atmosphere. A good place to start your night and only a short stroll from the Baby’O Club. Bar Libido plays a great mix of chart and Mexican music and is popular with a young trendy crowd.
Scholz
Scholz serves a good selection of wines and a fantastic array of cocktails.Spread over3 floors and with a superb view over the Market Square this is a great spot for people watching.The crowd is sophisticated stylish and matureandthe atmosphere is refined. Soput onyour favourite LBD and enjoy!
Marktplatz 12Stuttgart
Tel No: +49 711 860 2855
Relax Bar
Relax Bar is a cosy open-air bar on a busy corner which is very popular with expats/travellers especially Americans.Friendly welcoming staff and a chilled out atmosphere.
60 Ly Thuong KietTel No: +84 4 824 8409
Spotted Cow
A well-known pub in the heart of Hanoi Spotted Cow is Western in layout as well as drinks and food.A popular unpretentious place to meet and have a couple fo quiet drinks before moving on for the evening.
23C Pho Hai Ba TrungTel No: +84 4 824 1028
New Century
New Century is a huge multi-level Hanoi nightclub. It’s reputation attracts a young and tightly dressed Vietnamese clientele as well as foreigners.Includes karaoke rooms upstairs.
10 Pho Trang ThiTel No: +84 4 928 5285
Bar Rossi
Bar Rossi is located in the middle of the Schanzenviertel so it’s very central.There arelive DJ sets most evenings.Dust off your Christian Laboutins and dress to impress to blend in with the glamorous and trendy young crowd.A fantastic spot for people watching!
Max-Brauer Allee 279Hamburg
Tel No: +49 40 4325 4639
Grosse Freiheit 36
Now this nightspot is one of the most popular clubs in the city. It’s renowned for showcasing the best bands around and there are some well known names in there too!Grosse Freiheit 36 has hostedIggy Pop Lenny Kravitz Chris Isaak and -wait for it -The Beatles. A trendy andstylish bar with a crowd to match!
69 Bar Restaurant
69 Bar Restaurant is a popular resto-bar in a three hundred year old house. Serves a wide range of drinks and the food is mainly Vietnamese with a few Westernised alternatives. Good location right in the heart of Hanoi’s Old Quarter 69 is chilled and authentic – a good place for a couple of quiet [...]
69 ma may streetTel No: +84 4 926 1720
Restaurants Located in: Hanoi
Sgroi
One of the finest Italian restaurants in Hamburg and the proud owner of 1 Michelin star.Best to book in advance to avoid disappointment.
Lange Reihe 40 DHamburg
Tel No: +49 40 2800 3930
Jacobs Restaurant
A very cosy wine bar atmosphere within the Louis C. Jacob Hotel. The award-winning chef creates masterpieces every time with Mediterranean-style cuisine.A must for those who appreciate first-class cuisine without all the fuss.
Elbchaussee 404 DHamburg
Tel No: +49 40 8225 5510
Seven Seas
TheSeven Seasis an award-winningMichelin-starred restaurant located within the prestigious 5-star Süllberg Hotel.Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine and a fabulous view with amodern and elegant atmosphere.
Tafelhaus
Serving a selection of European French and Mediterranean cuisine. Tafelhaus is a dining experience at the top end of the scale. Excellent quality food and ambient surrounding await you. Reservations are recommended.
Hoa Sua
Definitely among the ‘In’ restaurants in Hanoi, Hoa Sua is a French and Vietnamese business that also trains street kids for culinary careers. The menu is a good mix of the two influences and the restaurant is popular with a surprisingly upmarket crowd, including foreign diplomats and the well heeled business crowd.
81 Pho Tho NhuomHoan Kiem District
Tel No: +84 4 942 4448
Emperor
Emperor is the epitome of Vietnamese fine dining at Hanoi’s address of note. An upscale Asian/Pacific Rim menu and a classy layout to match makes this the place to go if you want to experience the best Hanoi has to offer.
18B Le Thanh Tong StHoan Kiem District
Tel No: +84 4 826 8801 or +84 4 824 0027
Press Club
The name doesn’t say much but Press Club has been avenerable part of Hanoi&rsquos eating-out scene for more than a decade.Elite elegant and the kind of place that impresses – also includes a coffee shop music venueand a deli.
59 A Ly Thai To StTel No: +84 4 934 0888
Highway 4
Highway 4 is a popularOld Quarterrestaurant-pubserving up traditional Vietnamese fare here and at 3 other locations.They brew their own particularly potent rice whiskey here – be warned!
5 Hang Tre StreetHoan Kiem District
Tel No: +84 4 926 0639
Tandoor
Along-popular Indian food enclave Tandoor caters for a mixed clientele including younger travellers and expats.This is the genuine Indian experience with a menu that includes all the favourites.
24 Hang BeHoan Kiem District
Tel No: +84 4 824 2252
Al Fresco’s
Another popular Italian/Mexican offering from this restaurant chain. Ideal for those evenings when you’re looking for a quick tasty safe bite to eat before heading out early. Expect a room of foreign diners that will transport you out of Vietnam temporarily.
23L Pho Hai Ba TrungTel No: +84 4 826 7782
Sporting/Leisure/Beauty Located in: Hanoi
Hamburg Golf Club
For ladies who golf whilst on tourclear some time in your diary andcall to arrange a tee-time at Hamburg Golf Club.This is an 18-hole course where guests are mostwelcome.Amasterpiece of English golf architecture.
In de bargen 59Hamburg
Tel No: +49 40 812 177
Meridian Spa
The Meridian Spa is pure luxury in terms of fitness and wellbeing.Take a dip in the beautiful pools saunas and whirlpools. Then relax some more and choose from a wide range of beauty and relaxation treatments.
Schaarsteinweg 6Hamburg
Tel No: +49 40 6589 1100
Le Salon
Revitalize and rebalance your mind and body during whether you want to stay fit slim down or revive your skin’s healthy glow.
Softel Metropole Hotel15 Ngo Quyen
HanoiTel No: +84 4 826 6919 (ext: 8040)
Hanoi Club
A very exclusive Hanoi health and social club located in a smart area on the banks of West Lake. Offers gym and sports facilities that include tennis courts and a pool especially popular with expats.
76 Yen Phu StreetTay Ho District
HanoiTel No: 84-4-38 238 115
Coco Silk
This is a high-end shop that sells silk garments for women and men. You can also shop for embroidered curtains handbags and shoes.
37A Van MieuDong Da
Tel No: +84 4 747 1535
Louis Vuitton
There are many local corner stalls selling fakes, but this is the real deal! They also have beautiful original antique LV trunks on display in-store and sometimes in the lobby of the Metropole. Next door is a Cartier Watch boutique. You have arrived darling…
15 Ngo QuyenHanoi
Tel No: +84 4 824 4977
Trang Tien Plaza
A large six-story complex on the southeast corner of Hoan Kiem Lake. Upmarket and classy mall option. The lower levels cater for the well known and designer brands whilst the uppermost level caters for budget fashions.
24 Hai BA Trung StreetHoan Kiem district
Tel No: +84 4 934 6739
Galerie Royal
This small boutique is sandwiched between the Hilton and the Metropole. They carry three lines only Kenzo Korloff and La Perla. The La Perla lingerie and swimsuit selection is well worth the diet!
60 Ly Thai To StreetTel No: +84 4 936 6672
Entertainment located in: Hanoi
History Museum
A beautiful French-colonial building and engrossing exhibits make for a winning combination.Archaeological artefacts fill up most of the ground floor while upstairs concentrates on recorded history up to 1945.
1 Pho Trang TienFrench Quarter
Tel No: +84 4 825 3518
Nha Tho
Hanoi Cathedral’s twin towers and Gothic arches elicit understandable comparisons with Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral.The interior is even more magnificent. Enter the grounds through the gate and look for the door on the left side of the church (Pho Nha Chung side).
Corner of Pho Nha Tho & Pho Nha ChungNha Tho Area
Ambassador’s Pagoda
HQ for the Vietnam Buddhist Association.Buy some incense from a pavement vendor on your way in then light them and poke them into the courtyard urns – it’s good luck!
73 Quan SuFrench Quarter
Tel No: +84 4 825 2427
Hanoi Opera House
Performances occur irregularly and vary fairly widely with classical music being most common however with a capacity of under 1000 there’s really not a bad seat in Hanoi’s legendary Opera House.A magnificent space that makes for a grand evening out.
Pho Trang TienFrench Quarter
Tel No: +84 4 565 1806
Apricot Gallery
Many of Hanoi’s most accomplished contemporary artists are shown at this immense multistorey gallery. You’re also likely to encounter older works by local masters. A visit is an illuminating and highly hospitable experience.
40B Pho Hang BongOld Quarter
Tel No: +84 4 828 8965
History Museum
The stunning Sino-French-style building that houses the museum is alone worth the visit. The many valuable relics taken from Cambodia’s mystical Angkor Wat deserve some pensive minutes. The museum has a fine collection of artefacts illustrating the evolution of the cultures of Vietnam dating back to the Bronze Age and a good museum gift shop.