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Places to Visit in Hanoi at Night: 10 Spots You Should Not Miss

The best places to visit in Hanoi at night are the Dong Xuan night market, the Hoan Kiem walking streets, the Ta Hien and Hang Buom food streets, Hoan Kiem Lake after dark, Nha Tho Street by St. Joseph's Cathedral, Long Bien Bridge and the bars of the Old Quarter. Most of these spots are around Hoan Kiem, within walking distance of each other, so You can easily explore several in one evening.

Hanoi Old Quarter at Night: When the Old Streets Light Up

Hanoi Old Quarter at night is at its most beautiful between 7 pm and 10 pm, when the night market and the walking streets around Hoan Kiem Lake are in full swing (only on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings). The area is generally safe to explore on foot, with crowds lingering until late, but You should still keep an eye on Your belongings in busy spots.

Hanoi Old Quarter Food: A Day of Eating From Morning to Night

Hanoi Old Quarter food lets You eat "around the clock" without repeating a single dish: pho and heritage breakfast dishes in the morning, cha ca La Vong at 14 Cha Ca Street for lunch or dinner, dried beef papaya salad by Hoan Kiem Lake in the afternoon, and Trang Tien ice cream or Bon Mua sweet soup for dessert at any time. These are signature dishes that have been passed down through generations, all within a short walk of the heart of the Old Quarter.

Autumn Melody Set Menu: A Vietnamese Women's Day Date at Sir Elly's

For Vietnamese Women's Day on 20 October, Sir Elly's restaurant at The Haron, 39 Hang Trong, presents the "Autumn Melody" set menu: four European courses inspired by Hanoi's autumn green rice (com): Mung Bean Gnocchi with Bacon, Cream of Green Rice Soup with Seared Scallop, Beef Goulash with Toasted Bread, and Green Rice Pudding. The set is 799,000 VND for 2 guests, served daily from 10:00 to 22:00. Advance reservation is required.

Famous Hanoi Food: The Dishes That Put the Capital on the World's Culinary Map

Famous Hanoi food stretches from pho and Old Quarter specialties to dishes with international fame: bun cha at Huong Lien, where President Obama dined in 2016; bun dau mam tom, humble yet unforgettable; egg coffee, created in 1946 at Cafe Giang; and West Lake shrimp cakes, a taste of memory for generations of Hanoians. If You are looking for a place to take Your partner, West Lake shrimp cakes at sunset or egg coffee in a timeworn setting are choices that rarely disappoint.

Watch the 10/10 Fireworks from The Haron's Rooftop

On the evening of 10 October 2026, Hanoi will celebrate the 72nd anniversary of the Capital's Liberation Day with fireworks at 21:00, including a launch site right on Hoan Kiem Lake. At The Bar by Haron, the rooftop at 39 Hang Trong, You can enjoy the full display from above with a 499,000 VND ticket that includes one seat and one drink of Your choice. Seats are limited, so please book in advance.

Breakfast in Hanoi Old Quarter: 10 Local Spots Beyond Pho

5 Best Soundproof Hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter (By Reviews)

Based on real reviews from past guests, the best soundproof hotels in Hanoi's Old Quarter are The Haron, L'Hôtel du Lac, The Oriental Jade, Solaria Hotel and La Siesta Classic Ma May. Among them, The Haron stands out as the most complete quiet choice, not only for its location but for a Quiet Luxury philosophy that runs through the entire stay.

A Day in The Haron: An Unhurried Day in the Heart of the Old Quarter

Some journeys need no packed itinerary. All they ask for is a day slow enough to hear Hanoi breathe, and a place still enough for every sense to be pampered. At The Haron, such a day begins the moment You step through our doors, where tranquility and elegance blend like a gentle melody.

Top 10 Best Pho Restaurants in Hanoi Old Quarter

Pho has become a symbol of Hanoi, and nowhere gathers more long-standing pho shops than the Old Quarter, where every street carries its own family recipe and story.

A Farewell Is Never Really Goodbye, At The Haron

Some guests return to The Haron a second time, a third time, walking through the door as though returning to a familiar place. For us, what stays with a guest long after a trip has ended is never the key handed back at the front desk, but the feeling of being remembered.

Bun Cha in Hanoi's Old Quarter: Top 5 Authentic Spots

Bun cha in Hanoi's Old Quarter is charcoal-grilled pork dipped in a sweet-and-sour fish sauce dip, served with rice vermicelli and fresh herbs, once named by National Geographic among the top 15 best street foods in the world. The five spots most worth trying are Bun Cha Dac Kim (1 Hang Manh), Bun Cha Bamboo Skewer (33 Hang Giay), Bun Cha Hang Quat (74 Hang Quat alley), Bun Cha Cua Dong (41 Cua Dong), and Bun Cha Chi Lan (6 Chuong Duong Do).