Guidebook for Hanoi
Food Scene
El Gaucho Argentinian Steakhouse
29 Phố Liễu GiaiBest Steakhouse in town. ($$$)
Famous "Pho Thin" is the beef noodle soup. This is a more traditional spot so don't let the outside look fool you ($)
Quán Phở Thìn
số 2 Lò ĐúcFamous "Pho Thin" is the beef noodle soup. This is a more traditional spot so don't let the outside look fool you ($)
Kampong Chicken House
107 Lò ĐúcA good restaurant with different chicken dishes. ($)
Highway4 Restaurant
101 Trần Thái TôngA good restaurant with vietnamese food. ($)
Paris Deli
6B Phan Chu TrinhA cafe which also serves great western food and desserts. ($$)
Arts & Culture
A beautiful cathedral in the heart of Hanoi, with lots of cafes and places to eat nearby.
209 locals recommend
St. Joseph's Cathedral
40 Nhà ChungA beautiful cathedral in the heart of Hanoi, with lots of cafes and places to eat nearby.
The main opera house (nha hat lon) in Hanoi of great classical music and world class symphony orchestras (for much less money). ($)
235 locals recommend
Hanoi Opera House
1 Tràng TiềnThe main opera house (nha hat lon) in Hanoi of great classical music and world class symphony orchestras (for much less money). ($)
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a beer club, where they've got lots of different beers from around the world and decent food to go with it. ($$)
15 locals recommend
Cheering beer collection
2 Lý Thường KiệtThis is a beer club, where they've got lots of different beers from around the world and decent food to go with it. ($$)
Shopping
A big mall with luxury brands for people who wish to shop while staying in Hanoi. ($$$)
22B Hai Bà Trưng
22B Hai Bà TrưngA big mall with luxury brands for people who wish to shop while staying in Hanoi. ($$$)
Vincom Center Ba Trieu
191 Bà TriệuMall with a good cinema. ($$)
Essentials
A store with imported western products (groceries and daily use items). ($$)
24 locals recommend
L's Place
63 Lý Thường KiệtA store with imported western products (groceries and daily use items). ($$)