Old Quarter
What the experts agree on
Hanoi's Old Quarter pulses with centuries-old charm: narrow winding streets lined with traditional tube-houses, bustling markets, temples, and legendary street food. It's authentically chaotic and utterly essential.
“The only city in Vietnam to retain its ancient merchants' quarter, and its narrow streets, packed with fruit and vegetable markets.”
– Concierge
"For some in-your-face Vietnamese chaos, venture into Hanoi's lively Old Quarter, home to cheap eats, authentic cuisine, and the bia hoi corner."
3 Stars
"The narrow winding streets, bustling with activity, are home to temples and traditional tube-houses." Full review