Thanh Oai
Hanoi
Visit Thanh Oai
Popular places to visit
Hoan Kiem Lake
Wander around the banks of this peaceful lake and discover an historic temple, observe locals going about their daily life or enjoy a picnic lunch under the shade.
Hanoi Opera House
This historic building is the centerpiece of Hanoi’s French Quarter and host to shows by many of Vietnam’s premier singers, dancers and musicians.
West Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at West Lake during your travels in Hanoi. Amble around this culturally rich area's lakeside or seek out the local tours.
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
This massive tomb houses the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh, a former Vietnamese president.
St. Joseph's Cathedral of Hanoi
At the heart of Hanoi stands a weathered neo-Gothic Roman Catholic church, a contrary sight in this predominantly Buddhist city.
Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre
Stories from local legends are told at this theater with hand-carved wooden dolls and colorful dragons that perform on a stage on the water.
Things to do
Vietnam Day Trips All-Inclusive, Bus, Guide, Meals & Activities
Hanoi: Traditional Ao Dai Dress and Non La Hat Rental
Private Walking Tour of Hanoi City
Halong Bay Full Day With Cave, Kayaking And Swimming - Highway Transfer
From Hanoi: Halong Day Cruise Highlight With 3*/4*/ 5* Options
Luxury Limousine Tour: Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave from Hanoi
Top hotels in Thanh Oai
Hanoi Indochine Premium Hotel
We stayed 6 days. Friendly and extremely helpful staff. Their english was good. Tour organiser on site. Being a smaller hotel they knew us well in a day. We had a room at the back, so no traffic noise. Very quiet at night. Centrally located. Easy walk to everything in the old quarter. Great breakfast. ...
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
L’HÔTEL du LAC Hanoi
Lovely boutique hotel in the heart of Old Town Hanoi. Walking distance to many highlights of the city. Fantastic breakfast, friendly and accommodating staff, views from the roof top bar are fantastic during sunset.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Hanoi Splendid Premium Hotel
Room was great. Staff were extremely accommodating. I booked the room minutes before arriving because the hotel prior catfished me and they were so helpful when I arrived extremely frantic. This hotel the photos look just like the rooms and the staff go above and beyond. Definitely recommend this ...
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Hanoi Royal Premium Hotel
Hotel was clean and comfortable. Great to have a bathroom that didn’t leak water everywhere! Extremely good breakfast. The reason for four stars not five is that it was billed as a four star hotel. It was very basic and not really my idea of four stars.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Hanoi Royal Palace Hotel 2
Room was spotless everyday. They actually make up the bed and place fresh towels everyday. Fresh flowers are also in the room.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Peridot Grand Luxury Boutique Hotel
Great breakfast, good size clean rooms, great staff and good area for activity, good food and shopping nearby
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Thanh Oai
Nam Từ Liêm
While visiting Nam Từ Liêm, you might make a stop by sights like My Dinh National Stadium and Hanoi Indoor Games Gymnasium.
Mỹ Đình
If you're spending some time in Mỹ Đình, My Dinh National Stadium and Hanoi Indoor Games Gymnasium are top sights worth seeing.
Dong Da
You'll enjoy the bars and lake views in Dong Da. You might want to make time for a stop at Temple of Literature or Train Street.
Cau Giay
Cau Giay is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Indochina Plaza Ha Noi and Vietnam Museum of Ethnology.
Hai Ba Trung
Hai Ba Trung is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Vincom Center and Hom Market.
Ba Dinh
The ample dining options and fantastic lake views are top of the list for many visitors to Ba Dinh. A stop by Ho Chi Minh Museum or Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum might round out your trip.
