Visit Thanh Xuan
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.
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.
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
This massive tomb houses the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh, a former Vietnamese president.
Train Street
You can take time to visit Train Street during your travels to Hanoi. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
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 Xuan
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
L'Hotel du Lac was a real gem of a hotel in the old town Hanoi. Very close to super good restaurants and other attractions. The staff, tha includes every single soul that works at the hotel was super friendly and made sure you were comfortabke and happy. The rooms were very clean and well equipped. ...
Reviewed on 11 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 Xuan
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.
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.
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.
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 One Pillar Pagoda might round out your trip.
Hang Trong
If you're spending some time in Hang Trong, Hoan Kiem Lake and Hang Gai Street are top sights worth seeing.
Hoan Kiem
Panoramic lake views interesting history and top sights from Hoan Kiem Lake to Trang Tien Plaza – discover Hoan Kiem, a destination also famous for its shopping.
