Our Hanoi

A city of contrasts, full of stories.

Hanoi isn't a checklist. It's the smell of coffee in the morning, the sound of a train passing your street, a bowl of phở at midnight, and a conversation that lasts longer than expected.

Five parts of the city we know well, and where they come up in our stays and experiences.

Old Quarter, Hanoi

Old Quarter

Narrow tube houses, streets once named after the goods sold on them, and food stalls from early morning to late at night. Our homes on Ba Trieu Street are a short walk away.

West Lake, Hanoi

West Lake

Hanoi’s largest lake, with Tran Quoc Pagoda on its small island and quieter cafés along the water. The first stop on our History Tour.

Long Bien, Hanoi

Long Bien

The old steel bridge over the Red River, bombed and rebuilt several times and still in daily use by trains, motorbikes and walkers. We end the History Tour here with coffee.

French Quarter, Hanoi

French Quarter

Wide, tree-lined streets south of Hoan Kiem Lake, the Opera House and colonial villas — and our Four Seasons homes on Ba Trieu Street.

Ba Dinh, Hanoi

Ba Dinh

The political heart of the city: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the One Pillar Pagoda and the Hanoi Flag Tower nearby.