Things to Do in Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi

Centers around Hoàn Kiếm Lake, which is surrounded by a mix of the Old Quarter's narrow alleys and the French Quarter's broad avenues. Notable sites include the Hanoi Opera House and the National Museum of Vietnamese History on Đinh Tiên Hoàng Street.

Đồng Xuân MarketMarket
Bach Ma TempleFamous Temple
The HaflingtonCocktail Bar

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Top things to do in Hoàn Kiếm

Đồng Xuân Market
Market★
market in Hanoi, Vietnam
Every day
6 AM – 6 PM
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Bach Ma Temple
★ 4.5 · 1.4k
Famous Temple★
Elaborate Ly dynasty temple founded in 1010 and reconstructed in the 18th-19th centuries.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
9 AM – 5:30 PM
Sat
9 AM – 5:30 PM
Sun
9 AM – 5:30 PM
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Old Quarter (36 Streets)
★ 4.6 · 9.9k
Themed Experience
Historic trading district with a night market, narrow lanes, food hawkers & hotchpotch tube houses.
Every day
12 AM – 12 AM
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Khác Store
★ 5.0 · 1.4k
Flea Market
Mon–Fri
9 AM – 9 PM
Sat
9 AM – 5 PM
Sun
9 AM – 9 PM
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Alluvia Chocolate House
★ 5.0 · 939
Chocolate Shop
A chocolate house offering handcrafted bean-to-bar chocolates sourced from the Mekong Delta.
Every day
9 AM – 10 PM
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Dot Dot Gem
★ 4.9 · 815
Gem Shop
A place that aims to be a symbol for independent, free, and happy women.
Every day
9 AM – 9 PM
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Where to eat & drink in Hoàn Kiếm

The Haflington
Top 500 bar
Cocktail Bar· ₫200–700K
A celebrated speakeasy cocktail bar in Hanoi, it is known for its intimate size, unique drinks, and museum-inspired decor with dark wood, leather seating, and a dinosaur skeleton.
Every day
3 PM – 12 AM
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Bun Cha Ta Hanoi
★ 4.4 · 5.1k
Vietnamese· ₫100–200K
Popular with tourists, Bun Cha Ta offers various bún chả and fried spring rolls.
Every day
8 AM – 10 PM
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Cloud Sky Bar Hanoi
★ 4.9 · 3.3k
Rooftop Bar
A stylish rooftop bar and restaurant located atop the JM Marvel Hotel, known for its city views, cocktails, and flavorful food.
Every day
3:30 PM – 12 AM
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Briques
★ 4.7 · 1.8k
Breakfast· ₫100–200K
An American diner-style cafe in Hanoi, known for its breakfast and brunch offerings including French toast, avocado toast, club sandwiches, croissants, and various coffees.
Every day
7:30 AM – 3 PM
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VIET Restaurant Hanoi & Rooftop Bar
★ 4.9 · 3.1k
Rooftop Bar· ₫200–700K
A restaurant and rooftop bar in the heart of the Old Quarter, offering a delightful dining experience.
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Always Cafe - A magical wizard cafe
★ 4.9 · 10.5k
Coffee Shop· ₫1–100,000
A Harry Potter-themed cafe in Hanoi's Old Quarter, it offers a magical aesthetic with themed decor, drinks like Polyjuice Potion and butterbeer, wizard costumes, and board games.
Every day
8 AM – 11 PM
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Secret Bar & Pub
★ 5.0 · 2.5k
Cocktail Bar· ₫100–200K
A bar and pub in Hanoi known for its cocktails, lively atmosphere, and karaoke.
Mon–Fri
8 PM – 4 AM
Sat
8 PM – 4 AM
Sun
9 PM – 4 AM
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The Balcony Beer
★ 4.9 · 2.6k
Bar· ₫100–200K
A restaurant and bar in Hanoi offering cold beer, mojitos, and local food like bun cha, roast duck, and pork dishes, with a balcony view for people-watching.
Every day
9:30 AM – 2 AM
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Upper Haven Sky Bar
★ 5.0 · 1.2k
Lounge· ₫200–300K
A sky bar located in Hanoi's Old Quarter, known for its city views, cocktails, and multiple seating areas with plants and vertical walls.
Every day
3 PM – 12 AM
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SportivO
★ 4.9 · 1.8k
Sports Bar· ₫100–200K
A sports bar in Hanoi's Old Quarter, known for showing live Australian leagues like AFL, NRL, and cricket on a huge screen, and offering a variety of drinks and food.
Every day
10 AM – 2 AM
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