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Hanoi Insider

By Lan Chi Tran

Insider Recommendations
Must Do
Ca Tru Hanoi Club hits all the right notes for a lesson in tradition
Get a hands-on experience with the instruments after the performance!
Must Eat
Fall in love with Loading T's brew-tiful egg coffee concoction
Secure a balcony seat and people-watch to your heart’s content.
Must Eat
Go crazy for the a-bun-dant choices at Bao Wow
Warning: these addictive fusion bites are set to steal your hearts.
Must Stay
Sofitel Legend Metropole is one luxe throwback to French colonial days
Indulge your senses at this class act in the heart of the city.
Must Do
Love and inspiration are always in the air at Hoan Kiem Lake
Visit at the golden hour for an especially beautiful experience!
Must See
Have a soaring view of the city at the Lotte Observation Deck
There's a 'lotte' see from the 65th floor of this towering landmark!
Must Eat
Pho Thin 1955 might just be the one pho you
Best enjoyed as breakfast –strike while the iron (or soup) is hot!
Must See
You’re on the right track if you’re heading towards Train Street
Marvel at how art, coffee shops, and life converge at this alley.
Must Do
Journey to the West Lake in the heart of the city
The best way to soak in the sun here is to take a bike ride!
Must Stay
Be energised by the old-meets-new environment at The Chi Hotel
Enjoy a stay that’s free from distractions in their minimalist rooms.
Must Do
Read books, not maps as you get lost along Book Street
From famous classics to fresh new works, you’ll find them all here.
Must Stay
Living like a local at Thiec House Homestay is a blast from the past
Skip the luxury for the chance to meet locals and other travellers!
Must See
No bridges will be burnt at the Long Bien Bridge
Dating back to 1899, it is an unmissable historical site in Hanoi.
Must Eat
Circle Coffee saves you the hassle of going in circles for good coffee
Grab a cup of their rose coffee after exploring its quaint interior!
Must See
If you’re feeling down, visit St. Joseph's Cathedral for a faith lift
The doors of this neo-gothic cathedral will always be open for you.
Must See
Take a walk down memory lane at Hanoi’s Old Quarter
Don’t be afraid to get lost in its warren of rustic back alleys!
Must Eat
Let your taste buds blossom at SENTE – The Flavour Of Lotus
Find your inner zen with their lotus-inspired interior and dishes.
Must Do
Explore a different side of Hanoi – your artistic side – at Tipsy Art
Make your own souvenir to remember your visit by – an art piece!

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