Neighborhoods in Hanoi

Hanoi's Old Quarter (Phố Cổ) is a labyrinth of 36 narrow streets, each historically specialised in a single trade — silk, tin, paper, silver. Dating back nearly 1,000 years, it remains one of Southeast Asia's most atmospheric neighbourhoods.

Hanoi's French Quarter stretches south and east of Hoan Kiem Lake, characterised by wide tree-lined boulevards and grand colonial-era buildings.

Kim Lien is one of Hanoi's ancient "four guardian villages," retaining communal houses and temples amid rapid urban development.

The Quang Ba and Nghi Tam flower villages along West Lake's eastern shore have supplied Hanoi's flowers for generations.

A 700-year-old ceramic village east of Hanoi where visitors can paint and fire their own pottery..

Dong Ngac is a well-preserved ancient village on Hanoi's northern outskirts, known for traditional communal houses, ancestral halls, and scholarly heritage.

An expat-friendly lakeside neighbourhood with boutique cafés, yoga studios, and Red River views..