Food Scene
The best "pho" restaurant in Hanoi and since they are not in the Old Quarter, the food here remains authentically local
62 locals recommend
Phở Thìn Bờ Hồ
The best "pho" restaurant in Hanoi and since they are not in the Old Quarter, the food here remains authentically local
Obama ate there when he visited Vietnam. Depends on your political stand you might want to visit or avoid it
113 locals recommend
Bún Chả Hương Liên
24 Lê Văn HưuObama ate there when he visited Vietnam. Depends on your political stand you might want to visit or avoid it
Cafe Mai
63 Triệu Việt VươngOne of the best and oldest cafes in Hanoi
The only Peruvian restaurant in Vietnam (there used to be another Peruvian restaurant in Saigon but they closed) with an authentic Peruvian chef
Picante Restaurant
52 Đường Tô Ngọc VânThe only Peruvian restaurant in Vietnam (there used to be another Peruvian restaurant in Saigon but they closed) with an authentic Peruvian chef
Dong Xuan Market
The biggest and busiest market in Hanoi
The Hung Ha Noi Snake Restaurant
33 Phố Lệ MậtFor those who want exotic foods, not limited to snakes
Sightseeing
St. Joseph's Cathedral
40 Nhà ChungCatholic Cathedral
Temple Of Literature
Temple of LiteratureThe first university in Vietnam
Ngoc Son Temple
Phố Đinh Tiên HoàngA famous temple in Hanoi
Imperial Citadel of Thang Long
19c Hoàng DiệuOld palace of Vietnamese kings
Quán Thánh
One of the most famous temples in Hanoi
Hoả Lò
Phố Hoả LòUsed to be a prison for both Vietnamese and foreign POWs
Entertainment & Activities
Hanoi Opera House
1 Tràng TiềnMusic, theater shows
Shopping
Vincom Center Ba Trieu
191 Bà TriệuOne of if not the most expensive shopping mall in Hanoi
Parks & Nature
Union Park
354A Đường Lê DuẩnDrinks & Nightlife
Street pub where you can drink "bia hoi" (Vietnamese beer, a bit watery for European taste though)
Nhà hàng Bia hơi Hải Xồm
24 Tăng Bạt HổStreet pub where you can drink "bia hoi" (Vietnamese beer, a bit watery for European taste though)
Arts & Culture
Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
Đường Nguyễn Văn HuyênHanoi Police Museum
67 Phố Lý Thường KiệtVietnamese Women's Museum
36 Lý Thường Kiệt