It was very interesting and enlightening. We were a bit surprised (maybe not the correct word) at the end on how they treated some of the history, but if you are in Hanoi I would definitely recommend a visit. More

We had heard about the prison before our visit to Hanoi, but only stumbled upon it accodently while on our way to another museum. We decided to enter and for 10,000 VND we didn't expect a lot. There are some interesting parts of the prison, including the original cells which I found very sad to see and the original guillotine.... More

It was quite small but is definitely worth a visit. We were able to cover the prison in 45 minutes, the information boards were in both french and English with heaps of interesting information. We purchased the tickets for 20,000 so it's definitely worth a try. More

Hoa Lo Prison or parhaps better known as the infamous "Hanoi Hilton" POW prison which was used to house American POW's during the Vietnam War.. worth a look but don't be fooled by all the "happy snaps" of American prisoners.. this prison was a hell hole dedicated to torture when the French had it full of Vietnamse prisoners and nothing... More

As a former Soldier, very sobering. Well preserved. The Vietnamese government sold the majority of the land and most of the prison is now a high-rise. What is left is well preserved and well presented. More

I hated the gruesome and terrible glimpse of history shown here. What an insane species some of us are. And the rest of us are swept along by their awesome will - still! Yuk! More

Anyone interested in the Vietnam/American war will find this place fascinating. I love historic places and this place otherwise known as the "Hanoi Hilton" will strike a chord with anyone who's read anything about those troubled times. It harks back to Indochina when the French ruled and has tragic tales from that time also. More

If you visit Hanoi you cannot skip the Hoa Lo prison (Hanoi Hilton)! The history of Vietnam is well presented and you will feel the stories in your bones! I liked it better than the Army History Museum. More

Not a huge prison, but certainly filled with historic memories of the last war. Shows the barbaric history of French beheadings.....hardly human, let alone humane. More