We love the Old Quarter for it's energy and it's charm. For the first time traveller I would imagine it could be a little disconcerting, as it can be frenetic, noisy and dirty but to me that is just the Old Quarter. If you are prepared to explore the layers peel away and each time we have visited we have... More

Do the old city walk you will get lost but what away to have fun and find a bargain. More

Walking around this area is such a thrill. The roads just twist and turn on to each other. There are shops full of anything you can imagine. We had fun strolling around, shopping and people watching. It's crowded but not that difficult to steer clear of cars and mopeds. Just be alert. Don't miss it! More

The old quarter is very easy to get lost in and hard to walk with so many motorcycles whirring by. More

The Old Quarter, seen it, done it. Will I want to do it again, seriously doubt it. It's where the scooters OWN the road. You don't just look left and right, you gotta look front and centre, they will come at you at all possible angles. Ignore pedestrian crossings, they don't mean anything here. It didn't help that we came... More

Great to explore with a variety of things to see. Yum food!! More

Gives you a wonderful look at how the local people go about their everyday life, wonderful smells, activity and colour. More

I have been staying in the Old Quarter of Hanoi for over 20 years, on and off. It's a magical place, with alleys and crannies and food stalls and shops, and if you look overhead, you'll see the last remaining old houses with their carved balconies and ornate stonework. This is where you want to stay when you visit Hanoi,... More

Just be aware of the vast number of scooters in the city, you take your life in your hands to cross the road. you do get the hang of it though More