Ba Dinh

Most visitors to Hanoi will find themselves in Ba Dinh at some point in their trip, home to some of the city’s top tourist attractions, where you will find the compelling Military Museum and the Old Citadel. It is also where Ho Chi Minh’s body is on public view in his mausoleum. The neighborhood is the political center of Vietnam: it is from here that Ho Chi Minh famously declared independence from the French in 1945 and where the national assembly is located along with most of the embassies, meaning the streets are much quieter compared to the Old Quarter. The historical and culturally important Temple of Literature is also found in the district, which with its ongoing history and links with great Vietnamese scholars is a top site in Hanoi.
If you want something a little more laid back and reserved to base yourself for your stay in the Northern capital then Ba Dinh might be the district for you. As with many of the central areas, a lot of places of interest around Hanoi are accessible on foot. Accommodation around Ba Dinh is mostly made up of mid-range hotels alongside a few quaint restaurants, and a smattering of small bars close to Hanoi Botanical Gardens.
       Hanoi Daewoo Hotel – One of the most famous hotels in Vietnam, this 5-star offering is right next to Hanoi Zoo as well as the giant Lotte Department Store, so there’s plenty to see and do nearby. The modern, classic rooms look out over Thu Le Park (and lake of the same name) and provide stylish, relaxing spaces to stay during your time in Hanoi. There are three restaurants to dine in at Hanoi Daewoo Hotel, and it has its own bakery and a chic little bar for a few evening drinks.