Dong Da

This is one of the original four districts that make up the Vietnamese capital and, aside from a few sites, is mainly made up of middle class residential neighborhoods. The area is busy with traditional Thai food stalls and small local cafes serving up truly delicious Vietnamese noodle soup to the local community. You should try out the speciality street-side mango salad here for just a few dong. There are higher end restaurants in the area too which serve up Vietnamese classics in comfortable and cosy settings.
Dong Da borders the Ba Dinh district where many of the top, culturally important sites in the city can be found and most are a short walk or a quick cyclo ride away from the hotels in Dong Da. The Temple of Literature, a Confucian temple complex and home to the country’s first university, is also really close by, located on the border of Ba Dinh at the north end. In the evenings you can find yourself being entertained with the locals at lively karaoke bars or sip on cold beers at local bars.
Accommodation in the area tends to lean towards more expensive and doesn’t offer a lot of choice if you are traveling on a tight budget, but if you have a little more to spare you can get yourself a comfortable room in a nice hotel in a fun local neighborhood that is close to a lot of the action in Hanoi.
         Blue Hanoi Inn Luxury Hotel – This is a great choice for a budget hotel in Hanoi. Rooms are decorated in simple, minimalistic style and feature comfortable beds and modern ensuites. There’s the option to choose a family suite, but elsewhere, other upgraded rooms come with large windows boasting city views. This place is clean, contemporary, and an all-around good option. There’s even a restaurant on site for evening meals when venturing into the city just seems a little too much for you. You’ll also get the chance to relax at the spa with various treatments on offer.