Tây Hồ & West Lake
Tây Hồ and West Lake
Neighbourhood guide

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Image courtesy of © NKSTTSSHNVN · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Tây Hồ and West Lake
Tây Hồ wraps around the eastern and northern shores of West Lake: lanes of villas and cafés, the InterContinental Hanoi Westlake on the water, Trấn Quốc Pagoda on its spit of land, and a shore path for walking and cycling. Many of the city’s international residents live here.
Sights
West Lake and Trấn Quốc Pagoda.

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Image courtesy of © Guerinf · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsEating
Chào Bạn (Bib Gourmand), Lamai Garden and Hemispheres (in the MICHELIN Guide), Joma Bakery Café.
Cycle the shore at sunset.
Staying
The InterContinental Hanoi Westlake.
Shopping
Lotte Mall West Lake and Chula.
Our advice: West Lake is a calm base for a longer stay; for a first visit, combine it with nights in the centre.
Why it's on our list
- Sights
- Eating
- Staying
- Shopping
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Tây Hồ and West Lake before you go.