Ba Đình

The political district, west of the centre. Home to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and a strong concentration of phở and bún ốc stalls around Trúc Bạch Lake.

3 guides cover Ba Đình

Hanoi 3-day food itinerary: the route I'd send my mum on

Three days, three meals a day, nine neighborhoods. A pace-it-properly Hanoi food trip with morning, lunch and dinner stops, plus what to do between meals.

May 25, 2026

What to eat in Hanoi: 20 dishes (and where to try them)

A no-fluff list of the 20 dishes that define a stay in Hanoi, in the rough order you should try them, with one recommended stall for each.

May 18, 2026

Best phở in Hanoi: a street-by-street guide

Where Hanoians actually eat phở — clear-broth phở bò, the chicken-only stalls, and the late-night bowls that locals defend with surprising passion.

Apr 22, 2026