PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
T
Destinations
Home›Destinations›Tây Hồ
AsiaVietnamHanoi

Tây Hồ

Hanoi, Vietnam · Asia

About Tây Hồ

Tây Hồ works well as a base: 5 minutes from Ba Dinh, 4km from Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.

Tây Hồ is a city located in Hanoi, Vietnam. With a population of 168,300, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Tây Hồ sits in Vietnam, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Bangkok time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Tây Hồ to your route.

About Tây Hồ

Tây Hồ (West Lake) is an urban district (quận) located on the north side of central Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam. The district wraps around the West Lake (hồ Tây), one of the largest natural lakes of Vietnam. The district currently has 8 wards, covering a total area of 24.39 square kilometres (9.42 sq mi). As of

Read more 2019, there were 160,495 people residing in the district, the population density is 6,600 inhabitants per square kilometer. Tây Hồ is a high-end residential area, housing a large population of expatriates and many Western restaurants and boutiques. Tây Hồ is popular with expats because of its infrastructure, schools, hospitals, and restaurants.

Read more on Wikipedia

Where to Stay in Tây Hồ

Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.

Filter presets

Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.

Booking.comExpediaTripAdvisorHotels.comAgodaAirbnb

Compare before you book!

Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Tây Hồ.

Explore the Area

Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Tây Hồ.

Loading map...
Open in Google Maps

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best things to do in Tây Hồ?

Tây Hồ offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

How do I plan a road trip to Tây Hồ?

Plan your road trip to Tây Hồ with Plan Your Road Trips! Add Tây Hồ as a destination, and we'll help you find the best route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Where is Tây Hồ located?

Tây Hồ is located in Hanoi, Vietnam, Asia. The coordinates are 21.0690 latitude, 105.8105 longitude.

What is the population of Tây Hồ?

Tây Hồ has a population of approximately 168,300 people, making it a city in Vietnam.

Plan a Road Trip

Add to your itinerary

Start planning your road trip with Tây Hồ as a destination. Create a custom route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Start Road Trip

What's Nearby?

Discover destinations like Tinder

Swipe through stunning destinations near Tây Hồ. Save your favourites and add them to your trip.

Explore now

Quick Information

Population
168,300
Continent
Asia
Country
Vietnam
Region
Hanoi
Timezone
Asia/Bangkok
Coordinates
21.0690, 105.8105

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Vietnam

Police
113
Ambulance
115
Fire
114
Driving side
right
Full driving guide for Vietnam

Tags

AsiaVietnamHanoiCity

Worth the detour from Tây Hồ

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

The final resting place of Vietnam's revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh, a grand granite mausoleum in the center of Ba Dinh Square, Hanoi.

4 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Hanoi Old Quarter

A chaotic and charming maze of 36 ancient streets in Hanoi's historic heart, each named for the goods traditionally sold there.

6 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Hoan Kiem Lake

A picturesque lake in the center of Hanoi with the iconic red Huc Bridge leading to the Turtle Tower temple island.

6 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Hanoi Train Street

A narrow residential street in Hanoi where a railway track runs just inches from houses, with trains passing through twice daily.

6 km · about 10 min drive

cafe

Cafe Giang

The Hanoi cafe where Nguyen Van Giang invented ca phe trung: egg coffee, in 1946 while working at the Metropole during a milk shortage. It is still run by his family down a narrow alley off Nguyen Huu Huan.

6 km · about 10 min drive

restaurant

Bun Cha Huong Lien

The plastic-stool bun cha shop where Barack Obama and Anthony Bourdain ate in 2016; the table they used is preserved under a glass case. Grilled pork patties come in a bowl of sweet-sour broth with cold noodles.

7 km · about 15 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Tây Hồ.

Nghĩa Đô

🇻🇳 Vietnam

2 km away

Thụy Phương

🇻🇳 Vietnam

3 km awayPop. 13,676

Ba Dinh

🇻🇳 Vietnam

4 km awayPop. 221,893

Liễu Giai

🇻🇳 Vietnam

4 km awayPop. 20,546

Dịch Vọng

🇻🇳 Vietnam

4 km awayPop. 27,979

Cầu Giấy

🇻🇳 Vietnam

4 km awayPop. 292,536

Yên Phụ

🇻🇳 Vietnam

5 km awayPop. 23,942

Mai Dịch

🇻🇳 Vietnam

5 km awayPop. 40,527

Plan a trip around Tây Hồ

Asia road trip planner

Plan a Road Trip from Tây Hồ

Create your perfect itinerary with our calendar-based planner. Add stops, discover attractions along the way, and share your trip with friends.

Start Planning
PYRT

The ultimate road trip planning platform. Discover 150,000+ destinations worldwide, plan scenic routes, and create unforgettable adventures.

Inspiration

  • Discover Trips
  • Travel Guides
  • Community

The Product

  • Calendar Planner
  • Integrations
  • How It Works
  • Collaboration Mode
  • Get the App
  • Merchandise: PYRT Supply Co.
  • Become a Creator
  • Trip Marketplace

Plan Your Trip

  • Road Trip Planner
  • Famous Routes
  • Planners by Country
  • Best Road Trip Planner App
  • Discover Road Trips
  • Events
  • Travel Guides
  • How It Works
  • My Trips
  • Community Groups

Company

  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Support
  • Contact Us
  • Sign In
  • Create Account

© 2026 Plan Your Road Trips. All rights reserved.

•[email protected]
Data sources:GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)•Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)•Mapbox•Photography: George Lawrence