Aira Boutique
Along tree-lined Tran Phu Street, Aira Boutique Hotel stands as a modern urban retreat. Its 60 rooms and suites combine clean lines with warm touches – think hardwood floors, custom furnishings, and floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the spaces with natural light. Families particularly appreciate the connecting room options, while business travellers gravitate to the higher-floor […]
Hotel de Lagom
A new addition to Hanoi’s hotel scene, Hotel de Lagom brings Scandinavian serenity to the Old Quarter’s chaotic charm. The Swedish concept of ‘lagom’ – meaning just right, or perfectly balanced – infuses every aspect of this boutique property, where natural materials, subtle lighting, and clean lines blend with French colonial touches to create a […]
The Cocktail Bar
While most seekers hunt for hidden basement bars, this spot takes a different approach to disguise: masquerading as a simple park café in a leafy city centre square. By day, it blends seamlessly with the continental café culture of outdoor tables and coffee sippers. But as dusk falls, warm lamplight and flickering candles transform the […]
Bar Kolo
In the basement a residential building, Bar Kolo’s UV lights transform an ordinary underground space into a glowing wonderland of neon art and psychedelic decor. This late-night haunt (open until 5am) strikes a perfect balance between underground party den and welcoming hangout, with its Italian owners fostering the kind of familiar atmosphere that makes first-time […]
Bar Me
Stepping through the small side door of Bar Me feels like discovering a secret theatre – and sure enough, Bar Me offers a theatrical approach to cocktail culture in an intimate, bird-themed setting. Green-tinted walls adorned with avian illustrations, sculptures, and taxidermy create a unique backdrop for serious mixology, where smoke-filled bowls and elaborate presentations […]
Contrast
Down an unassuming staircase in the centre, this subterranean spot is where irony meets mixology. Contrast lives up to its name through playful contradictions: empty picture frames adorn moody lamp-lit walls, while classic cocktails are served among decidedly boudoir-like surroundings. This intimate underground space has carved out a reputation for both its stiff drinks and […]