If you’re planning your first trip to Hanoi, choosing where to stay is just as important as planning what to see. For Muslim travelers, the perfect base is close to the Old Quarter, near attractions, with easy access to halal food and mosques — but away from noisy nightlife streets. As someone who has lived and worked in Hanoi, I’ll take you through the neighborhoods that work best and explain what it actually feels like to stay there.

Finding authentic Muslim-friendly accommodation in Hanoi requires careful consideration of halal dining access, prayer facilities, and cultural sensitivity. After extensive research and verification through TripAdvisor and Agoda reviews, including feedback from Muslim travelers, this comprehensive guide presents the best halal hotels in Hanoi near the Old Quarter that truly understand and cater to Islamic requirements.

If you are a visitor coming to Hanoi, it is likely that you will reside in Hoan Kiem District near the Old Quarter. This is where most tourism activities are, and also where most tourists would congregate. It is by far, the most convenient and safest area to stay at. And since many of the top attractions in Hanoi are located in this vicinity, it is inevitable that many of the Halal restaurants in Hanoi would be found here as well.