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.

Many hotels in Ho Chi Minh city have claimed to be Muslim friendly. The fact of the matter is, not all of them actually observe Muslim practices. This may result in very awkward and uncomfortable situations for Muslims traveling to Vietnam. Just as we did with our research on Halal certified restaurants in Ho Chi Minh, Colours of Vietnam reached out directly to these hotels, to determine if they do indeed comply with these observances.