Astoria Hanoi Hotel & Travel
A cathedral-close terrace steps from the lake
About this hotel
Astoria Hanoi Hotel & Travel sits close enough to St. Joseph Cathedral that its spire is part of the immediate streetscape, and the sun terrace above makes the most of that position — a rooftop within a five-hundred-metre walk of Hoan Kiem Lake, close enough that an evening plan rarely needs a taxi. The terrace itself stays simple, a coffee shop and outdoor seating area rather than a full bar program, which suits a property built more around location than headline rooftop amenities. Concierge service and a tour desk downstairs help guests make the most of that proximity, whether the plan is a walk to the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, a nineteen-minute walk away, or a shorter loop around the cathedral and lake.
- Sun terrace
- Coffee shop
- Near St. Joseph Cathedral
Our take
A strong choice for travelers prioritizing location over a destination rooftop bar — the terrace's real value is its proximity to St. Joseph Cathedral and Hoan Kiem Lake rather than the space itself. Anyone specifically chasing a lively rooftop bar scene should look toward properties with a more dedicated bar program.
- ✓Walk to St. Joseph Cathedral in the early evening before returning to the terrace — it's close enough to fold into a pre-dinner loop.
- ✓Use the concierge or tour desk to plan the walk to the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, about nineteen minutes on foot.
- ✓Treat the terrace as a coffee or quiet-drink spot rather than expecting a full bar menu.
Why we love it
- A few steps from St. Joseph Cathedral
- 500 metres from Hoan Kiem Lake
- Sun terrace and coffee shop for easy daytime use
- Concierge and tour desk for planning nearby walks
Why guests love itTwo university friends reuniting for a long weekend chose Astoria because St. Joseph Cathedral sits just a few steps away and Hoan Kiem Lake only 500 metres further. They started each morning at the coffee shop, spent the midday heat exploring on foot, and came back to the sun terrace in the late afternoon to watch the light fade over the neighbourhood. For a livelier night they moved on to bars elsewhere, since the terrace here works as a pause in the day rather than a destination of its own.