For the kids · Hanoi, Vietnam
11 Things to Do in Hanoi with Kids
Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre leads the list. The rest of family-friendly Hanoi follows, ranked by real visits.
Kid-oriented places (parks, zoos, theme parks, hands-on museums) ranked by traveler review volume, out of 99 tracked Hanoi places. Updated monthly.
Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre
LandmarkThang Long Water Puppet Theatre is a beloved cultural landmark in Hanoi, located near Hoan Kiem Lake in the city's Old Quarter.
Read our full guide →Hanoi Zoo
Park & natureHanoi Zoo, also known as Thủ Lệ Park, is a long-standing attraction in the city that combines a zoo with a public park.
Read our full guide →West Lake (Hanoi)
Park & natureWest Lake is Hanoi's largest freshwater lake, stretching 17 km around and covering 500 hectares northwest of the city center.
Read our full guide →Hoàn Kiếm Lake
Park & natureHoàn Kiếm Lake, or Lake of the Returned Sword, is a serene oasis in the bustling heart of Hanoi.
Read our full guide →Lang Toi - My Village by Lune Production
EntertainmentLang Toi – My Village is a mesmerizing stage production that brings the essence of rural Vietnam to the heart of Hanoi.
Read our full guide →Ca Tru Thang Long
EntertainmentCa Tru Thang Long offers a rare opportunity to experience Ca Tru, a UNESCO-recognized intangible cultural heritage of Vietnam.
Read our full guide →Ly Thai To Park
Park & natureFree entryLy Thai To Park is a tranquil green space located on the eastern shore of Hoan Kiem Lake in the heart of Hanoi's Old Quarter.
Read our full guide →Ca Tru Ha Noi
EntertainmentCa Tru Ha Noi offers an authentic cultural evening centered on Ca Tru, an ancient genre of chamber music recognized by UNESCO.
Read our full guide →Vietnam National Tuong Theatre
EntertainmentThe Vietnam National Tuong Theatre is a premier cultural venue in Hanoi dedicated to preserving and performing Tuong, a classical form of Vietnamese opera that dates back centuries.
Read our full guide →Ho Tay Water Park
Park & natureHo Tay Water Park is a recreational water park located in the Tay Ho District of Hanoi, situated along the shores of West Lake.
Read our full guide →APT Viajes Vietnam
Park & natureFree entryAPT Viajes Vietnam is a modest park located on Hang Chieu Street in Hanoi's bustling Old Quarter.
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How we pick these
We keep only child-appropriate venue types — parks, zoos, hands-on museums, theme parks — then rank them by how many families actually review them well, out of the 99 Hanoi places we track. Refreshed monthly, with no paid placement.
Good to know
Most picks suit ages 2 to 10; a few also work for older kids and teens.
Popular museums and parks in Hanoi are calmest right at opening or after 3pm.
Keep one indoor pick in your back pocket in case the forecast turns.
Common questions
Is Hanoi good to visit with kids?+
Yes. Parks, boat rides and hands-on museums make it easy to break up sightseeing with things children enjoy, and every spot on this list is one families rate highly.
What can you do for free with kids in Hanoi?+
Plenty of parks and playgrounds cost nothing. See our free things to do in Hanoi for the full set.
How many days do you need in Hanoi with children?+
Two to three days is enough to cover the highlights at a relaxed, kid-friendly pace.
Rather have a human do the planning? A Local Friend can build this day for you, at local prices.