Tho Nhuom Street

Whether it’s because of their cultural riches, shopping opportunities or entertainment hubs, 36 old streets and guilds of the Hanoi Old Quarter always attract visitors from the first sight. Among those, Tho Nhuom Street gets its picture snapped most often for the diversity of architecture, cuisine and tourist sites.

Tho Nhuom Street stretches from Hang Bong Street to Ba Trieu Street, crossing Hai Ba Trung, Quan Su, Ly Thuong Kiet and Quang Trung Street. It’s about 930m long.

History

Legend has it that dyeing cloths was the traditional business in the first part of this street dating back to the beginning of the Nguyen Dynasty. Most professional dyers were from the villages of Lieu Xa, Lieu Xuyen and Van Hoang.

During the French colonial period, the section from Hang Bong to Hai Ba Trung was called rue des Tenturiers and the rest was named rue Jean Soler. Presently, Tho Nhuom Street appeals many visitors with a wide range of upmarket restaurants, food strips, coffee chains, nightclubs and hotels.

What to see

Tho Nhuom Street is filled with mind-blowing historical sites and it’s sometimes hard to narrow down the best. Above all, historical addicts cannot miss No.90 Tho Nhuom. This is the old house where Mr. Tran Phu, the first General Secretary of the Indochinese Communist Party lived, worked and held political meetings in this basement. This historical site is currently run by the Hanoi Vestiges and Beauty Spot Management Board.

Where to stay

Tho Nhuom Street offers accommodation of all types, ranging from dorm style hostels to reasonably priced 3-star hotels and luxurious properties. Most of them feature great amenities such as bars, food stalls, restaurants, cafés and travel services.

Eden Hanoi Hotel (78 Tho Nhuom)

This hotel meets any visitors’ standard for a great three-star accommodation. Visitors, especially backpackers can find there great deals with comparable prices and comfortable room facilities.

Palace de Thien Thai Executive Residences (39 Tho Nhuom)

This lovely apartment with a leisure center, a restaurant and a business center is a great place to stay and relax in Hanoi. It features stage-of-the-art facilities and offers an easy access to the city center.

Hotel Kuretakeso (84 Tho Nhuom)

This 4-star hotel is an ideal place to stay in comfort and enjoy excellent services. You’ll also find that everything from exterior, the reception, lounge and other common areas has its own beautiful and fancy design.