Guests of the 2-star Oyo 575 Van Xuan Hotel Hanoi can visit the famous Hoa Lo Prison, situated around 7 km away.
Religious sights in the area include the Quan Su Temple (8 km) and the majestic church "Saint Joseph Cathedral" (9 km). There is the Hanoi Police Museum about a 15-minute ride away, and Ben xe Nuoc Ngam bus station is approximately 15 minutes' walk from the hotel.