Hue Citadel Travel Guide
Hue





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Popular places to visit

Imperial City
Explore Vietnam’s former seat of government to discover beautiful ancient buildings and learn about the destruction caused during the country’s major wars.
Dong Ba Market
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Dong Ba Market during your stay in Hue. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Thai Hoa Palace
You can study the exhibits at Thai Hoa Palace, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Hue. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the local tours.
Tinh Tam Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Tinh Tam Lake during your travels in Hue. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Museum of Royal Antiquities
You can browse the exhibits at Museum of Royal Antiquities, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Hue. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the local tours.
General Museum Complex
You can study the exhibits at General Museum Complex, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Hue. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do

Full-Day Hue to DMZ Tour: Vietnam War History Exploration

Group Tour: Visit Hue Imperial From Da Nang - Full Day Trip

From Hue: sightseeing transfer to Hoi An with An Bang Cemetery

Hue Luxury Group Tour- Hue Daily Small Group Tour

Full-day Phong Nha Cave Excursion From Hue

Da Nang: Imperial City of Hue Day Trip with Lunch and Ticket
Top hotels in Hue Citadel

Soleil Boutique
The Staff was very helpful
Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

75 Garden INN
Very clean room, delicious breakfast, great staff! We stayed the week after the typhoon. They did a great job cleaning up.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025

Hue 1962 Inn
Lovely staff. Great push button hot shower!!!! Boutique small hotel. Comfy pillows and bed. Great internet. No complaints. :)
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2025

Asean Garden Homestay Hue
Small old style family run hotel. Nice polite staff, and situated very close to the citadel.
Reviewed on 22 May 2024

Melia Vinpearl Hue
friendly staff clean room good breakfast
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025

Indochine Palace
The hotel is 5 star, don't get me wrong. The staff, service and the property are superb. The only thing is... it is located in an area where there's nothing around. If you look for some action or even an 8pm pho bo then look elsewhere.
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Hue Citadel

Thuận Lộc
Thuận Lộc might not have many top sights, but Perfume River and Imperial City are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Thuận Hòa
While visiting Thuận Hòa, you might make a stop by sights like Imperial City and Perfume River.

Đông Ba
While visiting Đông Ba, you might make a stop by sights like Imperial City and Dong Ba Market.

Phú Hòa
While visiting Phú Hòa, you might make a stop by sights like Dong Ba Market and Perfume River.

Vĩnh Ninh
While visiting Vĩnh Ninh, you might make a stop by sights like Nguyen Dinh Chieu Walking Street and Perfume River.

Đúc
While visiting Đúc, you might make a stop by sights like Perfume River and Hue Railway Station.
