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- Date posted: 13/11/2026
18 Office Buildings Near Hanoi's Japanese Quarter
18 office buildings near Hanoi's Japanese quarter around Lieu Giai, Kim Ma, Dao Tan and Nui Truc: Lotte Center, Capital Place, Daeha and more, plus what Japanese tenants usually look for.
Office Buildings Near Hanoi's Japanese Quarter (Lieu Giai – Kim Ma)
Japan is one of the largest foreign investors in Vietnam, and Hanoi is home to a large Japanese business community, from trading houses and banks to manufacturers with factories in the northern provinces. Most of them gather in Ba Dinh, around Lieu Giai, Kim Ma, Dao Tan and Linh Lang, often called the "Japanese quarter" for its embassy, restaurants, grocery stores and serviced apartments.
An office near this area makes it easier to meet Japanese partners, hire bilingual staff and look after expatriate employees. This article lists 18 office buildings around the Japanese quarter in three clusters, based on SEE the SPACE data.
Key takeaways
- Lieu Giai – Dao Tan: Lotte Center Hanoi and Capital Place, both LEED-certified Grade A, at the heart of the Japanese quarter.
- Kim Ma – Nui Truc: established Grade B buildings near hotels and serviced apartments, and a future metro station.
- Ngoc Khanh – Doi Can: softer rents 5 – 10 minutes away.
1. Lieu Giai – Dao Tan – Linh Lang axis
This is the core of Hanoi's Japanese quarter: the Embassy of Japan is on Lieu Giai, while nearby Linh Lang, Dao Tan and Van Cao streets are packed with Japanese restaurants, izakaya, grocery stores and services for the Japanese community. Many Japanese representative offices, trading houses and banks base themselves within a few hundred metres of this area.
| Building | Grade | Floors / basements | Typical floor (m²) | Rent (USD/m²/month) | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lotte Center Hanoi | A | 65 / 5 B | 900 | $35+ | 54 Lieu Giai |
| Capital Place Tower | A | 37 / 4 B | 1,200 | $39+ | 29 Lieu Giai |
| Lieu Giai Tower | B | 25 / 3 B | 1,224 | $13 - $16+ | 26 Lieu Giai |
| TID Centre | B | 15 / 1 B | 496 | $13 - $14+ | 4 Lieu Giai |
| Lake View Building | C | 11 | 500 | $13 - $14+ | D10 Tran Huy Lieu |
- Lotte Center Hanoi: 65 floors, LEED-certified, with a mall and hotel, a few minutes' walk from Linh Lang and Dao Tan.
- Capital Place Tower: a LEED-certified Grade A tower on Lieu Giai, suited to regional headquarters of Japanese firms.
- Lieu Giai Tower: 25 floors with floors of about 1,200 m² at about $13 – $16/m², a Grade B option right on Lieu Giai.
- TID Centre: a mid-sized Grade B building at the start of Lieu Giai, good for offices of 100 – 500 m².
2. Kim Ma – Nui Truc axis
Kim Ma and Nui Truc streets lie just south of Lieu Giai, with many hotels and serviced apartments for expatriates. The area will also have the underground Kim Ma station of the Nhon – Hanoi Station metro line.
| Building | Grade | Floors / basements | Typical floor (m²) | Rent (USD/m²/month) | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daeha Business Center | B | 15 | 1,100 | $26+ | 360 Kim Ma |
| Handiresco Tower | B | 14 & 17 / 1 B | 2,140 | $18-$20+ | 521 Kim Mã |
| VIT Tower | B | 20 / 3 B | 759 | $17+ | 519 Kim Ma |
| DMC Tower | B | 18 / 2 B | 1.000 | $17+ | 535 Kim Ma |
| Toserco Building | B | 7 / 1 B | 900 | $17 - $19+ | 273 Kim Ma |
| Lancaster Núi Trúc | B | 27 / 3.5 B | 1,500 | $16-$17+ | 20 Nui Truc |
| Vạn Phúc Building | C | 6 | 500 | $11-$12+ | 2 Nui Truc |
- Daeha Business Center: a long-established office building on Kim Ma within a hotel complex, familiar to Japanese and Korean companies.
- Handiresco Tower: floors of about 2,100 m², suited to companies needing large space in Ba Dinh.
- Lancaster Núi Trúc: 27 floors on Nui Truc with floors of about 1,500 m² at about $16 – $17/m².
3. Ngoc Khanh – Giang Vo – Doi Can
The streets around Ngoc Khanh Lake, Giang Vo and Doi Can are 5 – 10 minutes from Lieu Giai, with softer rents while staying convenient for Japanese staff living in Ba Dinh.
| Building | Grade | Floors / basements | Typical floor (m²) | Rent (USD/m²/month) | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ngọc Khánh Plaza | B | 30 / 2 B | 450 | $16-$18+ | 1 Pham Huy Thong |
| Grandeur Palace | B | 22 / 4 B | 100-1,063 | $21-$23+ | 138B Giang Vo |
| Infisco Building | B | 8 / 2 B | 1,050 | $18 - $22 | 9 Nguyen Hong |
| DC Tower | C | 12 / 1 B | 280 | $11-$13+ | 144 Doi Can |
| Ladeco Building | C | 19 / 1 B | 963 | $12+ | 266 Doi Can |
| Tòa nhà 381 Đội Cấn | C | 15 / 1 B | 390 | $11-$12+ | 381 Doi Can |
- Ngọc Khánh Plaza: 30 floors overlooking Ngoc Khanh Lake at about $16 – $18/m².
- Grandeur Palace: 22 floors and 4 basements on Giang Vo, with space from about 100 m².
- The Doi Can axis (DC Tower, Ladeco, 381 Doi Can): Grade C buildings at about $11 – $13/m², suited to small offices or branches.
What Japanese tenants usually look for
- Reliable building management: clean common areas, punctual maintenance, stable power and well-run lifts matter more than design.
- Earthquake and fire safety: Japanese head offices often ask for structural and fire safety documents before approving a lease.
- Clear lease terms: fixed rent escalation, transparent service charges and a detailed handover condition list.
- Proximity to the community: restaurants, schools, clinics and housing for Japanese staff and their families.
See also the list of office buildings with Japanese developers in Hanoi, such as Taisei Square Hanoi.
Tips when choosing
- Lieu Giai and Kim Ma get congested at peak hours; check the drive from the residential areas your staff use.
- If you need a premium address for meeting Japanese partners, prioritise Lotte Center or Capital Place; for a back office, consider Ngoc Khanh or Doi Can.
- Prepare English and Japanese versions of key lease terms early to speed up head office approval.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Japanese quarter in Hanoi?
It centres on Lieu Giai, Kim Ma, Dao Tan, Linh Lang and Van Cao streets in Ba Dinh, near the Embassy of Japan.
Which Grade A buildings are closest to the Japanese quarter?
Lotte Center Hanoi and Capital Place on Lieu Giai, both LEED-certified Grade A towers.
Are there more affordable options nearby?
Yes. Lieu Giai Tower, Lancaster Nui Truc and Ngoc Khanh Plaza rent at about $13 – $18/m²; the Doi Can buildings at about $11 – $13/m².
Is the information up to date?
The list is for reference at the time of publication; available space and rents change frequently.
Contact SEE the SPACE
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