Hoan Kiem is the historic, administrative and business heart of Hanoi, surrounding Hoan Kiem Lake, with many office buildings along Ly Thai To, Hai Ba Trung, Trang Tien, Le Thai To, Ngo Quyen and Tran Hung Dao. It is home to bank headquarters, embassies, five-star hotels and many established Grade A buildings.

Options range from buildings such as Gelex 27 Ly Thai To, International Centre and 63 Ly Thai To to more affordable choices such as Handiresco Hoan Kiem, Thang Long GTC and 15 Ly Nam De, with rents from USD 9 – 50/m². SEE the SPACE offers free advice and site visits.

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$35+ / sqm
LPB Tower

Hoan Kiem ward (Hoan Kiem), Hanoi

$33-$36+ / sqm
BRG Tower

Hoan Kiem ward (Hoan Kiem), Hanoi

$35 - $40+ / sqm
Press Club

Hoan Kiem ward (Hoan Kiem), Hanoi

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Since 1 July 2025, the former Hoan Kiem District mainly belongs to the new Hoan Kiem and Cua Nam wards, with small parts in neighbouring wards such as Ba Dinh, Hai Ba Trung and Hong Ha.

Rents range from about USD 9/m²/month to USD 50/m²/month depending on the building, excluding service charge and VAT. Grade A buildings around Hoan Kiem Lake are USD 35 – 50/m²; many Grade B and C buildings are USD 9 – 20/m².

Notable buildings include Gelex 27 Ly Thai To, International Centre, Press Club, CornerStone Building, 63 Ly Thai To and Handiresco Hoan Kiem.

Hoan Kiem is busy with many Grade A buildings, suited to firms needing a central commercial address. Ba Dinh is quieter, near central agencies and embassies, and slightly cheaper.

Many streets are one-way with peak-hour car restrictions, so check parking and building access. Compare total occupancy cost (rent, service charge, parking, overtime electricity) and confirm the rent-free fit-out period.

Location and connectivity

Hoan Kiem is the historic, administrative and business heart of Hanoi, surrounding Hoan Kiem Lake. Ly Thai To, Hai Ba Trung, Trang Tien, Le Thai To, Ngo Quyen and Tran Hung Dao are the main office corridors. Ba Dinh, Hai Ba Trung, Dong Da and the bridges to Long Bien are only minutes away.

Notable office buildings

  • Upper segment: Gelex 27 Ly Thai To, International Centre, 63 Ly Thai To, Press Club, CornerStone Building
  • Mid segment: Hanoi Tower, Capital Building, Hong Ha
  • Affordable segment: Handiresco Hoan Kiem, Thang Long GTC, 15 Ly Nam De

Indicative rents

Office rents in Hoan Kiem range from about USD 9/m²/month to USD 50/m²/month, excluding service charge and VAT. Grade A buildings around Hoan Kiem Lake are USD 35 – 50/m²; many Grade B and C buildings are USD 9 – 20/m². Rents vary by floor, view and leased area.

Who is it for?

Hoan Kiem suits banks, law and consulting firms, foreign-invested companies and representative offices wanting Hanoi's most prestigious address.

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