Hanoi offers a wide range of office space, from Grade A buildings around Hoan Kiem Lake and the Lieu Giai – Dao Tan corridor to newer office hubs in Cau Giay and My Dinh, and affordable buildings in Thanh Xuan, Ha Dong and Long Bien.

Rents range from about USD 5 – 50/m²/month depending on area and building grade. SEE the SPACE tracks availability and offers free advice and site visits.

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The main office areas are Hoan Kiem (around Hoan Kiem Lake), Ba Dinh (Lieu Giai – Dao Tan – Kim Ma), Dong Da (Lang Ha, Thai Ha), Cau Giay (Duy Tan, Tran Duy Hung), Nam Tu Liem (My Dinh – Pham Hung) and Hai Ba Trung (Ba Trieu). More affordable areas include Thanh Xuan, Ha Dong, Hoang Mai and Long Bien.

Rents range from about USD 5/m²/month in outer areas such as Ha Dong to USD 35 – 50/m² for Grade A buildings around Hoan Kiem Lake and Ba Dinh, excluding service charge and VAT. Most Grade B buildings are USD 12 – 22/m².

Grade A buildings are premium towers in prime locations with international-standard systems and management, such as Lotte Center and Capital Place. Grade B buildings offer good quality at reasonable rents and suit most companies. Grade C buildings are smaller or older with low rents, suited to small firms and startups.

The center (Hoan Kiem, Ba Dinh) suits companies needing a prestigious image and frequent contact with banks and government. The west (Cau Giay, My Dinh) has newer, larger buildings at lower rents, suited to tech firms and large teams.

Compare total occupancy cost (rent, service charge, parking, overtime electricity), check rush-hour traffic, car parking, the rent-free fit-out period and annual rent escalation. SEE the SPACE helps you compare and negotiate free of charge.

Hanoi's office market

Hanoi has a large and varied office supply, from the historic center around Hoan Kiem Lake to newer office hubs in the west. Since the administrative reorganization of 1 July 2025, former districts have been divided into new wards, but the main office areas keep their location and character.

Main office areas

  • Central: Hoan Kiem, Ba Dinh – many Grade A buildings such as Lotte Center, Capital Place and International Centre
  • Extended center: Dong Da, Hai Ba Trung – many Grade A and B buildings along Lang Ha and Ba Trieu
  • West: Cau Giay, Nam Tu Liem, Bac Tu Liem, Tay Ho – new large-floor buildings such as Keangnam, The Marc 88 and IFC Hanoi
  • Affordable: Thanh Xuan, Ha Dong, Hoang Mai, Long Bien

Indicative rents

Office rents in Hanoi range from about USD 5/m²/month to USD 50/m²/month, excluding service charge and VAT. Central Grade A buildings are USD 35 – 50/m²; most Grade B buildings are USD 12 – 22/m²; outer areas offer many options below USD 12/m².

Choosing the right area

Foreign companies, banks and consulting firms often choose Hoan Kiem or Ba Dinh. Tech firms and large teams often choose Cau Giay or My Dinh. SMEs focused on cost can consider Thanh Xuan, Ha Dong or Long Bien.

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