Entrance fee was very cheap. When enter, you have the choice of getting a tour guide, listening to the audio guide, or just freely explore on your own accord. I chose to listen to the audio! The history is amazing. They actually map out a route that would take you through a decent line of story. The experience and stories from past prisoners are tragic, and it broke my heart listening and seeing the inside. There was a memorial where visitors can go in the put incense in memories of the heroes. I appreciate the people who got locked up/received death sentences while fighting for the independence of the country I was born and raised in 🤍 I had to take off 1 star because there was only one restroom...

This was the first thing we did in Hanoi and I really enjoyed it. You do have to pay to go in but it's not expensive (30,000 VND per person). So much history and old artifacts to see here, it's very fascinating. Also pretty horrifying to read what went on there and see the conditions in which the prisoners lived. Awful but extremely interesting. Everything was in English too so easy to follow. Definitely worth a visit.

This is a good spot to learn about some history of French occupation and the war with USA. You only need about 30-60mins and the exhibition is laid out in an easy to see way, with lots of multi-language information. The price is very reasonable at 30k (half price for students)

This was a very cool and interesting museum. It’s built on the former site of the Hoa Lo Prison (Hilton - Hanoi) and has a lot of interesting photos and exhibits from the prison during its active years. The staff are friendly and approachable. You can also expect entry to be ~30 baht per person. I would say that no more than 1-2 hours is needed as the museum only takes up a small portion of true former prison grounds. With it centella located to the old quarter in Hanoi it’s easy to get here by walking or getting a taxi or grab!

Prices: 30k entrance fee, 100k for audio tour. Do the audio tour, it will help with you understand the history of the prison better. There are signs next to the pictures/exhibits but the audio tour is more detailed. Prison museums can be depressing, but despite its dark past the Hoa Lo Prison is not a super heavy pill to swallow. You’ll leave respecting and understanding the Vietnamese spirit a bit more after visiting this Relic.

very cheap entrance fee ~2$ and you get to experience history. you can opt to spend around 20$ if you want an audio guided tour if you are really interested but for me paying 2$ is enough. They show case the life of prisoners and what happened during the US invasion. They also sell milktea and snacks for a cheap price. worth visiting if you are into history

we really enjoyed visiting this museum. It was a very interactive experience. we arrived a bit late due to our flight timing.The closing time was 5pm, and we arrived at 5:10. Fortunately, the staff let us in to tour around.You can get the tickets right outside the museum.

This is a prison which was built in the end of 19th century, converted into a museum. It's one of the major tourist sites of Hanoi. Entry fee has to be paid at the door and an additional fee is charged if you want audio guide. It takes around 30 min to 1 hour to visit all the cells and look at the exhibits of items used during those days. There are posters displayed regarding the wars. Overall, a place worth visiting if you are interested to know about the political history of Vietnam

Historical landmark filled with interesting facts & relics. Learned lots about the history & struggles of the people … for both foreigners & locals. Good place to spend an hour (or two) 😁 Highly recommended. Tickets required for anyone above 15 yrs old. And this place is literally just next to the place we stayed 😅

Very interesting tour. There is an audio guide for 100k that I would say is optional but quite good. The tour can easily take you 1,5h-2h if you listen to everything or just 1h if you don’t take the audio

Very interesting place to visit. Not sure I'd bother with the audio tour as it was a little long for me and there are information boards in English on all of the exhibits anyway. We spent approx 1 hour going round, would have taken possibly double that listening to all of the audio. Definitely worth a visit though.

Decided to be touristy and try this place out, thought it was going to be small trek and for us to be in and out in half an hour but I was pleasantly surprised at the interesting history and wealth of information and exhibits provided, we spent 2 hours here! 30,000 dong entrance fee and would recommend paying the extra 20,000 for the little info booklet (we just bought one between the two of us) as it puts a lot in context and is a good read in itself! The exhibits were well laid out and informative as well as quite emotive, not to be a sad sap but I had tears in my eyes at a couple of points! Felt this has been one of my favorite excursions in terms of learning about Vietnamese history and brilliant value for an afternoon out. Would definitely recommend a visit!

Historical place to learn about Hanoi’s hardship in the past, how the people stayed resilience, never give up no matter how difficult it is to reclaim their country. Giving us a glimpse of French colonialism and the Vietnam war with US. Encourage to take the audio guide with 100k dong for detail sharing. Alternative you can read the short summary in the wall.

Cheap to get in, was no line on a Monday mid morning. The option for audio kit only necessary if you don't speak Vietnamese, French or English as there are many signs telling the story. Or if you are after a couple of personal stories the audio is good but it makes the tour longer. You can definitely get the same solemn and tragic atmosphere from what you see and read. Ordered and clear signage. A real insight to a war I wasn't highly informed about. Worth a couple of hours of your time for sure.

Best tourist attraction in Hanoi! The museum is well-designed, where you can learn the history of Vietnam from the French colonial period till the end of the Vietnam War. There's a lot to see in the prison, with clear description. There's also sufficient space to sit and enjoy the AC throughout the entire visit which is very nice during summer. There's also a small shopping mall and supermarket nearby the prison where you can grab some snacks after the visit.

The history of Hoa Lo Prison is a terrible one but this was such an interesting place to visit. The recreation using models really drove home how in humanely the Vietnamese were treated by the French. Standing in a cell or in front of the guillotine gives you a chilling perspective. The modern memorial outside is interesting and the stories of the American GI's were interesting. Worth a visit.

A good, detailed and well represented museum that display the horrors of colonial occupation. Fascinating for those who are interested in history, with plenty of information throughout available in English, Vietnamese and French. Audioguides are also available.

A must visit landmark when you are in Hanoi...tickets are easily available at the entrance, there was no queue when we visited...do not miss taking the audio guides (100k dong), but totally worth it...the audio guide has 26 sessions and the story adds to the charm of the prison tour with detailed narratives about the life and times of the prisoners...the complete tour will take about 2 hours, totally worth the time...they also have souvenir shops to buy memorabilia

Great Place to visit to understand the history of Vietnam. It was initially built and used by the French to hold and torture Vietnamese political prisoners and revolutionaries. Later, the Vietnamese used this prison to imprison American soldiers and pilots. It was termed as "Hilton Hanoi" because of the special treatment to the American prisoners and all the benefits provided by them. This is an important landmark in the city of Hanoi and a must go place for the tourists visiting Hanoi.

To understand modern Vietnam, one must visit here to see what happened in the past and how their grandparents and parents resisted and stood up for the independence and liberty. Especially for Koreans who have very similar historical background with Japan, it was so glad to find the similarity of two countries. And the bottom line is that, as a global citizen, we all must seek for peace and avoid war and colonization of other countries and their invaluable culture. Very meaningful place to visit!

Not so hard to find with a map, pretty much in the centre of interesting places in Hanoi. The old prison is now a very good museum giving you lots of historical information. Good use of various media to do this. Recommended.

This museum is a must in my opinion. Definitely spend the money on the audio guide, it was fascinating to see the prison while listening to the stories of ex-prisoners. It is a big (took us 2 hours) and well-organised exhibition that is worth going to. When raining, they even provide umbrellas for when you move between the buildings. We paid approx. 100K per person incl. audio guide. Very good value for money.

The right place for a Vietnamese like me to connect back with their roots. Heart touching moments of how strong Vietnamese are. Definitely a must place for anyone who is interested in Vietnams history to see. We didn’t opt for the audio guide but I think that would make sense. Anyways there are many info texts to read.

learnt a lot about the history of this prison and it’s inhabitants. It’s really insightful and informative. Good place to learn the suffering of the people and history lesson. Good to rent the audio guide to get more details as you walk around the prison. Ticket prices is 30k for adults and kids below 15 is free (as of dec 2022)

Great experience visiting with family. You get to know about the history of the prison, the building structure and design, the torturing tools, the prisoner’s life and how they escape from the prison. It was a very impressive experience and very educational. Entrance fee: 30,000 VND for adult Time spent: 1.5 hours

I was surprised by the thoroughness of this small museum and wasn’t sure if it would be worth the visit. However, I’m so glad we went. The displays and artifacts being exhibited told the dark history of the place and the heroic struggle of those imprisoned here. There was so much more to the place than just its few years as the so-called “Hanoi Hilton.” Still, those sections of the museum did an excellent job of presenting the Vietnamese side of the Linebacker battles. Expect to spend about 1 hour here. It is not really suitable for young children.

Extremely interesting and informational guide about the French colonial history in Vietnam. Detailed and fruitful. It was extremely crowded due to the holidays, but we had an interesting afternoon learning about the history of Vietnamese revolutionaries under the french colony

Learned a lot about Vietnam and French occupation here. Very moving tour with our guide. There were explanations for each exhibit and our guide Pet helped explain the barbarism that was inflicted on the Vietnamese people. Really enjoyed it and it covered the US Airman who were held here during the war but it felt a little bit one sided

Almost $2 entrance fee and you will get a ton of information from their exhibits. There's plenty to learn and see. There are translations from Vietnamese, English and French. You will learn the life of the prisoners and how it inspired them to revolt.

interesting to see but also horrible to see how the French treated the Vietnamese prisoners here. the part about the American pilots who served here in the Vietnamese war has a rather glorified design, but is therefore interesting to see. All in all, really worth it and impressive! recommended if you stay in Hanoi and close to the center

The "Hanoi Hilton" is a colloquial name for Hoa Lo Prison in Hanoi, Vietnam. Originally used by French colonists for political prisoners, it gained notoriety during the Vietnam War when American prisoners of war (POWs) were held there. The nickname "Hanoi Hilton" was a sarcastic reference by the American POWs. Today, part of the prison has been preserved as a museum, providing historical insights into Vietnam's past. Ticket Price: 50.000vnd Great place to visit

So I'll be honest despite spending ages searching for this, asking locals, getting a tourist map out, basically any way we could to get directions we could not get there. We did however have a really nice lunch, including pate fingers and a beer at a great price. No idea how close the place was to the prison as we never found it. Its someone we would have liked to find but oh well just one of those things. Hope you find it.

(Translated by Google) Exciting (Original) Thú vị

(Translated by Google) The location Hoa Lo Prison Relic is truly a place you should visit once in Hanoi. Address: No. 1 Hoa Lo Street, Tran Hung Dao Ward, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi. This place is a very famous place of Hanoi, where many patriotic revolutionaries of the Vietnamese nation were imprisoned during the Indochina War. You should come here to visit, learn and learn more about Vietnamese history (Original) Địa điểm Di tích Nhà tù Hỏa Lò thật sự là một nơi bạn nên đến tham quan 1 lần khi đến Hà Nội. Địa chỉ: số 1 phố Hoả Lò, phường Trần Hưng Đạo, quận Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội. Nơi đây là một địa danh rất nổi tiếng của Hà Nội, nơi từng giam giữ nhiều nhà cách mạng yêu nước của dân tộc Việt trong chiến tranh Đông Dương. Bạn nên đến đây tham quan, tìm hiểu và học hỏi thêm về lịch sử Việt Nam

Very interesting place to visit. Initially a Ceramic village, was later developed as a prison during the colonial french rule, used for political prisoners, and location of US military prisoner incarceration during the American War. Sarcastically named as "Hanoi Hilton" by the prisoners. Lots to see and read, as well as an opportunity to see the insides of the cells and the exhibitions to show the living conditions too.

(Translated by Google) Storing many valuable documents, well worth a visit (Original) Lưu trữ nhiều tài liệu quý giá, rất đáng để đến tham quan

(Translated by Google) Hanoi---Fireplace Prison The locals call it a "fire stove" because it was originally a village of ceramic kiln. It is worth to come to understand the tragic history of Vietnam. The Stove Prison was a prison built by the French during the colonial period in 1896. It was called "Maison Centrale" and was called "Hanoi Fireplace". The ridiculous "Maison" means "home" in French. It was the largest prison built by the French in North Vietnam. At that time, the major political prisoners who were anti-French colonials were locked up here and tortured. However, it is not the French colonial period that was frightening. After the founding of the North Vietnam in 1945, the Furnace Prison became a national prison and hosted major criminals. In 1973, the North-South Vietnam War broke out. At that time, the US Air Force bombarded North Vietnam and some bombers were shot down. The pilots were imprisoned here. The most famous one was the US Navy pilot, who later became the Republican presidential candidate John Mackay. Yep. Because the Viet Cong has dealt with war criminals in a variety of inhuman criminal laws, the reputation of terror has given the US military a "Hope Hilton" name. (Original) 河內---火爐監獄 當地人稱之為「火爐」，因為此地原是製作陶瓷的窯爐的村落 很值得前來了解越南一段慘烈的歷史 火爐監獄是法國人於1896年殖民時期所興建的監獄，名為「Maison Centrale」，時稱「河內火爐」，可笑的”Maison”在法文是”家”的意思。 是法國人在北越所興建的最大監獄，當時反法殖民的重大政治犯，都被關在這裡凌虐、拷問。 然而令人聞風喪膽的並非法國殖民時期 1945年北越建國後，火爐監獄成為國家監獄，收容重大罪犯。 1973年南北越戰爆發，當時美國空軍全力轟炸北越，部分轟炸機被擊落，飛行員就被監禁於此，最知名的是當時是美國海軍飛行員，後來於2008年成為共和黨總統候選人的約翰·麥凱恩。 因越共以多種非人道刑法對付戰犯，恐怖的名聲令美軍為它取了個「河內希爾頓」的名號。

I had goosebumps when I visited this place. War is really horrible and hostility is something we have to avoid. Those men's legs strapped in metal bars were really tearjerker. Nobody should ever be punished that way.

A very good museum which provides good insight into the French colonial struggles from the perspective of Vietnam. Enjoyable isn't the right way to describe a visit, but is is very insightful and we'll worthwhile. Also excellent value.

Really fascinating to see everything and read about the history. They try to charge you for an audio tour guide but I didn’t accept this, all the information was written on the information boards so I don’t recommend getting persuaded to buy that

Must visit when in Hanoi and tickets are cheap. Do also note there is student price even for overseas university so do bring along your student pass to enjoy the discounted rates. Would also recommend getting the audio guide at VND100,000 as it really provides detailed and informative commentary as you explore the site.

Fantastic place to visit in Hanoi. The audio guide is a great addition to pay for which really provides lots of stories about individual prisoners (bring your own headphones/earphones as each guide has two audio jacks so you can use one between two). A good insight is provided into the French rule of Indochina and the Vietnam War throughout the exhibits.

Very recommend visit in Hanoi. There is an exposition that explained both the time french imprisoned Vietnamese people and the time in the Vietnam war when it was used to imprison American soldiers. The ticket cost 30.000VND and you can get and audio guide for 100.000VND (you will need to keep the ticket and map and return it at the exit). We visited it will raining and they had big umbrellas around to use.

Entry was only 30k and for the audio tour was 110k. We ended up just walking around ourselves and it was great, a lot of history in there I had no idea about. Worth the time to check it out

This place is not only a museum but is an actual prison during the French colonial time for Vietnamese political figures. The actual setting of the place is neat and well organized. I would say the walk through all the space with the artefacts was smooth and well displayed. During the walk you can also enter inside an actual cell. It may be very uncomfortable for some after reading of their treatment during that time. It’s a good educational visit to see and witness the persistency, determination and strong willed people of Vietnam. This gives a better perception of their background and culture to get them to where they are now.

Hoa Lo prison is a must visit if you are in Hanoi, well worth the 30,000 VND entry fee. The exhibitions really highlight the struggles of the Vietnamese people for over a hundred Years. Quite a moving experience. Allow about 2 hours to browse through the exhibits.

If History interests you it's a must visit place you will see the life of a prisoner in the past. You gonna feel the torture and how cruel . In fact it was mentioned as " Hell on earth" the loss and the sacrifice it feels the deepest feelings.

For people who are interested in history and politics, this could be a good place to visit. It has a lot of content which will take good time to read and interact with.

An amazing place to learn an important part of Vietnam’s history, from the French colonial times to the relatively modern-day Vietnam/American War of the 1970s. Well preserved historical artifacts from each era, couples well with the (expensive) audioguide. Highly recommended excursion when in Hanoi.

There was so much to see and learn about at the museum. It should definitely be on your list when visiting Hanoi. This was by far the most informative museum we visited. It does get quite busy in the first few rooms but the museum has so much to see that it doesn’t really cause a problem. There is a fee to enter of 30,000 dong.

This would be an interesting museum to visit if you are interested in Vietnam's political history, with interesting lifelike exhibits and informative labels. There is an option for an audio guide at VND 100K, although I ultimately think it's not necessary unless you are really into the prison's history. Also, it would take quite a while to listen to every part of the guided tour, so we actually skipped quite a few sections. Entrance is VND 30K, and there is also a really interesting souvenir shop selling things such as propaganda poster postcards. Worth a visit!

Learned a lot more about the wars in Vietnam, a walk to the past. If you have 2 to 3 hours to spend there, I recommend you to rent a headphone to listen to the narrative along your visit, the Vietnamese verson is cheaper than the English one.

The Hoa Lo Prison Relic is located on Hoa Lo Road. The prison was originally built by the French colonialists to intern Vietnamese revolutionary and freedom fighters. During the Vietnam War, the prison was used to imprison captured American pilots. It became to be known as the "Hanoi Hilton". One of the prison's most famous guests was US senator John McCain. There are many artifacts of his stay at the prison on display, including the flight suit that he was captured in.

This is a place you should try once. It makes you appreciate more the present. Personally I think once is enough. The second time I went with my brother, it didn't interest me as much as the first.

It is very touched to visit this place, even with the local people. On the road to becoming a peaceful land, Hanoi and Vietnam had to sacrifice a lot. Should visit to have more peacekeeping lessons

The very first place I visited when I was in Hanoi. It well kept and if you are into the history, this is the place for you. Ticket was very cheap. You can also book the guide and it can cost very cheap or even Airbnb activities offer the tour for free as vietnamese people are humble and they love pratice their English. Once you step in, the vibes will bring you back to the day when the war happened and you can feel the sadness but the great spirit of vietnamese people. A very must visit if you are in Hanoi.

I was really touched to visit this place. I am very sorry for the war, thank you for the peaceful life in the world.

A place to visit . Not only to learn more about history but to get the feeling of it . All is well representeed and You can even see a real guilotine .

잘 정ㅇ리되어 있어요 시내라 접근성도 좋습니다. 오디오 가이드를 곡 신청해서 들으시기를 권합니다. 50000동

Sinh ra ở Hà Nội Đã ngoài 25 tuổi Mà đây là lần đầu tiên mình đến thăm nhà tù Hỏa lò. Những lần có dịp đi đâu qua con đường này, đều nghĩ sẽ có 1 ngày tới đây vì ấn tượng ngay từ phong cách thiết kế ngoài cổng nhà tù. Với một diện tích không quá rộng. Các khu tù kiên cố, tối tăm. Đây thực sự là nơi đáng đến của những người có niềm yêu thích về lịch sử. Nơi này bao cha ông ra đã hy sinh, chịu bao đau thương, mất mát để ngày nay con cháu có cuộc sống tốt đẹp hơn.

(Translated by Google) I went there several times, but I get tired of it twice. .. .. It was created to accommodate Vietnamese during the French local era. The place of torture is made to feel fresh. There is also another name, Hanoi Hilton. .. .. You should go when you come to Hanoi (Original) 何度かいったが、二回くらいで飽きるが。。。 フランス当地時代にベトナム人を収容するために作られた。 拷問の所が生々しく感じさせられる。 ハノイヒルトンという別名もあるが。。。 ハノイに来たら行くべきだ

Very historical. A must visit for history/Vietnam War history buffs.

(Translated by Google) Going to prison is very fun (Original) đi tù rất vui

(Translated by Google) A monument should visit at least 1 time if you have the opportunity to go to the capital. It's so proud, it's great! (Original) Một di tích nên ghé ít nhất 1 lần nếu có dịp ra thủ đô. Thật kiêu hãnh, thật tuyệt vời!

(Translated by Google) Should visit once to find out how his father sacrificed for peace today <3 (Original) Nên đi thăm quan 1 lần để biết được ông cha ta đã hi sinh như thế nào để đánh đổi được hòa bình ngày nay <3

Loved this place, describes a proud people who triumphed over many adversities. Loved Hanoi a great city to visit.

(Translated by Google) One hot sunny afternoon, I decided to enter the Fireplace after a few months of incubation. And it was an enjoyable experience Going to Hoa Lo, we will experience the feeling of fear, coldness, and terrifying darkness that prison brings The life of the revolutionaries in the prison, the incredible clever tactics of his father at that time really made me respect. I permeate the cruel cruelty of the French colonialists towards our revolutionary politicians, brutally torturing, and miserable eating. But his father is still one heart to revolution, studying and propagating the Revolution, it is very precious (Original) Một buổi chiều nắng nóng mình quyết tâm vào Hoả lò sau vài tháng ấp ủ. Và nó là một trải nghiệm thú vị Đi Hoả Lò , ta sẽ được trải nghiệm cảm giác run sợ, ngun ngút lạnh, tối tăm đến rợn người mà nhà tù mang lại Cuộc sống của những nhà cách mạng trong nhà tù, những mưu mẹo tài trí đến khó tin của cha ông thời bấy giờ thật khiến mình kính nể Ta thấm thía được sự cay độc tàn nhẫn của thực dân Pháp đối với những nhà chính trị cách mạng của ta, tra tấn dã man, ăn uống kham khổ. Nhưng cha ông ta vẫn 1 lòng cách mạng, học tập và tuyên truyền Cách mạng, thật đáng quý

(Translated by Google) Very wonderful: meaningful and touching, extremely grateful to the soldiers who sacrificed for us today (Original) Rất tuyệt vời: ý nghĩa và cảm động, vô cùng biết ơn các chiến sĩ đã hy sinh cho chúng ta có ngày hôm nay

Not recommended to go with kids. Sometimes get a bit depressing.

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(Translated by Google) You can feel the modern history of Vietnam and the country that treats it. (Original) 근대 베트남 역사와 이를 대하는 국가의 단적으로 느껴볼 수 있습니다

(Translated by Google) 1 tourist destination bearing a mark of sacred history and lofty humanity. (Original) 1 điểm du lịch mang dấu ấn lịch sử linh thiêng và nhân văn cao cả.

(Translated by Google) Wonderful experience. More information about history (Original) Trải nghiệm tuyệt vời. Thêm thông tin về lịch sử

Because of scary atmosphere, you will be surprised several times while inside the prison

(Translated by Google) Great place to bring your baby to visit. Historical remnants of the heroes. Learn many things from here. (Original) Địa điểm tuyệt vời để đưa bé đến thăm quan. Chứng tích lịch sử của những người anh hùng. Học hỏi đc nhiều điều từ nơi đây.

(Translated by Google) A place worth visiting (Original) Một nơi đáng tham quan

(Translated by Google) Foreign customers love to come here. Give it away several times. Small, not very big. Relieve tired legs. But the solitary confinement looked a bit scared. (Original) Khách nc ngoài thích đến đây. Đưa đi mấy lần. Nhỏ, k to lắm. Đỡ mỏi chân. Nhưng khu biệt giam nhìn hơi sợ.

An eerie place. People must draw conclusions so that this never happens again.

(Translated by Google) Historical sites! (Original) Di tích lịch sử!

(Translated by Google) Terrible (Original) Khủng khiếp

(Translated by Google) Memorable place (Original) Địa điểm đáng nhớ

(Translated by Google) Very meaningful, the monument is very well cared for. If only the price can be set up to use services for the people better, so that this is a place for younger generations to understand more about history. Many countries have done very well in the service segment for domestic and foreign customers (Original) Rất ý nghĩa, di tích được chăm sóc rất tốt. Giá như có thể xây dựng giá sử dụng các dịch vụ cho đồng bào tốt hơn, để đây là nơi cho các thế hệ trẻ hiểu hơn về lịch sử. Nhiều nước đã làm rất tốt phân khúc dịch vụ cho khách nội địa và nước ngoài

(Translated by Google) Meaning (Original) Ý nghĩa

To understand last vietnam conflict is important to visit this place

(Translated by Google) Remnants of the whole process of fighting spiritually and physically of the revolutionary soldiers are a powerful testament to a resilient, indomitable people. (Original) Những dấu tích còn sót lại của cả một quá trình đấu tranh bằng tinh thần và thể xác của các chiến sỹ cách mạng là minh chứng hùng hồn cho một dân tộc kiên cường, bất khuất

(Translated by Google) Very ok (Original) Rất ok

Love

(Translated by Google) A legendary place (Original) Một nơi huyền thoại

Audioguide is worth it.

(Translated by Google) Interesting location near the center of Hanoi, small area, much upgraded service To join the emotional spiritual session 2. (Original) Địa điểm hay hấp dẫn gần trung tâm hà nội, diện tích nhỏ, dịch vụ được nâng cấp nhiều Được tham gia buổi thiêng liêng 2 đầy xúc động.

This is one of the places in Hanoi that exhibits what happened before and during the Vietnam war. The place is quite dark. Maybe it is to give visitors the atmosphere of the inmates during the time. Recommend anyone who comes to Hanoi to visit this place.

Hoa Lo Prison aka Hanoi Hilton. John McCain was held here with many other American POW’s. Place is both extremely interesting and extremely gut wrenching at the same time. It’s a must visit though. If you don’t come visit then why are you even in Hanoi to begin with? @nothin_but_views

Review is based on pre covid experience. The prison Museum is probably one of the most exciting museum that we have visited. It feels kind of eerie looking at the life like models of prisoners / the weapons & tools used in the prison in the past / the prison rooms that is used to locked up the prisoners. Spent more than an hour here just reading about the facts and stories , and walking thru the expeditions.

This historic place is one of the best attractions in Hanoi. They offer recodings-guided devices in different languages with a reasonable price which r really convenient for tourists. This tour is a great history lesson.

Went here with a local guide who thoroughly explained to me about this prison. The lighting was very dim maybe to give that ‘prison’ feel. Some areas were very eerie with gruelsome pictures and details explaining about the place. Spent an hour here. There were souvenirs being sold here. Tickets were very cheap. Just remember to keep yourself hydrated while walking around Ha Noi especially in summer.

Emotional place. You will understand what kind of torture the Vietnam Political prisoners underwent during the French rule... hard to imagine how they survived in the prison with their legs cuffed to a long iron bar. Please take time to read the boards placed everywhere to understand more. The pics and stories kind of haunted me for couple of days. I liked the Souvenir shop. Toilet was clean. Overall, worth a visit. It's cheap too.. 30,000 VND only.

A good history of the resistance and struggles of Vietnamese political prisoners during the French occupation. There is a small section on its use as an American POW prison that may give a different perspective than what's taught in the US. Worth a visit for anyone interested in Vietnam or US history.

We learned so much about the history of Vietnam and got a much better understanding about the people and country. You could stay here all day to read about what happened. So many amazing events retold.

I think its one of the best place to experience a full service, carefully crafted work to reflect on history of Vietnam. I had a wonderful time, from staffs to the actual show was suprisingly good. Plus the marketing people help changed the perception of a landmark like this.

At first, I did not see very much the reasons to visit a prison. Isn't it creepy ? However some friends who already visited it insisted that I'd go. So I went, and I do not regret it. We are exposed to the different perspective of the Vietnamese people about the modern wars / invasions that happen in their country with the prison as the center stage. It is definitely another lens from which we can see history. We also go deeper into Humans' nature in face of violence and conflicts as we are confronted to some excruciating choices : torture or compassion ? Perseverance or giving up ? Integrity or opportunism ? It made me think a lot and consider the different perspectives. I would absolutely recommend to take the audio guide which gives loads of information. The visit can be done in approximately 90 minutes.

It's such a nice place to know about history things. And it also scares me a bit about how people is cruelly in the past. And one thing I'm mostly impressed about is about Xmas picture which was drawn by an American soldier. That shows me about optimistic thoughts ever

What a highlight for a Black woman! The historical relevance is profound and the somber portrayal of life size prisoners chained together, took me back to the slave ships. Beautifully showcased. The outdoor memorial is quite impressive as well. All together a exhilarating and chilling experience.

The entry fee was cheap (30,000 VND. When entering, you have the choice of getting a tour guide, listening to the audio guide (for 100,000 VND - which is amazing and I highly recommend it), or just explore on your own. The experience and stories from past prisoners are tragic, and it broke my heart listening and seeing it all. A must visit if you’re in Hanoi, especially as a traveller to give you a great insight into the history of prisoners. Just incredible.

The prison leaves a lasting impression. Exhibits that are well lit and original components give a very authentic impression of the time. The only criticism is that to get all the information you need hearing aids with extra charge. Also for people who want to read the story one can expect to have a detailed text in English and not just the topic number on the recorder. Slight a gamble.

Great lil visit. Would highly recommend it if you have time to kill. Most rooms have some form of fan or air conditioner which can help with the heat. The entry tickets I can't remember but I think we're around 40k. The audio guide was 100k per person, quite expensive but around 90 minutes long.

Came with very low expectations, but spent an hour of very engrossed reading and scrutiny over the many displays of the prison relics. Hoa Lo Prison Relic depicts a very thorough account of the lives of the vietnamese during the Vietnam Indochina war. From living in prison, executions, bombings and escape. Would highly recommend this tourist attraction over the others such as the water puppet show. The audio guide is recommended but not compulsory to enjoy this attraction!

Ticket : 30.000 dong / person Audio guide : - Vietnamese : 100.000 dong - English : 150.000 dong I have been here a long time ago, they used to describe the crime and torture with dummies, but now they changed. Mostly reading and sometimes it was confusing, because some pp with the audio headset blocked the way. We really wanted just to look closer to see.. but they stood there and closed their eyes ????? Very interesting history behind and i learned a lot about how strong Vietnamese was. Big respect for them. The guiding numbers were also confused at first, we thought we visited all, but then we missed some of this and that spot. Took around 2 hours to read and watched all of the documents. They only have english translation, so prepare..

👍 if it helped. Know history, or we'll be doomed to repeat it. It doesn't matter where you're from in the world, this site is a must visit, to learn and to see this part of our history as a human kind. It's a self tour with personal audio. Not cost much at all and takes no more than 1 hour. The location is only a 15 minutes walk from the city center, so it is easy to walk.

Hoa Lo Prison Relic is one of the tourist object in the Old Quarter of Hanoi. It is a museum which kept the history of the prison life in Hanoi. There are numerous exhibits which can tell the story inside the cells during colonialization era. Ticket can be purchased on site at the ticketing counter during visitation. The museum can be reached by walking if you are staying at Old Quarter zone or e-hailing Grab.

Great experience. Fantastic time viewing the different areas of the prison. Really gave good insight into how the prison has been used over the ages as well as the conditions people lived in. Took about an hour and there was English throughout.

Historical place to learn and understand more about the Vietnamese people, culture and their wars against oppression by colonial powers.

As one of the labels in the museum says, Hao Lo Prison was one of the biggest and highest-security prisons in Indochina, so I think visiting this museum it's definitely worth your time. Hoa Lo Prison has a particularly grim history (about which you can read on the labels) and visiting this place can make you feel uneasy, but it's important to know what happened there. I really appreciate putting the life-size figurines there, because that way you can imagine better how the prisoners lived there and the way they were treated.

Very interesting place which really tries to imitate the prison atmosphere. The information is very clear on the political context of the prison and what the prisoners had to endure. Be prepared for quite some propaganda tho especially in the part on the imprisonment of American pilots and how amazing they were treated by the Vietnamese.

Definitely worth a visit is you want to learn about the history and Vietnam war. The prison helps provide an insight on how the prisoners were treated. It can be very emotional too after seeing it all.

Museum is interesting, however the storyline is sometimes not perfectly clear. Some very insightful stories come alive. Entry fee is 30k, audio guide additional 90k.

The Hanoi Hilton, is possibly one of the hardest museums I have ever visited. This establishment has seen many deaths, hardships, and torture. It is important to remember the history despite how painful it is. The museum is huge and not even the full size as it once was. Visit on a weekday, the weekends are quite busy and crowded.