Neighborhood guide
Where to Stay in Hue
The 3 areas worth basing yourself in Hue, Vietnam — ranked by our editors, with walking distances from the center. First-timers: start with Imperial Citadel.
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Top pick
Imperial Citadel
Walled royal city — the Forbidden Purple City, Nine Holy Cannons, the throne hall.
23 min walk from center
#2
Phu Hoi (south of river)
Backpacker district — guesthouses, cafés, the night market.
#3
Vy Da
Quieter southern suburb — riverside hotels, traditional houses, longer-stay rentals.
31 min walk from center
Getting around
Scooter or cyclo within the city; private cars for the royal tomb circuit.
Buy the combined royal-tomb ticket — saves money over individual entries.