Hoa Lo Prison, Hanoi

Name: Hoa Lo Prison
Address: 1 phố Hoả Lò, Hanoi, 100000, Vietnam
Telephone: +84 24 3934 2253

#52 among attractions in Hanoi

Museum, Historical place, History museum

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Hỏa Lò Prison was a prison used by the French colonists in French Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this later period it was known to American POWs as the "Hanoi Hilton". The prison was demolished during the 1990s, although the gatehouse remains as a museum. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 21°1'31"N, 105°50'49"E

Address

1 phố Hoả LòHanoi 100000 Vietnam

Contact

+84 24 3934 2253

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Hoa Lo Prison open?

Hoa Lo Prison is open:

Monday 8 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 5 pm
Thursday 8 am - 5 pm
Friday 8 am - 5 pm
Saturday 8 am - 5 pm
Sunday 8 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Hoa Lo Prison?

Nearby attractions include Quán Sứ Pagoda, Hanoi (4 min walk), National Library of Vietnam, Hanoi (7 min walk), Labour Square, Hanoi (7 min walk), Hoàn Kiếm District, Hanoi (7 min walk).

How to get to Hoa Lo Prison by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hoa Lo Prison:

Bus

49 Hai Bà Trưng • Lines: 02, 08A, 09A (2 min walk)
Đối diện tháp Hà Nội • Lines: 01, 08B (2 min walk)

Train

Hanoi Train Station (11 min walk)
Long Biên station (26 min walk)