Lotte Center Hanoi Observation Deck: Your Complete Sky Walk & Visitor Guide | Vietnam Purple Travel Guide

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Practical Information

Tickets: start at 230,000 VND

Opening Hours: Daily 9am – 11pm

Standing at 272 meters tall on the 65th floor of Lotte Center Hanoi (Lotte Tower), the Sky Observation Deck offers one of the most breathtaking panoramic views in Vietnam’s capital. Combining cutting-edge design with rich experiences, it is a good place to visit for anyone wanting to see Hanoi from a new, exhilarating perspective.

History & Background

• Building Completion: The Lotte Center was constructed between 2010–2014 by South Korea’s Lotte Group, designed by Callison Architecture and Thornton.

• Observation Deck Launch: Known as Top of Hanoi or Hanoi Sky, the deck opened with the building, quickly becoming a premier attraction showcasing modern architectural ambition alongside traditional cultural themes .

• Modern Monument: As one of the tallest towers in Hanoi, it reflects the city’s shift into global urbanism while amplifying local identity through design elements and interactive features.

Why You Should Visit

• 360° Panoramic City View
  Gaze down on landmarks like Hoàn Kiếm Lake, the Red River, West Lake, the Old Quarter, the Presidential Palace, and even distant mountain ranges on clear days.

• The Thrilling Sky Walk
  Step onto a glass floor that extends from the building—a pulse-raising thrill and photo opportunity that gives you the sensation of floating over Hanoi.

• Sunset & Night Views
  Visit in the late afternoon to catch a stunning sunset, then stay to see Hanoi transform into a tapestry of city lights, either from the viewing area or the Sunset Lounge.

• High-Tech & Cultural Enrichment
  Explore interactive digital displays that provide history, culture, and landmark identification based on your view.

• Modern Comfort & Amenities
  Enjoy cafés (Angel in us Coffee), fast food (Lotteria), souvenir shops, clean restrooms, and wheelchair access.

• Events & Entertainment
  Escape the bustle below with weekend live music, dance performances, magic shows, or VR games like ‘Mission X’ and ‘Dragon Fight’.

• Indoor & Outdoor Viewing
  Indoor glass-walled deck or an outdoor terrace—choose to soak in the air or stay sheltered.

• Sky Walk
  Test your nerve with this adrenaline-filled glass-floor experience.

Here at Backpack and Snorkel Travel Guides, we promote self-guided walking tours.
But we realize that not everybody likes to walk by themselves in a foreign city. So, just in case that you rather go with ab guide: NO PROBLEM! Please see the GuruWalk and Viator tours below.

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