The Hanoi Hilton is relatively small, due to the destruction of most of the prison, but what remains is very interesting and well preserved. The history of the prison is expansive and was involved within many Vietnamese conflicts. I had read reviews before visiting, but...More

Prison used to hold political prisoners throughout the years beginning with the French rule of Vietnam. For Americans it is referred to as the Hanoi Hilton but after the visit, you can see that is a very small part of this prison’s history. When we...More

This prison is of important historical significance dating from the colonization of Vietnam by the French and documents the conditions and treatment the Vietnamese revolutionaries received when seeking independence. The guillotine is still there which the French used to kill Vietnamese dissidents. Later it shows...More

It seems every country round here has a prison exhibition for the horrors that were committed there. This one is pretty well presented. Better than S21 in Cambodia. The gift shop is even reasonable priced, unheard of 🤣

Because so much of the original prison doesn't remain, it's hard to get an accurate feel for the magnitude of the place. The displays are interesting, but certainly portrayed (and reported) in a less-horrific way than what really transpired there. It's all interesting to see,...More

Especially for Americans of a certain generation, the name "Hanoi Hilton" is permanently seared into the their brain. However, when you get here, you realize that the pain of history for the people of Vietnam goes so much deeper. What is most on the minds...More

I went there twice when friends visited me. I recommend visiting with a guide to give you more insights and details. If you go free and easy, do read up on the history of Vietnam so that you can appreciate what happened. Otherwise you will...More