Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
13 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/hanoi, r/VietNam, r/solotravel18 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many visitors recommend the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum on Ba Dinh Square, with one visitor calling it an incredible sight and another saying first-time arrivals would be amazed. One visitor warns that getting inside can mean a long queue. A few visitors say dress rules are strict and advise long trousers and covered knees, though a couple of visitors got in wearing shorts with a collared top without trouble. Some visitors mention the mausoleum building has been closed for maintenance, so check ahead, and one found the museum small and would not return.
Address
Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, 1 Hùng Vương, Điện Biên, Ba Đình, Hà Nội, Vietnam
At a glance
- Best for
- Museums
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Mausoleum grounds
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/bunny_20104 in r/hanoi · Aug 2024
Suggests visiting the mausoleum among places to see during the National Holiday stay.
- Recommendsu/pandamonium314 in r/VietNam · Nov 2024
Lists seeing the mausoleum among things that made Hanoi worth visiting.
- Caveatu/nandemonaiya06 in r/hanoi · Aug 2024access
Female visitor was denied entry for wearing shorts.
- Recommendsu/Ok-Key-7986 in r/VietNam · Oct 2026uniqueness
Says newcomers would be amazed by the mausoleum and square.
- Recommendsu/Puchupazi in r/hanoi · Aug 2026
Lists the mausoleum among recommended museums/sites.
- Recommendsu/Dyk_Vietnam in r/hanoi · Aug 2026
Suggests visiting the mausoleum.
- Recommendsu/Dizzy-Compote-9937 in r/hanoi · Nov 2025
Local says to add the Ho Chi Minh mausoleum to the itinerary.
- Mixedu/rickyzerothree in r/hanoi · Aug 2024access
Had mixed views on it.
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- Recommendsu/Academic_Analysis_48 in r/solotravel · Feb 2024
Part of the monument area they list as Hanoi's main attractions.
- Mixedu/6817 in r/hanoi · Jan 2024visit time
Doubts the mausoleum is open on those dates but suggests trying anyway.
- Recommendsu/Calm_Ad_742 in r/hanoi · Dec 2025
Suggests visiting the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum as part of a family trip.
- Recommendsu/Burntbits in r/hanoi · Nov 2025
Suggests the Ho Chi Minh mausoleum as a place to visit.
- Recommendsu/gansobomb99 in r/hanoi · Nov 2025crowds
Calls the mausoleum an incredible must-see sight, though the inside queue takes time.
- Recommendsu/Few_Vermicelli_2553 in r/hanoi · Apr 2025
Recommends the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum as a place to visit.
- Recommendsu/LaowaiZaiHaohai in r/hanoi · Aug 2024
Regardless of debate, says visiting is still an experience worth adding.
- Caveatu/jules24000 in r/hanoi · Aug 2024access
Rolled-up pant legs were not allowed; the visitor was let onto the grounds only after lowering them.
- Caveatu/ajb061 in r/hanoi · Aug 2024uniqueness
Wore shorts and sandals, found the museum small and would not return, and thinks the mausoleum is being renovated.
- Recommendsu/Tigweg in r/hanoi · Mar 2024
Names it as one of the interesting sights in Hanoi.
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Details last checked 3 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.