Hoa Lo Prison

"About two thirds of the infamous "Hanoi Hilton" was demolished... but the penitentiary's remaining cells and dungeons were turned into a small, fascinating museum."

"An important cultural stop while visiting Hanoi." Full review

"Originally built by French colonizers to house Vietnamese political prisoners, Hoa Lo prison later held American prisoners of war." Full review

"The notorious "Hanoi Hilton" where Vietnamese colonial subjects and later American POWs, including John McCain, were imprisoned.  " Full review

"US prisoners-of-war here dubbed it the "Hanoi Hilton," an ironic comment on the terrible conditions that they had to endure." Full review

"For sheer gruesome atmosphere alone, this ranks near the top of the must-see list..iIt was subsequently used to house prisoners of war. From 1964 to 1973, it was a major POW detention facility" Full review