Hanoi
Vietnam
Hanoi is Vietnam's thousand-year-old capital: a Old Quarter of 36 merchant streets, French colonial facades, lakeside morning tai chi, and a street-food scene that turns every sidewalk into a restaurant. It's the gateway to Ha Long Bay and Sapa, and one of Asia's best-value cities.
Quick facts
- Country
- Vietnam
- Region
- Asia
- Currency
- VND ₫
- Timezone
- Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
- Airport
- HAN · Hanoi
- Travel style
- Foodie
Travel interests in Hanoi
Hanoi is a foodie destination offering 3 main types of experiences:
Best time to visit
October to November is dry, warm and clear — Hanoi's best window. Summer (May–August) is hot and rainy; winter is cool and drizzly.
Current weather: Good (74/100) — Warm and mostly dry — great for street wandering.
Recommended duration
We recommend staying 3 days in Hanoi to cover the main attractions at a relaxed pace.
Budget information
Estimated daily cost: 50 USD
Total for 3 days: 150 USD
Includes accommodation, local transport, food, and activities. International flights not included.
Top highlights
- Old Quarter street food crawl
- Hoan Kiem Lake at dawn
- Temple of Literature
- Train Street coffee
- Ha Long Bay day cruise
Hanoi travel guides
Hanoi 3 Day Itinerary: The Old Quarter & the Bay
Three days of Hanoi: pho at dawn, the Old Quarter, egg coffee, Train Street and Ha Long's karsts.
Vietnam Travel Guide
The Vietnam guide: the S-curve route, the street-food curriculum and the season split.
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