Hanoi, Vietnam 2025 — Things to Do, Hotels, How to Get

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Old Quarter

sightseeing

Historic 36 streets with traditional trades and street food.

Hoan Kiem

sightseeing

Lake district with Ngoc Son Temple and weekend walking streets.

Tay Ho

local

West Lake area with temples, expat cafes, and lotus views.

Hanoi

About Hanoi

Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is one of Southeast Asia's most atmospheric cities. With a population of around 8 million, this ancient city with over a thousand years of history remarkably blends French colonial architecture, ancient pagodas, chaotic traffic, and incredible street food. Hanoi is a city you don't just see — you experience it with all your senses.

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Visa-free entry up to 45 days for tourism since 2023

Walk slowly and steadily, motorbikes will go around. Don't stop, don't run suddenly. Watch the flow

Travel Tips

Useful tips for visiting Hanoi

Download Grab - essential for transport and food delivery

Old Quarter chaotic but where all the action is

Egg coffee a must-try at Cafe Giang

Crossing streets: walk slowly and steadily, traffic flows around you

Best pho at local spots not tourist restaurants

Weather

Average temperature by month

Now

13°

99%2 м/с

Today

25°13°

Tomorrow

25°14°

Thu

24°17°

Fri

27°17°

Sat

26°19°

Sun

27°19°

Mon

29°18°

20°

14°Jan

22°

16°Feb

24°

18°Mar

28°

22°Apr

32°

24°May

34°

26°Jun

34°

26°Jul

33°

26°Aug

32°

25°Sep

30°

22°Oct

26°

19°Nov

22°

15°Dec

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12000 ₫~0.46 $

Grab, Mai Linh

Use Grab or Mai Linh only. Avoid street taxis.

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7000 ₫~0.27 $

BusMap

Very cheap but confusing for tourists.

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location.transport.taxi	12000 ₫ ~0.46 $	Grab, Mai Linh	Use Grab or Mai Linh only. Avoid street taxis.
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Prices

Cost of food, accommodation and services

Cafes & Restaurants

Lunch

73,500 ₫

~73,500 $

Restaurant dinner

367,500 ₫

~367,500 $

Breakfast

36,750 ₫

~36,750 $

Street Food

Local dish

36,750 ₫

~36,750 $

Drinks

Coffee

49,000 ₫

~49,000 $

Beer in bar

36,750 ₫

~36,750 $

Local beer

12,250 ₫

~12,250 $

Imported beer

49,000 ₫

~49,000 $

Wine bottle

245,000 ₫

~245,000 $

Fast Food

Big Mac

85,750 ₫

~85,750 $

Groceries

Water 1.5L

7,350 ₫

~7,350 $

Cigarettes

36,750 ₫

~36,750 $

Weekly groceries

735,000 ₫

~735,000 $

Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.

Accommodation

Hotels and rental prices

Hostel dorm

147,000 ₫ / night

~147,000 $

Hostel private room

367,500 ₫ / night

~367,500 $

Guesthouse

367,500 ₫ / night

~367,500 $

Hotel 2★

490,000 ₫ / night

~490,000 $

Hotel 3★

857,500 ₫ / night

~857,500 $

Hotel 4★

1,470,000 ₫ / night

~1,470,000 $

Hotel 5★

2,940,000 ₫ / night

~2,940,000 $

Boutique hotel

1,715,000 ₫ / night

~1,715,000 $

Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.

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VisaMastercard

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widespread

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MoMoVNPayZaloPay

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Cash essential almost everywhere. Cards at upscale places only

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Banks: Vietcombank, BIDV, Techcombank, VietinBank - ATMs widespread. Gold shops in Old Quarter (Hang Bac Street) offer best exchange rates. AVOID: Airport exchange - significantly worse. Hotels also exchange but poor rates. Always choose VND at ATMs to avoid DCC.