Practical Information
Updated: Jan 6, 2026Visit Duration
Minimum2 hours
Recommended4 hours
Maximum6 hours
Entrance Fee
FreeFree to walk. Street food: 20,000-50,000 VND. Coffee: 25,000-40,000 VND. Night market Fri-Sun. 36 craft streets
Crowd Level
Very high — crowdsHow to Get There
Walk from Hoan Kiem Lake. Grab or taxi from airport (1 hour). No metro access yet.
Facilities & Services
restaurants
shops
Working Hours
Updated: Jan 6, 2026Monday24 hours
Tuesday24 hours
Wednesday24 hours
Thursday24 hours
Friday24 hours
Saturday24 hours
Sunday24 hours
Note
Open 24/7, free. Pedestrian zone around Hoan Kiem Lake on weekends! Best time 18:00-21:00 for atmosphere. Night market, cafes, bars. Avoid midday heat May-August. From March 2025: buses don't pick up 06:30-08:30.
Accessibility
Wheelchair Access
Not accessible
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Hanoi Old Quarter
Best explored on foot or cyclo (30,000-50,000 VND/hour). Try egg coffee at Giang Cafe. Pho at Pho Thin. Bun cha near Dong Xuan Market. Watch for traffic - it never stops for pedestrians!
Walk from Hoan Kiem Lake. Grab or taxi from airport (1 hour). No metro access yet.
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