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Colourful houses along the train street in Hanoi

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Meet travelers in Hanoi

Old Quarter street food, egg coffee and trips to Ha Long Bay

Hanoi is loud, delicious and full of character, with scooters, street kitchens and lakeside mornings. It is also the base for Ha Long Bay and Sapa, so travelers constantly meet to share boat trips, sleeper buses and plastic-stool dinners.

Best time to visit
October to December and March to April
Mild, dry weather; summers are hot and humid, January and February cool and grey.
Country
Vietnam
Asia

Where travelers stay in Hanoi

  • Ol

    Old Quarter

    Narrow streets, street food and beer corners on Ta Hien.

  • Ho

    Hoan Kiem Lake

    Morning walks, weekend pedestrian streets and night markets.

  • We

    West Lake (Tay Ho)

    Cafés, sunsets and a slower, expat pace.

  • Fr

    French Quarter

    Colonial boulevards, the Opera House and smart restaurants.

Things to do together

  • Book a two-day cruise in Ha Long or Lan Ha Bay.
  • Take a street food tour with pho, bun cha and egg coffee.
  • Watch a water puppet show.
  • Plan a trek in Sapa's rice terraces.

Staying safe in Hanoi

  • Crossing the street: walk slowly and steadily and let scooters flow around you.
  • Use Grab for rides and agree on prices before any cyclo or boat trip.
  • Keep phones away from the curb: snatch-and-run thefts from scooters happen.

More advice in our safety guide.

How to find a travel buddy for Hanoi

  1. 1. Add your trip. Choose Hanoi from the city suggestions and set your dates.
  2. 2. See who overlaps. Your trip shows travelers heading to Hanoi on overlapping dates.
  3. 3. Connect. Like profiles you’re interested in; a mutual like opens a conversation.

Hanoi FAQ

How do I meet other travelers in Hanoi?

Add your Vietnam trip with dates in Travel Datings to find travelers on the same dates, then share Ha Long cruises, buses to Sapa or food tours.

How many days do I need in Hanoi?

Two or three days for the city, plus two for Ha Long Bay and two or three for Sapa or Ninh Binh.

Hanoi or Da Nang?

Hanoi for culture, food and northern landscapes; Da Nang and Hoi An for beaches and a relaxed coast.

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