Laundry: prices per kilo
| Option | Price per kilo | Turnaround | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-service laundromat | 10,000 to 18,000 dong | a few hours | mostly in Hai Ba Trung, Cau Giay and Dong Da, little English |
| Pickup and delivery | 25,000 to 40,000 dong | 24 to 48 hours | order by app or Zalo, tracking photos |
| Express | 50,000 to 60,000 dong | 4 hours | handy before a flight |
| Hotel laundry | 80,000 to 200,000 dong | depends on the hotel | the most expensive; some 5-star hotels charge 150,000 to 300,000 dong a shirt |
In spring, during the humid season called "mùa nồm", clothes dry badly and some laundries add a 5 to 15% surcharge. Have wool, ao dai and down jackets dry-cleaned. For a longer stay, a flat with a washing machine changes everything: see apartments in the Old Quarter.
Printing
We found no reliable source on print shop prices in Hanoi. For a boarding pass or a booking, ask your accommodation's reception first; for longer documents, look for a photocopy shop nearby and ask the price per page before you start printing.
Sending a parcel or your purchases
- EMS (Vietnam's post) is the fast option, with 3 to 12 working days quoted and an online calculator. For 1 kg on 24 October 2026: about 1,310,299 dong to the UK, 1,383,739 to Australia, 1,831,162 to the US (calculator quoted by a third-party guide).
- Volumetric weight counts: a large light box costs more. Choose a snug box.
- Common refusals: lithium batteries and power banks, fish sauce and soy sauce, dried squid, durian, powders and liquids without a data sheet, counterfeits, cash and precious metals.
- Do not seal the box before the counter, as staff may open it. Fill in the declaration in English with each item's value, and keep the receipt and tracking number.
- For souvenirs, see Vietnam souvenirs and Hanoi's markets first. To leave your bags for a day, see luggage storage.
FAQ
How much does laundry cost in Hanoi?
From 10,000 dong a kilo at a laundromat to 25,000 to 40,000 dong with pickup. The hotel is far more expensive.
Can you send a parcel from Hanoi by post?
Yes, with EMS. The price depends on weight and destination: ask for the rate at the counter.
What can't you ship?
Mainly lithium batteries, sauces such as fish sauce, dried fish and unpackaged liquids.
Further reading
See also where to stay in Hanoi.
The Hanoi Authority editorial team, 30 October 2026.
