Guides and trip ideas · Page 4

Top lists & comparisons · 2 min read

Hanoi with Kids: Activities, Day Trips and Tips (2026)

Hanoi works with children if you keep a short pace: one activity in the morning, a rest in the early aftern...

Practical info · 2 min read

Cao Bang loop from Hanoi: 3 days, night bus, Ban Gioc and Pac Bo (2026)

Cao Bang is about 280 km from Hanoi and can only be reached by road: no train. The sleeper bus is the usual...

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Apartment in Hanoi: Old Quarter, Tay Ho, prices and rules for a stay (2026)

For a stay of a few nights, an apartment in Hanoi is mostly rented through booking sites; for a month or mo...

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Best banh mi in Hanoi: 3 Old Quarter addresses, prices and hours

Banh mi, the filled baguette sandwich, costs about 30,000 to 40,000 VND ($1 to $2) in the Old Quarter. The ...

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Boutique hotels in Hanoi: 6 Old Quarter picks and indicative prices (2026)

In Hanoi an Old Quarter boutique hotel generally costs $50 to $80 a night according to a 2026 guide; an Apr...

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Cha ca La Vong in Hanoi: where to try the turmeric fish, prices and alternatives

Cha ca is Hanoi's signature dish: pieces of fish marinated in turmeric, grilled and then sautéed at the tab...

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Coffee workshop in Hanoi: egg coffee, phin filter, which class to choose (2026)

A coffee workshop in Hanoi teaches you to make egg coffee (cà phê trứng), Hanoi-style milk coffee and phin ...

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Cyclo ride in Hanoi: prices, duration and scams to avoid (2026)

The cyclo, a pedal tricycle where you sit at the front, suits a 45-minute to 1-hour ride in the Old Quarter...

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Homestay in Hanoi: area, indicative prices and how to choose (2026)

In Hanoi, a "homestay" usually means a small family-run guesthouse or an apartment rented by the night, rat...

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Hotels in Hanoi's French Quarter: 4 Picks by the Opera

The French Quarter, south of Hoan Kiem Lake, is the area of grand colonial hotels, wide avenues and the Ope...

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What to Do at Night in Hanoi: Tours, Markets, Walks (2026)

In the evening in Hanoi the simplest options are the weekend night market in the Old Quarter (free), Ta Hie...

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Hanoi Opera House shows 2026-2027: closed for works, what to see instead

There is no programme at the Hanoi Opera House in 2026-2027: the theatre is reported closed for about two y...

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Hanoi shopping malls: Lotte, Royal City, Aeon, Vincom, which to choose (2026)

Five malls recur in Hanoi guides. Lotte Mall West Lake (opened 2023, about 233 brands, 10:00-22:00) is the ...

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Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free in Hanoi: restaurants, useful words and a tour (2026)

In Hanoi, eating vegetarian or vegan is easy: look for "chay" restaurants (Buddhist vegetarian) and say "kh...

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Vespa tour in Hanoi: which night or street food tour to choose (2026)

A Vespa tour in Hanoi puts you behind a driver-guide for 3.5 to 4 hours of street food and sightseeing, oft...

Offbeat Hanoi · 2 min read

Ao dai photoshoot in Hanoi: prices, rental, locations and tips (2026)

In Hanoi you can rent an ao dai (the traditional Vietnamese tunic) and do a photoshoot with a photographer ...

Practical info · 3 min read

Hot pot in Hanoi (lẩu): where and how to eat it, prices, Old Quarter buffets (2026)

Lẩu, Vietnamese hot pot, is a group meal: a pot of broth on a burner in the middle of the table where you c...

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Hotels Near Hanoi Airport (Noi Bai): Sleep Before a Flight

Noi Bai airport is 25-30 km from central Hanoi (40 to 60 minutes by car), which makes hotels near the airpo...

Itineraries · 3 min read

Hanoi in 4 days: itinerary with Ha Long Bay and Ninh Binh (4 days, 3 nights)

Four days and three nights in Hanoi let you see the city in two days and take the two big excursions: Ha Lo...

Itineraries · 3 min read

Hanoi in 5 days: itinerary with Ha Long Bay and Sapa (5 days, 4 nights)

Five days in Hanoi allow two days in the city, a day in Ha Long Bay and two days in the Sapa mountains, wit...

Getting around · 4 min read

Hanoi layover: what to do in 6 to 10 hours (airport, city, back in time)

To leave the airport on a Hanoi layover, count on at least 8 hours between landing and your next takeoff: N...

Season & events · 3 min read

Hanoi Marathon: Heritage Race and VPBank, 2026 dates, 2027 editions and where to stay

Hanoi hosts two international marathons in the autumn, and they are easy to mix up. The VPBank Hanoi Intern...

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Hanoi in the Michelin Guide: Bib Gourmand, addresses and a food walk (2026)

The Michelin Guide Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City published its first edition in 2023 with 13 Bib Gourmand addr...

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Mid-Autumn Festival in Hanoi (Tet Trung Thu): 2026-2027 dates, lanterns, Hang Ma Street

The Mid-Autumn Festival (Tet Trung Thu) falls on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month: it was on 25 Septembe...