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Hanoi travel guide

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Old-quarter chaos, lakeside calm and legendary pho. The best time to visit Hanoi is January, March, November and December. A mid-range trip runs roughly $130/person/day before flights.

Best time
January, March, November
Ideal length
4 days
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
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Best time to visit Hanoi

The best time to visit Hanoi is January, March, November and December. Here's the average temperature through the year:

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17°
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21°
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25°
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27°
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29°
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29°
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28°
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28°
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25°
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20°
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20°
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Top things to do in Hanoi

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Culture & sights

Hanoi railway station
Hanoi railway station
Hanoi central station or simply Hanoi station is one of the main stations of Vietnam Railways, serving as the terminus of five of seven active routes in the national network, inclu
~$5 · 1.5h
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Vietnam University of Fine Arts
The Vietnam University of Fine Arts is an art school in Hanoi, Vietnam originally established in Tonkin under French colonial rule in 1925. The university has trained many of Vietn
~$5 · 1.5h
Labour Square
Labour Square
Labour Square or 1-5 Square is a town square located in Hoàn Kiếm district, Hanoi, Vietnam.
~$5 · 1.5h
Quán Sứ Pagoda
Quán Sứ Pagoda
Quán Sứ Pagoda is a Buddhist temple located at 73 Quan Su Street, Hanoi, Vietnam. The temple is the headquarters of the Buddhist Sangha of Vietnam.
Free · 1h

Nature & outdoors

Thiền Quang Lake
Thiền Quang Lake
Thiền Quang Lake is a lake in Hanoi, Vietnam. It was previously known as the Lac Halais during the French colonial period (1888–1945) due to its location next to the rue Halais, no
Free · 2h
Lenin Park (Hanoi)
Lenin Park (Hanoi)
Lenin Park, formerly known as Chi Lăng Flower Garden, is a park in Hanoi, Vietnam, named after Vladimir Lenin. It lies across from the Vietnam Military History Museum and is surrou
Free · 2h

Food & markets

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Local food tour of Hanoi
Taste the signature dishes of Hanoi.
~$25 · 2h
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Central market & street-food lunch
Grab lunch where locals do.
~$12 · 1.3h

A sample 4-day Hanoi itinerary

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Day 1
09:00 · Hanoi railway station12:30 · Thiền Quang Lake16:00 · Central market & street-food lunch
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Day 2
09:00 · Vietnam University of Fine Arts12:30 · Lenin Park (Hanoi)16:00 · Quán Sứ Pagoda
3
Day 3
09:00 · Labour Square12:30 · Hanoi Towers16:00 · Alcatraz Gang
4
Day 4
09:00 · Hỏa Lò Prison12:30 · Temple of Literature, Hanoi16:00 · Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts

A sample plan. See the full 4-day Hanoi itinerary →

Hanoi travel FAQ

When is the best time to visit Hanoi?+

The best months to visit Hanoi are January, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for sightseeing.

How many days do you need in Hanoi?+

Most travellers find 4 days ideal for Hanoi, enough to see the highlights without rushing. Add a day or two if you want day trips.

Is Hanoi expensive to visit?+

Budget roughly $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip in Hanoi (accommodation, food and activities), before flights. Costs scale up or down with your travel style.

What are the top things to do in Hanoi?+

Popular highlights include Hanoi railway station, Vietnam University of Fine Arts, Labour Square and Quán Sứ Pagoda. There's a longer list above, or start a plan and swap things in.

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