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4 days in Hanoi

Old-quarter chaos, lakeside calm and legendary pho. Here's how to spend 4 days in Hanoi: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 4 days Hanoi trip is January, March and November. Budget roughly $130/person/day before flights.

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Length
4 days
Best time
January, March, November
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
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Your 4 days Hanoi itinerary, day by day

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Day 1

09:00
Hanoi railway station~$5
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
12:30
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
16:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
2

Day 2

09:00
National Library of Vietnam~$5
The National Library of Vietnam is the national library in Vietnam and it is located in Hanoi. It was established by a decree of 29 November 1917 as the central library of Indochin
12:30
Nguyễn Thái Học Street~$5
Nguyễn Thái Học Street is a major street in Văn Miếu - Quốc Tử Giám Ward, Hanoi.
16:00
Embassy of China, Hanoi~$5
Embassy of China in Hanoi is the official diplomatic mission of the People's Republic of China in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. The embassy was opened in 1954, and the current
3

Day 3

09:00
Flag Tower of Hanoi~$18
The Flag Tower of Hanoi is a tower in Hanoi, Vietnam, which is one of the symbols of the city and once a part of the Hanoi Citadel, a World Heritage Site. Its height is 33.4 m.
12:30
Local food tour of Hanoi~$25
Taste the signature dishes of Hanoi.
16:00
National Library of Vietnam~$5
The National Library of Vietnam is the national library in Vietnam and it is located in Hanoi. It was established by a decree of 29 November 1917 as the central library of Indochin
4

Day 4

09:00
Local food tour of Hanoi~$25
Taste the signature dishes of Hanoi.
12:30
National Library of Vietnam~$5
The National Library of Vietnam is the national library in Vietnam and it is located in Hanoi. It was established by a decree of 29 November 1917 as the central library of Indochin
16:00
Nguyễn Thái Học Street~$5
Nguyễn Thái Học Street is a major street in Văn Miếu - Quốc Tử Giám Ward, Hanoi.

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What 4 days in Hanoi costs

What this trip costs

$1,053
Flights$45043%
Stay$17617%
Activities$11511%
Food$15615%
Local transport$626%
Shopping$424%
Buffer$525%
$263/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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4 days in Hanoi: FAQ

Is 4 days enough for Hanoi?+

4 days is a comfortable amount of time to explore Hanoi, with room for day trips and a slower pace. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Hanoi?+

Start with Hanoi railway station, Lenin Park (Hanoi) and Central market & street-food lunch. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 4 days in Hanoi cost?+

Budget around $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $520 per person for 4 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Hanoi?+

The best months to visit Hanoi are January, March, November and December, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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