All itineraries
Hanoi, Hanoi, Vietnam

5 days in Hanoi

Old-quarter chaos, lakeside calm and legendary pho. Here's how to spend 5 days in Hanoi: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 5 days Hanoi trip is January, March and November. Budget roughly $130/person/day before flights.

Built live from Wikipedia and maps · Wikipedia · OpenStreetMap · Open-Meteo
Length
5 days
Best time
January, March, November
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
Make this trip yours
Change the days, budget and pace. Save it, map it, share it, free.
Customise this plan

Your 5 days Hanoi itinerary, day by day

1

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
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
16:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
2

Day 2

09:00
Vietnam University of Fine Arts~$5
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
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
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.
3

Day 3

09:00
Labour Square~$5
Labour Square or 1-5 Square is a town square located in Hoàn Kiếm district, Hanoi, Vietnam.
12:30
Hanoi Towers~$5
The Hanoi Towers or Hanoi Tower Center is a complex building in Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam. The building is located on the land which was mostly part of Hỏa Lò Prison and s
16:00
Alcatraz Gang~$5
The Alcatraz Gang was a group of eleven American prisoners of war (POW) held separately in Hanoi, North Vietnam during the Vietnam War because of their particular resistance to the
4

Day 4

09:00
Hỏa Lò Prison~$5
Hỏa Lò Prison was a prison in Hanoi originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vi
12:30
Temple of Literature, Hanoi
Văn Miếu, literally translated as Temple of Literature, is a temple dedicated to Confucius in Hanoi, northern Vietnam. The temple was founded and first built in 1070 at the time of
16:00
Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts~$15
The Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts is located in Hanoi, Vietnam. It is a museum showcasing Vietnam's fine arts from a range of historical periods. It is the country's primary
5

Day 5

09:00
Vietnam – Germany Hospital~$5
Việt Đức Hospital is the largest surgical center of Vietnam, situated at Trang Thi Street, 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
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.

A starting point, not a script. Reshuffle it in the planner →

What 5 days in Hanoi costs

What this trip costs

$1,191
Flights$45038%
Stay$23420%
Activities$11710%
Food$19516%
Local transport$787%
Shopping$524%
Buffer$655%
$238/day

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

Have more or less time in Hanoi?

2 days in Hanoi 3 days in Hanoi 4 days in Hanoi 1 week in Hanoi Full Hanoi guide

5 days in Hanoi: FAQ

Is 5 days enough for Hanoi?+

5 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, Thiền Quang Lake and Central market & street-food lunch. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 5 days in Hanoi cost?+

Budget around $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $650 per person for 5 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.

Itineraries for other cities

5 days in TokyoJapan
4 days in KyotoJapan
4 days in BangkokThailand
3 days in SingaporeSingapore
6 days in BaliIndonesia
4 days in SeoulSouth Korea