Hanoi
Vietnam's thousand-year-old capital is the country's most atmospheric city — a place of Hoan Kiem lake at dawn, Old Quarter streets named after the guilds that worked them, egg coffee at a family café, and the UNESCO-listed Ha Long Bay beginning two hours to the east. Hanoi moves at a different pace to Ho Chi Minh City, heavier with history and French colonial architecture.
Budget Breakdown by Tier
All prices are estimates for one person. Double for couples (hotels are often the same price for 1–2 guests).
Budget Smart
Hostels, pho and bun cha street food, walking the Old Quarter, lake mornings
Business Class
Boutique hotels, restaurant meals, Ha Long cruise, cultural tours
Luxury
Metropole or Sofitel, private Ha Long cruise, Ninh Binh day trip, fine dining
Top Experiences
Where to Stay
Hanoi Backpacker Hostel
What guests say
“The original Hanoi backpacker institution in the Old Quarter. Organized Ha Long Bay tours are the best value in the city. Very social.”
“Good Old Quarter location and lively atmosphere. The Ha Long trip was exceptional value and well-organized.”
La Siesta Diamond Hotel
What guests say
“Exceptional value boutique hotel in the Old Quarter. Rooftop pool with views over the French Quarter rooflines and genuinely warm service.”
“The best mid-range hotel in Hanoi — rooftop pool, excellent breakfast, and a location that puts you within walking distance of everything.”
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
What guests say
“The most famous hotel in Indochina — Graham Greene and Charlie Chaplin slept here. The colonial architecture, the pool, and the Spices Garden restaurant are irreplaceable.”
“The Metropole is not just a hotel — it is a living monument to Hanoi's colonial history. The wartime bunker tour alone is worth the stay.”
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- ✓Hoan Kiem Lake at 6am is Hanoi at its most beautiful — tai chi, badminton, and silence
- ✓Egg coffee is a genuine Hanoi specialty — Cafe Giang is the original
- ✓Ha Long Bay overnight cruises range from USD60 to USD600 — you get what you pay for
- ✓Motorcycles own the Old Quarter roads — walk on the pavement and never step back without looking
- ✓The train street cafés are being restricted — check current access before visiting
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