Hanoi travel guide
Hanoi Tourism | Hanoi Guide
You're Going to Love Hanoi
With a population of 1.43 million, Hanoi is the largest city in Ha Noi, Vietnam by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hanoi has to offer.
Where to Eat in Hanoi
If you’re looking for affordable options, Rice Bistro (32 Hang Manh Hàng Gai) and Stellar Steakhouse– InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72 (InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72) are great picks.
When to visit Hanoi
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hanoi in June, when the average temperature is 29 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 15 °C, with an average temperature of 17 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 296 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Hanoi, with an average rainfall of 14 mm.
How to Get to Hanoi
Plane
When flying to Hanoi, you’ll arrive at Noibai Airport, Hanoi (HAN), which is located 14 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Hanoi from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 19h 25m.
Train
Located 1.6 miles from the city centre, Hanoi is the busiest station in Hanoi. Another popular train station is Hanoi Gia Lam Railway Station, located 5 miles from the centre.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Hanoi Express Ha Giang - Hanoi - Hoan Kiem, located 3 miles from downtown Hanoi. Hanoi Giap Bat Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Hanoi
Where to stay in Hanoi
From 5-star hotels such as the The Oriental Jade Hotel to great affordable options like the Diamond Nostalgia Hotel & Spa, Hanoi offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 39 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 105 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hanoi Golden Hostel and Old Quarter View Hanoi Hostel. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Hanoi, with prices from C$ 8 to C$ 341 per night. Hoan Kiem is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Hanoi are about 47% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Ba Dinh - In Hanoi’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Thien Thai Hotel, Army Hotel and Pan Pacific Hanoi.
Where to stay in popular areas of Hanoi
Most booked hotels in Hanoi
Renting a car in Hanoi
Expect to pay C$ 1.36 per litre in Hanoi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 16.23 and C$ 21.64. Standard (Class Standard Van or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Hanoi, while also 19% cheaper than other types, on average.