Hanoi travel guide
Old Quarter street food, lakes and history in northern Vietnam.
Hanoi is Vietnam's old northern capital, built around a lake and a maze-like Old Quarter of street food and motorbikes. Travelers on TravBuddy plan around the Hanoi Old Quarter, the Hoa Lo Prison relic, the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long and the One Pillar Pagoda, with a slow loop of Hoan Kiem Lake and the city's café-and-blues scene.
This Hanoi guide ranks the spots travelers include most in real trips, so you can shape a day-by-day plan across the old city.
- Best time
- October–March
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Hanoi: quick questions
What are the top things to do in Hanoi?+
Top experiences in Hanoi include Hanoi Old Quarter, Hoa Lo Prison Relic, Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, Xe 2 tầng Hà Nội - Hop on hop off bus Vietnam Sightseeing.
What are some offbeat places to visit in Hanoi?+
Beyond the usual spots, travellers in Hanoi also visit Sword Lake Octagon House, One Pillar Pagoda.
Where should you eat in Hanoi?+
Popular places to eat in Hanoi include MẸT Vietnamese Restaurant & Vegetarian Met 2, Bún chả Hương Liên (Bun Cha Obama).
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Plan my Hanoi tripFacts on this page are computed from 8 trips planned on TravBuddy and traveler ratings refreshed on 21 July 2026.