Holiday in Hanoi
City in Vietnam — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇻🇳
Country
Vietnam
Type
City
Best time to travel
October–December (cool, dry), March–April (spring)
Budget/day
35–65 €
Getting there from Germany
Flights with one stop (Bangkok, Doha, Singapore) to Noi Bai (HAN) in 12–15 hours. E-visa online or Visa on Arrival.
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What makes Hanoi special as a destination?
Hanoi, the thousand-year-old capital of Vietnam, combines the charm of an ancient Southeast Asian trading city with French colonial heritage and modern vitality. The Old Quarter, with its 36 streets named after craft guilds, pulses with life — here, small eateries, tea vendors, silk shops, and temples crowd into a small space while motorbikes maneuver through the narrow streets. Hoan Kiem Lake lies like a calm mirror in the heart of the city, surrounded by tamarind trees and the iconic Ngoc Son Temple on a small island. On weekends, the area becomes a pedestrian zone, and families, artists, and street musicians enliven the promenades. The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the 11th-century Temple of Literature, and the One Pillar Pagoda are among the most important sights. Hanoi's street food is considered the best in Vietnam: Pho Bo (beef noodle soup) for breakfast, Bun Cha (grilled pork with noodles) for lunch, and Egg Coffee as an afternoon ritual are part of the city's culinary DNA. Ha Long Bay, with its 1,600 limestone pillars, can be reached in just three hours. The best travel time is from October to December, when pleasant temperatures and little rain prevail.
What are the top highlights in Hanoi?
The top highlights in Hanoi include Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, Temple of Literature (Van Mieu), Train Street, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Old Quarter
The heart of Hanoi: 36 streets, each named after a traditional craft (silver, silk, paper). On weekends, the street becomes a pedestrian zone with a night market.
Hoan Kiem Lake
The 'Lake of the Returned Sword' is Hanoi's oasis of calm: morning Tai Chi, evening strolls, and the red bridge to the Jade Mountain Temple on the island.
Temple of Literature (Van Mieu)
Vietnam's first university from 1070 – a peaceful complex with lotus flower ponds and stone steles on turtles.
Train Street
A narrow alley where a train passes twice a day – residents fold up their chairs and tourists press against the walls.
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
The imposing mausoleum of the national hero at Ba Dinh Square, surrounded by gardens and the stilt house where Ho Chi Minh lived.
Hotels in Hanoi
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When is the best time to visit Hanoi?
The best time to visit Hanoi is October–December (cool, dry), March–April (spring). Hot and humid, 30–38 °C, heavy monsoon showers in the afternoon (May–September) In winter: Cool and humid, 10–20 °C, foggy, occasionally surprisingly cold – pack a jacket!
Recommended travel time
October–December (cool, dry), March–April (spring)
Summer
Hot and humid, 30–38 °C, heavy monsoon showers in the afternoon (May–September)
Winter
Cool and humid, 10–20 °C, foggy, occasionally surprisingly cold – pack a jacket!
How much does a holiday in Hanoi cost?
Budget travellers: 15–25 €/day, mid-range: 35–65 €/day, luxury: 80–200 €/day.
Average costs per person per day
Budget
15–25 €
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
35–65 €
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
80–200 €
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
How do I get from Germany to Hanoi?
Flights with one stop (Bangkok, Doha, Singapore) to Noi Bai (HAN) in 12–15 hours. E-visa online or Visa on Arrival.
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Pho for breakfast is a must – the best places have only plastic stools and no menu. Pho Gia Truyen on Bat Dan Street is legendary.
When crossing the street: just walk slowly and steadily, don't stop – the motorbikes will go around you like water around a rock.
Grab (Southeast Asia's Uber) is the easiest way to get around – GrabBike (motorbike taxi) is adventurous and incredibly cheap.
Egg Coffee (Cà Phê Trứng) is Hanoi's specialty – best at Café Giang, the original since 1946.
What should you eat in Hanoi?
Typical specialities in Hanoi: Pho — Vietnam's national soup: clear beef broth with rice noodles, herbs, and tender meat strips – eaten for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in Hanoi., Bun Cha — Grilled pork meatballs with rice noodles and dipping sauce – Obama ate it during his visit to Hanoi at Bun Cha Huong Lien., Banh Mi — The best sandwich in the world: crispy baguette with pork, pâté, herbs, and chili – French heritage, perfected Vietnamese style., Egg Coffee (Cà Phê Trứng) — Strong Vietnamese coffee with a creamy topping of whipped egg yolk and condensed milk – like a tiramisu in a glass., Bun Bo Nam Bo — Cold rice noodles with grilled beef, peanuts, herbs, and fish sauce – refreshing and hearty at the same time..
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