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. Hanoi deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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 23 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Hanoi from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 3h 30m.
Train
Located 2.5 km from the city centre, Hanoi is the busiest station in Hanoi. Another popular train station is Hanoi Gia Lam Railway Station, located 8 km from the centre.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Hanoi Express Ha Giang - Hanoi - Hoan Kiem, located 4 km from the city centre of Hanoi. Hanoi Giap Bat Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 5 km 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 Holiday Emerald Hotel, Hanoi offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around S$ 40 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 102 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hanoi Golden Hostel and Hanoi Evergreen Hotel. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Hanoi, with prices from S$ 8 to S$ 340 per night. Hoan Kiem is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday 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.
Tay Ho - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as The Hanoi Club Hotel & Residences, Intercontinental Hanoi Westlake and Sheraton Hanoi Hotel. The average nightly price for a double room in Tay Ho is S$ 13.
Where to stay in popular areas of Hanoi
Most booked hotels in Hanoi
Hiring a car in Hanoi
Hiring a car in Hanoi costs S$ 272 per day, on average, or S$ 545 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
Expect to pay S$ 1.35 per litre in Hanoi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 16.19 and S$ 21.59. Standard (Toyota Innova or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hanoi, while also 22% cheaper than other types, on average.