Things to Do in Hanoi
Top attractions, best neighborhoods to wander, and the food you shouldn't skip in Hanoi, Vietnam — 2026 traveler picks.
Top places to see
Hoan Kiem Lake & Ngoc Son Temple
Spiritual heart of Hanoi — the lake with its pagoda island and the enormous preserved Hoan Kiem turtle legend. Free to walk.
Hanoi Old Quarter (36 Streets)
Each medieval street named after the guild it once housed — Silk Street, Paper Street, Tin Street. Best for wandering on foot.
Dong Xuan Market
Hanoi's largest covered market — wholesale textiles, spices, and the adjacent street food alleys are the real draw.
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Things to do in Hanoi
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Bun cha (grilled pork and noodles) at Bun Cha Huong Lien on Le Van Huu Street — the restaurant where Obama ate with Anthony Bourdain in 2016, $3.
Local tip
Hanoi is 45km from Noi Bai airport — much further than HCMC. Bus 86 is reliable and cheap. The Old Quarter streets close to cars on weekends for a pedestrian zone.
Where to stay
Hotels across Hanoi — filter by neighborhood + budget on the map below.