Official name Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

Area 331,210 km2.

Boundaries Bordered to the north by China and to the west by Laos and Cambodia, to the east and south by the East or South China Sea.

Language Vietnamese is the official language. Ethnic groups living in rural areas or near the borders, such as the Hmong, Thai or Khmer, usually have their own languages.

Currency The official currency is the Vietnamese dong (VND). Make sure you have some local currency for small purchases, as not all places accept credit cards.

Religion Buddhist: 9.3%; Catholic: 6.7%; Hoa Hao: 1.5%; Cao Dai: 1.1%; Protestant Christians: 0.5%. 80% of the population has no religion.

Electricity Vietnam operates on a 220V supply voltage, and the power plug sockets are of type A, C and D. Remember to bring an adaptor if necessary.

If you want to see all of Hanoi’s highlights, City Sightseeing is the best way to travel, as you can explore the city at your own pace. The bus operates every 60 minutes from 9:15 am to 5:15 pm. The tour starts at the Frog Flower Garden.

An essential stop on your hop-on hop-off tour is the Hanoi Cathedral which is nestled in the chaotic Old Quarter. Stroll through the windy streets, visit the Bach Ma Temple and maybe grab some typical Vietnamese street food before heading to Hoan Kiem Lake, a peaceful escape from the frenetic city. Walk the gorgeous grounds and learn about the legend of the Hoan Kiem Lake, which means “Lake of the Returned Sword”.

You cannot leave the city without visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, which was built to honour Ho Chi Minh, the former Prime Minister and President of Vietnam. Hop off the bus and pay your respects to “Uncle Ho”, before wandering through the botanical gardens.

This is just a taste of what you will be able to see and do when visiting Vietnam’s capital. There is so much to uncover that it will be hard to choose between a 24 or 48-hour ticket.

Vietnamese Food Vietnamese food is delicious and varied. Try dishes such as pho (rice noodle soup), bun cha (rice noodles with grilled meat) and banh mi (Vietnamese sandwiches).

The Symphony Restaurant
📍 No 01 P. Cau Go, Hàng Bac, Hoàn Kiem, Hà Noi 100000, Vietnam

Madame Hien Restaurant
📍 48 P. Hàng Bè, Hàng Bac, Hoàn Kiem, Hà Noi 10000, Vietnam

Hanoi Garden Restaurant
📍 36 P. Hàng Mành, Hàng Gai, Hoàn Kiem, Hà Noi, Vietnam

Nhà hàng Tam Vi
📍 4b P. Yên The, Van Mieu, Dong Da, Hà Noi, Vietnam

Home Vietnamese Restaurant
📍 75 P. Nguyen Dình Chieu, Lê Dai Hành, Hai Bà Trung, Hà Noi, Vietnam

Pho Tien
📍 103 P. Nguyen Truong To, Quán Thánh, Ba Dình, Hà Noi, Vietnam

Lý Club
📍 12 P. Lê Phung Hieu, Tràng Tien, Hoàn Kiem, Hà Noi, Vietnam

La Table Hanoia
📍 12 P. Lý Dao Thành, Tràng Tien, Hoàn Kiem, Hà Noi, Vietnam

Pizza 4P
📍 11B, Bao Khanh Alley, Hoàn Kiem
📍 114 Mai Hac De, Lê Dai Hành, Hai Bà Trung

Step into Hanoi’s lively nocturnal scene for bustling street markets, vibrant bars and unique cultural encounters, creating a memorable evening ambience.

Bars

Heydon Origin
📍 61 P. Luong Ngoc Quyen, Hàng Buom, Hoàn Kiem, Hà Noi, Vietnam

Hybra Ultra Lounge
📍 32 P. Mã Mây, Hàng Buom, Hoàn Kiem, Hà Noi, Vietnam

Garbo Bar _ Melia Hanoi
📍 44B P. Lý Thuong Kiet, Tran Hung Dao, Hoàn Kiem, Hà Noi, Vietnam

Rooftops

Moonlight Sky Bar
📍 94 P. Mã Mây, street, Hoàn Kiem, Hà Noi, Vietnam

Terraço Sky Bar Rooftop
📍 35 P. Hàng Dau, street, Hoàn Kiem, Hà Noi, Vietnam

📍 Lighthouse Sky Bar
27a P. Hàng Bè, Hàng Bac, Hoàn Kiem, Hà Noi, Vietnam

Ignite Sky Bar
📍 33 P. Duong Thành, Cua Dông, Hoàn Kiem, Hà Noi, Vietnam

Pubs

Polite & Co
📍 5b Ng. Báo Khánh, Hàng Trong, Hoàn Kiem, Hà Noi, Vietnam

1900 Club Hanoi
📍 8B P. Ta Hien, Hàng Buom, Hoàn Kiem, Hà Noi, Vietnam

O2 Space
📍 18 P. Luong Ngoc Quyen, Pho co Hà Noi, Hoàn Kiem, Hà Noi, Vietnam

Mayflower Hotel Hanoi
📍 11 P. Hàng Ruoi, Hàng Mã, Hoàn Kiem, Hà Noi, Vietnam

Shining Central Hotel & Spa
📍 20 P. Lò Su, Lý Thái To, Hoàn Kiem, Hà Noi, Vietnam

La Beauté De Hanoi Hotel
📍 15 Ng. Trung Yên, Hàng Bac, Hoàn Kiem, Hà Noi, Vietnam

Hanoi Old Quarter Spa
📍 18 P. Hàng Mành, Hàng Gai, Hoàn Kiem, Hà Noi, Vietnam

La Belle Vie Spa Massage
📍 48 P. Luong Van Can, Hàng Gai, Hoàn Kiem, Hà Noi, Vietnam

Urban Oasis Spa
📍 39A Ng. Hàng Hành, Hàng Trong, Hoàn Kiem, Hà Noi, Vietnam

Ha Noi Classic Spa & Delivery Massage Service
📍 11 P. Hàng Dau, Hàng Bac, Hoàn Kiem, Hà Noi, Vietnam

La Sinfonía del Rey Hotel & Spa
📍 33-35 P. Hàng Dau, Lý Thái To, Hoàn Kiem, Hà Noi, Vietnam

Lá spa – Massage & goi dau duong sinh
📍 67 P. Cau Go, Hàng Bac, Hoàn Kiem, Hà Noi, Vietnam

Spa T&H Goi dau duong sinh Dông Y- Massage Body-Foot
📍 36 P. Gia Ngu, Hàng Bac, Hoàn Kiem, Hà Noi, Vietnam

The most popular shopping area in Hanoi is the Hoan Kiem district around the Hoan Kiem Lake. From Friday night onwards, and throughout the weekend, the streets of the Old Quarter are transformed into a huge market: the Hanoi night market. One of the most important markets is Dong Xuan, which specialises in textiles, but you can find everything. For luxury shopping, Ly Thai To Street is the place to visit.

Trang Tien Plaza
📍 24 P. Hai Bà Trung, Tràng Tien, Hoàn Kiem, Hà Noi 100000, Vietnam

Money Exchange

MSB
📍 33A Bà Trieu, Hoàn Kiem

BIDV
📍19 Bà Trieu, Hoàn Kiem

TP Bank
📍 39 Hàng Khay, Hoàn Kiem

Shops to buy phone sims

Viettel Store
📍 26 Hàng Dau, Hoàn Kiem

Sim Card dien thoai Hanh Huan
📍 2 Hàng Vôi, Hoàn Kiem

Sim so dep
📍 31 Bà Trieu, Hoàn Kiem

Prefix code: +84

Police 113

Fire Department 114

Ambulance and/or medical emergencies 115

Hanoi French Hospital
📍 1 Phuong Mai St., Dong Da District
📞 3577 1100/ 11

Raffles Medical
📍 51 Xuan Dieu St., Tay Ho District
📞 3934 0666

Family Medical Practice
📍 298I, Kim Ma St., Ba Dinh District
📞 3843 0748