HANOI Travel Guide: Know Before You Go!

Travel well in Hanoi with our essential travel tips! These are all the things you need to know about visiting Hanoi including local insight, how to get around, what to pack and so much more! Hopefully, our tips help you plan an amazing trip and know what to expect when you arrive. If you've had the pleasure of visiting Hanoi before and have your own insight to share, be sure to leave a comment below to help others.
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[@sentpardede]

Hey guys, awesome video! Im planning to go there too soon. Thank you, this was very helpfull.

[@travelforphoebe]

Thanks so much Sent. So glad it helped. Enjoy your time in Hanoi! Matt

[@marionn554]

Really cool tips as always Phoebe , this kind of videos on your channel are very insightful 🙌

[@travelforphoebe]

Hey Marionn!!! Thank you sooo much :D You always give us so much love and support - it means the world. Hope you have a great week ahead. P xxxx

[@cholotadas2218]

thanks for the tips.made me more excited.can't wait

[@travelforphoebe]

Thanks so much for watching! Hope you have a great trip :)

[@charlieliu3736]

You told me many things about Vietnam,hope I can have a good trip next month, and Hope you can bring more good travel videos to us. Like your video 🥳

[@travelforphoebe]

Helloooo! Oh, wow, that makes me so happy - thank you so much. Hope you have the most wonderful time in Vietnam! It's a wonderful place, I've no doubt you'll love it. Travel well - Phoebe x

[@mayornic1]

My wife and I have decided to 2-weeks in Vietnam (Hanoi-Halong-Hoi An) in April23, really appreciate your invaluable advice/videos.... and flying SQ of course!

[@travelforphoebe]

Oh wow! That's the full experience :) You're going to have the most wonderful time, even from the moment you board. Enjoy Vietnam! Phoebe x

[@shinegivietnam1833]

One of the things I like in your videos is that you mention of reducing plastic bottles. A good traveler should understand sustainable tourism. Thank you, with love - Shinegi - languages teacher & Hanoi tour guide from Hn, VN.

[@travelforphoebe]

Oh, thank you so much! We try our very best to reduce our impact. It's difficult with travel but we really do try. Thanks so much for all the amazing comments you posted across our channel! You took so much time to add helpful info for us and other travellers, it's very much appreciated :) Have a wonderful day ahead - Phoebe xx

[@ronbill9959]

Oh save some bottles, meanwhile hop on a plane that burns tons of the same chemical, what an environmental saving.

[@ishikinsbabe]

Super helpful tips! I love listening to you talk! You’re so pleasant! I wish i give off the same vibe lol Anyway will be there in 2 weeks! I appreciate all the information ure sharing =)

[@travelforphoebe]

Hello! Thanks so much for watching - hope you've had a great start to 2020. Phoebe x

[@ankitatayalsingh]

Definitely planning a Hanoi trip after your fantastic and informative travel tips

[@travelforphoebe]

Hello! Haha 😀🙌🏻 that makes me so happy! So glad you liked it! Hope you have a great weekend. Phoebe x

[@arvindjoshi3372]

Very knowledgeable information for tourist..👍👍 thanks 👍❤️❤️

[@travelforphoebe]

Hello! Thanks so much for watching 😊🙌🏻 have a great weekend!

[@nigelbmichaels]

our links are very helpful, thank you so much for a sincere practical advice.

[@travelforphoebe]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ydalangin]

Thanks a lot for these tips! We'll be visiting Hanoi next week. 😁

[@travelforphoebe]

Have the best time!

[@umeshchandrasapam4707]

I am at Hanoi again 😂 love you Grey❤

[@maryczintos6288]

Great tips. Thank you. I am excited for my trip to VN in 2 months.

[@travelforphoebe]

Glad it was helpful! have a great time!

[@EdricHsu]

Great tips!!

[@travelforphoebe]

Hello! Thank you so much 🙌🏻😀 Phoebe x

[@tyler55555]

Thanks a lot. I'm a Hanoi citizen but this video help me so much in preaparing my speaking about Hanoi for the foreign tourits (what a shame i have)! :)

[@travelforphoebe]

Oh wow! I'm so happy the video was helpful :) Thanks for watching and good luck with your speech! You're going to do AMAZING! Phoebe x

[@shanyantony4125]

Very informative video! Plan to go there in Nov

[@travelforphoebe]

Thank you! So glad the video was useful - have an amazing time in Hanoi :) Phoebe x

[@iwx2672]

such a cool video

[@travelforphoebe]

Thank you so much 😊🙏🏼

[@petershindika2472]

Nice experience. You should also visit Mt. Kilimanjaro and precious national parks in Tanzania, East Africa.

[@travelforphoebe]

Hello! Thanks so much for watching - those places sound amazing. Hopefully we get to visit one day soon.

[@phamhoangkien9536]

Thanks you comed Vietnam us

[@travelforphoebe]

Thank you for watching 😍 Phoebe x

[@mellonieward7642]

Very informative

[@travelforphoebe]

Glad you think so!

[@uocle2434]

I like to watch all your video .

[@travelforphoebe]

Thank you so much ♥️♥️

[@simonawale]

Hello..lovely video

[@travelforphoebe]

Thanks so much for watching :)

[@VietnamToursvn]

Welcome to Hanoi

[@travelforphoebe]

Thank you!

[@carmeliacucio3094]

I miss hanoi! Every part of our hanoi trip was amazing except for one taxi ride. We paid 650,000 dong for a 15min. taxi ride. Lesson learned, always make sure to download grab.

[@travelforphoebe]

Oh gosh! That’s pretty much what the guy tried to do to us too 😬 definitely a valuable travel lesson 😊 thanks so much for watching! So glad that one bad point didn’t ruin the memory for you. Phoebe x

[@justgetlost4610]

Very informative!

[@travelforphoebe]

Thank you so much for watching 😊🙌🏻

[@justgetlost4610]

🤪🤪🤪

[@tatah4268]

Planning a trip there soon. Any tips on what to take when traveling from hanoi to ha long bay? Thanks for this vid too

[@travelforphoebe]

Hello! We just took our full suitcases and everything we had with us in Hanoi. The boat staff helped us board and took care of all the luggage 😊 we have a great guide on Halong Bay on the website which you may find useful! It’s linked in the description box for you! Have a great time. Phoebe x

[@kuyaderek5840]

Nice vlog

[@travelforphoebe]

Thank you 😊

[@konstantinosterzis6348]

Hello.... congratulations for your amazing videos... I want to ask you which is the best month to visit hanoi and Hoi an? I want to enjoy the sun and the beaches so i don't want to rain or be cold.... thank you very much ?

[@travelforphoebe]

Hi Konstantinos, I would probably aim for the dry season if you want to avoid the rain... try a Google search and you should get all the info you need to make a great decision! Thanks for watching!

[@littlemoon114]

Nice video

[@travelforphoebe]

Hello! Thanks so much for watching 😊🙌🏻 hope you have a great weekend. Phoebe x

[@TheRealPeachesStalin]

Watching in preparation for my first visit to Vietnam next week. Now I'm starting to worry that August was a goofy choice :D Oh well, it was August or nothing.

[@travelforphoebe]

If it's a choice between August or nothing it sounds to me like you made the perfect choice :) Even though it rained while we were there we still had a really wonderful time and didn't regret it at all! I've no doubt you're going to LOVE Vietnam and have a fantastic trip!! Phoebe x

[@edwardpham8441]

Welcome to my country, Vietnam 😊

[@travelforphoebe]

Thanks so much 😍

[@FelixCattenstart]

Ha, you're the same type as me, very organised! I always want everything clear and in order, if possible months before travelling 😅. Maps.me has been my lifesaver in Curaçao (if you haven't visited, make sure to do so!) Thanks for the helpful tips and have a great weekend! ✌️

[@travelforphoebe]

Me too, Felix!! I need EVERYTHING organised or I can’t enjoy myself cos I feel stressed about it haha I’m so happy you’ve liked Maps.me. Someone told me about it a few years ago and it’s been so useful for us ever since. I feel like I’m always pushing it but its cos we always genuinely use it 😂 Curaçao sounds incredible!! 😀🙌🏻 have a great weekend Felix! Phoebe x

[@MRBAYOTR]

you didn't mention if you had to pay a Visa stamping fee at the Airport and cost? I'm travelling there in NOv.

[@travelforphoebe]

Hello! Thanks so much for watching - you're going to have the most amazing time in November :D I didn't obtain my visa at the airport, as I mentioned, so I don't feel comfortable commenting on the costs as I don't know them but I'm certain there is a cost. I'm sure a quick google search on the topic will help you find the answers your'e after. Have a great time planning your trip - it's going to be amazing, Hanoi is such a lovely place! Phoebe xx

[@Overthought1]

I'd like to reiterate the advice of setting up a Grab account AND payment beforehand! Both are tied to a phone number. In my case, I had a temporary Vietnam SIM but it was data-only.

[@travelforphoebe]

Yesssss the same thing happened to me 😂 so upsetting!

[@mrfuelchamo4527]

Glad its Grey box if its black box then info of air traffic 🛫.last shield a granny coming on play store.

[@travelforphoebe]

Hello! Thanks so much for watching 😊🙌🏻 hope you have a great weekend. Phoebe x

[@xikefocus]

I don't think I can deal with that pollution level in Ha Noi.Last couple times I check the AQI is around 150.

[@PaddyMan1988]

Maybe next March if I can travel the cruise ship from Singapore to Hong Kong and stop by this city. Cross my fingers.

[@travelforphoebe]

That sounds amazing!! Hope you get to visit. The food in that entire region is fantastic 😊 thanks for watching, have a great weekend! Phoebe x

[@daddyjee5509]

Vietnam 👍

[@travelforphoebe]

Hello! Hope you liked the video 😊 have a great weekend! Phoebe x

[@priyanshshukla450]

Hey Crush !! U travelled alot. Whats your fav country to visit!! It is difficult to choose 1 so u can choose 5 your fav countries!!!🤗❤💕

[@travelforphoebe]

Helloooo!! 😀🙌🏻 that’s a GREAT question. Hmmm 🤔 I love Japan, New Zealand, Iceland and Morocco! What about you? Do you travel a lot? Phoebe x

[@priyanshshukla450]

@@travelforphoebe phoebe i m just 17 year old kid and currently i m preparing for my Entrance Exams . BTW i heard that Iceland is Single's paradise , i mean casual dating stuff!! Is that correct?

[@travelforphoebe]

Sounds like you’ve got plenty of amazing years of adventures ahead of you 🙌🏻 I’m not sure, sorry 😊

[@priyanshshukla450]

@@travelforphoebe Yeah 🤗🤗🤗. Pls visit India, u will definitely gonna fall in love... and u have to try Sari , its an Indian dress and i know u look super amazing in that..❤

[@LUCKYVLOGSTRAVELVIDEO]

That is good tips before go to ha noi!! Great video!! Stay to connected me

[@travelforphoebe]

Thanks for watching! Have a great weekend :) Matt

[@uocle2434]

Welcome to my country Hcm city .

[@travelforphoebe]

Thank you so much!

[@anindasengupta7976]

Nice discription

[@travelforphoebe]

😍

[@newgabe09]

No visa on arrival in 2022. And applying with the correct official website is still not perfectly straightforward as it often 'rejects' your payment and you have to reapply, Took me a few tries and eventually I got through with a multi-currency card where I'd made an account in Dong. Not sure if that helped or it was just.. try try and eventually you'll get through.

[@travelforphoebe]

Yes! SUPER helpful! Thank you

[@leigh4326]

How long did you stay in Vietnam for? Is 2 weeks enough? And what was your favorite city/place?

[@travelforphoebe]

We've visited Vietnam quite a few times over the years (I've lost count! We love it so much!). We've visited for all different lengths of time - I think we were there for roughly 2 weeks for our Honeymoon and it was a great amount of time. Our favourite spots are Hanoi, Hoi An and Halong Bay - we didn't love Ho Chi Minh, personally, it was a bit too much of a 'big city,' we preferred the smaller spots.

[@leigh4326]

@@travelforphoebe aww but thank you so much ❤️🙏🏽. We are headed on honeymoon just didn’t want to get overwhelmed but these tips will help for sure.

[@travelforphoebe]

Such a great spot for a honeymoon! We felt so spoilt on ours! After spending so much on a wedding, it just felt like our money went so far in Vietnam. We spared no expense, ordered whatever we wanted, splashed out for upgrades here and there and it was so budget-friendly still :) We lived like Kings!

[@leigh4326]

@@travelforphoebe I see what you mean! 🤩 Starting first in Singapore and the 5star hotel prices have a HUGE difference. Decided to do a combination of Airbnb and hotels for Vietnam. Please can you recommend a place you stayed at Ha Long Bay? NB: Took your advice and booked Singapore airlines from South Africa and to get to Hanoi.

[@leigh4326]

@@travelforphoebe so staying far from big cities per your advice so I’ve selected Da Lat which is 13 mins away from District 1 Saigon, Da Nang (the place is also close to My Khe beach) and Hanoi. Just trying to figure Ha Long Bay 😅

[@tebogo743]

Where are you guys originally from, which country

[@travelforphoebe]

Hello! 🙌🏻😊 we’re both from Australia! Where are you from? hope you liked the video - have a great weekend. Phoebe x

[@tebogo743]

I'm from South Africa, Johannesburg

[@tebogo743]

Thanks,u also have a great weekend and Matt too🤗

[@rossannatameta9403]

Hello😊

[@travelforphoebe]

Thanks for watching 🙏🏼

[@daynaupho]

The girlfriend who hosts the show is very good. A very charming girl! Love you! I am from Hanoi, VN.

[@travelforphoebe]

You’re so kind 😊🙏🏼

[@raghavendraraaghu]

Phoebe, plan trip to India

[@travelforphoebe]

Hello!!! We would love to visit India 😊 hopefully it happens soon! Thanks so much for watching 🙌🏻 Phoebe x

[@trreducation3779]

Wellcome to Viet Nam :)

[@travelforphoebe]

Hello! Thanks so much for watching :D have a great day - Phoebe x

[@muq909]

Oh my god you are moon

[@travelforphoebe]

Thanks for watching!

[@lakhudesai1712]

Come to India...and u are so hot 🔥

[@travelforphoebe]

Hello! Thanks so much for watching 🙌🏻😊 Hopefully we get to visit one day soon. Have a great weekend. Phoebe x

[@titotep5866]

nice tip.. Lucky man behind the Camera... you not gonna get famous with the man you with..

[@travelforphoebe]

Do you think I can get famous though? Matt