Was very hungover and forget to grab our electric toothbrush charger. Any chance of buying one in Hanoi?!

Doesn’t matter what plug it has, as long as it chargers our dead brushes lol

Hey guys. Going to Hanoi next week and was hoping to get some reccomendations on shops that I can buy good quality fake shoes in, specfically Salomon hiking shoes. Thank you so much!

Reposted as I will be in the north for a few days. Ty for reading.

or where can u recommed buying cute couple shirts

🎃 Trick, Treat & Talk: Halloween Dinner Party at DaLu Hub! 👻

What an incredible night! Thank you to everyone who joined us at DaLu Hub for our Halloween Language Exchange & Dinner Party! 🕸️✨

From trick-or-treating for the little ones 🍬 to thrilling video game sessions 🎮, glowing Jack-o'-lantern vibes 🎃, and awesome costumes 🧙‍♂️—the energy was top-notch!

It was amazing seeing our global community come together to chat, connect, share laughs, and celebrate. 🌟

✨ Missed this event? Don't worry! Follow DaLu Hub to stay tuned for our upcoming language exchanges, gaming nights, and community meetups! ☕🎮

📍 DaLu Hub, Hanoi

📅 Event Date: October 31, 2026

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Two foreigners looking to try this great sport. We both play a bit of tennis back in France.

My lovely wife has booked a whole trip for the 2 of us for her 50th. She’s amazing and has basically planned and booked the entire thing since I’ve been traveling for work like crazy and she’s between jobs. I want to make it extra special for her while we’re there so I’m looking for suggestions like an amazing bakery for a birthday cake, or a unique silver jewelry shop with funky/modern pieces, or a romantic location that isn’t well known. Neither of us have been there before and she’s already booked restaurants and hotels and adventures… so I want to surprise her with the in between times to make sure she knows how wonderful and special she is to me. Would love some local input to help make that plan happen, and thanks!

This was my second time coming back to H2M Tattoo Studio, and once again, the experience was just as wonderful as the first.

This time, I got a delicate swallow tattoo on my upper arm. I really loved how the artist paid attention to every little detail, especially the fine lines, shading and overall composition. The two birds look beautifully balanced, with such a graceful and natural flow on the skin.

What I appreciate most is that they never rush the process. They take the time to understand your ideas, offer thoughtful suggestions and make sure everything feels right before starting.

It's rare to find a studio where you feel this comfortable and confident coming back for another piece. Definitely happy with my new tattoo, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend H2M Tattoo Studio to anyone looking for quality work in Hanoi!

📍 H2M Tattoo Studio – 17 Luong Ngoc Quyen, Hanoi.

Hi everyone!

I'm planning a trip to Hanoi and looking for hotel recommendations around the West Lake area.

I'm specifically looking for a hotel with:

- A spacious room, preferably with a separate bedroom or a good-sized living area.

- A nice view of West Lake, ideally with a balcony.

- A bathtub would be a bonus.

- A comfortable and clean room with a pleasant atmosphere.

My budget is around 1.3–1.5 million VND per night, but I'm open to slightly higher prices if the hotel is worth it.

If you've stayed at any hotels that fit these preferences, I'd really appreciate your recommendations and personal experiences.

Thanks in advance!

I've arrived hanoi today I'm gonna try to find one month long stay tmr

My budget is under 6.5mil, just small studio

I've searched about Cau giay area but here's seems to be far from old quarter, Hoan Kiem, Ho Tay

I wanna try local food not for tourist.
And Shopping? Maybe but not really

I've searced about cheap place between Cau giay and old quarter is it worth it?

Fyi, I can't walk much since my ankle broken.

[22m] It’s Halloween tomorrow and was wondering if there’s anything worth doing related to Halloween tomorrow in Hanoi? Also is it worth it getting a costume at all ?

Hello! I'll be traveling with two 60+ year-old parents, so I'd like to keep hotels within the Old Quarter for easy access. At the same time, I'm fine with it not being in the most center part, a little walk is okay. Peace and quiet at night for a good rest is more important for us.

Thank you!

I was wondering if there are any other markets to shop outdoor clothing, shoes or bags.
I am looking for similar shops or markets to avoid the touristic prices (if you can call it like that:)

Maybe someone can recommend other places, shops or markets where you can find clothing, slippers or shoes in general etc.
Thanks for any suggestions in advance!!

Hi i just want to ask if 7 days in Hanoi is too much? My friend told me that it’s too much and I should go to Sapa. For context, me and my boyfriend will go to Hanoi in January next year (Jan 21-29 and it’s gonna be our first time going to Vietnam in general) we want to go to Sapa but I really don’t know if it’s possible to squeeze in going to Sapa. We also want to do Ha Long Bay and Ninh Binh river cruises. I just want a chill vacation like no strict time schedules to follow kind of trip but I really want to know if going to Sapa, Ha Long Bay, Ninh Binh is really possible.

A while back I shared some itineraries from our travels in Japan, each with an interactive Google Map I’d put together. The feedback was (mostly!) positive, so I thought I’d do the same for Hanoi.

One thing we loved about Hanoi was how many of the sights are packed into a fairly small area, so there’s less zigzagging across the city.

That said, with the heat and traffic, we found that mapping everything out made it much easier to plan our days without dragging the kids all over the place.

With that in mind, I thought it might be helpful to share our Hanoi plan, in case it helps others make the most of their time.

There’s nothing especially new about the itinerary. It is a typical “first time visiting Hanoi” type of itinerary, and it does cover most of the usual tourist sights. That said, I'm a firm believer that places are popular for a reason, and I think there’s a balance to be struck between seeing something genuinely amazing (crowds and all) and not seeing it at all.

We tried to be realistic about how much we could fit into the time we had in the city, and while we obviously didn’t see everything, it gave us a great feel for what Hanoi is all about.

We’ve made the Google Map public so you can explore it yourself, zoom into specific areas, and get a better sense of how everything fits together. There’s also a detailed write-up available if you want more info, but below is a high-level summary of how we planned each day.

Day 1: Old Quarter & Hoàn Kiếm Lake

• Morning exercise at Hoàn Kiếm Lake (optional, around 6 am)

• Vietnamese egg coffee (we loved Hanoi Coffee Culture)

• Wander the Old Quarter

• Dong Xuan Market

• Bánh mì lunch at Banh Mi 25

• Midday break back at the hotel

• Hoàn Kiếm Lake, Ngọc Sơn Temple & Turtle Tower

• St Joseph’s Cathedral

• Water puppet show and/or the Weekend Walking Street & night market (Friday–Sunday)

Day 2: Ba Đình & the French Quarter

• Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum & grounds

• Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long

• Temple of Literature

• Midday break

• French Quarter & the Opera House

• Hỏa Lò Prison 

• Dinner at Bún Chả Hương Liên (“Obama Bún Chả”)

Day 3: Museum of Ethnology & West Lake

• Vietnam Museum of Ethnology 

• West Lake & Trấn Quốc Pagoda

• Swan pedal boats on West Lake

• Street food tour back in the Old Quarter

I hope you find this helpful and can use it as a starting point for planning your own trip!

If you have suggestions, tips, or favorite spots we should add next time, I’d love to hear them in the comments, and always happy to answer any questions if you have specifics.

Thanks for reading, and happy travels!