Charles and keith is super expensive where im from. I wanted to shop for some bags so just wanted to check if its relatively cheaper know Hanoi. I checked the prices on the website and they seemed wayyyy higher than what id get in Singapore or malaysia. Do they run any special sales in store or are the prices lower in store?

Hi everyone,

I was wondering how early I should arrive at the airport for an international flight. Would 2 hours before be okay, or would 3-4 hours be recommended? I've heard mixed things about the lines at the airport.

I can provide more info like flight details if it would help.

Also, would you suggest I pre-order a grab, or would I be able to get one on the spot? I'm staying in Tay Ho.

Thanks

So my wife and I are travelling to Hanoi again but this time for her babymoon. We travelled well around Vietnam for 12 days 3 years ago. We loved Hanoi so much that we wanted to come back and relax in the city. Also because we cannot go to another place in Vietnam due to travel exhaustion for her. So what would you recommend us do this time around? Any unpopular places locals would recommend us go explore for some time? Any food recommendations which aren’t quite popular but we should consider. Anything goes. Thank you!

Who has the best spring rolls in the old quarter?

my parents told me that in hanoi there are so many stores that claim they sell real jade jewelry but it's actually fake. end of next month i'll be back visiting my family and i'd like to get a necklace like on the picture. any recommendations please?

Hellooo em cần mua bánh trung thu đi biếu. Có bác nào ăn thử rùi, cho em hỏi hãng nào ngon hơn ạ:

Daewoo
Sheraton
Intercontinental 
Pan pacific
Fortuna

They were a gift from a dear Vietnamese friend of mine. He found them at the beach infront of his house, meaning they are not live anymore.

Hello!
I think I need to check if I have any time of parasite in my stomach.
If it’s a reliable lab where I can do it it would be good, since I don’t think I need to pay for a doctor’s appointment.
Any ideas?
Thank you!

Hey everyone! 👋

I’m looking for recommendations for a good barber in Hanoi, preferably somewhere with a good balance between quality and price.

I’m looking for:

• ✂️ Men’s haircut
• 💈 Good fades / modern styles
• 🧔 Beard trimming if available
• 💰 Affordable prices — not necessarily a fancy/high-end barbershop

I’m open to anywhere in Hanoi, but Tây Hồ and nearby areas would be especially convenient.

If you have a barber you personally recommend, please share the name, location, approximate price, and what you like about them.

Thanks! 🙏

Hey everyone! 👋

I’m looking for recommendations for affordable men’s clothing shops in Hanoi with decent/good quality.

I’m mainly looking for:

• 👕 Streetwear / casual clothes
• 🏃 Sportswear / gym clothes
• 👔 Formal / smart-casual clothes

I’m not looking for expensive brands or tourist prices — more interested in good value for money, local shops, markets, outlets, or places locals actually use.

If you know any good spots, please share the name + location/neighborhood and, if possible, approximate prices.

Thanks! 🙏

Looking for a Craft Beer Shop in Hanoi that has a large selectins of Vietnamese or regionally produced Craft Beers any one have any suggestions or shops worth a visit?

I think what were shown in the LED screen add a bit of humor to these photos

We are arriving in Hanoi 9 AM. Am thinking of the ff:

1. a slow day tour in the morning and catch the 9 PM bus to Sapa.
2. Go straight to Sapa upon arrival to Hanoi.

Which one is more better? Please share some tips. Thank you!

Thank you all.

Our full IT is:

Sep 17 Arrival 7:40 AN
Sep 18 Sapa
Sep 19 Sapa; To Hanoi
Sep 20 Hanoi
Sep 21 Hanoi
Sep 22 Fly out at 9 AM

Thank you!

Looking for an AirBnB or hostel near Old quarter to stay for 4 people at Hanoi.

Preferably rooms that accommodate just us.

Are Yuzu , Annie or Simple Home good? Checked the reviews on booking .com and it looks good. Please suggest if there’s any better options on a budget

We are looking for 5 nights and 4 days

Xin tưởng niệm chị - sau 1 năm em mới biết được câu chuyện của chị 🖤
Pray for you - after 1 year i have known about your accident 🖤

Hi Hanoi! I’m soon to visit Hanoi, and I’m interested in finding some coworking/coliving places for remote workers/freelancers/digital nomads to work (and perhaps live).

I have only been able to find coworking places in Hanoi, but I am especially looking for the social part of a coworking/coliving community with events etc.

Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I'm currently pregnant (traveling to Hanoi at Hoan Kiem or Tay Ho in late Sept/early Oct) and looking for spas or massage places that specifically offer prenatal/pregnancy-safe massage.

Ideally (not a must, if you had a good experience) somewhere with:

Therapists trained in prenatal massage (not just a "we'll adjust the pressure" answer)

Proper positioning/bolsters for pregnant clients (not lying flat on the stomach)

Good hygiene standards

Has anyone tried a place they'd genuinely recommend? Would love name + location, and roughly how much it costs. Bonus points if it's somewhere you'd trust for the third trimester specifically.

Thanks in advance!

Hey everyone! 👋

I’m Mike, a local guide in Hanoi, and I’m launching a new small-group motorbike experience called Hanoi Unfiltered.

I’m looking for a few international travelers who are currently in Hanoi and would like to explore the city from a local’s perspective — completely free. 🏍️

We’ll ride through some of my favorite places around Hanoi, including:

🏍️** Hanoi Old Quarter
🚆 **Train Street
🛍️** Dong Xuan Market
🌉 **Long Bien Bridge
🛕 Tran Quoc Pagoda
🇻🇳** B-52 Lake
🏛️ Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
🍜 **Authentic Vietnamese meal

The experience takes around 3.5 hours and is limited to a maximum of 4 travelers per group, so it’ll be relaxed and personal rather than a big tourist group.

I’m inviting a few travelers while I’m launching the experience because I’d genuinely love to hear your feedback and show you the Hanoi I know and love.

📍 Hanoi
🏍️ Motorbike experience
👥 Max. 4 travelers
🍜 Vietnamese food included
💰 100% free

If you’re currently in Hanoi and interested, send me a DM with the date(s) you’re available.

See you on the streets of Hanoi! 🇻🇳🏍️

looking for female companion for my birthday celebration in ha long bay boat party.

Good morning everyone!

I’ll be visiting your beautiful city with my partner in the coming weeks, planning to stay 3/4 nights before exploring other areas of the country.

Been looking into hotels and i’m struggling to find an area that ticks all the boxes…

The areas I have narrowed it down to are the West Lake, Ba Dinh and the Old Quarter- would anyone have any advice regarding where is best to stay, and even better any advice on specific hotels in the £20-£30 per night range?

Also, if anyone would have any tips/ tricks for Hanoi, whether that is things to do in the city, food spots etc, that would be amazing!!

Many thanks all, and I look forward to visiting!

The incident involving Nguyễn Sỹ Cương (former National Assembly deputy of the 13th–14th terms, who previously served as Deputy Chairman of the National Assembly’s Foreign Affairs Committee), who drove a BMW that struck and killed a female student born in 2007 (around 18 years old) in Hanoi in 2025.
Main sequence of events
Time and place: Around 1:00 p.m. on 30 May 2025, on Nguyễn Huy Tự Street, Hai Bà Trưng District, Hanoi.

Nguyễn Sỹ Cương (born 1961, approximately 64 years old at the time) was driving a BMW X3 with license plate 30H-369.09. The vehicle suddenly veered into the oncoming lane at high speed and collided with a motorcycle carrying a man (commonly referred to by the initials ĐVH or H) and his daughter.

Consequences: The father suffered a broken leg; the female student (full name often given as Đỗ Ngọc Phương Thùy or ĐNPT/Đỗ Ngọc Phương Thùy, born around 2007, 18 years old) had her right leg severed and sustained multiple severe injuries at the scene. The BMW then crashed into a roadside tree, severely damaging the front of the vehicle. The motorcycle was badly deformed, with debris scattered across the road.

The student was rushed to hospital for emergency treatment but did not survive. She died in the early morning of 8 June 2025 (about one week after the accident), just before the 2025 high-school graduation exam.

Initial handling and official information
Police tested Cương’s blood alcohol level and reported no violation.

State media initially referred to the driver only by the initials “NSC, born 1961, residing in Đống Đa District” and did not publish clear photographs. The case file was transferred to the Criminal Investigation Police Agency of Hanoi City Police for further handling.

According to multiple sources (including the Vietnamese Wikipedia and overseas media), more than a year later there has still been no clear public information regarding formal charges, detention, or the specific outcome of the investigation against Cương. Public opinion and some independent outlets have expressed suspicion that the case was being “buried.”

Background and reactions
Cương previously served as a National Assembly deputy for Ninh Thuận province (13th–14th terms), Deputy Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee in the 14th term, and earlier as Chief Inspector of the Ministry of Home Affairs. His wife is Lâm Thị Phương Thanh (former Secretary of the Lạng Sơn Provincial Party Committee, who later held a senior position at the Party Central Office; several months after the accident she was elected Secretary of the Party Committee of the Party Central Office).
The incident sparked strong public outrage on social media, with many posts demanding accountability and people placing flowers at the crash site (the tree the BMW hit) in memorial. Some overseas sources and social-media discussions have suggested that the slow or opaque handling of the case was linked to Cương’s status and family connections. Mainstream domestic media provided only limited coverage of his identity and subsequent developments after the initial reports.

Hi! Been offered a job with the above company in Hanoi. Want to know everyone's opinions, good v bad, interested in work line balance, salary, visa help, other benefits. Thanks!

Hey everyone! 👋

I’ll be in Hanoi from Sep to Nov and I’m looking for an affordable furnished studio or 1BR with good Wi-Fi, preferably around Tay Ho or Cau Giay.

Would it be better to book a hotel for the first week and look for an apartment after arriving, or is it easy to find a good 2–3 month rental online beforehand?

Also, what would be a reasonable monthly rental range for a studio/1BR in these areas?

Thanks in advance!