Our Recommended Hanoi Hotels
- Maison D'Hanova
- Sunway Hotel
- Sofitel Plaza
- Sofitel Metropole
Hanoi Information
Getting around
For a capital city there are surprisingly few flights into Hanoi, but that's slowly changing. You can get direct flights into Hanoi's Noi Bai airport from Europe (Paris, Vienna and Moscow), Australia (Sydney and Melbourne), and most major Asian cities (Bangkok, Hong Kong, Phnom Penh, Tokyo, Seoul, Vientiane, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Taiwan), including several Chinese destinations. There are no direct flights to Hanoi from the Americas.
The public bus system in Hanoi is confusing but very cheap although few short-term visitors to Hanoi will attempt it. There are around 50 bus routes operated by Hanoi Transerco with a flat rate fare, operating every 5-20 minutes (depending on the route) from 0500 to 2100 hours. Monthly passes are available.
Taxis - taxi and cyclo are the best way to travel around Hanoi. There are several taxi companies operating within the city and they are all metered. Restaurants, bars and hotels are quite happy to summon a taxi, otherwise vehicles can be hailed on the street. Visitors are advised to check that the meter is turned on. Cyclos often wait outside hotels and restaurants and a fare should be negotiated to your destination before setting off. Motorbike taxis can be found on street corners and these are a fast way of getting round the city.
Car hire - it is not possible to rent a car to drive yourself but you can rent a car and driver for the day or longer duration from tour operator.
Bicycle Hire - in a city that is home to thousands of bicycles, it is possible to rent a bicycle for a day or longer period from a number of outlets on Hang Bac Street in the Old Quarter.
