--- title: "Hanoi" description: "Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Hanoi." canonical: "https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/hanoi" locale: "en" --- # Hanoi Primary place hint: Hanoi ## Breadcrumbs [Asia](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/asia) > [Vietnam](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/vietnam) > [North Vietnam](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/north-vietnam) > [Hanoi](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/hanoi) ## Hotel Guides - [Spectacular Hotel Views](https://spectacularhotelviews.com/en/rankings/hanoi) (spectacularhotelviews.com) Spectacular Hotel Views is the defintive guide to the world's best hotel views. It has over 600 destination rankings with hotels ranked by view quality, uniqueness, and breadth of availability across the property, has a searchable database of 2,500+ hotels with exceptional views and also allows you to browse by view type. Their Hanoi ranking provides a useful guide for finding hotels in Hanoi with the best hotel views. ## Travel Guides And Blogs - [Lonely Planet](https://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/vietnam/hanoi) (lonelyplanet.com) Lonely Planet is a professionally edited travel publisher offering destination guides, travel articles, guidebooks, and trip-planning resources. Their Hanoi guide is a well-rounded planning resource, covering street food, coffee culture, water puppetry, top attractions, timing, and places to visit. - [ViaTravelers](https://viatravelers.com/destinations/hanoi/) (viatravelers.com) ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site combining destination guides with practical comparison and itinerary tools. Their Hanoi travel guide gives useful cultural and practical context for Vietnam's capital, from the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake to historic architecture and local food. - [Nomadic Matt](https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/vietnam-travel-tips/hanoi/) (nomadicmatt.com) Nomadic Matt is a long-running budget-travel advice site focused on cheaper, longer, and practical independent travel. Their Hanoi budget guide is good for value-conscious planning, combining things to do, costs, saving tips, accommodation, itineraries, and broader city advice. - [The Planet D](https://theplanetd.com/things-to-do-in-hanoi/) (theplanetd.com) The Planet D is an adventure-travel blog combining destination guides, itineraries, travel tips, photography, and personal travel stories. Their Hanoi things-to-do guide offers a helpful overview of the capital, with attractions, museums, and where-to-stay guidance for shaping a visit. - [24 Hours Layover](https://24hourslayover.com/4-day-hanoi-itinerary/) (24hourslayover.com) 24 Hours Layover is a solo female and family travel blog focused on short itineraries and practical destination planning. Their four-day Hanoi itinerary is a practical fit for a short city stay, outlining things to do and places to visit without overcomplicating the plan. - [NOMADasaurus](https://www.nomadasaurus.com/things-to-do-in-hanoi/) (nomadasaurus.com) NOMADasaurus is an adventure travel and photography blog with destination guides, sustainable tourism coverage, and visual storytelling. Their Hanoi things-to-do guide draws on a month in the city and gives a strong mix of food, adventure, culture, and activities across different budgets. - [The Broke Backpacker](https://www.thebrokebackpacker.com/hanoi-itinerary/) (thebrokebackpacker.com) The Broke Backpacker is an adventure and budget-travel site focused on backpacking, low-cost travel, hostels, and independent trips. Their three-day Hanoi itinerary is useful for backpackers and independent travellers, presenting city activities through a clear budget-conscious lens. - [Love and Road](https://loveandroad.com/local-things-to-do-in-hanoi-vietnam/) (loveandroad.com) Love and Road is a travel blog by Nat and Rob, focused on destination guides, budgeting, accommodation, food, and trip planning. Their Hanoi guide adds helpful local texture, combining things to do, places to stay, tourist attractions, food tips, and lesser-known places in the city. - [My Adventures Across The World](https://myadventuresacrosstheworld.com/things-to-do-in-hanoi/) (myadventuresacrosstheworld.com) My Adventures Across The World is Claudia Tavani's travel blog, covering destination guides, responsible travel, food, hiking, and practical advice. Her Hanoi things-to-do guide highlights notable activities and practical tips, making it a useful companion for getting more from a city visit. - [The Poor Traveler](https://www.thepoortraveler.net/2013/06/top-10-things-to-do-in-hanoi-vietnam/) (thepoortraveler.net) The Poor Traveler is a budget-travel and itinerary site focused on practical planning, logistics, sample itineraries, and value-conscious travel. Their Hanoi budget activity guide is a practical resource for value-focused travellers, listing ten free and cheap things to do in the city. - [Inside The Travel Lab](https://www.insidethetravellab.com/autumn-in-hanoi/) (insidethetravellab.com) Inside The Travel Lab is a journalism-led travel site focused on thoughtful destination writing, cultural context, and useful travel guides. Their autumn in Hanoi article gives a thoughtful seasonal angle on the capital, presenting autumn as a strong time to see and experience the city. - [The Travel Hack](https://thetravelhack.com/vietnam/perfect-24-hours-hanoi/) (thetravelhack.com) The Travel Hack is a short-trip travel blog focused on weekend breaks, limited-time trips, packing light, and practical travel ideas. Their 24-hour Hanoi itinerary is a concise and helpful plan for limited-time visitors who want a compact overview of one day in Vietnam's capital. - [Bucket List Journey](https://bucketlistjourney.net/see-a-vietnamese-water-puppet-show-in-hanoi/) (bucketlistjourney.net) Bucket List Journey is a travel and life-goals site focused on experience planning, travel inspiration, and activity ideas. Their Hanoi water puppet show article is a focused activity guide, with helpful references to traditional Vietnamese water puppetry and venues such as Thang Long and Lotus Water. - [Goats On The Road](https://www.goatsontheroad.com/best-cafes-in-hanoi/) (goatsontheroad.com) Goats On The Road is a travel guide site and travel-lifestyle resource focused on destination guides, remote work, and living abroad. Their Hanoi cafe guide is especially useful for work-oriented travellers, focusing on laptop-friendly cafes rather than general sightseeing alone. - [Travel Dudes](https://traveldudes.com/top-hanoi-things-to-do/) (traveldudes.com) Travel Dudes is a community-led travel site publishing destination tips, guides, inspiration, and contributor-led travel content. Their Hanoi things-to-do guide provides a useful city overview, covering places to visit such as markets, museums, and lakes. ## Travel Videos - [Creative Travel Guide](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8J2Kad8NNM) (youtube.com) Creative Travel Guide is a travel channel by a British couple living in Bangkok, sharing travel vlogs, advice, hotel tours, and destination guides. This guide video is helpful for Hanoi trip planning, covering when to visit, getting there, getting around, typical prices, saving money, and places to visit. - [Adventures of Matt and Nat](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEGOEz7OQdI) (youtube.com) Adventures of Matt and Nat is a travel channel by Matt and Nat, a part-time travel couple based in Nashville. This food travel video follows a Hanoi street food tour with a local guide, offering a strong look at stalls, eateries, pho, banh mi, banh cuon, and bun cha. - [Alan & Shannon](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJSodCgkRdY) (youtube.com) Alan & Shannon is a travel channel from two Scottish travelers documenting their trips across Thailand and other countries. This vlog captures first impressions of Hanoi through Train Street, St Joseph Cathedral, parks, lakes, banh mi, egg coffee, and the Old Quarter. - [denniscallan](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voWZe4QwTd0) (youtube.com) denniscallan is a travel channel featuring educational travel videos by Dennis Callan, who has filmed and led tours for decades. This walking tour video is a useful Old Quarter snapshot, covering Hanoi's main food market, busy streets, a heritage gate, and street food context. - [Jason Billam Travel](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcJaWVkqAGQ) (youtube.com) Jason Billam Travel is a travel channel by British traveller Jason Billam, who has explored the world full-time since 2017. This food-focused vlog gives a good one-day look at Hanoi through local dishes, street food snacks, and influences from the city's history.