🇻🇳 5-day itinerary
5-Day Hanoi Itinerary
A day-by-day 5-day plan for Hanoi with cheapest flights, hotel picks and a transparent cost breakdown.
Daily plan
Day-by-day
- D1Arrival & first impressionsLand at HAN, drop bags, sunset stroll through the historic core. Casual local dinner.
- D2Old town & iconic sitesHit the must-see landmarks early. Lunch at a market, afternoon café crawl.
- D3Neighbourhood deep-divePick a local district and spend the day on foot — independent shops, gallery, coffee.
- D4Food dayCooking class or chef-led market tour in the morning, signature tasting menu for dinner.
- D5Nature / day-tripTrain or short drive out of town — coast, mountain, or vineyard. Back for dinner.
Budget
Cost for 5 days
| Category | Per day | 5 days |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | $27 | $135 |
| Food & drink | $15 | $75 |
| Transport (local) | $7 | $36 |
| Activities & entry | $8 | $39 |
| Buffer | $3 | $15 |
| Total (mid) | $60 | $300 |
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Flights & hotels for your Hanoi trip
Flights · Aviasales
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Hotels · Hotellook
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Typical mid-range night: $60.
FAQ
Itinerary FAQ
Is 5 days enough for Hanoi?add
Yes — 5 days gives time for both the main sights and 1–2 day-trips outside the city.
How much does a 5-day trip to Hanoi cost?add
Around $300 per person mid-range (excluding flights). Backpackers can do it for less, luxury travellers 3–4× more.
When should I book flights to Hanoi?add
6–10 weeks before for international routes; price-drop alerts (Aviasales, Hopper) catch the cheapest fares 35% of the time.
Where should I stay during a 5-day Hanoi trip?add
Pick one central neighbourhood for the whole stay and use public transit rather than switching hotels — saves 2–3 hours per move.
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