Attractions cost almost nothing by Western standards, so your sightseeing budget goes a long way. As long as you avoid an organized bus tour then you can get by on a tiny budget. The popular overnight trips to Halong Bay and multi-day trips to Sapa can range in price greatly, and often the cheap versions are great, though it’s always a bit of a crap-shoot.
Rating | Price(USD) |
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7.00 - 25.00 | |
13.00 - 32.00 | |
17.00 - 55.00 | |
33.00 - 79.00 | |
90.00 - 123.00 |
Type | Price(USD) |
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Hostel Bed | 3.00 - 8.00 |
Location | Description | Type | Price(USD) |
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Hoa Lo Prison (Hanoi Hilton) | This French-built prison is where John McCain, among others, did time during the Vietnam/American war. | Adults | 1.24 |
Water Puppet Theater | This one-hour show is one of the city's top attractions. | Adults Child | 4.12 2.47 |
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (free) | See the great leader's preserved body while walking through this popular tomb. There is no fee. | Everyone | 0.00 |
Food Type | Description | Price(USD) |
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Budget breakfast | Pho (noodle soup) is cheap and everywhere for breakfast, but many Western options are available. | 1.28 - 2.39 |
Budget lunch | Local Vietnamese specialties are cheapest | 2.26 - 4.12 |
Budget dinner | Food at street stalls is cheap, but these prices are for sit-down restaurants | 4.12 - 7.20 |
Bia hoi (fresh local beer) | The cheapest beer in the world has around 3% alcohol and tastes watery, but refreshing | 0.27 - 0.37 |
Large bottled beer | Tiger, Hanoi, Saigon (all good lagers) | 0.82 - 1.15 |
Bowl of pho soup | The most popular dish in the city, available everywhere around the clock | 0.82 - 1.32 |
Fast food meal | Burger, fries, and soft drink at Lotteria chain | 2.47 |
Vodka (.75L bottle) | Vodka Hanoi is one of the better local vodkas and it's easy to find in several sizes. It's good stuff and much cheaper than foreign brands. | 2.47 - 3.71 |
Bahn Mi (Baguette sandwich) | A great and cheap meal is a large baguette filled with some fresh cheese or pate or fried egg plus veggies, which can be found street-side all over Hanoi. | 0.91 - 1.24 |
Fresh fruit shake | Banana, mango, and many more fresh fruits are made into shakes and on every menu. | 0.82 - 1.15 |
Type | Price(USD) |
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Taxi from airport to city center | 13.38 - 19.35 |
Vietnam Airlines airport shuttle | 1.65 |
3km taxi ride in Hanoi | 1.89 - 2.88 |
3km moto-taxi ride in Hanoi | 1.50 - 1.73 |