Hanoi · Vietnam

Lake, temple & the tower & craft streets & the railway

The brief someone sent Tomo

“5 nights in Hanoi, Vietnam — Settle into the Machiya townhouse and ease into the rhythm of the Old Quarter.”

5 days2 flights1 stay€1,257CultureInspired by mytravelbuzzg.com

Why this trip

5 nights in Hanoi, Vietnam, mapped out day by day through Old Town — a place to sleep and something worth doing on every one of the 6 days.

Good to know

Best season: 12-17 May
Pace: Busy, back-to-back plans
Where you sleep: Machiya townhouse, Old Town
Getting around: Trains, transit, and walking
Length: 5 days
Budget: €1,257

Loved on Google

Hanoi Old Quarter4.6(10K)
Weekend Walking Street4.5(420)
Bun Cha Ta Hanoi4.4(5.3K)
Weekend Walking Street4.5(420)
Ngoc Son Temple4.4(13K)
Turtle Tower4.6(737)

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The trip, day by day

1
Arrival & Old Quarter first steps
Check in at the Machiya townhouse in the Old Quarter
Slow orientation walk through Hanoi Old Quarter's tangled lanes
Sunset stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake
Casual dinner of bun cha near the lake
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2
Lake, temple & the tower
Morning walk around Hoan Kiem Lake
Cross the red Huc Bridge to visit Ngoc Son Temple
View Turtle Tower on its little island in the lake
Coffee break at a lakeside cafe
Evening drinks and street food on Ta Hien Street
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3
Craft streets & the railway
Browse the silversmiths and jewellers of Hang Bac Street
Wander the historic craft lanes of the Old Quarter
Late-afternoon coffee at a cafe on Hanoi Train Street
Watch the train pass by from the trackside cafe
Dinner in the Old Quarter
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4
Markets & night buzz
Relaxed morning and local breakfast
Afternoon exploring shops around Hang Bac Street
Browse stalls at the Hanoi Night Market on Hang Dao Street
Return for a nightcap on lively Ta Hien Street
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5
Lakeside farewell
Final loop around Hoan Kiem Lake at dawn
Revisit Ngoc Son Temple or the Turtle Tower viewpoint
Last wander through Hanoi Old Quarter for souvenirs
Farewell egg-coffee tasting
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6
Departure
Leisurely breakfast at the townhouse
Check out of the Machiya townhouse
Transfer to Noi Bai International Airport
Return flight to AMS
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The trip, chapter by chapter

Day 1 · Old Town

Arrival & Old Quarter first steps

Settle into the Machiya townhouse and ease into the rhythm of the Old Quarter. Check in at the Machiya townhouse in the Old Quarter and Slow orientation walk through Hanoi Old Quarter's tangled lanes.

Trip budget

€1,257

Flights: €562
Stay: €695
Per night: €251

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Day 2 · Old Town

Lake, temple & the tower

A relaxed day around Hanoi's spiritual and scenic heart. Morning walk around Hoan Kiem Lake and Cross the red Huc Bridge to visit Ngoc Son Temple.

Day 3 · Old Town

Craft streets & the railway

Explore the trade guild streets, then catch the famous passing train. Browse the silversmiths and jewellers of Hang Bac Street and Wander the historic craft lanes of the Old Quarter.

Day 4 · Old Town

Markets & night buzz

A leisurely day building up to the weekend night market. Relaxed morning and local breakfast and Afternoon exploring shops around Hang Bac Street.

Day 5 · Old Town

Lakeside farewell

Loose ends and last favourite corners before departure day nears. Final loop around Hoan Kiem Lake at dawn and Revisit Ngoc Son Temple or the Turtle Tower viewpoint.

Day 6 · Old Town

Departure

Check out and head to the airport for the return flight. Leisurely breakfast at the townhouse and Check out of the Machiya townhouse.

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