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Things to do · Hanoi

Things to do in HanoiHà Nội

What's on tonight and this weekend, then every evening option by kind: bars, shows, cinema, spas, sport, classes, markets, family and rainy-day picks, with times, prices and whether to book.

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Rain

Checking the forecast… Storms usually break in the afternoon (May–Sep): do the outdoor sight before 11:00, then go indoors.

Tonight

What is on now and later today in Hanoi, from picks with set times. Your device clock is converted to Hanoi time.

Checking the time in Hanoi…

Evening light

  • Long Biên bridge16:30–sunsetWalk on from the Old Quarter end; trains pass on the centre track, stay on the walkway.
  • Trấn Quốc PagodaSunsetFrame the tower from Thanh Niên road across the water.
  • Hàng Mã lantern streetBlue hour, 18:00–19:00Best in the weeks before Mid-Autumn; tripods block the pavement, go handheld.
  • Lotte Center observation deckSunset into night65th floor over the whole city; ticket about ₫230,000–300,000 (check).

Plan tonight

Dinner, then a show or activity, then a bar or night market, built from picks with times. Walk and ride minutes are straight-line estimates.

Working out tonight from the Hanoi clock…

This weekend

Weekend-only markets, walking streets and shows for the coming Saturday and Sunday in Hanoi, plus festivals that usually fall this month.

Working out the dates…

Nightlife & bars

Bar streets, rooftops, pubs and late spots, with closing times and the usual traps.

Bars, clubs and karaoke are expected to close around midnight, and police sweeps enforce it on most nights. The Old Quarter walking-street area runs later on some weekend nights under a night-time pilot; check the current hours. After midnight, what stays open is 24 h convenience stores, some phở and cháo stalls, and hotel bars.

  • Tạ Hiện beer streetPhố bia Tạ Hiện

    EveningLateNo booking

    A few Old Quarter blocks of plastic stools spilling into the road, cheap draft beer and loud music; the city's busiest drinking spot for visitors.

    When
    Evenings until about midnight; later on some weekend nights (check)
    Price
    ₫20,000–60,000 per beer (≈ US$1–3)
    Where
    Old Quarter, Tạ Hiện and Lương Ngọc Quyến
    Getting there
    Walk from the lake (10 minutes); ride-hailing drops on Hàng Buồm.

    Check snack and beer prices on the menu before you order; keep phones off the table edge (snatching happens) and watch your drink.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • Bia hơi cornersBia hơi

    AfternoonEveningNo booking

    Fresh draft beer brewed daily and poured on street corners and in neighbourhood halls, drunk with peanuts and grilled snacks next to office workers.

    When
    Late afternoon until the keg runs out, often 21:00–22:00
    Price
    ₫10,000–20,000 per glass (≈ under US$1)
    Where
    Across the Old Quarter and neighbourhoods
    Getting there
    Look for a painted "bia hơi" sign and low stools; ask your hotel for the nearest one.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • Rooftop bars around Hoàn Kiếm Lake

    EveningLateWalk in

    Hotel and café rooftops facing the lake or the cathedral, for a cocktail above the traffic at sunset.

    When
    About 17:00 until 23:00 or midnight
    Price
    ₫150,000–350,000 per cocktail (plus 5% service and 8–10% VAT at hotels) (≈ US$6–14)
    Booking
    Reserve a railing table for sunset on Friday and Saturday.
    Where
    Hoàn Kiếm Lake
    Getting there
    Walk around the lake; most are on the north and west sides.
    Dress and etiquette
    Smart casual at hotel rooftops; flip-flops and tank tops can be turned away.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • Tạ Hiện and Lương Ngọc Quyến (beer street)

    EveningLate

    Bia hơi on plastic stools, bars. Loud and crowded; check snack prices on the menu before ordering.

    When
    Until About 00:00; later some weekends

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

  • Neighbourhood bia hơi halls

    EveningLate

    Draught beer brewed daily, snacks. ₫10,000–20,000 a glass; go 17:00–21:00 for fresh beer.

    When
    Until Until the keg runs out, often 21:00–22:00

    Map ↗

  • Tây Hồ bars

    EveningLate

    Craft beer, cocktails. Quieter; a 20–30 min ride back to the Old Quarter.

    When
    Until About 00:00

    Map ↗

  • Hotel rooftop bars around the lake

    EveningLate

    Cocktails with a view. Service charge and VAT are often added to the menu price.

    When
    Until About 23:00–00:00

    Map ↗

  • Cafés

    EveningLate

    Egg coffee, cà phê, tea. The alcohol-free evening; Hanoi café culture runs late.

    When
    Until About 22:00–23:00

    Map ↗

  • Bia hơi

    Light draught beer brewed daily, on plastic stools · Street corners across the Old Quarter; neighbourhood halls

    When
    Until Keg runs dry, often 21:00–22:00

    Map ↗

  • Egg coffee

    Coffee under a whipped yolk-and-sugar foam, hot or iced · Café Giảng and the family's Café Đinh (upstairs over the lake); many copies

    When
    Until About 22:00

    Map ↗

  • Street café

    Cà phê sữa đá, coconut coffee, trà đá (iced tea) · Low stools on any street; chains like Cộng for coconut coffee

    When
    Until About 22:00–23:00

    Map ↗

  • Cocktails

    Late

    Bars using local herbs, rice spirits and fruit · Around the cathedral and Hoàn Kiếm; Tây Hồ

    When
    Until About 00:00; later on pilot weekend nights

    Map ↗

Live music & shows

Concerts, jazz, circus and theater that work without the local language.

  • Hanoi Opera House performanceNhà hát Lớn Hà Nội

    EveningBook a week or more aheadIndoorKids: Teens

    The 1911 French-built opera house hosts symphony concerts, ballet and Vietnamese productions; a ticket is the only way to see the gilded hall inside.

    When
    Evening performances, often 20:00, on the programme's dates only (check the calendar)
    Price
    ₫300,000–1,500,000 per seat (≈ US$12–60)
    Booking
    Check the monthly programme; popular productions sell out a week or more ahead.
    Where
    French Quarter, August Revolution Square
    Getting there
    A 10-minute walk south-east of Hoàn Kiếm Lake along Tràng Tiền.
    Dress and etiquette
    Smart casual; long pants and closed shoes are the safe choice.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • Bình Minh's Jazz ClubCâu lạc bộ Jazz Bình Minh

    EveningWalk inIndoor

    Hanoi's long-running jazz room with a house band and guest players, founded by saxophonist Quyền Văn Minh; sets most nights.

    When
    Live sets most nights from about 21:00 (check)
    Price
    ₫100,000–250,000 per drink (≈ US$4–10)
    Booking
    Book a table for Friday and Saturday.
    Where
    French Quarter, near the Opera House
    Getting there
    Next to the Opera House; walk from the lake.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • Ca trù evening

    EveningIndoor

    UNESCO-listed sung poetry with lute and clappers, in the Kim Ngân communal house on Hàng Bạc. An hour; intimate.

    When
    A few evenings a week (check)
    Price
    About ₫200,000–250,000 (≈ US$8–10)
    Where
    Old Quarter

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

  • Ca trù evening (sung poetry)

    Evening

    A UNESCO-listed art form in an intimate room; quiet and slow, so it suits some travellers more than others.

    When
    An evening after dinner
    Price
    About ₫200,000–250,000 (≈ US$8–10) (check)
    Booking
    Not usually needed; check which evenings it runs

    Map ↗

  • Walking streets around Hoàn Kiếm Lake

    Evening

    Cars cannot reach lakeside hotels; taxis drop you at the edge.

    When
    Every Fri–Sun evening

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

Traditional performances

Folk theater, music and ritual shows: usually short, seated and easy to book.

  • Thăng Long water puppet showNhà hát Múa rối Thăng Long

    AfternoonEveningBook a day or two aheadIndoorKids: Under 5, 5–12, Teens

    Wooden puppets glide across a pool stage while a live band plays and sings in Vietnamese; 50 minutes of short village and legend scenes that need no translation.

    When
    Daily shows about 15:00, 16:10, 17:20, 18:30 and 20:00; extra morning shows on Sundays (check)
    Price
    ₫100,000–200,000 per seat (by seat row) (≈ US$4–8)
    Booking
    Evening and weekend shows often sell out a day or two ahead; buy at the box office or on the theater's own site.
    Where
    Hoàn Kiếm Lake, north-east corner
    Getting there
    Walk from anywhere in the Old Quarter; ride-hailing drops at the lake edge, and on Friday to Sunday evenings cars cannot reach the door.
    Dress and etiquette
    Anything goes. Front rows can get a few splashes.

    Map ↗Official site ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • Ca trù at Kim Ngân communal houseCa trù Đình Kim Ngân

    EveningBook same dayIndoorKids: Teens

    UNESCO-listed sung poetry with a three-string lute and wooden clappers in a small Old Quarter temple; an hour, seated, with a short English introduction.

    When
    A few evenings a week, usually 20:00 (check the current days)
    Price
    ₫200,000–250,000 per person (≈ US$8–10)
    Where
    Old Quarter, Hàng Bạc street
    Getting there
    On Hàng Bạc in the Old Quarter; walk.
    Dress and etiquette
    Covered shoulders are polite inside a temple.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • Four Palaces (hầu đồng) showHầu đồng

    Book same dayIndoorKids: Teens

    A staged version of the Mother Goddess spirit-medium ritual, with costume changes, music and dance; an hour with printed English notes.

    When
    Some evenings, often 20:00 (check)
    Price
    ₫200,000–300,000 per person (≈ US$8–12)
    Where
    Old Quarter
    Getting there
    Old Quarter venues; walk.
    Dress and etiquette
    Covered shoulders; this is a religious practice even when staged.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • Chèo or Four Palaces show

    Indoor

    Folk opera or a staged version of Mother Goddess spirit rituals; subtitles vary.

    When
    Some evenings (check)
    Price
    About ₫150,000–300,000 (≈ US$6–12)
    Where
    Hoàn Kiếm lake

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

  • Opera House performance

    EveningIndoor

    Classical concerts, ballet and the acrobatic Lune shows; the only way to see inside.

    When
    Evening performances
    Price
    ₫300,000–1,500,000 (≈ US$12–60)
    Where
    French Quarter

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

  • Water-puppet show

    Evening

    Cheap, short and indoors; the middle rows see the water stage best.

    When
    An early-evening show after the lake walk
    Price
    ₫100,000–200,000 (≈ US$4–8) by seat row
    Booking
    A day ahead for weekend evenings and Oct–Dec

    Map ↗

Cinema

Where films run in English (or with English subtitles) and what a ticket costs.

  • Cinemas (CGV, Lotte, BHD)

    MorningAfternoonEveningLateBook same dayIndoorKids: 5–12, Teens

    Hollywood releases usually play in English with Vietnamese subtitles; some Vietnamese films have English-subtitled screenings.

    When
    Daily, first show about 09:00, last about 23:00
    Price
    ₫80,000–200,000 per ticket (≈ US$4–8)
    Booking
    Check the language line ("phụ đề" means subtitled, "lồng tiếng" means dubbed).
    Where
    Shopping malls across the city
    Getting there
    Vincom Bà Triệu is the closest mall cinema to the Old Quarter; a short ride.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • Cinema

    IndoorKids: 5–12, Teens

    Hollywood releases in English with Vietnamese subtitles at CGV, Lotte and BHD; check the 'phụ đề' (subtitled) label.

    When
    Daily
    Price
    ₫80,000–180,000 (≈ US$4–7)
    Where
    Malls

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

Karaoke

Private rooms by the hour: how pricing works and which places to avoid.

  • Karaoke roomsKaraoke

    AfternoonEveningLateWalk inIndoorKids: 5–12, Teens

    Private rooms rented by the hour with a big song book (English songs included); how many Vietnamese friends spend a night out.

    When
    Afternoon until about midnight
    Price
    ₫150,000–400,000 per room per hour (drinks and fruit plates extra) (≈ US$6–16)
    Where
    Across the city
    Getting there
    Chains with clear price boards are the safe pick; ask the hotel for one nearby.

    Ask the room price and the drink prices before you sit down. Skip "karaoke ôm" places with hostesses, where bills balloon.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

Spas & massage

Bathhouses, massage and saunas: prices, tipping and what to wear (or not).

  • Foot massage and spa

    MorningAfternoonEveningLateWalk inIndoorKids: Teens

    An hour of foot or full-body massage is the classic end to a walking day; Old Quarter spas post prices at the door.

    When
    About 09:00–23:00
    Price
    ₫200,000–500,000 per hour (tip of 50) (≈ US$8–20)
    Where
    Old Quarter
    Getting there
    Walk; spas cluster on Hàng Bè, Mã Mây and Hàng Bạc.

    Choose places with a printed price list; agree the tip up front if a sign says it is included.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • Foot massage or spa

    Indoor

    Pick places with a printed price list; a tip of ₫50,000–100,000 is expected.

    When
    Until about 22:00
    Price
    ₫200,000–500,000 (≈ US$8–20) an hour
    Where
    Old Quarter

    Map ↗

Sport & fitness

Matches to watch, runs, rides and lessons.

  • V-League football at Hàng ĐẫySân vận động Hàng Đẫy

    EveningBook same dayKids: 5–12, Teens

    Hà Nội FC play home matches at the compact Hàng Đẫy stadium; national-team games move to Mỹ Đình. Loud, cheap and friendly.

    When
    Match days in season, usually evening kick-offs (check the fixture list)
    Price
    ₫50,000–200,000 per ticket (≈ US$2–8)
    Booking
    Buy at the gate for league games; national-team tickets sell out online.
    Where
    Đống Đa, west of the Old Quarter
    Getting there
    10–15 minutes by ride-hailing from the Old Quarter.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • Run or cycle West Lake

    About 15 km loop; the Hoàn Kiếm loop is about 1.8 km for shorter runs.

    When
    Before 08:00
    Price
    Free; bike hire extra
    Where
    Tây Hồ

    Map ↗

  • Football: V-League match

    Evening

    Hà Nội FC and Công An Hà Nội play at Hàng Đẫy or Mỹ Đình stadium; buy at the ground.

    When
    Evening fixtures
    Price
    ₫50,000–200,000 (≈ US$2–8)
    Where
    Ba Đình / Nam Từ Liêm

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

  • Cyclo ride around the Old Quarter

    Evening

    Fun for half an hour; agree the total price and the route before you sit down, on paper or on a phone.

    When
    Early evening when traffic eases
    Price
    ₫150,000–300,000 (≈ US$6–12) an hour (check)
    Booking
    Not needed

    Map ↗

Classes & workshops

Cooking, crafts and guided tastings: a morning or evening you learn something in.

  • Cooking class with a market visit

    MorningBook a day or two aheadIndoorKids: 5–12, Teens

    A morning shopping in a wet market, then cooking and eating four or five northern dishes such as phở, bún chả and spring rolls.

    When
    Mornings, about 08:30–13:00; some afternoon classes
    Price
    ₫800,000–1,500,000 per person (≈ US$35–60)
    Booking
    Ask whether each person gets their own cooking station.
    Where
    Old Quarter and West Lake
    Getting there
    Most classes meet at the market or pick up from Old Quarter hotels.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • Street-food walking tour

    8–10 tastings with someone who orders for you; the fastest way to learn what to point at.

    When
    Evenings, about 3 h
    Price
    ₫600,000–1,200,000 (≈ US$25–50)
    Where
    Old Quarter

    Map ↗

  • Motorbike food tour

    You ride pillion with a local driver to districts you would not reach on foot.

    When
    Evenings, 3–4 h
    Price
    ₫1,000,000–1,600,000 (≈ US$40–65)
    Where
    Citywide

    Map ↗

  • Cooking class with market visit

    MorningAfternoonIndoorKids: 5–12, Teens

    Shop at a wet market, cook 3–4 dishes, eat them. Book a day ahead.

    When
    Morning or afternoon, 3–4 h
    Price
    ₫700,000–1,300,000 (≈ US$30–50)
    Where
    Old Quarter / Tây Hồ

    Map ↗

  • Egg-coffee or Vietnamese coffee workshop

    IndoorKids: 5–12, Teens

    Whisk your own egg coffee; a rain-hour filler.

    When
    About 1 h
    Price
    ₫250,000–450,000 (≈ US$10–18)
    Where
    Old Quarter

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

  • Pottery at Bát Tràng

    IndoorKids: 5–12, Teens

    Throw and paint a piece at the village workshops; bus 47A or a 30-min car.

    When
    Day
    Price
    ₫50,000–150,000 (≈ US$2–6) to throw a pot
    Where
    Gia Lâm (outer)

    Map ↗

  • Evening street-food walking tour

    EveningKids: 5–12, Teens

    Best on the first night: you learn which dishes to point at, what they cost and how to order, then use it for the rest of the trip.

    When
    Night one, starting 17:30–18:00
    Price
    ₫600,000–1,200,000 (≈ US$25–50) (2026 estimate)
    Booking
    1–2 days; same day often works outside Oct–Dec

    Map ↗

  • Motorbike food tour (you ride pillion)

    Evening

    Reaches food streets outside the Old Quarter you would not walk to; only worth it if your insurance covers pillion riding.

    When
    Evening, dry season (Oct–Apr)
    Price
    ₫1,000,000–1,600,000 (≈ US$40–65)
    Booking
    1–3 days

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

  • Egg-coffee workshop

    AfternoonKids: 5–12, Teens

    A pleasant hour-long filler on a wet afternoon; you can also just order egg coffee at a café for ₫40,000–60,000.

    When
    Afternoon rain or the midday heat
    Price
    ₫250,000–450,000 (≈ US$10–18) (check)
    Booking
    Same day or one day

    Map ↗

  • Street-food tour, walking (evening)

    Evening

    Best on night one: you learn dishes, prices and how to order.

    Price
    ₫600,000–1,200,000 (≈ US$25–50)
    Booking
    Group size under 10; how many stops include food, not just drinks.

    Map ↗

  • Street-food tour by motorbike (passenger)

    Reaches food streets outside the Old Quarter.

    Price
    ₫900,000–1,500,000 (≈ US$35–60)
    Booking
    Helmets that fasten; your insurance covers pillion riding.

    Map ↗

Markets at night

Night markets, walking streets and evening strolls.

  • Hồ Gươm weekend walking streetPhố đi bộ Hồ Gươm

    EveningLateNo bookingKids: Under 5, 5–12, Teens

    Cars leave the lakeshore on weekend evenings and the roads fill with families, street games, buskers and snack sellers.

    When
    Friday 19:00 to Sunday midnight (check)
    Price
    Free
    Where
    Hoàn Kiếm Lake
    Getting there
    Taxis drop at the edge of the closed zone; walk in.

    Pickpockets work the crowds; carry a zipped bag in front.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • Old Quarter night marketChợ đêm phố cổ

    EveningLateNo bookingKids: 5–12, Teens

    Stalls of clothes, souvenirs and snacks along Hàng Đào from the lake up to Đồng Xuân market on weekend evenings.

    When
    Friday to Sunday, about 19:00–23:00
    Price
    Free
    Where
    Old Quarter, Hàng Đào to Đồng Xuân
    Getting there
    Walk north from the lake along Hàng Đào.

    Prices for visitors start high; offer about half and walk away if it doesn't move.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • Đồng Xuân Market

    Evening

    The Old Quarter's wholesale market: 30 minutes on the ground floor for the atmosphere; the night market outside runs on weekend evenings.

    When
    Busy mornings; weekend night market outside.

    Map ↗

Family fun

What works with kids, by age band.

  • Pavements are blocked: bring a carrier, not a stroller. The lake loop on walking-street evenings is the one stroller-friendly stretch.
  • The water-puppet show is short and seated and works from about age three; book an early show.
  • Museum of Ethnology (Cầu Giấy): full-size village houses outdoors that kids can walk into.
  • Heat or rain: the Times City mall (aquarium) or AEON Mall Long Biên have indoor play areas.
  • Ride-hailing cars rarely have child seats: ask the hotel to book a car with one, or bring a travel booster.

  • VinKE and Vinpearl Aquarium, Times City

    MorningAfternoonEveningWalk inIndoorKids: Under 5, 5–12

    An indoor aquarium and a children's role-play town under one mall roof; the reliable plan for a wet or scorching afternoon with kids.

    When
    Daily, about 09:00–22:00
    Price
    ₫150,000–350,000 per ticket (combined tickets cost more) (≈ US$6–14)
    Where
    Hai Bà Trưng, Times City mall
    Getting there
    20–25 minutes by ride-hailing south of the Old Quarter.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • Dawn at the lake

    MorningKids: 5–12, Teens

    Join the tai chi, badminton or dance groups; nobody minds.

    When
    05:30–07:00
    Price
    Free
    Where
    Hoàn Kiếm lake

    Map ↗

  • Thăng Long water puppet showNhà hát Múa rối Thăng Long

    Traditional performancesAfternoonEveningBook a day or two aheadIndoorKids: Under 5, 5–12, Teens

    Wooden puppets glide across a pool stage while a live band plays and sings in Vietnamese; 50 minutes of short village and legend scenes that need no translation.

    When
    Daily shows about 15:00, 16:10, 17:20, 18:30 and 20:00; extra morning shows on Sundays (check)
    Price
    ₫100,000–200,000 per seat (by seat row) (≈ US$4–8)
    Booking
    Evening and weekend shows often sell out a day or two ahead; buy at the box office or on the theater's own site.
    Where
    Hoàn Kiếm Lake, north-east corner
    Getting there
    Walk from anywhere in the Old Quarter; ride-hailing drops at the lake edge, and on Friday to Sunday evenings cars cannot reach the door.
    Dress and etiquette
    Anything goes. Front rows can get a few splashes.

    Map ↗Official site ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • Hanoi Opera House performanceNhà hát Lớn Hà Nội

    Live music & showsEveningBook a week or more aheadIndoorKids: Teens

    The 1911 French-built opera house hosts symphony concerts, ballet and Vietnamese productions; a ticket is the only way to see the gilded hall inside.

    When
    Evening performances, often 20:00, on the programme's dates only (check the calendar)
    Price
    ₫300,000–1,500,000 per seat (≈ US$12–60)
    Booking
    Check the monthly programme; popular productions sell out a week or more ahead.
    Where
    French Quarter, August Revolution Square
    Getting there
    A 10-minute walk south-east of Hoàn Kiếm Lake along Tràng Tiền.
    Dress and etiquette
    Smart casual; long pants and closed shoes are the safe choice.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • Ca trù at Kim Ngân communal houseCa trù Đình Kim Ngân

    Traditional performancesEveningBook same dayIndoorKids: Teens

    UNESCO-listed sung poetry with a three-string lute and wooden clappers in a small Old Quarter temple; an hour, seated, with a short English introduction.

    When
    A few evenings a week, usually 20:00 (check the current days)
    Price
    ₫200,000–250,000 per person (≈ US$8–10)
    Where
    Old Quarter, Hàng Bạc street
    Getting there
    On Hàng Bạc in the Old Quarter; walk.
    Dress and etiquette
    Covered shoulders are polite inside a temple.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • Hồ Gươm weekend walking streetPhố đi bộ Hồ Gươm

    Markets at nightEveningLateNo bookingKids: Under 5, 5–12, Teens

    Cars leave the lakeshore on weekend evenings and the roads fill with families, street games, buskers and snack sellers.

    When
    Friday 19:00 to Sunday midnight (check)
    Price
    Free
    Where
    Hoàn Kiếm Lake
    Getting there
    Taxis drop at the edge of the closed zone; walk in.

    Pickpockets work the crowds; carry a zipped bag in front.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • Old Quarter night marketChợ đêm phố cổ

    Markets at nightEveningLateNo bookingKids: 5–12, Teens

    Stalls of clothes, souvenirs and snacks along Hàng Đào from the lake up to Đồng Xuân market on weekend evenings.

    When
    Friday to Sunday, about 19:00–23:00
    Price
    Free
    Where
    Old Quarter, Hàng Đào to Đồng Xuân
    Getting there
    Walk north from the lake along Hàng Đào.

    Prices for visitors start high; offer about half and walk away if it doesn't move.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • Cinemas (CGV, Lotte, BHD)

    CinemaMorningAfternoonEveningLateBook same dayIndoorKids: 5–12, Teens

    Hollywood releases usually play in English with Vietnamese subtitles; some Vietnamese films have English-subtitled screenings.

    When
    Daily, first show about 09:00, last about 23:00
    Price
    ₫80,000–200,000 per ticket (≈ US$4–8)
    Booking
    Check the language line ("phụ đề" means subtitled, "lồng tiếng" means dubbed).
    Where
    Shopping malls across the city
    Getting there
    Vincom Bà Triệu is the closest mall cinema to the Old Quarter; a short ride.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • Karaoke roomsKaraoke

    KaraokeAfternoonEveningLateWalk inIndoorKids: 5–12, Teens

    Private rooms rented by the hour with a big song book (English songs included); how many Vietnamese friends spend a night out.

    When
    Afternoon until about midnight
    Price
    ₫150,000–400,000 per room per hour (drinks and fruit plates extra) (≈ US$6–16)
    Where
    Across the city
    Getting there
    Chains with clear price boards are the safe pick; ask the hotel for one nearby.

    Ask the room price and the drink prices before you sit down. Skip "karaoke ôm" places with hostesses, where bills balloon.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • Foot massage and spa

    Spas & massageMorningAfternoonEveningLateWalk inIndoorKids: Teens

    An hour of foot or full-body massage is the classic end to a walking day; Old Quarter spas post prices at the door.

    When
    About 09:00–23:00
    Price
    ₫200,000–500,000 per hour (tip of 50) (≈ US$8–20)
    Where
    Old Quarter
    Getting there
    Walk; spas cluster on Hàng Bè, Mã Mây and Hàng Bạc.

    Choose places with a printed price list; agree the tip up front if a sign says it is included.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • V-League football at Hàng ĐẫySân vận động Hàng Đẫy

    Sport & fitnessEveningBook same dayKids: 5–12, Teens

    Hà Nội FC play home matches at the compact Hàng Đẫy stadium; national-team games move to Mỹ Đình. Loud, cheap and friendly.

    When
    Match days in season, usually evening kick-offs (check the fixture list)
    Price
    ₫50,000–200,000 per ticket (≈ US$2–8)
    Booking
    Buy at the gate for league games; national-team tickets sell out online.
    Where
    Đống Đa, west of the Old Quarter
    Getting there
    10–15 minutes by ride-hailing from the Old Quarter.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • Cooking class with a market visit

    Classes & workshopsMorningBook a day or two aheadIndoorKids: 5–12, Teens

    A morning shopping in a wet market, then cooking and eating four or five northern dishes such as phở, bún chả and spring rolls.

    When
    Mornings, about 08:30–13:00; some afternoon classes
    Price
    ₫800,000–1,500,000 per person (≈ US$35–60)
    Booking
    Ask whether each person gets their own cooking station.
    Where
    Old Quarter and West Lake
    Getting there
    Most classes meet at the market or pick up from Old Quarter hotels.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • Four Palaces (hầu đồng) showHầu đồng

    Traditional performancesBook same dayIndoorKids: Teens

    A staged version of the Mother Goddess spirit-medium ritual, with costume changes, music and dance; an hour with printed English notes.

    When
    Some evenings, often 20:00 (check)
    Price
    ₫200,000–300,000 per person (≈ US$8–12)
    Where
    Old Quarter
    Getting there
    Old Quarter venues; walk.
    Dress and etiquette
    Covered shoulders; this is a religious practice even when staged.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • Cooking class with market visit

    Classes & workshopsMorningAfternoonIndoorKids: 5–12, Teens

    Shop at a wet market, cook 3–4 dishes, eat them. Book a day ahead.

    When
    Morning or afternoon, 3–4 h
    Price
    ₫700,000–1,300,000 (≈ US$30–50)
    Where
    Old Quarter / Tây Hồ

    Map ↗

  • Egg-coffee or Vietnamese coffee workshop

    Classes & workshopsIndoorKids: 5–12, Teens

    Whisk your own egg coffee; a rain-hour filler.

    When
    About 1 h
    Price
    ₫250,000–450,000 (≈ US$10–18)
    Where
    Old Quarter

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

  • Pottery at Bát Tràng

    Classes & workshopsIndoorKids: 5–12, Teens

    Throw and paint a piece at the village workshops; bus 47A or a 30-min car.

    When
    Day
    Price
    ₫50,000–150,000 (≈ US$2–6) to throw a pot
    Where
    Gia Lâm (outer)

    Map ↗

  • Cinema

    CinemaIndoorKids: 5–12, Teens

    Hollywood releases in English with Vietnamese subtitles at CGV, Lotte and BHD; check the 'phụ đề' (subtitled) label.

    When
    Daily
    Price
    ₫80,000–180,000 (≈ US$4–7)
    Where
    Malls

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

  • Evening street-food walking tour

    Classes & workshopsEveningKids: 5–12, Teens

    Best on the first night: you learn which dishes to point at, what they cost and how to order, then use it for the rest of the trip.

    When
    Night one, starting 17:30–18:00
    Price
    ₫600,000–1,200,000 (≈ US$25–50) (2026 estimate)
    Booking
    1–2 days; same day often works outside Oct–Dec

    Map ↗

  • Egg-coffee workshop

    Classes & workshopsAfternoonKids: 5–12, Teens

    A pleasant hour-long filler on a wet afternoon; you can also just order egg coffee at a café for ₫40,000–60,000.

    When
    Afternoon rain or the midday heat
    Price
    ₫250,000–450,000 (≈ US$10–18) (check)
    Booking
    Same day or one day

    Map ↗

Rainy day

Indoor picks for a wet afternoon.

  • Vietnamese Women's Museum

    Indoor

    Four indoor floors near the lake; the best-designed museum in the centre.

    Map ↗

  • Vietnam National Museum of History

    Indoor

    French Quarter, two buildings; check the closing day.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

  • AEON Mall Long Biên or Vincom Bà Triệu

    AfternoonIndoor

    Food courts and play areas for a washed-out afternoon.

    Map ↗

  • Thăng Long water puppet showNhà hát Múa rối Thăng Long

    Traditional performancesAfternoonEveningBook a day or two aheadIndoorKids: Under 5, 5–12, Teens

    Wooden puppets glide across a pool stage while a live band plays and sings in Vietnamese; 50 minutes of short village and legend scenes that need no translation.

    When
    Daily shows about 15:00, 16:10, 17:20, 18:30 and 20:00; extra morning shows on Sundays (check)
    Price
    ₫100,000–200,000 per seat (by seat row) (≈ US$4–8)
    Booking
    Evening and weekend shows often sell out a day or two ahead; buy at the box office or on the theater's own site.
    Where
    Hoàn Kiếm Lake, north-east corner
    Getting there
    Walk from anywhere in the Old Quarter; ride-hailing drops at the lake edge, and on Friday to Sunday evenings cars cannot reach the door.
    Dress and etiquette
    Anything goes. Front rows can get a few splashes.

    Map ↗Official site ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • Hanoi Opera House performanceNhà hát Lớn Hà Nội

    Live music & showsEveningBook a week or more aheadIndoorKids: Teens

    The 1911 French-built opera house hosts symphony concerts, ballet and Vietnamese productions; a ticket is the only way to see the gilded hall inside.

    When
    Evening performances, often 20:00, on the programme's dates only (check the calendar)
    Price
    ₫300,000–1,500,000 per seat (≈ US$12–60)
    Booking
    Check the monthly programme; popular productions sell out a week or more ahead.
    Where
    French Quarter, August Revolution Square
    Getting there
    A 10-minute walk south-east of Hoàn Kiếm Lake along Tràng Tiền.
    Dress and etiquette
    Smart casual; long pants and closed shoes are the safe choice.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • Ca trù at Kim Ngân communal houseCa trù Đình Kim Ngân

    Traditional performancesEveningBook same dayIndoorKids: Teens

    UNESCO-listed sung poetry with a three-string lute and wooden clappers in a small Old Quarter temple; an hour, seated, with a short English introduction.

    When
    A few evenings a week, usually 20:00 (check the current days)
    Price
    ₫200,000–250,000 per person (≈ US$8–10)
    Where
    Old Quarter, Hàng Bạc street
    Getting there
    On Hàng Bạc in the Old Quarter; walk.
    Dress and etiquette
    Covered shoulders are polite inside a temple.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • Bình Minh's Jazz ClubCâu lạc bộ Jazz Bình Minh

    Live music & showsEveningWalk inIndoor

    Hanoi's long-running jazz room with a house band and guest players, founded by saxophonist Quyền Văn Minh; sets most nights.

    When
    Live sets most nights from about 21:00 (check)
    Price
    ₫100,000–250,000 per drink (≈ US$4–10)
    Booking
    Book a table for Friday and Saturday.
    Where
    French Quarter, near the Opera House
    Getting there
    Next to the Opera House; walk from the lake.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • Cinemas (CGV, Lotte, BHD)

    CinemaMorningAfternoonEveningLateBook same dayIndoorKids: 5–12, Teens

    Hollywood releases usually play in English with Vietnamese subtitles; some Vietnamese films have English-subtitled screenings.

    When
    Daily, first show about 09:00, last about 23:00
    Price
    ₫80,000–200,000 per ticket (≈ US$4–8)
    Booking
    Check the language line ("phụ đề" means subtitled, "lồng tiếng" means dubbed).
    Where
    Shopping malls across the city
    Getting there
    Vincom Bà Triệu is the closest mall cinema to the Old Quarter; a short ride.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • Karaoke roomsKaraoke

    KaraokeAfternoonEveningLateWalk inIndoorKids: 5–12, Teens

    Private rooms rented by the hour with a big song book (English songs included); how many Vietnamese friends spend a night out.

    When
    Afternoon until about midnight
    Price
    ₫150,000–400,000 per room per hour (drinks and fruit plates extra) (≈ US$6–16)
    Where
    Across the city
    Getting there
    Chains with clear price boards are the safe pick; ask the hotel for one nearby.

    Ask the room price and the drink prices before you sit down. Skip "karaoke ôm" places with hostesses, where bills balloon.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • Foot massage and spa

    Spas & massageMorningAfternoonEveningLateWalk inIndoorKids: Teens

    An hour of foot or full-body massage is the classic end to a walking day; Old Quarter spas post prices at the door.

    When
    About 09:00–23:00
    Price
    ₫200,000–500,000 per hour (tip of 50) (≈ US$8–20)
    Where
    Old Quarter
    Getting there
    Walk; spas cluster on Hàng Bè, Mã Mây and Hàng Bạc.

    Choose places with a printed price list; agree the tip up front if a sign says it is included.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • Cooking class with a market visit

    Classes & workshopsMorningBook a day or two aheadIndoorKids: 5–12, Teens

    A morning shopping in a wet market, then cooking and eating four or five northern dishes such as phở, bún chả and spring rolls.

    When
    Mornings, about 08:30–13:00; some afternoon classes
    Price
    ₫800,000–1,500,000 per person (≈ US$35–60)
    Booking
    Ask whether each person gets their own cooking station.
    Where
    Old Quarter and West Lake
    Getting there
    Most classes meet at the market or pick up from Old Quarter hotels.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • VinKE and Vinpearl Aquarium, Times City

    Family funMorningAfternoonEveningWalk inIndoorKids: Under 5, 5–12

    An indoor aquarium and a children's role-play town under one mall roof; the reliable plan for a wet or scorching afternoon with kids.

    When
    Daily, about 09:00–22:00
    Price
    ₫150,000–350,000 per ticket (combined tickets cost more) (≈ US$6–14)
    Where
    Hai Bà Trưng, Times City mall
    Getting there
    20–25 minutes by ride-hailing south of the Old Quarter.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • Four Palaces (hầu đồng) showHầu đồng

    Traditional performancesBook same dayIndoorKids: Teens

    A staged version of the Mother Goddess spirit-medium ritual, with costume changes, music and dance; an hour with printed English notes.

    When
    Some evenings, often 20:00 (check)
    Price
    ₫200,000–300,000 per person (≈ US$8–12)
    Where
    Old Quarter
    Getting there
    Old Quarter venues; walk.
    Dress and etiquette
    Covered shoulders; this is a religious practice even when staged.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • Ca trù evening

    Live music & showsEveningIndoor

    UNESCO-listed sung poetry with lute and clappers, in the Kim Ngân communal house on Hàng Bạc. An hour; intimate.

    When
    A few evenings a week (check)
    Price
    About ₫200,000–250,000 (≈ US$8–10)
    Where
    Old Quarter

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

  • Chèo or Four Palaces show

    Traditional performancesIndoor

    Folk opera or a staged version of Mother Goddess spirit rituals; subtitles vary.

    When
    Some evenings (check)
    Price
    About ₫150,000–300,000 (≈ US$6–12)
    Where
    Hoàn Kiếm lake

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

  • Opera House performance

    Traditional performancesEveningIndoor

    Classical concerts, ballet and the acrobatic Lune shows; the only way to see inside.

    When
    Evening performances
    Price
    ₫300,000–1,500,000 (≈ US$12–60)
    Where
    French Quarter

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

  • Cooking class with market visit

    Classes & workshopsMorningAfternoonIndoorKids: 5–12, Teens

    Shop at a wet market, cook 3–4 dishes, eat them. Book a day ahead.

    When
    Morning or afternoon, 3–4 h
    Price
    ₫700,000–1,300,000 (≈ US$30–50)
    Where
    Old Quarter / Tây Hồ

    Map ↗

  • Egg-coffee or Vietnamese coffee workshop

    Classes & workshopsIndoorKids: 5–12, Teens

    Whisk your own egg coffee; a rain-hour filler.

    When
    About 1 h
    Price
    ₫250,000–450,000 (≈ US$10–18)
    Where
    Old Quarter

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

  • Cinema

    CinemaIndoorKids: 5–12, Teens

    Hollywood releases in English with Vietnamese subtitles at CGV, Lotte and BHD; check the 'phụ đề' (subtitled) label.

    When
    Daily
    Price
    ₫80,000–180,000 (≈ US$4–7)
    Where
    Malls

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

  • Foot massage or spa

    Spas & massageIndoor

    Pick places with a printed price list; a tip of ₫50,000–100,000 is expected.

    When
    Until about 22:00
    Price
    ₫200,000–500,000 (≈ US$8–20) an hour
    Where
    Old Quarter

    Map ↗

How this page is built

Built from Voykit's data; times and prices change

16 picks come from Voykit's entertainment notes for Hanoi, checked 2026-09. The rest are drawn from this guide’s own Hanoi lists: the things-to-do list, experiences and tours, drinking spots, weekly events, the rainy-day plan and the like-a-local picks. A city gets this page with at least 6 picks across 3 kinds.

“Tonight” and “this weekend” use your device clock converted to Hanoi time (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) and only list picks with set times in our data. Walk and ride times in the planner are straight-line estimates. The rain switch uses a live Open-Meteo forecast. Prices are local currency with an approximate conversion; anything marked check can change, so confirm on the venue’s own site before you go.