Your Perfect 3-Day Itinerary for Hanoi

Discover the best landmarks, where to eat, and where to stay in Hanoi.

Best Time to Visit Hanoi

Spring

Mar - May

28°C / 21°C

Warm, humid, and drizzly

Summer

Jun - Aug

33°C / 26°C

Very hot, sticky, and rainy

Fall

Sep - Nov

29°C / 22°C

Pleasant, sunny, and much drier

Winter

Dec - Feb

21°C / 15°C

Cool and often cloudy/misty

Day 1

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

Morning activity: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.

Bun Cha Huong Lien

Lunch nearby: Bun Cha Huong Lien.

Temple of Literature

Afternoon sightseeing: Temple of Literature.

Cha Ca Thang Long

Dinner in the area: Cha Ca Thang Long.

Thang Long Water Puppet

Evening experience: Thang Long Water Puppet.

Day 2

Ha Long Bay Cruise

Morning activity: Ha Long Bay Cruise.

Seafood Boat Dinner

Lunch nearby: Seafood Boat Dinner.

Ti Top Island

Afternoon sightseeing: Ti Top Island.

Sung Sot Cave Tour

Dinner in the area: Sung Sot Cave Tour.

Ta Hien Beer Street

Evening experience: Ta Hien Beer Street.

Day 3

Hanoi Old Quarter

Morning activity: Hanoi Old Quarter.

Pho Gia Truyen

Lunch nearby: Pho Gia Truyen.

Hoan Kiem Lake

Afternoon sightseeing: Hoan Kiem Lake.

Cau Go Restaurant

Dinner in the area: Cau Go Restaurant.

Cafe Giang

Evening experience: Cafe Giang.

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