Night Market
Night Market
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Every weekend, a section of Hanoi’s old town is closed to road traffic, and the streets come to life with stalls peddling clothes, footwear, sunglasses, souvenirs, and more. So put on your haggling hat, and come hungry, as delicious local delights and snacks are on offer. Cap off your evening at one of the adjacent bars, preferably one with a balcony overlooking the hustle and bustle below. Or wander the streets surrounding the market and make your way over to the always lively nightlife area of Ta Hien Street or Bia Hoi corner. – Tripadvisor
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- AbhishekLucknow, India54 contributionsBetter options, higher prices.The night market is a celebration of everything that Hanoi has to offer. It takes place on Saturday and Sunday from 8 pm to 11 pm. However, prices on Sunday are better than that on Sunday. However, the prices you get on normal days in shop are better and in fact, the night market prices were quoted on the higher side. You must bargain a lot and not hope for anything authentic.Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 22 October 2023
- AJ2000Sydney, Australia15 contributionsAverage market, enjoyable lake walk away from the stalls.This was pretty convenient for shopping but only if you already want to buy things. Our teenagers were happy expanding their wardrobe at good prices. Agree with others it is repetitive and a few stalls close by the lake are probably enough before it's all the same. Best value is in keeping it short and finishing off with a beautiful walk around the lake where the vendors are gone and is filled with activities and shows instead, all free and family friendly. A completely different and relaxed vibe! We had also been warned about pick pockets and shady vendors in the market area. I got ripped off like others! Someone recommended have lots of small change and only give exact money and this is fantastic advice. Heaps of chancers around. Is extremely crowded at the market, mayhem in the streets where the traffic is blocked, but really joyful around the lake.Visited December 2023Travelled with familyWritten 11 December 2023
- Michael TSingapore, Singapore3,071 contributionsLively Night MarketWe were walking back to our hotel which was in the Hanoi Old Quarter after dinner at Bun Cha Ta restaurant. Along the way we passed by a busy pedestrianised area which was the night market. I could not remember the name of the street. It was a Friday evening. The streets were closed to traffic. Vendors set up stalls selling clothings, souvenirs, food, paintings etc. It was a lively place. The most prominent and most brightly lit building was the Ham Ca Map (which means teeth of the shark). That appeared to be the most photogenic and sought after spot for that instagrammable shot. The weather was cool that evening. We had so much fun just being outdoor and wandering around (when you don’t have to worry about motorbikes circling round you).Visited December 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 28 December 2023
- ArundevKerala, India34 contributionsIt was an amazing experience in the night marketA must-visit place on your Vietnam trip. In fact, this is a weekend night market, open on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Try to reach there around 6 p.m. and experience the arrangements for the night market. How they are changing a normal street into a night market where a lot of antique shops, street foods, dress shops, etc. are available. Vietnamese are very kind and always put a smile on their faces, which makes us more comfortable and gives us a feeling to spend more time there. Like everywhere, you need to bargain at some points. Sometimes, we may feel it is worth buying something at their cost. We stay there till the market closes. We had street food, bought many items, and talked to many local people. You need to add weekends to your trip to experience the night market. We put the night market on our last day for final shopping before going back home. This is a must-visit place to complete your Vietnam-Hanoi holiday.Visited March 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 20 March 2024
- arpitamGurugram (Gurgaon), India1,063 contributionsSecond to Danang night marketThis is actually a busy thoroughfare throughout the day which turns into a night market after 7 in the evening. The flea market is good for tourists though preference would be to shop from the Dong Xuan wholesale market. The latter closes by 6pm. So if one has the evening only for shopping the night market is the good option. One may also club the Hoan Kiem lake - Nhoc Son Temple visit and finish off with night market.Visited April 2024Travelled with familyWritten 13 April 2024
- Varsha SSingapore, Singapore22 contributionsSo much fun and fantastic prices!During my final Sunday evening in Vietnam, I found myself wandering through the charming streets of Hanoi's Old Quarter and stumbled upon the Night Market. To my delight, I discovered that it offered everything I had purchased earlier, but at even better prices. In hindsight, I wish I had saved my shopping for this vibrant market experience. It's certainly a worthwhile addition to any itinerary, making it worth considering planning your trip around a Sunday evening in Hanoi.Visited April 2024Travelled with familyWritten 15 April 2024
- AJ2000Sydney, Australia15 contributionsFun night out with family of teenagersSo much fun with the family! Great for picking up some bargain clothing or cute souveniers. Gets very busy but is easy to navigate. Recommend finishing with a relaxing walk around the lake soaking up the atmosphere and enjoying some fun performances along the way. Also great after the intensity of the market. Teenage kids cut their teeth bargaining and picked up some decent bargains at the market (I think the stall owners were being kind!). We stopped at an ice cream stall on the lake during our walk which finished the night perfectly. Very squashy at the market and not recommended for prams, wheelchairs etc however plenty of space around the lake which would be wheelchair / pram friendly.Visited December 2023Travelled with familyWritten 8 June 2024
- Coyote-TravelerzJacksonville, Florida3,020 contributionsPleasantCompared to other night markets in Southeast Asia and Vietnam, this isn’t the best. Don’t let that discourage you from taking time out to enjoy the market. Each one is different and offers its own unique opportunities. We found wondering the streets and soaking up the atmosphere to be a very pleasant experience. It wasn’t too crowded (we didn’t feel like sardines) and we saw some interesting things on our stroll. It’s also a good opportunity to visit some of the historical places in the old section (like the gate or temples). As noted in other reviews, there are a lot of vendors selling knockoff products (which makes it a tacky experience) and not nearly as many street food vendors as you might see in other night markets.Visited March 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 22 August 2024
- RIchard035Northwood, United Kingdom1,350 contributionsWeekend night marketThe night market in Hanoi takes place at the weekend and extends from Ho Hoan Kiem lake at one end along Hang Dao and Hang Duong streets. It a large market that seems to go on for ever. It is very well lit and seems very safe. We were there in the summer when the area around the lake is closed to traffic in the evening at weekends and the were many families with young children walking around. The market sells food, clothing, souvenirs, etc. Prices are cheap, particularly if you bargain. However, I found there seemed to be more items with fixed pricing than in other markets I have visited in Asia.Visited July 2024Travelled with familyWritten 19 September 2024
- Rachelle CTamuning, Mariana Islands95 contributionsFun pedestrian zone, weekends in the eveningWe kind of stumbled onto the night market in Old Town in Hanoi but were glad we did. The lights were so much fun and the streets reserved for pedestrians (finally no mopeds!) were filled with young families. It was amazingly hot and humid in August, even at night, but we still had a great time.Visited August 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 24 September 2024
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sg_anu
25 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
Chaotic crowd with chaotic traffic thrown into it. Go only if you are comfortable moving in large crowds. Items sold are quite cheap but not of high quality. About 70 to 80% of the items sold are clothes out of which a large majority are brand rip offs. A lot of accessories and shoes are sold as well (again, lots of fake branded items). I have no interest in buying brand rip offs. With a lot of difficulty, found a pair of sports shoes for my daughter that didn't have Nike or Adidas written on it and they were actually quite good. A few places were selling curios and the prices looked quite good. But, honestly, it was a challenge deciding to buy anything in the huge crowd when you're constantly being swept off! I live in Asia and I've rarely seen that level of crowding.It's still a unique experience.
Written 19 January 2020
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Travelove58
15,633 contributions
Sept 2022 • Family
This weekly night market only opens from Fri-Sundays. Its a huge, huge market stretching to a few streets. We spent about 3 hours here . Quality of sports shoes & apparels here are good. Don't forget to bargain, as prices are always highly inflated. This is expected . Otherwise you end up paying ridiculous prices.
We bought different sports shoes that were quoted 450K-500K but in the end , got it for 300K- 350K.
We bought different sports shoes that were quoted 450K-500K but in the end , got it for 300K- 350K.
Written 11 September 2022
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AJ2000
Sydney, Australia15 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
So much fun with the family! Great for picking up some bargain clothing or cute souveniers. Gets very busy but is easy to navigate. Recommend finishing with a relaxing walk around the lake soaking up the atmosphere and enjoying some fun performances along the way. Also great after the intensity of the market.
Teenage kids cut their teeth bargaining and picked up some decent bargains at the market (I think the stall owners were being kind!). We stopped at an ice cream stall on the lake during our walk which finished the night perfectly.
Very squashy at the market and not recommended for prams, wheelchairs etc however plenty of space around the lake which would be wheelchair / pram friendly.
Teenage kids cut their teeth bargaining and picked up some decent bargains at the market (I think the stall owners were being kind!). We stopped at an ice cream stall on the lake during our walk which finished the night perfectly.
Very squashy at the market and not recommended for prams, wheelchairs etc however plenty of space around the lake which would be wheelchair / pram friendly.
Written 9 June 2024
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feltroneu
George Town, Malaysia2,306 contributions
June 2019
The night market is very huge which have occupied few of the streets. The more impressive was the big crowd along the streets. Must be careful of your belongings and small kids. Some of the stalls selling very unique souvenirs but majority offered clothing. There were variety of choices maybe other night markets wouldn't offered. Be prepared to negotiate the price as the initial price they offered could be very expensive but it depended on your luck. It was one of the highlights of our Hanoi trip ended with a sweet memory.
Written 6 April 2020
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RIchard035
Northwood, UK1,350 contributions
July 2024 • Family
The night market in Hanoi takes place at the weekend and extends from Ho Hoan Kiem lake at one end along Hang Dao and Hang Duong streets. It a large market that seems to go on for ever. It is very well lit and seems very safe. We were there in the summer when the area around the lake is closed to traffic in the evening at weekends and the were many families with young children walking around. The market sells food, clothing, souvenirs, etc. Prices are cheap, particularly if you bargain. However, I found there seemed to be more items with fixed pricing than in other markets I have visited in Asia.
Written 19 September 2024
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Abhishek
Lucknow, India54 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
The night market is a celebration of everything that Hanoi has to offer. It takes place on Saturday and Sunday from 8 pm to 11 pm. However, prices on Sunday are better than that on Sunday. However, the prices you get on normal days in shop are better and in fact, the night market prices were quoted on the higher side. You must bargain a lot and not hope for anything authentic.
Written 22 October 2023
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TinaQ
Moscow, Russia1,866 contributions
Dec 2019
This was my first experience as far as night markets go and I'm comparing it to other places I've visited since then throughout our travels around Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. It's quite noisy, loads of stalls, loads of people, some street food and generic souvenirs. The best way to enjoy it is to find the Peachy Craft Bar, sit on its balcony and look at the hustle and bustle down below.
Written 20 January 2020
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dpghatak
Durgapur, India26 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
A whole Street is shut down on Saturday & Sunday from 8 PM onwards. The street is opposite to Lake and Domino's. Series of stalls selling pin to elephant. Prices are not very low. Makes a late start and hence you should be prepared for a late night experience. I found it warming up at 9 PM and hence didnt hang around late night. All in all can pick up the experience but don't expect to make a killing
Written 7 May 2023
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David D
Dundee, UK84 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
The night market is large but really no different from the many markets we have visited in Europe. Shops are open either side of the market and if anything we bought more from these shops than the stalls. It was raining when we went and once or twice the stall holders had to clear the collected water from the roof of the stall, we got wetter from that than the rain. The other issue is that the motorcyclists are allowed up both sides of the stalls , just have to keep your wits about you. Had to go but not the highlight of our Hanoi stay
Written 15 April 2023
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arpitam
Gurugram (Gurgaon), India1,063 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
This is actually a busy thoroughfare throughout the day which turns into a night market after 7 in the evening. The flea market is good for tourists though preference would be to shop from the Dong Xuan wholesale market. The latter closes by 6pm. So if one has the evening only for shopping the night market is the good option.
One may also club the Hoan Kiem lake - Nhoc Son Temple visit and finish off with night market.
One may also club the Hoan Kiem lake - Nhoc Son Temple visit and finish off with night market.
Written 13 April 2024
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Written 19 February 2020
Is the weekend night market closed due to the coronavirus?
Written 12 February 2020
Most people are afraid of nCoV-2019, they'd prefer staying at home so there are not many people on street. Small businesses are effected, they might close because there is mostly no customer and they are afraid of the virus, too
Written 13 February 2020
What price for cheap cotton shirts
Written 16 November 2017
It will depend on your size . If you are a westerner and you are bigger than a women’s size 12 or a men’s med to large you won’t get them at the markets. If you are under this size you will pay anything from 100,000 vnd up. Barter because if your not Vietnamese they will try to charge you double. Anything marked with a price is usually non negotiable unless your buying a lot.
Written 3 December 2017
Are you able to get items from the night market online.as I have now left hanoi and would like to purchase something I saw there. Arr there online retailers?
Written 28 December 2016
Don't just follow the main streets, there are more interesting places than that, and they're cross that main street, it take you some steps to get there.
- Ouside of Bach Ma temple (intersection Hang Buom- Hang Giay): Vietnamese folk music performance
- On Dao Duy Tu, Ma May, Hang Giay, Luong Ngoc Quyen street: instrumental performances
- Food street Hang Buom arranges 40 booths of traditional drinks, cakes and some snacks European and Asian
- Around Hoan Kiem lake, from the statue of Ly Thai To to Thang Long water puppets theatre: Vietnamese traditional games, you can join in tug of war game, it's so fun
- Intersection of Ta Hien and Luong Ngoc Quyen, the international intersection (because many foreign tourists gather here): you can have beer, snacks,... while listen to music from bars around, you may get some friends here 😁 --> it's the best place to spend with your friends after walking around
Written 14 May 2017
Is the night market open fri sat and Sunday nights ? Or is it weekends only ? Are there copy watches ? Thanks
Written 6 July 2016
Hi Adam
The Night Market is opened on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. They start setting up shop at around 18:30 and close at around 23:00. They do sell copy watches there but I wasn't buying any, so I don't know the price.
Written 7 July 2016
are the night markets only on weekends?
Written 15 October 2015
There is the Night Market is open all nights but the Sunday Market is more upscale and has beautiful local handicrafts and less "made in China" products.
Written 16 October 2015
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