Hanoi on a backpacker budget
Hanoi costs a backpacker about €20 a day before a bed. Here is what that covers, where to sleep near the centre, and which overland corridors run through it.
Modelled estimates, not quotes. Last rebuilt 2026-09-23.
What to see
Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem, Ha Long day trips.
Eating
Bún chả €2; bia hơi €0.30.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| Street Backpackers Hostel | hostel | 0.1 km |
| Nhà Khách Green Hanoi Backpackers | hostel | 0.1 km |
| Khách Sạn Madam Moon | guest house | 0.2 km |
| golden sun | hotel | 0.0 km |
| Khách Sạn Golden Sun Villa | hotel | 0.0 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| Bún Chả Đắc Kim | market | 0.3 km |
| Chợ Đêm Hàng Đào – Đồng Xuân | market | 0.4 km |
| Chợ Đêm | market | 0.4 km |
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| Bệnh viện Hữu nghị Việt Đức | emergency | 0.3 km |
Routes through Hanoi
Costed corridors that pass through, each with the full leg-by-leg breakdown.
Next stops on the network
Common questions
How much does Hanoi cost per day?
Budget about €20 a day for food and local transport, plus a bed. A dorm bunk runs around €8, a twin room about €23, and a small guesthouse room about €31. Two people sharing a twin usually beat two dorm beds here.
What is worth seeing in Hanoi?
Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem, Ha Long day trips.
Where do you eat cheaply in Hanoi?
Bún chả €2; bia hơi €0.30.
Build a route that runs through Hanoi, costed end to end.
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