Is 5 days too long in Hanoi?

Can you spend a week in Hanoi?

Ugh, Hanoi. A week? Definitely doable. Eight nights, huh? That’s ambitious. I’d need a plan. Probably wouldn’t visit every museum, though. Museums bore me, usually. Except maybe the one with the cool ancient pottery. What was that one called again?

Food. That’s the real draw, right? Pho for breakfast, lunch, and possibly dinner. Seriously. Need to try those egg coffee places. heard they’re amazing. And street food galore! Banh mi for days.

Short trips, though. Halong Bay. That’s a must. Two days tops, right? Or maybe three. The cruises are so touristy, I’m not crazy about the idea but need to do it anyway.

Then there’s Sapa. Trekking in the mountains. Sounds amazing, but exhausting. Two days, maybe? I hate crowds. But maybe I’ll survive. Need good hiking boots, though. Mine are worn out.

My friend, Sarah, went to Perfume Pagoda. Said it was overly crowded. Maybe I’ll skip it. Too many people!

Transportation: I’ll use Grab. Way easier than figuring out the buses. Expensive, though. Need to budget that properly. So many decisions! Hanoi, this is gonna be fun.

• Must-dos: Halong Bay, Sapa, loads of street food.
• Maybe-dos: Perfume Pagoda (depends on the crowd), some random museums (if I’m feeling it).
• Definitely-dos: Loads of Pho. Explore the Old Quarter. Get lost in the tiny streets. Find that amazing egg coffee place. Buy some silk pajamas. They look so comfy.

Seriously considering booking it now. 2024 is the year to do it.

Is a week in Hanoi too much?

Hanoi. A week? Sufficient.

Overkill, even. My opinion. Saw it all in three days. Museums bore. History? Repetitive.

• Temples. Checked.
• Shopping. Exhausting.
• Food. Good, but ubiquitous.

The city’s soul? Fleeting. Captured quickly.

One week? Redundant. You’ll grow weary. It’s not Rome. Less impressive. More predictable.

The scent of pho lingers. But the memories… fade faster than expected.

Consider a long weekend. More efficient. Less tedious. My suggestion. Seriously.

Three days. Perfect. Trust me. I’m experienced. Been there. Done that.

Perhaps a longer trip if you enjoy aimless wandering. But that’s not my style. Focused efficiency. That’s my motto.

How many days are sufficient for Hanoi?

Hanoi in three days? Honey, that’s like speed-dating a city—intense, memorable, and leaving you wanting more, or maybe just needing a nap.

Think of Hanoi as a fine pho, best slurped slowly, but you can get a decent taste in 72 hours. Museums galore! Enough to bore the most enthusiastic history buff.

• Three days is the sweet spot. Enough time to see the highlights without feeling like you’re on The Amazing Race.
• Food, glorious food! You’ll need at least one day dedicated solely to eating. Banh mi is life, FYI.
• History overload possible! Pace yourself. Temples and tombs are cool, but so is a good foot massage.

Or, stay longer. Why not? I mean, who wants to rush perfection, right? (Except maybe when that perfection involves navigating Hanoi traffic. Then, run. Run fast.) And seriously, banh mi. Don’t skip it. Oh, I already said that? Well, it bears repeating.