A concierge that already knows Hanoi
NUM holds 78,624 places in and around Hanoi. Text it what you want, in any language. It finds three real places that fit, open now, and books the one you pick.
Two of us in the Old Quarter tomorrow at lunch. Where can we get bun cha within a short walk?
Three bun cha spots a short walk from the Old Quarter. Want me to check which can seat two at lunch?
What is in the Hanoi directory
Built from open map data, kept current, and never ranked by who paid, because nobody can pay. Placement is not for sale on NUM. Counted November 8, 2026.
Hanoi at a glance
Hanoi became the capital of Dai Viet in 1010, when it was named Thang Long. It took the name Hanoi in 1831 and has been the capital of unified Vietnam since 1976. People come for the Old Quarter, the lakes, the temples and the street food.
Known for
Hoan Kiem Lake Hồ Hoàn Kiếm
The 'Lake of the Returned Sword', named for a legend in which a golden turtle took back Emperor Le Loi's magic sword.
Old Quarter Phố cổ Hà Nội
The streets north of Hoan Kiem Lake that keep their old layout, many still named for the trades once sold there.
Temple of Literature Văn Miếu
Confucian temple founded in 1070 and site of Vietnam's first national university; 82 doctors' stelae stand on stone turtles.
Ngoc Son Temple Đền Ngọc Sơn
18th-century temple on Jade Islet in Hoan Kiem Lake, reached by the red wooden The Huc Bridge.
Bun cha Bún chả
Charcoal-grilled pork patties and pork belly with rice vermicelli, herbs and a dipping sauce, thought to come from Hanoi.
Getting there
Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) is about 35 km northeast of downtown. Public bus 86 runs from Terminals 1 and 2 to the Old Quarter and Hanoi Railway Station. Taxis wait outside both terminals' arrival areas, and ride-hailing apps also work.
Getting around
Most people move by motorbike, and motorbike taxis (xe om) and ride-hailing apps are quick for short trips. Metro Line 2A and Line 3 serve parts of the city.
When to go
October and November are warm and mild with less rain. December to February is cool and dry. Summer, from May to September, is hot, humid and the wettest time.
Local tip
Since the July 2025 reform, many addresses changed and districts no longer exist. Give drivers the street and house number, not the old district name.
Facts checked November 1, 2026. Transport and openings change, so NUM checks them again.
More of Hanoi
Hoan Kiem LakePhoto: Cyril Doussin from London, United Kingdom · CC BY-SA 2.0 
Old QuarterPhoto: Takeshi Aida from Hong Kong, Hong Kong · CC BY-SA 2.0 
Temple of LiteraturePhoto: The original uploader was Chuoibk at English Wikipedia. · CC BY-SA 3.0 
Ngoc Son TemplePhoto: Richard Mortel from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · CC BY 2.0 
Bun chaPhoto: stuart_spivack · CC BY 2.0 
HanoiPhoto: The Hanoian · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Where NUM looks in Hanoi
Districts NUM covers here.
- Dong Da (former district)
- Hai Ba Trung (former district)
- Hoan Kiem (former district)
- Ba Dinh (former district)
- Cau Giay (former district)
- Thanh Xuan (former district)
- Hoang Mai (former district)
- Long Bien (former district)
- Tay Ho (former district)
- Nam Tu Liem (former district)
- Ha Dong (former district)
- Bac Tu Liem (former district)
How NUM works in Hanoi
- 1
Text NUM what you want
A table, a massage, a driver, a pharmacy. In your words, in your language.
- 2
Get three real places
Checked, open now, and close to where you are. Nobody paid to be on the list.
- 3
It books the one you pick
The confirmation stays in your thread. A real person is one message away.
Questions about NUM in Hanoi
How many restaurants does NUM know in Hanoi?
6,595 in and around Hanoi, from the open map data NUM builds its directory on. NUM does not list all of them at you. It picks three that fit what you asked for, and says why.
Does NUM cover street food and markets in Hanoi?
Yes: 1,075 street-food spots and 130 markets. Ask it what is open now and it will answer for the hour you are actually in.
Can NUM help me find a hotel in Hanoi?
NUM knows 3,059 places to stay here. It finds the one that fits and hands you to the licensed partner who books it, so you always know who you are booking with.
How do I get from Noi Bai Airport to the Old Quarter?
Take bus 86 from Terminal 1 or 2, or a taxi or ride-hailing car from outside arrivals.
Do the district names still work?
Districts were abolished on 1 July 2025, but people still use names like Hoan Kiem, Ba Dinh and Tay Ho for neighborhoods.
What language can I message NUM in for Hanoi?
Whatever you write in. NUM answers in the language of your message, and in the script you used, which for Chinese means Traditional stays Traditional.
Does it cost anything?
Not for travelers. Booking through NUM is free and nothing is added to your bill. NUM Plus and NUM Platinum are optional and only add room.
For businesses in Hanoi
If you run somewhere here, list it free. No account needed: add your place or update its details, and NUM checks them before they go live. Taking bookings through NUM is a separate, optional sign-up.
- Free to list, no account needed
- NUM checks every listing before it goes live
- Nobody can pay to be recommended
Hanoi eSIM: data on the local networks in Hanoi, installed before you land. Vietnam eSIM plans.