Vietnam
Highlights for now. The longer Hanoi notes are still being written.
Wider streets, offices, and embassies. Calmer than the Old Quarter, less of a lake life than Tay Ho.
South of Hoan Kiem. Tree-lined blocks and villas. A quieter centre if you can find a flat that is not a hotel.
The 36 streets. Walkable, crowded, and a hard place to sleep if a bar is under the room. Better as a visit than a year for most people.
The West Lake side. Cafes, flats, and the default long-stay base for foreigners. You bike or Grab into the old streets.
Scores on a 1β10 scale, based on our research and resident input.