Dong Xuan Market area in Hanoi with street vendors and scooters

Hanoi Traveler’s Guide 2026 — Part 6: Best Markets in Hanoi

Hanoi’s markets are not just places to shop — they are some of the best places to understand how the city works. Before sunrise, wholesalers unload fruit and flowers beside the Red River. By breakfast time, neighborhood wet markets are already busy. During the day, covered markets fill with fabric, household goods and food, while weekend evenings turn part of the Old Quarter into a long...