Is Hanoi Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Group travel

Great food and even better people! My friends and I visited Hanoi, Vietnam for approximately a week a few months ago, and the experience still sticks with me. The attractions were amazing and we got to experience the local culture. Overall, a very vibrant and aesthetically rich region.

Solo travel

I felt very safe in Hanoi apart from maybe in traffic. Main way to get around is on a moto so be prepared for that. If u travel during winter remember it can be quite cold. I always wore a sweatshirt and a jacket. Food is great! I felt super safe! Sometimes Google Maps works poorly. Over all amazing!

Solo travel

I felt the mixture of Asian and European style in their architecture and food. Also, the Hanoi old quarter is full of beautiful trees which made me so happy and relaxed! Everything is cheap there so you don’t need to care too much about your budget while staying there!

Solo travel

Hanoi is chaotic and bustling, especially in the old quarter. Don't let this deter you, as the Old Quarter is really the only place you should be staying in on your trip to Hanoi. There is coffee shops and food there, the best.

Solo travel

I totally recommend visiting Hanoi. The old town was very nice to walk around in and the history at the old jail was very interesting. I only had one comment by someone about my appearance and then someone crack onto me after a tour. You could avoid the tour and just catch the local buses. Super cheap! From Hanoi you can visit SAPA or Cat Ba Island with a local bus or ferry. There is also the waterpuppet show that is a must visit in the area. I would go back to Hanoi.

Solo travel

The best city ever! I just love how it was both kinda choatic and very authentic. Just walking around the city was an adventure, crossing the streets from all the motorbikes, and walking by the lake, and riding grab motorbikes. I had the best absolute time there. I felt extremely safe as well.

Solo travel

I'm a budget traveler, so hanoi and vietnam in general feel really cheap after Thailand. I've stayed in hanoi for 1 week, hostel cost me around 900k vnd for the whole period. Food prices are different from place to place but in general you can find something to eat starting from 45k vnd (for example pho and other types of soup usually cost around this price). For side dishe + rice or stir fried noodles with vegetables you'll pay 60-80k, also, you can find cafes serving buffet the cost of it...

Solo travel

Hanoi was the first ever country I visited and I traveled solo. With this considered, I took all efforts in researching not only its accessibility (as a Philippine resident) but also its overall safety as a first time international traveler. I was told people there weren't as friendly than those in southern Vietnam but most locals I met are extremely nice if not a bit reserved. I felt safe even walking alone in their street market at night, but I only stuck to the walking street and avoided...

Solo travel

Hanoi is such a vibrant city! People here are friendly but also pretty chill compared to other places. Traffic is also not that crazy. The food is amazing and the city comes alive at night during weekends - especially in the old quarter area when they close some streets for vehicles. I strongly recommend checking out the French quarter as well and going further South to experience some local things. I went to Complex 1 for a watercolor workshop and open mic night where Vietnamese locals came...

Solo travel

Hanoi is amazing. Allow yourself to get lost in the chaos and smells. Get to know as many locals as possible. Sit on small plastic stools and eat bun cha. Gain a higher perspective on popular intersections and watch as scooters pass by each other but never touch.

I have never felt unsafe while walking around even late at nights, locals are friendly and willing to help and guide you in different situations. Hanoi is a lovely city with a lot of positive energy .

Very safe. You can go easily as solo traveller and people are extremely friendly, if you need anything you can absolutely reach out. Even in the evening it's safe to go out late as well. Safe travel everyone!

It's okay. I haven't noticed anything dangerous except walking. They drive like crazy. Sometimes I'm afraid to cross the street, afraid I'll get hit by a scooter or a car. 😌😌😌👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀😌😌😌😌

In general, the crime rate is low since people's solidarity is strong. Everyone cares about everyone (two-edged sword tho). If you are pickpocketed, there must be 20 locals jumping in trying to catch the thief lmao. People love being the hero here. We have a fun saying here in Vietnam, "cameras fueled by rice", which are the people.

I used to go very late at night, but nothing had happened. Despite sometimes there was news about catcalling at night, but I have never experienced that. But for safety reason, I prefer to dress more covered and not show too much skin

Hanoi felt surprisingly safe and welcoming—people were friendly, and even late at night, I never felt uneasy walking around the Old Quarter. While the traffic is wild and takes a minute to get used to, the city has a relaxed vibe overall. Just keep an eye on your belongings and use Grab for taxis to avoid scams. Great food, rich culture, and a place I’d definitely go back to.