Hanoi’s Old Quarter is an exciting hub of activity, drawing a large number of foreigners throughout the year, leading to a boom in tourism-related services such as accommodation, bars, motorbike rentals and tour booking.
Many lucrative services aimed at foreign tourists are thriving in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. ![]() Accommodation is the number one profit-making service. ![]() There are a variety of accommodation options with affordable prices starting from just US$3-US$6 per night. ![]() The wide range of delicious street food attracts a lot of foreigners. ![]() Restaurants and coffee shops on Hanoi’s ancient streets are always packed with customers. ![]() Foreigner tourists enjoy a refreshing cold beer from street side establishments. ![]() There are many bars which are designed to serve backpackers which have become attractive destinations for foreigners. ![]() Package tours to destinations such as Sa Pa, Ha Long and Ninh Binh are always fully booked by foreigners. ![]() At peak season, travel companies offer promotional tours to entice tourists. ![]() Transport to the airport can be booked for just US$11. ![]() The sale and rental of motorbikes can generate a lot of money for businesses. ![]() Rental prices range between US$10 and US$12 per day, or from US$180 per month. ![]() Cyclo services are also popular among foreign tourists. ![]() The “Green Tourism” journey to discover Hanoi’s Old Quarter is a favoured way to discover Hanoi for many tourists. ![]() Some shops offer everything a backpacker needs, with motorbike rentals, a money-exchange and laundry services. ![]() Massage services are also popular among foreigners who have spent a long time travelling. ![]() Tourists often visit one of the many tattoo parlours in Hanoi’s Old Quarter to buy a permanent memory of their time in Vietnam. |
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