How to get from Hanoi airport to a hotel in the Old Quarter?

From Noi Bai International Airport to the tourist area around Hoan Kiem Lake (Old Quarter), you can get there in several ways:

1. Express bus: The cheapest way (about 40,000 dong). Buses No. 86 or No. 17 go to Hanoi Railway Station (Ga Ha Noi), which is within walking distance of many hotels in the Old Quarter. The journey takes about 1-1.5 hours depending on traffic.
2. Taxi/Grab: The most convenient and fastest option. A trip by taxi or via the Grab app (similar to Uber) will cost approximately 300,000 — 350,000 dong and take 40-60 minutes. Attention: only take official taxis (Mai Linh, Taxi Group) or book through the app to avoid scams.
3. Transfer: You can pre-book a private transfer through booking websites. The price will be comparable to a taxi, but the driver will wait with a sign.

Since the final stop of many buses and the main railway station are located right in the tourist area, staying there will significantly simplify your logistics upon arrival. For more details on transportation in Hanoi, read our special article: Hanoi transportation and how to get around. To choose the perfect area for a hotel, our guide will help: Hotels and districts of Hanoi and where it's best to stay.

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