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Hang Gai Street
Bustling Hang Gai Street, or Silk Street as it is known, is one of Hanoi's famed shopping areas. It is renowned for silk fabric shops and tailors who create outfits for your custom needs. See stalls, tailors, vendors and art galleries with a backdrop of traditional and modern Vietnamese architecture. Scooters zip by, traditional and contemporary shirts and dresses hang on storefronts and Vietnamese hats and paper lanterns line the walls.
Located in the Old Quarter, this area has a 1,000-year history. While many buildings were destroyed during the 19th-century wars, traditional architecture with fading yellow façades can still be seen. No. 85 is the Co Vu Communal House, once part of Co Vu Village. Outside of No. 85 is a large banyan tree. Notice the tangled roots and offerings of incense sticks and rice whiskey at this spiritually symbolic tree.
Have high-quality outfits custom-made by an expert in 48 hours. Meander along the street and browse through an abundance of colorful silks. In Hanoi, the Van Phuc village has the reputation for creating some of the best silks in Vietnam. Choose between printed silk, drawn silk or patterned silk. Bring a picture of what you want to ensure the best results.
Here you’ll also find locally made bags, handcrafted souvenirs of traditional Do Paper and Vietnamese embroidered cloths. Vietnam is home to over 50 different ethnic groups; the handicrafts and clothing sold here show many of their unique designs and weaving. Look for furniture with mother-of-pearl inlay, oil and watercolor paintings, prints, antiques, lacquered home wares, ceramic statues and sculpted sandalwood.
After exploring the stores, stop for a coffee and browse the art galleries dotted along the street.
Hang Gai Street is located north of Hoan Kiem Lake, on the border of the Old Quarter. The street is just 260 yards (250 meters) long and connects with Hang Bong Street in the west and Hang Dao Street in the east.
Guide to Exploring around Hang Gai Street
Best Lodging Options Near Hang Gai Street
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Mar 3 - Mar 4
The Oriental Jade Hotel
No. 92-94 Hang Trong Str., Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, HanoiLocated in Hoan Kiem, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of St. Joseph's Cathedral and Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre. Hanoi Old City Gate and Hanoi Opera House are also within 15 minutes. Hanoi Long Bien Station is 18 minutes by foot and Hanoi Railway Station is 19 minutes.
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Mar 4 - Mar 5
O'Gallery Premier Hotel & Spa
122 Hang Bong Street, Hoan Kiem, HanoiLocated in Hoan Kiem, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Hang Da Market and Vietnamese National Tuong Theatre. Ly Trieu Quoc Su Pagoda and Hang Gai Street are also within 10 minutes. Hanoi Railway Station is 11 minutes by foot and Hanoi Long Bien Station is 17 minutes.
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Mar 3 - Mar 4
Oriental Central Hotel
39 Hang Bac Street, Hoan Kiem Dist, HanoiLocated in Hoan Kiem, this romantic hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre and Hoan Kiem Lake. Hanoi Old City Gate and St. Joseph's Cathedral are also within 15 minutes. Hanoi Long Bien Station is 14 minutes by foot and Hanoi Railway Station is 25 minutes.
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Feb 26 - Feb 27
Imperial Hotel & Spa
44 Hang Hanh Street, Hoan Kiem, HanoiLocated in Hoan Kiem, this spa hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Hang Gai Street and Hanoi Old Town Night Market. Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre and St. Joseph's Cathedral are also within 10 minutes. Hanoi Long Bien Station is 15 minutes by foot and Hanoi Railway Station is 22 minutes.
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Feb 23 - Feb 24
Movenpick Hotel Hanoi
83A Ly Thuong Kiet, Hoan Kiem District, HanoiLocated in Hoan Kiem, this luxury hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of St. Joseph's Cathedral, Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre, and Hanoi Opera House. Dong Xuan Market and Hanoi Old City Gate are also within 1 mi (2 km). Hanoi Railway Station is 5 minutes by foot and Hanoi Long Bien Station is 24 minutes.
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Mar 12 - Mar 13
Shining Central Hotel & Spa
20 Lo Su Street,, Ly Thai To Ward, Hoan Kiem District, HanoiLocated in Hoan Kiem, this spa hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre, Hoan Kiem Lake, and Ngoc Son Temple. Hanoi Old City Gate and Hanoi Opera House are also within 15 minutes. Hanoi Long Bien Station is 17 minutes by foot and Hanoi Railway Station is 28 minutes.
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Mar 8 - Mar 9
Hanoi Lotus Boutique Hotel
2 Hoi Vu Street, Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, HanoiLocated in Hoan Kiem, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Hang Da Market, Hoan Kiem Lake, and Hoa Lo Prison Museum. St. Joseph's Cathedral and Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre are also within 15 minutes. Hanoi Railway Station is 12 minutes by foot and Hanoi Long Bien Station is 17 minutes.
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Mar 3 - Mar 4
Hanoi Royal Palace Hotel 2
95 Hang Bong Street, Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem District, HanoiLocated in Hoan Kiem, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Hang Da Market, St. Joseph's Cathedral, and Hoa Lo Prison Museum. Hanoi Old City Gate and Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre are also within 15 minutes. Hanoi Railway Station is 13 minutes by foot and Hanoi Long Bien Station is 16 minutes.