Craft-Link

Located right next to Van Mieu (Temple of literature), Craft-Link is a fair trade organisation who helps traditional craft producers. So if you are looking for sustainable and handmade products such as scarfs and cloths made of soft cotton or silk or other stunning items that would make perfect as gifts, then head over to this authentic Vietnamese shop.

• Web:

  www.craftlink.com.vn

• E-mail:

  craftlink@fpt.vn

• Address:

  43 - 51 Vanmieu, Hanoi

• Phone:

  +84 4 3 733 6101

Hang Bac street

A street known for its shops selling jewelries, Hang Bac street is a very busy and lively street, packed with restaurants, bars, people and motorcycles. Beside silver, Hang Bac street is also a good place to pick up other souvenirs such as Hanoi T-shirts, DVDs, CDs, posters and other items.

• Address:

  Hang Bac Street, Hanoi

• More info:

  In the centre of the Old Quarter

Hang Gai

Clothes lovers should stroll along to upscale Hang Gai which is one of the longer streets in Hanoi. Many of the stores here are focusing on silk and silk products but be aware the quality of products can be very different from store to store. Silver and souvenirs are other products that draw tourists to this popular street.

• Address:

  Hang Gai, Hanoi

Hoan Kiem District

Hoan Kiem is truly one of the most popular areas in Hanoi and attracts a huge number of travellers every day, and the result are, numerous souvenir and present shops are popping up in area. When the sun goes down, tourists and locals are gathered at the popular shopping streets like Hang Ngang and Hang Dao to do some late-night shopping.

• Address:

  Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi

Nha Tho Street

Nha Tho street runs right up to the entrance of St. Joseph's Cathedral and is jammed with small fashion stores as well as superb restaurants. Even though it is a small street, it is very popular among the middleclass foreign expats. When the evening falls the restaurants and bars attracts in hungry and thirsty tourists, creating a more of a laid-back vibe in the area.

• Address:

  Nha Tho Street, Hanoi

• More info:

  Hoan Kiem District

Night Market

A very busy and popular market among tourists and locals, Hanoi nigh market is 3 km long, starting from Hang Dao street in the heart of the old quarter. Most of the stalls sells similar items such as postcards, handicrafts, accessories and other souvenirs, but the main attraction is the endless rows of food vendors serving exotic Vietnamese street food. Make sure you bargain for lower prices when shopping here.

• Address:

  Hang Dao Street, Hanoi

• Opening hours:

  Friday, Saturday and Sunday: Usually opens at 18.00 and closes at 23.00

• More info:

  Hoan Kiem district