Hanoi is well-known for its long history, unique museums, ancient pagodas, and charming French-colonial architecture. Besides, the traditional local markets in Hanoi are also a highlight for tourists. Coming to these markets, you can find different types of items from food to fabrics, souvenirs, etc., that are diverse in types and prices. In addition, you will have a chance to learn about the local people’s daily lives and trading activities. Whether you are finding something to bring home or just want to immerse yourself in the crowded atmosphere, these markets are ideal places for you. Let’s explore the most vibrant local markets in Hanoi with Handspan Travel Indochina!

Through this blog post, you will find detailed information about these markets below.

Dong Xuan Market

• Address:  15 Cau Dong street, Dong Xuan, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi 
• Opening hours: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, except for Tet holidays

Dong Xuan Market

Built by a French company in 1980, Dong Xuan Market is one of the biggest local markets in Hanoi. It is a unique building that is typical of French architecture. The market is surrounded by famous streets in Hanoi's Old Quarter. The market borders Dong Xuan Street to the West, Hang Khoai Street to the North, Cau Dong Street to the South, and Dong Xuan Market Alley to the East. With a large scale and variety of goods, Dong Xuan Market is an ideal destination for both locals and tourists. Coming here, you can find clothes, shoes, souvenirs, food, and household items. 

Shoes stalls inside Dong Xuan Market

Dong Xuan Street is a wholesale market, gathering goods for small traders from all over the Northern provinces. The market space has 4 floors, trading and selling all kinds of different items. The layout of the business and trading areas in the market is as follows.

• Ground floor: wet market selling fresh seafood, meats, and vegetables
• Second floor: clothing, footwear, electronics, and fashion accessories stores
• Third floor: business area, wholesale and retail of clothing and fabrics for adults
• Fourth floor: mainly business and trading of goods and supplies for infants
• Back of the market: shops selling birds, pets, and related supplies
• Bac Qua Market behind Dong Xuan Market: food street with food stalls serving customers until dawn the next day

Souvenir stalls inside Dong Xuan Market

If you come here on weekends, you can catch up with the Dong Xuan Night Market, which stretches from Hoan Kiem Lake to Hang Ngang, Hang Dao, and Hang Duong. The night market is crowded and bustling with more than 4,000 stalls selling all kinds of different goods.

Dong Xuan Night Market

Besides, you can enjoy the Xam singing on Saturday nights in front of the market gate. This is a folk art form, a cultural characteristic of the Northern Delta and midland region. Overall, Dong Xuan Market is among the local markets worth visiting in Hanoi. If you are planning to travel to Hanoi, don’t forget to drop by the market. 

Long Bien Market

• Address: 189 Hong Ha Street, Phuc Xa, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi 
• Opening hours: 12 a.m - 6 a.m daily, except for Tet holidays

Long Bien Market

Located right at Long Bien Bridge’s foot, Long Bien Market is also one of the local markets in Hanoi you should visit. It is bustling all year round with seafood products, food for cattle, poultry, vegetables, etc. Unlike other local markets in Hanoi, Long Bien Market is vibrant at night. The market depicts the rhythm of urban nightlife and is worth choosing to visit during your trip to Hanoi. Visiting the market, you should not miss experiencing these activities below. 

Immersing yourself in the lively nightlife at Long Bien Market

Coming to the Long Bien Market, you will be amazed by the bustling atmosphere and pace of life here. Convoys of trucks loaded with agricultural products line up to the market, followed by bustling activities of loading, unloading, selling, and buying. 

Nightlife in Dong Xuan Market

Learning about the unique local culture 

Formed more than 30 years ago, Long Bien Market is not only a trading place but also reflects the unique culture of the local people here. This is the place where countless traders and workers make a living by buying, selling, and transporting goods. 

Daily life in Long Bien Market

Hang Be Market

• Address: Gia Ngu Street, Hang Be Street and Trung Yen Alley, Hoan Kiem District
• Opening hours: all day, most crowded from 05.00 a.m. - 08.00 p.m.

Hang Be Market

Hang Be Market is also among the local markets in Hanoi you should drop by. The market has many food stalls and delicious prepared foods. Located right in the Hanoi Old Quarter, the market is an ideal place to explore the local culture and enjoy many delicious dishes during your trip in Hanoi. 

Boiled chicken in Hang Be Market

The market sells a wide variety of goods, from fresh food, spices, dried goods to raw materials and ready-made foods. In addition to Hanoi specialties, the market also sells many delicious dishes and famous cakes from different regions.

Hom Market

• Address: Hue - Tran Xuan Soan Street intersection, Hai Ba Trung District
• Opening hours: 06.00 a.m. - 06.00 p.m.

Hom Market

Hom Market is among the most famous and long-standing local markets in Hanoi with 80 years of history. The market has two floors. The first floor is the place selling ready-made clothes and accessories, while the second floor is mainly fabric stalls. Besides, the market also has an area selling dry and fresh food. 

Stalls selling ready-made clothes, bags, shoes

Hom Market is home to different types of clothes, bags, shoes, etc., with a variety of designs, materials and prices. The stalls are classified and display goods separately and clearly. Therefore, you can easily find the stalls that best suit your needs. 

Fabric stalls

The market has long been famous as the place to wholesale and retail the most beautiful fabrics in Hanoi. The fabrics here appeal to tourists by their good quality and diverse colors and patterns. Depending on the purpose of use, whether it is to make clothes, bedding, or curtains, etc., you will be carefully advised by the seller to choose the most suitable fabric.

Vegetable, dried goods, fresh food area in the middle of the market

Besides areas for clothes and fabrics, Hom Market also has an area for vegetable, dried goods, and fresh food in the middle of the market. This area mainly serves the lives of people living around the market. Visiting the market, you should come to this area to learn about the local people’s daily life. 

Fruit stalls in the Hom Market

Vegetable stalls in the Hom Market

Quang Ba Flower Market

• Address:  236 Au Co Street, Quang An, Tay Ho, Hanoi 
• Opening hours: 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. year-round, except for Tet holidays

Quang Ba Flower Market

Unlike other local markets in Hanoi, Quang Ba Flower Market only focuses on selling flowers. It is open all night, but the most crowded is around 3-4 a.m. Visiting the market, you will have a chance to admire different colorful types of flowers. The market possesses various flowers from Hanoi, Dalat, Vinh Phuc, etc., such as roses, yellow daisies, lilies, tulips, etc. Taking a walk around the market, you can take various stunning photos. Besides,  you can enjoy the bustling atmosphere of Hanoi nightlife from the laughter, the talk between sellers and buyers, and the sound of large and small flower cars crowded in and out. 

Overall, visiting the local markets in Hanoi is an exciting experience for tourists’ journey in the city. Let’s prepare for your trip and drop by the above markets. If you want to book a Hanoi tour package or tailor your itinerary, please do not hesitate to contact our team.