HanoiFree things to do in Hanoi
14 places in Hanoi you can enter for free — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best below, by type.
Free landmarks & monuments in Hanoi
- Monument to Heroes and Martyrs
- Nhà lưu niệm Chủ tịch Hồ Chí Minh
- Turtle Tower
Free parks & viewpoints in Hanoi
- Peace Park
- Indira Gandhi Park
- Lenin Park
- Thong Nhat ParkMon–Sun 06:00-22:00
- Công viên Võ Thị Sáu1 Phố Võ Thị SáuOpen 24/7
- Gò Đống Đa
- Presidential Palace Historical Site
- Hanoi Botanical Gardens
- Dien Hong ParkOpen 24/7
- Ly Thai To Park
When museums in Vietnam open free entry
Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.
Free & cheap tours in Hanoi
A free walking tour runs on tips; there are also short low-cost tours. Check availability for your dates.
Tickets for attractions in Hanoi, booking ahead skips the queue.
Answers to your questions
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Sources: Places & entry fee: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), auto-checked