The mall features a sleek and contemporary design with ample walking space, complemented by a friendly and professional English-speaking staff. As is characteristic of its numerous branches across Asia, visitors can find a range of international brands including cosmetics, clothing, jewelry, footwear, and accessories from companies such as Adidas, Yves Rocher, Dr. Martens, and New Balance.

The dining options are abundant here, ranging from fast-food outlets and cafés to a large food court where one can enjoy Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese, Korean, and Western cuisine at affordable prices. Those not interested in shopping can partake in a game of bowling or watch the latest films at the cinema located on the fourth floor. Alternatively, families with young children can visit the Dream Games arcade and Tiniworld indoor playground on the third floor.

A trip from Aeon Mall Hanoi to the Old Quarter takes approximately 20 minutes by car. However, you may opt for the complimentary shuttle buses that operate various routes throughout Hanoi daily. A taxi ride is also available, typically costing between VND 130,000 and VND 150,000, which provides a more comfortable experience as buses tend to become very crowded during peak hours.

Aeon Mall Hanoi

• Opening Hours: Every day 10:00 – 22:00
• Address: So 27 Duong Co Linh, Long Bien, Hanoi
• Phone: +84 43 269 3000

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Trang Tien Plaza features six floors, each offering a diverse range of products. The ground floor showcases clothing and fashion items, while the second floor is home to fashion and mobile phone retailers. The third floor offers household goods, the fourth contains a supermarket alongside some grocery stores, the fifth floor accommodates offices and dining establishments, and the sixth floor is exclusively dedicated to office spaces.

Trang Tien Plaza

• Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 09:30-21:30 and Sat-Sun 9:30-22:00
• Location: 24 Trang Tien, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi
• Tel: +84 (0)4 3944 9700

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Open daily, Hanoi’s most popular shopping malls are mostly set close to prominent attractions such as Hoan Kiem Lake and Lotte Center Hanoi Tower. If you’re looking to purchase high quality (and authentic) goods during your holiday in the capital of Vietnam, read on to discover the five best shopping malls in Hanoi.

1. Lotte Center Hanoi

Lotte Center Hanoi provides an extensive selection of about 250 fashion and lifestyle brands. This all-in-one shopping destination also features ample entertainment and dining options, making it possible to enjoy a half-day visit. Situated in a 65-storey building, it is approximately a 20-minute car ride from Hoan Kiem Lake. The high-rise structure not only accommodates the Lotte Shopping Center Hanoi but also includes a hypermarket, a hotel, residential apartments, restaurants, a gym, a spa, and the city’s best observation deck.

3. Vincom Mega Mall Royal City

A massive underground shopping mall, Vincom Mega Mall Royal City boasts 800 retail outlets, a massive hypermarket, as well as numerous outdoor and indoor recreational facilities in Hanoi’s Thanh Xuan District. Featuring an elegant all-white interior design, the shopping mall houses an indoor ice-skating rink, cinema, and a food-and-beverage street with more than 200 international and local restaurants. Vincom Mega Mall Royal City is also home to the biggest rainforest-themed indoor water park in Southeast Asia, where visitors of all ages can enjoy six complexes of water slides, wave pools, concave sliding tubes, and water games.

Opening Hours: Daily 09:30 – 22:00
Address: 72A Nguyen Trai, Thanh Xuan, Hanoi
Tel: +84 46 276 7799

4. Trang Tien Plaza

A favourite shopping spot amongst Hanoi’s rich and famous is Trang Tien Plaza, which is a short five-minute walk from Hoan Kiem Lake and French Quarter. The five-storey shopping mall houses luxury fashion brands such as Cartier, Burberry, Dior, Zegna, BVLGARI, and Louis Vuitton on the ground floor, while electronics and home décor outlets can be found on the upper levels. There’s also a supermarket on the fourth floor which stocks fresh produce and an array of imported goods. Trang Tien Plaza hosts excellent international restaurants with a variety of regional cuisine and plenty of fast food chains, including Dunkin Donuts, Lotteria, and Paris Baguette.

Opening Hours: Monday – Friday 09:30 – 21:30, Saturday & Sunday 09:30 – 22:00
Address: 24 Hai Ba Trung, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
Tel: +84 43 937 8600

5. Hang Da Galleria Shopping Mall

Also called Hanoi Square, Hang Da Galleria Shopping Mall is a good option for purchasing inexpensive clothes, shoes, bags and accessories in Hanoi. Not only are prices here cheaper, it’s still possible to haggle for better bargains especially if you are buying in bulk. The upper levels of this shopping mall hosts stalls selling local artwork and handicrafts such as ceramics, silk, lacquer, and paintings. Hang Da Galleria Shopping Mall is quite easy to explore during weekdays as it’s mostly frequented by locals, so expect a massive crowd if you’re planning a visit on weekends or public holidays. Read More…

Opening Hours: Daily 09:00 – 21:00
Address: Hang Da Street, Cua Dong Ward, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
Tel: +84 42 220 9999

6. Savico Megamall

Savico Megamall is one of Vietnam’s largest shopping malls, where you can find a good mix of local and international brands, ample dining outlets, entertainment centres, and beauty services. Familiar names include Levi’s, Lacoste, Adidas, Nike, Prada, Burberry, and Yves Rocher as well as prominent fast food chains such as Pizza Hut, Sumo BBQ, and Trung Nguyen Coffee. Located along Nguyen Van Linh Street, Savico Megamall is approximately seven kilometres east of Hanoi City Centre – it should cost you about VND 110,000 if you’re travelling by taxi.

Opening Hours: Daily 09:00 – 22:00
Address: 07 – 09 Nguyen Van Linh Street, Long Bien District, Hanoi
Tel: +84 46 266 8855

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Sourcing only organic and fair-trade products made in Vietnam, expect a diverse range of coffee, teas, homemade jams, honey, chocolate bars, and local dipping sauces as well as body lotions and massage oils. Cocobox Café Farm Shop also offers its very own range of skincare products in attractive packaging.

Perfect for those with sensitive skin, The Scent of Hoi An body wash contains only natural ingredients and essential oils such as lemongrass and ginger. Priced at VND 20,000, edible souvenirs such as homemade truffles are also available here, with unique combinations such as dark chocolate with Phu Quoc pepper, milky cashew praline, and white chocolate with lime.

Cocobox Café Farm Shop also offers Vietnamese coffee, homemade coconut milk, cold pressed juices, smoothies, ice-creams, cakes, and tarts. You can also enjoy a selection of freshly-made sandwiches for less than VND 95,000, which are served on homemade bread along with a side of carrot and turnip salad.

Great for unwinding after a day of exploring Hoi An, Cocobox Café Farm Shop is just around the corner of Fujian Assembly Hall and Hoi An Museum of Trade Ceramics.

• Opening Hours: Monday – Saturday 09:00 – 21:00
• Address: 94 Le Loi Street, Hoi An
• Tel: +84 510 3862 000

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There are several ancient homes built in traditional Quang Nam architecture, where you can learn about traditional silk manufacturing process. Currently, there are about 12 local artists within the village using antique wooden looms to process and weave the silk into quality garments, handicrafts, and tapestries.

Hoi An Silk Village’s silk showroom hosts an extensive collection of silk material, tailored suits, dresses, and jackets. Due to the superior quality of its products, the price range at Hoi An Silk Village is higher than most silk shops in Hoi An but it’s well worth the extra expense.

Hoi An Silk Village also houses a museum which features traditional costumes of 54 ethnic people from all over Vietnam as well as an onsite restaurant that serves popular regional dishes such as cao lau (turmeric noodles with pork), com ga (chicken rice), and banh xeo.

A short 45-minute tour to Hoi An Silk Village is priced at VND 100,000, where you can visit all of the ancient houses, museum, and mulberry garden. Alternatively, visitors can opt for the extensive four-hour tour for VND 400,000, where they can get a more hands-on experience of harvesting mulberry leaves, feeding silkworms, and deciphering between true and synthetic silk. Available daily at 09:00 and 14:00, the tour is inclusive of pick-up and drop-off services, a welcome mulberry drink, bottled water, lunch or dinner at the Hoi An Silk Village Restaurant, and a local guide.

• Opening Hours: Daily 08:00 – 21:00
• Address: 28 Nguyen Tat Thanh, Hoi An
• Tel: +84 510 392 1144

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• Opening Hours: Daily 09:00 – 21:00
• Address: 42 Phan Boi Chau Street, Hoi An
• Tel: +84 90 567 1898

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There is a vast array of foodstuff for sale including spices such as saffron and cinnamon which are superb purchases as are the exotic fresh fruit and vegetables on display. Due to its riverside location there is also a huge selection of fresh fish available.

The marketplace is renowned for its tailors who have a section of the market all to themselves. Fine silk tailoring is cheaper here than anywhere else in Hoi An with garment makers running up a dress, shirt, jacket or full suit usually within 24 hours. Souvenir and local handicraft hunters will also find plenty to browse through at the Central Market.

Resting on the banks of the Thu Bon River, bustling Hoi An Central Market is certainly worth a look for its authentic slice of Vietnamese life. The market is busy throughout the day with locals bargaining hard alongside tourists so its best to arrive first thing in the morning. The negotiating over fish usually starts around 07:00 as the fishermen drop their catch off and the market vendors and local buyers dive in to get the best fish. Be warned that it can get very messy, nevertheless it’s certainly a sight not to be missed.

Inside the market there are also plenty of live ducks and chickens tied together and ready for sale alongside row upon row of Vietnamese cooking ingredients. The smell can get quite strong as the day heats up and the market will also become a lot busier and louder as the day progresses. If you want to avoid this, then head to the east side and the large shed type building which houses the tailors and all manner of Asian silk and textiles.

Good to Know

As a tourist browsing round Hoi An Central Market you can expect plenty of stall holders pushing their wares on you quite hard, the best course of action is to simply smile and continue on your way. When you do decide to make a purchase then remember that the first price you will be told will be over inflated, you should then offer around half and then work up to a price that you are both happy with. Be prepared to walk away and you might be surprised by the fair price you are then offered.

Opening Hours: daily from 06:30 and is best visited early starting with a walk by the docks to watch the fish arrive before you enter
Location: Nguyen Hue and Tran Phu on the Thu Bon River
Remarks: It’s a good idea to wear closed shoes as the floor in the market can get damp and sticky, especially if you are visiting the fish section.

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The outside of the building is also very picturesque with its white multi-perforated façade and it’s expected that the whole interior may one day change from market stalls to boutique outlets. Hang Da Market is a great place to pick up one-off clothing items including skirts, dresses and coats and some of the best buys are stylish second-hand clothes which are pretty much all in perfect condition.

The market is best visited first thing in the morning when the traders are unpacking for the day and best avoided over weekends or during the midday heat. Take a break when you shop on the first floor where you can buy some freshly cooked Vietnamese snacks.

Hang Da Market Highlights

Stepping in off the street you’ll discover fresh produce including plenty of fruit and vegetables and cooked meat, most of which is imported. The second and third floors are packed with a superb selection of clothes and fabrics with ceramic and pottery stalls dotted throughout. The clothes on offer surprisingly come in all sizes because the most of the clothes here are imported from across the globe including Japan, Europe, Korea and even the US; so you are pretty much guaranteed to find something you to suit. Look for clothes that are already hanging as these are usually the newest ones.

Traditional long Vietnamese dresses known as Ao Dais are a particularly good buy at Hang Da; rummage for ones with embroidery or intricate weaving made from real silk. Artistic rice paper products are also a great purchase, transformed into table lamps, notebooks, paintings and cards.

Good to Know about Hang Da Market

Bargaining is not only advised but absolutely expected when shopping at Hang Da. As a rule, start at around 50% of the starting price but do not accept any lower than 25%. Hang Da is located on 1 Pho Hang Da at the intersection with Yen Thai. There is also a large shop lined with bamboo cages which are filled with exotic birds on the north corner where Hang Da meets Hang Dieu, which is also worth a look.

The area was once the main stretch for pipe and tobacco sellers so you keep an eye out for the remaining stores dating back aeons located just north on Hand Dieu Street. Don’t forget to take a camera as Hang Da is worth a visit just to capture the elegant architecture of the market building.

Opening Hours: Daily 05:00 – 17:00
Address: 1 Hang Da Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi

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Set on the edge of Hanoi’s Old Quarter near Hoan Kiem Lake, Silk Street is renowned for its quality and choice of craftsmen though two of our absolute favourites on Hang Gai Street are Khai Silk and Tan My Design as both stores offer ready-to-wear pieces – perfect if you’re too pressed for time to get a tail

Most stores in Hang Gai Street accept payment via credit cards and it pays to go to a better quality store and avoid the market street traders to guarantee the best quality silk. As with most retail outlets all over Vietnam, bargaining is also highly encouraged to get a decent price – start at 50% off the asking price and pay no more than 70%.

Aside from boutiques and tailor shops, Hang Gai Street also hosts a number of souvenir shops selling notebooks, lamps and postcards as well as prominent art galleries such as Thang Long Art Gallery and Green Palm Gallery.

Opening Hours: Daily 09:00 – 20:00
Address: Hang Gai Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi

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Similar to most markets in Southeast Asia, Dong Xuan Market has a bustling wet market section on the ground floor, where locals shop for seafood, meat, and vegetables while the back section sells an array of pets (cats, dogs, and fish) and fresh flowers from all across Vietnam. If you’re looking to shop for souvenirs, head to the upper levels, where you can find numerous stalls selling tee shirts, fabrics, school uniforms, handbags, handicrafts, all of which are sold at wholesale prices.

There’s also a massive dining area within Dong Xuan Market, with food vendors selling Vietnamese coffee and exotic local dishes for as low as VND 15,000. Highly recommended dishes include tiet canh (duck blood soup), fried frog, bun cha (marinated grilled pork served with noodles), and banh cuon (rolled cake).

Surrounding Dong Xuan Market are many more shops where you can purchase traditional Dong Ho drawings, Bat Trang ceramics, Binh Da embroideries and laces, and sand paintings. Within walking distance of Hoan Kiem Lake, Dong Xuan Market is a must-visit if you’re looking to experience the local lifestyle (you might even end up leaving with a pair of cheap sunglasses and a Vietnamese conical hat).

Opening Hours: Daily 06:00 – 19:00
Address: Dong Xuan Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi

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