Hang Gai Street

Hang Gai Street showing night scenes and street scenes
This boisterous street is renowned for silks, custom tailoring, colourful displays and hand-crafted souvenirs, all hanging from faded yellow façades.

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 whisky 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 colourful 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 metres) long and connects with Hang Bong Street in the west and Hang Dao Street in the east.

Acoustic Hotel & Spa
The Oriental Jade Hotel
The Light Hotel
Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Reviews of Hang Gai Street

4.2
Top destination
5 - Excellent
9
" "5 - Excellent 39.130434782608695%
4 - Good
10
" "4 - Good 43.47826086956522%
3 - Okay
4
" "3 - Okay 17.391304347826086%
2 - Disappointing
0
" "2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
0
" "1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
5 May 2019

Good shopping opportunities

Popular places to visit


Top Hang Gai Street Hotel Deals

Hanoi Lotus Boutique Hotel
Hanoi Lotus Boutique Hotel
3.5 out of 5
2 Hoi Vu Street, Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, Hanoi
Hanoi Lotus Boutique Hotel
Hanoi Royal Palace Hotel 2
Hanoi Royal Palace Hotel 2
4 out of 5
95 Hang Bong Street, Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
Hanoi Royal Palace Hotel 2
Peridot Grand Luxury Boutique Hotel
Peridot Grand Luxury Boutique Hotel
5 out of 5
33 Duong Thanh, Hanoi
Peridot Grand Luxury Boutique Hotel
O'Gallery Premier Hotel & Spa
O'Gallery Premier Hotel & Spa
4 out of 5
122 Hang Bong Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
O'Gallery Premier Hotel & Spa
The Oriental Jade Hotel
The Oriental Jade Hotel
5 out of 5
No. 92-94 Hang Trong Str., Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, Hanoi
The Oriental Jade Hotel
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
5 out of 5
15 Ngo Quyen Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
Hanoi Brilliant Hotel and Spa
Hanoi Brilliant Hotel and Spa
4 out of 5
44 Hang Trong, Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
Hanoi Brilliant Hotel and Spa
Solaria Hotel
Solaria Hotel
4 out of 5
22 Bao Khanh Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
Solaria Hotel
JM Marvel Hotel & Spa
JM Marvel Hotel & Spa
4 out of 5
16 Hàng Da Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, Oldquater
JM Marvel Hotel & Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.