Hanoi - Wikipedia Hanoi ( hæˈnɔɪ han-OY; Vietnamese: Hà Nội [hàː nôjˀ] ⓘ) is the capital and second-most populous city of Vietnam The name "Hanoi" translates to "inside the river" [14] (Hanoi is bordered by the Red and Black Rivers) The city encompasses an area of 3,358 6 km 2 (1,296 8 sq mi), [15] and as of 2025 has a population of 8,807,523 [8]
Where to eat, stay and play in Hanoi, Vietnams gritty yet . . . Destinations Where to eat, stay and play in Hanoi, Vietnam's gritty yet charming capital city Hanoi’s pretty French facades, scooter-filled lanes and sizzling street food scene make this second city well worth a stop