26 Best Places to Shop in Hanoi, Vietnam

Vietnam's amazing ethnodiversity is highlighted at this gallery-antiques emporium, which was revamped after the Covid-19 pandemic. Craft works and cultural antiques obtained from the 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam are spread over four floors. A shipping service is available.

To really appreciate Hanoi's art scene this is the ideal place to start. Gallery director Suzanne Lecht is one of the leading experts on Vietnamese art and she can lead you on studio tours and advise you on major purchases. The gallery is long established, but has recently moved to a bright new space south of the city center.

At this traditional pottery-making village just outside Hanoi you can purchase ceramics made by local artisans or participate in a pottery-making workshop. Everything from pots and plates to masks and jugs are sold at the dozens of shops lining the streets. It's the best place to buy a teapot or traditional Vietnamese coffeemaker. A stroll through the village is a welcome escape from the city, and you can pay to make your own ceramic souvenirs. There's a network of ancient alleyways close to the river and a couple of interesting museums, including the contemporary Bat Trang Pottery Museum.

Owned by avid reader Hoang Van Truong, this is by some distance Hanoi's best independent bookshop. There are over 10,000 books in stock and Truong and his learned team speak excellent English. The new location doubles as a cute café.

Housed in an astonishingly atmospheric colonial mansion, Hien Van Ceramics sells artisanal ceramic items, including vases, statues, and ornaments.

Spearheaded by award-winning slow fashion designer Thao Vu, this studio draws from traditional apparel techniques from across Vietnam to craft chic designs with earthy, tactile fabrics.

Long Bien Market really kicks off at around 3 am and is worth seeing after a late night on the town. All of the produce from north of Hanoi lands here before being distributed throughout the city. Just follow the crowds on the streets adjacent to the bridge ramp to witness the intense buying and selling of the freshest produce in town.

Mai Gallery is run by the daughter of a former art critic, Duong Tuong. It is largely a showcase for Hanoi painters and is popular with serious collectors.

Featured in international news (including the New York Times) and winner of global awards for both their chocolate and their chocolate wrappers, Marou now has a storefront in Hanoi. The company began by scouring the southern Vietnamese countryside for the best cacao possible. A few years after opening, their enterprise continues to grow and expose the world to Vietnamese single-origin chocolate.

Founders Tram Vu and Bill Nguyen opened Manzi, the first and best place to purchase contemporary Vietnamese art in Hanoi, in 2012. The gallery's focus is to support and promote up-and-coming Vietnamese artists through exhibitions, concerts, charity events, and by providing a creative space to work within. Much of the art displayed can be purchased, and the adjoining cafe serves as a great co-working space, too. They have a sister exhibition space just around the corner (2 Ngo Hang Bun).

Leather artisan Nguyen Mai Phuong opened aN Store on one of Hanoi's most charming streets. Aside from leather purses, wallets, and bags, she also sells high quality linen clothing and home decor.

Tan My is a long-standing contemporary craft store specializing in tablecloths, furniture, silk clothing, and wall hangings with intricate designs. Ready-made work depicts everything from traditional Vietnamese floral patterns and dragon designs to scenes from Western fairy tales.

Tired City showcases a range of designs from young artists and graphic designers printed on ultra hip T-shirts and hoodies. There are also posters, postcards, playing cards, and other souvenir items.

This fashion boutique is Hanoi's best clothing store for finding a blend of classic and modern fashions, including European- and Asian-inspired dresses, jackets, skirts, and gorgeous silk garments. Each item is perfectly tailored by Spanish owners Laura and Diego. The couple designs with unique patterns, materials, and embroidery, meaning that no two items are ever the same. The Chula website gives a glimpse into their innovative style, and they have another location on 18 Nha Chung.

Even if you have no intention of shelling out thousands of dollars for a painting, this beautiful gallery is still worth visiting. It's a great introduction to modern Vietnamese art as it displays works by the country's most famous contemporary artists.

This nonprofit organization benefits artisans by selling their handmade crafts such as textiles, bags, scarfs, clothing, and trinkets at fair-market prices. Items are of high quality and prices are reasonable. The back room on the first floor has a designated section of handbags and silk purses.

Well-designed, modern home furnishings—linens, furniture, lamps, candles, and more—are for sale here. Simple, curved designs in wrought iron are a signature style, one you'll see in restaurants and hotels throughout town.

The emphasis at Ginko is on print T-shirts, some made with organic cotton, that showcase eclectic aspects of Vietnamese culture. The brand unashamedly targets tourists, but the quality is good and the designs remain fresh.

This gallery sells works from some of Vietnam's biggest names in lacquer and oil painting, including Nguyen Thanh Chuong, Le Thanh Son, and Hong Viet Dung. The owner was an art critic in a previous life and is very reputable.

This is one of the biggest, busiest, and most atmospheric markets in town. It specializes in fabric, but there's a broad range of other items on sale, from candles to underwear. The best action takes place on the upper floor, but note that some market sellers can be sensitive about photographs. This is a local market, not a tourist sight, so consider buying something small before asking permission to take a photo.

Primarily a women's fashion store, there's a little something for every size and taste here, though the large selection of embroidered handbags are particularly eye-catching. Other products available include dresses, skirts, knitwear, swimwear, shoes, wallets, and bags.

Mixing retro and modern stylings to create items that are fresh and unique, Magonn has become one of Vietnam's leading female fashion brands with several branches throughout Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Custom-designed mosaics, Japanese paper lamps, place settings, aromatherapy items, bedding, and some jewelry and clothing make nice gifts.

This prestigious gallery near the Temple of Literature stocks original and quality paintings as well as sculptures. The focus is on young and emerging artists from Vietnam. Art can be viewed and ordered online and shipped worldwide.

Early risers and victims of jet lag will enjoy this flower market that opens at 10 pm and continues until just past sunrise. It's the floral hub for wholesalers who arrive with bundles of roses and chrysanthemums tethered to their bikes and mopeds. Even if you aren't in the market for flowers, this place is oozing with photo opportunities. A new road threatens the traditional market, but for now it remains a compelling place to visit.

The accent is on traditional wood-carved Chinese furniture here. The collection of classic furniture is based on antique designs with graceful horseshoe chairs and hand-carved cabinets among the items stocked.