Where should I stay in Hanoi for a one-month rental, and should I book an apartment in advance?

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TL;DR

Airbnb is a practical starting point for a month in Hanoi, but Facebook rental groups can offer many short-term apartment options. Booking 2–3 weeks ahead is reasonable; for a longer stay, reserve the first 10 days and look for a longer-term place after arrival.

What the community said

Airbnb is a convenient option for an initial one-month apartment booking in Hanoi. If arriving in about 10 days, choose a place in a modern, well-serviced area first and change accommodation later if needed after seeing the city.

Airbnb

For a stay of up to three months, it is not essential to prepay accommodation for the full period. Booking an apartment or hotel for the first 10 days between arrival and departure dates can leave time to find longer-term housing in Hanoi.

First 10 days of accommodation

For a one-month rental, post your requirements in Hanoi Facebook housing groups. Landlords and agents may offer several options even for a stay of only one month, making this a useful alternative to Airbnb.

Facebook housing groups

Booking about three weeks before arrival is a reasonable timeframe for a month in Hanoi. It gives you time to compare apartments without committing to accommodation for an entire extended stay far in advance.

3 weeks before arrival