The leader of the city's tourism sector affirmed that with its diverse accommodation system, Hanoi is fully capable of meeting the large number of visitors during the four-day holiday.
THE HANOI TIMES — Amid concerns of an accommodation shortage and reports that some hotels in Hanoi are already fully booked for the upcoming National Day holiday on September 2, the Hanoi Department of Tourism has reassured travelers that the city is well equipped to provide enough lodging for visitors.
According to Director of Hanoi Department of Tourism Dang Huong Giang, there was only an occasional shortage of rooms in some central areas near the parade venue, and there were plenty of accommodation options for tourists.
The department has anticipated a large number of people from provinces and cities across the country to flock to Hanoi for large-scale parades and marches during the 80th anniversary celebrations of Independence Day (September 2, 1945-2025).
Hotel de l'Opera - MGallery Hanoi is owned by Hanoitourist, 100 meters from Hoan Kiem Lake. Photo courtesy of the hotel
"At present, Hanoi has 3,761 accommodation facilities with more than 71,200 rooms. Among them, there are 85 hotels and apartment buildings rated from 1 to 5 stars offering nearly 12,000 rooms. In addition, there are 3,676 unrated establishments with nearly 60,000 rooms. With such a diverse lodging system, Hanoi is fully capable of accommodating the large number of visitors during the holiday," said Giang.
The supply of accommodation for tourists during the four-day National Day holiday is expected to be supported by online accommodation platforms.
The department has asked hotels, accommodation facilities, and tourist sites in Hanoi to proactively prepare comprehensive plans ranging from human resources, services, and tourism products to ensuring security and environmental sanitation for the holiday.
In addition, many rich and attractive cultural and entertainment activities will be held in the capital during the holiday.
"We are ready to welcome domestic and international visitors to Hanoi during the country's important holiday. With well-prepared plans, Hanoi is committed to best meet the expectations of tourists in terms of accommodation, experience, and safety," said Giang.
Vietnam’s aviation sector witnessed a surge during the April 30-May 1 holiday, with strong passenger growth and smooth airport operations nationwide, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam.
Locals and visitors to Hanoi can enjoy a luxurious holiday in the heart of the city at affordable prices by taking advantage of exclusive offers at highly-rated lodgings.
Coastal resorts and culturally rich cities are Vietnamese tourists' leading the search trends for the holiday that will take place at the end of April.
The transformation of the To Lich River goes beyond environmental restoration, reflecting Hanoi’s broader drive to build a cleaner, more livable and better-connected city.
The 2026 “Spring Colors Across the Nation” festival brings together hundreds of artisans and community representatives, highlighting living traditions from across Vietnam while reinforcing efforts to preserve cultural heritage in a rapidly modernizing society.
Vietnam’s capital is placing culture at the heart of policymaking and urban planning, positioning itself as a test case for Resolution 80’s vision of development driven not only by economic growth, but also by identity, social cohesion and human well-being.
At Trieu Khuc’s annual spring celebration, young men in silk blouses and lotus bras perform a centuries-old dance born of wartime strategy and preserved as living heritage.
Vietnam’s capital has reported a 28.5% jump in monthly arrivals and rising tourism revenue, bolstering its ambition to make travel a key economic pillar this year.
Each spring in Hanoi’s outskirt commune, villagers gather along the Red River to perform a centuries-old water offering ceremony, an enduring prayer for fertile fields, favorable weather and communal prosperity.
Residents of Duong Lieu Village in Xuan Hoa Commune on Hanoi’s outskirts marked the Lunar New Year of the Horse with a ritual that gently blends Confucian reverence with a strong sense of community identity.