Southeast Asia
Solo travel in Vietnam
2/5English level
Solo travel in Vietnam
Long, cheap and food-obsessed, with very fast internet and big nomad bases in Da Nang, Hoi An, Saigon and Hanoi. Chaotic traffic, tourist-zone overcharging and limited English elsewhere are the trade-offs. The easiest place to start is Phong Nha.
Best places in Vietnam for solo travelers
| Place | Solo | English | Locals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phong Nha | 5/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Ho Chi Minh City | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Hanoi | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Da Nang | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Hoi An | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Hue | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas | Very friendly |
| Ninh Binh | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Da Lat | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Ha Giang | 4/5 | Limited | Friendly |
| Mui Ne | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Cat Ba | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Vung Tau | 4/5 | Limited | Friendly |
| Quy Nhon | 4/5 | Limited | Friendly |
| Can Tho | 4/5 | Limited | Very friendly |
| Cao Bang | 4/5 | Rare | Very friendly |
| Mai Chau | 4/5 | Limited | Very friendly |
| Ha Long Bay | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Nha Trang | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Phu Quoc | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Sapa | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Con Dao | 3/5 | Limited | Friendly |
Solo travel by place
Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- Vietnam National Portal on Immigration (e-visa)
- Vietnam National Authority of Tourism
- Vietnam Railways
- Speedtest Global Index: Vietnam
- World Bank open data
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