Hanoi

As of May 2026, Hanoi has 7,347 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 6% increase from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Hanoi generates VND103M per year. High-performing properties earn VND492M/year, while low-performing properties earn VND27M/year. This massive disparity suggests that revenue is heavily skewed toward top-tier listings, indicating that market saturation is uneven and that lower-end inventory struggles to capture meaningful demand.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Hanoi. Average annual revenue is VND103M with 19% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to VND492M/year. The 19% occupancy rate reflects a constrained environment where profitability is highly dependent on achieving top-percentile performance to offset low average utilization.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Hanoi is 19%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of VND1309K, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of VND230K per day.

4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Hanoi, with annual revenue of VND228M. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Hanoi market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Hanoi area. Hanoi: Lenient. Business license theoretically required, foreign ownership restricted, but regulations rarely enforced. Thousands of unregistered Airbnb listings operate openly. Authorities focus on hotels, not individual rentals. Most hosts operate without permits or consequences. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The Hanoi Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has grown 6% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 1%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The alignment between supply growth and revenue suggests that the market is currently absorbing new inventory without experiencing immediate dilution in per-unit earnings.

Launch around December, 2-3 months before peak winter season (March peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 16% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (July-May) when gaining traction is harder.

The most common amenities in Hanoi listings include: Air Conditioning (99%), Kitchen (97%), Tv (92%), Washing Machine (83%), Heating (62%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Hot Tub, Heating, Gym, with Hot Tub properties earning approximately 29% more (VND368M/year vs VND286M/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Hanoi over the last 12 months: May: VND4593K, June: VND4669K, July: VND4922K, August: VND6112K, September: VND5228K, October: VND6352K, November: VND8638K, December: VND9622K, January: VND9075K, February: VND6557K, March: VND9716K, April: VND8379K. These figures are based on RevPAR (revenue per available room) multiplied by the number of days in each month.

The overall average nightly rate in Hanoi is VND1309K, up 11% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average VND942K/night, 2-bedroom properties average VND1565K/night, 3-bedroom properties average VND2522K/night, 4+ bedroom properties average VND4153K/night. Rates peak in January and are lowest in September.

Guests in Hanoi book an average of 22 days in advance, down 13% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 19 days, 2-bedroom: 25 days, 3-bedroom: 28 days, 4+ bedroom: 36 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the Hanoi Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply grew 6%, revenue per listing increased 1%, occupancy fell 11%, average nightly rates increased 11%, and lead time decreased 13%. These shifts suggest a pivot toward higher pricing strategies to compensate for lower occupancy, indicating a market trending toward lower volume but higher yield per booking.

In Hanoi, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekends show 17% higher occupancy than weekdays.