Need hospital in Hanoi? Here's what other travelers have figured out.
What to Know
Hanoi has several international clinics and hospitals that cater to foreigners. The French Hospital (L'Hopital Francais de Hanoi) and Vinmec International Hospital are the two main choices for travelers. Raffles Medical and Family Medical Practice are smaller clinics with English-speaking doctors that handle everyday illnesses and minor injuries well. The public hospitals are crowded and English is scarce, so stick with the international options unless you have no choice.
A consultation at the French Hospital or Vinmec costs about 1,000,000 to 2,000,000 VND (40 to 80 USD). Family Medical Practice and Raffles Medical charge similar rates. Blood tests and basic imaging add to the bill but nothing is outrageously expensive. The public hospitals are far cheaper but the experience is difficult without Vietnamese. Most international clinics can bill travel insurance directly.
Family Medical Practice in the Ba Dinh district is the most established expat clinic in Hanoi and a good first stop for non-emergencies. Vinmec in Times City (about 20 minutes by taxi from the Old Quarter) is a full hospital with everything from ER to specialists and is very modern. The French Hospital in Phu Do is excellent but further out. If you're staying in the Old Quarter, a Grab to any of these takes 15 to 30 minutes depending on traffic, and Hanoi traffic is always something. For emergencies, call 115 for an ambulance but be aware that ambulance response in Hanoi can be slow. A Grab to the nearest international facility is often faster.
English is standard at all the international clinics and hospitals listed above. The French Hospital also operates in French. At public hospitals, expect Vietnamese only.
Vinmec has a 24-hour ER. Family Medical Practice and Raffles Medical operate during business hours. For after-hours non-emergencies, Vinmec or the French Hospital are your options.
National Hospital of Pediatrics on La Thanh street is Hanoi's main children's hospital. It's busy but the care is solid. For private care, the French Hospital and Vinmec Times City both have pediatric departments with shorter waits and more English-speaking staff.
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Sources: WHO Viet Nam · CDC Travel Health: Vietnam