Comparison
Hanoi or Istanbul? Which to choose for a group trip
Hanoi or Istanbul: budget, best time and vibe side by side, to decide with your group where to go.
| Hanoi | Istanbul | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | 🇹🇷 Türkiye |
| Budget | €€€budget.1 | €€€budget.1 |
| Best time | Mar–Apr, Oct–Dec | Apr–May, Sep–Nov |
| Vibe | Food & WineCultureAdventure | CultureFood & WineNightlife |
Which one?
- Pick Hanoi if your group is after adventure. The best time to go is Mar–Apr, Oct–Dec.
- Pick Istanbul if your group is after nightlife. The best time to go is Apr–May, Sep–Nov.
Still split? Put both in a trip on Roamie: everyone gives their points and, if needed, the wheel decides.
Hanoi
Vietnam
The flight is the only big expense: after that, street food, hotels and transport cost very little. It is the starting point for Ha Long Bay cruises and trains to the north.
- Best time
- Mar–Apr, Oct–Dec
- Budget
- €€€budget.1
Food & WineCultureAdventureFrom the guide Budget group trips: 6 destinations where your money goes further
Istanbul
Türkiye
Bazaars, mosques, ferries across the Bosphorus for the price of a bus ticket and street food everywhere. Plenty to share out between history lovers and fans of the bars in Karaköy.
- Best time
- Apr–May, Sep–Nov
- Budget
- €€€budget.1
CultureFood & WineNightlifeFrom the guide Budget group trips: 6 destinations where your money goes further
General, indicative information: seasons, prices and conditions change, so always check before you go.