Where to stay in Hoi An

Hoi An is one of the most charming towns in Vietnam: a former trading port on the Thu Bon River whose old town of yellow-walled merchant houses, assembly halls and temples is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the evenings, silk lanterns light up the streets and the river.

The places we list are small, family-run homestays on the western side of the old town, a short walk from the Japanese Covered Bridge. Homestays are a Hoi An speciality, often with welcoming hosts who help with bikes, tailors and day trips.

Nearest airport
Da Nang International, about 30 km north
Old town
A ticket is required to enter many historic buildings
Getting around
On foot or by bicycle; the old town has motorbike-free hours
Wettest months
Roughly October to December, when the river can flood

Places to stay in Hoi An

3 hotels

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Hoi An, area by area

The old town sits on the north bank of the Thu Bon River, with rice fields, villages and beaches spreading out towards the sea.

The old town

Best for history, lanterns and food

Staying in or near the old town lets you explore in the early morning, before the day visitors arrive, and walk back at night under the lanterns. The Japanese Covered Bridge, the assembly halls and the old merchant houses are all within a few minutes of each other.

The western end, around Nguyen Phuc Tan and the streets near the bridge, is a little quieter, with homestays and cafes along the river.

An Bang and Cua Dai

Best for beach days

An Bang Beach, about 15 minutes by bike from the old town, has beach bars, seafood restaurants and sunbeds. Cua Dai, a little further south, is quieter, with larger resorts.

Questions about staying in Hoi An

Do I need a ticket for Hoi An old town?

A ticket is required to enter the old town's historic sites, such as assembly halls and old houses. Buy it at the booths around the old town.

Can I get clothes made in Hoi An?

Yes. Hoi An is famous for its tailors, who can make suits, dresses and shoes in a day or two. Allow time for fittings.

How do I get from Da Nang airport to Hoi An?

By taxi or ride-hailing car, which takes about 45 minutes. Many homestays can arrange a pick-up.

Is Hoi An good for families?

Yes. The old town is compact and walkable, bike rides through the rice fields are easy, and lantern-making and cooking classes are fun for children.

Can I visit My Son from Hoi An?

Yes. The Cham temple ruins of My Son, a UNESCO site, are about an hour away. Go early to avoid the heat and the tour groups.

When is the lantern festival?

On the 14th day of each lunar month, around the full moon, when lights are dimmed and lanterns fill the old town and river.

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