Where to Stay in Hoi An 2026: Best Areas & Hotel Prices

For a first visit, stay in or right next to Hoi An Ancient Town (Minh An area, Cam Pho or An Hoi islet) so you can walk to the lantern streets. Choose An Bang Beach for a beach-and-town mix, Cam Thanh or Tra Que for rice-field calm, and the Ha My–Dien Duong coast for luxury resorts. Mid-range rooms cost about 700,000–1,800,000 VND (US$28–72) a night.

Status (checked October 2026): Since 1 July 2025 Hoi An has been part of Da Nang city; the old town and An Hoi are in Hoi An ward, An Bang in Hoi An Tay ward, and Cam Thanh and Cua Dai in Hoi An Dong ward. Cua Dai Beach has suffered serious erosion, with an emergency protection project under way in 2026, so check photos of the actual beach before booking there. October to December is flood season, when riverside hotels can be cut off for a day or two.

Key takeaways:

Best for first-timers: hotels within 10 minutes’ walk of the Japanese Covered Bridge.
Best for beach lovers: An Bang Beach, about 4 km from the old town.
Best for peace and nature: villas and homestays in Cam Thanh and Tra Que.
Budget rooms start at about 300,000 VND (US$12); luxury resorts from about 5,000,000 VND (US$200).
In flood season, avoid ground-floor riverside rooms and keep plans flexible.

Where to Stay in Hoi An at a Glance

Best area overall	Ancient Town edge (Minh An, Cam Pho streets)
Best for nightlife and lanterns	An Hoi islet, across the Hoai River
Best beach area	An Bang Beach, about 4 km north-east
Best for quiet	Cam Thanh and Tra Que (rice fields, coconut forest)
Best for luxury	Ha My – Dien Duong coast, north of Hoi An
Budget price	About 300,000–700,000 VND (US$12–28) per night
Mid-range price	About 700,000–1,800,000 VND (US$28–72) per night
Upscale / luxury	About 2,000,000–5,000,000 VND and up (US$80–200+)
Recommended stay	2–3 nights
Peak season	February–April, July–August, Tet holiday
Flood season	Roughly October–December

Which Area Is Best to Stay in Hoi An?

The best area for most visitors is the edge of the Ancient Town, because you can walk to the heritage houses in the morning and enjoy the lanterns at night without needing transport. If you want the sea, An Bang Beach is the best compromise.

Area	Best for	Pros	Cons	Price range / night
Ancient Town edge	First-time visitors, couples	Walk everywhere, early-morning photos, food on the doorstep	Busy in the evening; few pools inside the core	About 600,000–2,500,000 VND
An Hoi islet	Night owls, river views	Night market, river terraces, 2 minutes to the old town	Noisy at night; flood-prone	About 500,000–1,800,000 VND
Cam Chau / Cua Dai Road	Value, pool hotels	Larger rooms, pools, 10–15 minutes by bike to town and beach	Main road traffic	About 500,000–2,000,000 VND
An Bang Beach	Beach and town in one stay	Relaxed beach bars, seafood, homestays	15 minutes by bike to the old town	About 600,000–3,000,000 VND
Cam Thanh and Tra Que	Families, nature lovers	Rice fields, villas with pools, quiet nights	Need a bicycle or Grab for town	About 700,000–3,000,000 VND
Ha My – Dien Duong coast	Luxury, honeymoons	Large beach resorts, spas, private beaches	15–25 minutes by car to the old town	About 5,000,000 VND and up

Is It Better to Stay in the Ancient Town or at the Beach?

Stay in or near the Ancient Town if Hoi An is mainly about culture, food and lanterns for you; choose the beach if you want to swim and relax and do not mind a 15-minute ride into town.

1. Ancient Town and surroundings

Hotels and guesthouses on streets such as Phan Chau Trinh, Tran Hung Dao, Ba Trieu and Hai Ba Trung put you within walking distance of the UNESCO-listed old town, the Japanese Covered Bridge, Tan Ky Old House and Hoi An Market. You can explore at sunrise before tour groups arrive, nap in the heat of the afternoon and return for the lanterns. Inside the protected heritage core, buildings are small and few have pools.

2. An Hoi islet

Just across the An Hoi bridge, this small islet hosts the Hoi An night market and many riverside cafés and boutique hotels. It is lively until late and often the first area to flood.

3. An Bang Beach

An Bang Beach is about 4 km from the old town, with a sandy shore, beach bars and seafood restaurants. Accommodation is mostly homestays, small boutique hotels and villas in the lanes behind the beach. Bicycles are the easiest way to ride into town.

4. Cua Dai Beach area

Cua Dai Beach was once Hoi An’s main resort strip, but erosion has taken much of the sand and an emergency coastal project was under way in 2026. Some resorts here still offer good value with pools and river or sea views; check recent photos of the beach before booking.

5. Cam Thanh and Tra Que

These villages offer green rice fields, herb gardens and the Bay Mau coconut forest. Villas and homestays here are ideal for families and cyclists, and Tra Que Vegetable Village is famous for cooking classes.

6. Ha My – Dien Duong coast

The long beach north of Hoi An is home to large luxury resorts such as Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai. It is the choice for a resort holiday, with hotel shuttles or a 15–25 minute drive to the old town.

How Much Does a Hotel in Hoi An Cost?

Hoi An has rooms for every budget: a clean double room in a guesthouse costs about 300,000–700,000 VND, a boutique hotel with a pool about 700,000–1,800,000 VND, and luxury resorts start at about 5,000,000 VND per night.

Tier	Typical price per night (VND)	Approx. USD	What you get
Hostel dorm bed	About 150,000–250,000	US$6–10	Shared rooms, social atmosphere, bicycles
Budget guesthouse / homestay	About 300,000–700,000	US$12–28	Private room, breakfast, family hosts
Mid-range boutique hotel	About 700,000–1,800,000	US$28–72	Pool, breakfast, free bicycles
Upscale hotel / villa	About 2,000,000–5,000,000	US$80–200	Spa, larger rooms, river or field views
Luxury beach resort	About 5,000,000 and up	US$200+	Private beach, fine dining, butler service

Prices rise by about 20–50% during Tet (Lunar New Year; 6 February 2027), around the full-moon lantern nights and in the busy months of February–April and July–August. Rates are lowest from October to December.

When Should You Book Accommodation in Hoi An?

Book 4–8 weeks ahead for February–April, July–August and Tet; 1–2 weeks is usually enough in the rainy season. Flexible cancellation is wise from October to December because floods can disrupt travel.

February–April: best weather, high demand for old-town boutique hotels.
May–August: hot and sunny, beach hotels are popular with domestic families in summer.
September–January: rainy season, with the main flood risk roughly October–December; lower prices.
Full-moon nights: the lantern evening on the 14th day of each lunar month draws extra crowds.

What Should You Check Before Booking a Hotel in Hoi An?

Check the exact location on a map, the walking time to the Japanese Covered Bridge, whether bicycles are included and how the hotel handles floods.

Use the map view: “Hoi An centre” can mean anywhere within 5 km.
Ask whether airport transfers can be arranged and the price (about 300,000–500,000 VND per car).
In flood season, prefer upper-floor rooms and ask about the hotel’s flood plan.
Beach hotels: check recent guest photos, especially at Cua Dai, because the shoreline has changed.
Hotels must register your passport with the local police; this is normal procedure. Check your entry rules on the official Vietnam e-visa portal before you book.
Look for free bicycles, which save money and are the best way to explore.

Local Expert Tips for Where to Stay in Hoi An

These tips come from years of arranging Hoi An tours for international travellers.

For a 2-night stay, sleep near the old town; for 3–4 nights, split between the old town and An Bang Beach.
Choose a hotel 5–10 minutes’ walk outside the heritage core for a pool and quieter nights.
Families get more space for the money in Cam Thanh villas with private pools.
Honeymooners: combine 2 nights in a boutique old-town hotel with 2 nights in a Ha My resort.
Avoid riverside ground-floor rooms from October to December.
Check whether the hotel is inside the car-free zone: taxis cannot drop you at the door during the day.
If you plan an early My Son or Cham Islands trip, stay near Cua Dai Road for quicker pick-ups.
Ask your hotel to arrange the Hoi An Ancient Town ticket route and bicycle maps on arrival to save time.

Plan Your Hoi An Trip

Wherever you stay, spend time in Hoi An Ancient Town, take an early ride to Tra Que, swim at An Bang Beach and plan day trips to My Son Sanctuary and the Cham Islands. Our Hoi An transportation guide, Hoi An food guide and Hoi An travel tips help with the rest, and if you are continuing north, see where to stay in Da Nang and where to stay in Hue.

Plan your trip with our Hoi An travel guide and Hoi An tours. Contact Vietnam Tour Expert Team for a free custom itinerary.

Frequently Asked Questions about Where to Stay in Hoi An

1. What is the best area to stay in Hoi An for first-timers?

The best area for a first visit to Hoi An is the edge of the Ancient Town, within about 10 minutes’ walk of the Japanese Covered Bridge, so you can walk to the sights and lanterns.

2. Should I stay in Hoi An or Da Nang?

Stay in Hoi An for heritage, food and lanterns, and in Da Nang for a city beach and nightlife; the two are about 30 km and 40–50 minutes apart.

3. Is An Bang Beach a good place to stay in Hoi An?

Yes. An Bang Beach is about 4 km from the old town and combines beach bars, seafood and homestays with an easy bicycle ride into Hoi An.

4. Is Cua Dai Beach still worth staying at in Hoi An?

Cua Dai Beach in Hoi An has suffered serious erosion and an emergency protection project was under way in 2026, so check recent photos before booking a beach holiday there.

5. How much is a hotel in Hoi An per night?

Budget rooms in Hoi An cost about 300,000–700,000 VND, mid-range boutique hotels about 700,000–1,800,000 VND and luxury resorts from about 5,000,000 VND per night.

6. How many nights should I stay in Hoi An?

Two to three nights in Hoi An is ideal: enough for the old town, a beach afternoon, a cooking class and a day trip to My Son or the Cham Islands.

7. Where should families stay in Hoi An?

Families in Hoi An do well in Cam Thanh or Tra Que villas with pools, or in hotels on Cua Dai Road, which offer more space than the old town.

8. Where are the luxury resorts in Hoi An?

Hoi An’s luxury resorts are mainly on the Ha My – Dien Duong coast north of town, about 15–25 minutes by car from the Ancient Town.

9. Is it noisy to stay on An Hoi islet in Hoi An?

An Hoi islet in Hoi An is lively until late because of the night market and bars; choose a room away from the river front if you are a light sleeper.

10. When should I book a hotel in Hoi An?

Book Hoi An hotels 4–8 weeks ahead for February–April, July–August and Tet; in the rainy season 1–2 weeks is usually enough.

11. Is it safe to stay in Hoi An during flood season?

Yes, with care. From roughly October to December, choose upper-floor rooms away from the river in Hoi An and allow a spare day in case of floods.

12. Can taxis reach hotels inside Hoi An Ancient Town?

Not during car-free hours (about 9:00–21:30 in summer, 9:00–21:00 in winter); taxis stop at the edge and you walk a few minutes to hotels in the heritage core of Hoi An.

13. Do Hoi An hotels provide free bicycles?

Many Hoi An hotels and homestays lend bicycles for free; otherwise rental costs about 30,000–50,000 VND a day.

14. Are homestays in Hoi An a good option?

Yes. Homestays around Hoi An, especially in An Bang, Cam Thanh and Tra Que, offer friendly hosts and home-cooked breakfasts for about 300,000–900,000 VND a night.