Where to Stay in Da Nang 2026: Best Areas & Hotel Prices

For most travellers the best place to stay in Da Nang is the My Khe beachfront in An Hai and Son Tra wards: beach on the doorstep and the centre 10 minutes away. Choose the Han River area (Hai Chau ward) for city life and food, the Son Tra Peninsula or Non Nuoc coast for resorts, and Hoi An if you prefer heritage. Mid-range rooms cost about 700,000–1,800,000 VND (US$28–70) a night.

Status (checked October 2026): After the July 2025 reorganisation, hotel addresses use new ward names (for example Hai Chau, An Hai, Son Tra, Ngu Hanh Son and Hoi An wards). October to December is the rainy and typhoon season, when beach rates drop but seas can be rough; peak demand and prices are from about April to August and around Tet (6 February 2027).

Key takeaways:

First visit, beach holiday: My Khe beachfront (An Hai and Son Tra wards).
Food, nightlife and short stays: the Han River area in Hai Chau ward.
Luxury and seclusion: resorts on the Son Tra Peninsula and the Non Nuoc coast towards Hoi An.
Heritage and lantern evenings: stay in Hoi An, now part of Da Nang city, 45–60 minutes away.
Book 4–8 weeks ahead for April–August, Vietnamese holidays and the Da Nang fireworks festival period.

Where to Stay in Da Nang at a Glance

Best overall	My Khe beachfront (An Hai and Son Tra wards)
Best for city life	Han River / Bach Dang area (Hai Chau ward)
Best for luxury	Son Tra Peninsula and Non Nuoc beach (Ngu Hanh Son ward)
Best for backpackers	An Thuong area, a few blocks from My Khe Beach
Best for heritage	Hoi An (Hoi An, Hoi An Dong and Hoi An Tay wards)
Budget rooms	About 300,000–600,000 VND (US$12–24)
Mid-range	About 700,000–1,800,000 VND (US$28–70)
Upscale / 5-star	About 2,500,000–6,000,000 VND (US$100–240)
Luxury resorts	From about 8,000,000 VND (US$320)
Airport distance	About 10–20 min to most city and beach hotels

Which Area of Da Nang Is Best to Stay In?

The My Khe beachfront is best for most visitors; the Han River area is better if you want restaurants, bars and the Dragon Bridge on your doorstep. Both are only 2–3 km apart.

Area	Best for	Pros	Cons	Typical mid-range price
My Khe beachfront (An Hai, Son Tra)	Beach holidays, families, first visit	Sand, sea views, seafood, sunrise	High-rise strip, less local feel	About 800,000–2,000,000 VND
Han River (Hai Chau)	Food, nightlife, short stays	Markets, river views, Dragon Bridge, cafés	Noisier, 10 min to the beach	About 700,000–1,800,000 VND
An Thuong (An Hai)	Backpackers, digital nomads	Cheap hostels, cafés, international food	Busy, small rooms	About 400,000–1,000,000 VND
Son Tra Peninsula	Luxury, honeymoons, nature	Private beaches, forest, quiet	Far from restaurants, needs a car	Luxury only
Non Nuoc coast (Ngu Hanh Son)	Resorts, golf, between city and Hoi An	Wide beach, big resorts, near Marble Mountains	Car needed for food and sights	About 2,000,000 VND and up
Hoi An	Heritage, couples, culture	Ancient Town, lanterns, tailors, rice fields	45–60 min from Da Nang airport	About 600,000–1,800,000 VND

1. My Khe beachfront

The long sandy strip behind My Khe Beach, along Vo Nguyen Giap and Hoang Sa streets, is lined with hotels of every level. You can swim before breakfast, walk to seafood restaurants at night and reach the Han River in 10 minutes by Grab. Choose a sea-view room on a high floor for sunrise.

2. Han River and Bach Dang Street

The west bank of the Han River in Hai Chau ward is Da Nang’s traditional centre: Han Market, the Cathedral, the Museum of Cham Sculpture and riverside cafés. It is ideal for watching the weekend fire show at the Dragon Bridge and for eating local.

3. An Thuong

A grid of streets a few blocks from the beach, popular with long-stay visitors. It has hostels, boutique hotels, international restaurants, halal options and craft-beer bars.

4. Son Tra Peninsula

The forested peninsula north-east of the city holds a handful of secluded luxury resorts, including the InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, home of the Michelin-starred La Maison 1888. Nearby are Linh Ung Pagoda and the trails of the Son Tra Peninsula.

5. Non Nuoc coast

South of the city, towards Hoi An, the beach widens and large resorts sit behind the dunes, close to the Marble Mountains. This is a good compromise if you want to split time between Da Nang and Hoi An without changing hotel.

6. Hoi An

Since July 2025 Hoi An is part of Da Nang city, and its old town lies in Hoi An ward. Stay near the Ancient Town for evening walks, or at An Bang Beach for a beach-and-heritage mix. See our where to stay in Hoi An guide for details.

How Much Do Hotels in Da Nang Cost?

Da Nang offers good value: a comfortable mid-range room by the beach costs about 700,000–1,800,000 VND (US$28–70) a night. Prices rise by 20–50% in summer and on holidays.

Tier	Low season (Oct–Feb)	High season (Apr–Aug, holidays)	What you get
Hostel dorm	About 150,000–250,000 VND	About 200,000–350,000 VND	Bed, lockers, social area
Budget hotel	About 300,000–500,000 VND	About 400,000–700,000 VND	Private room, air-con, Wi-Fi
Mid-range (3–4 star)	About 700,000–1,300,000 VND	About 1,000,000–2,000,000 VND	Pool, breakfast, sea or river view
Upscale (5 star)	About 2,500,000–4,000,000 VND	About 3,500,000–6,000,000 VND	Big pools, spa, beach access
Luxury resort	From about 8,000,000 VND	From about 12,000,000 VND	Villas, private beaches, fine dining

Is It Better to Stay in Da Nang or Hoi An?

Stay in Da Nang for beaches, modern hotels, nightlife and easy flights; stay in Hoi An for heritage atmosphere, lanterns and countryside. Many travellers split their nights: two in Da Nang and two or three in Hoi An.

Factor	Da Nang	Hoi An
Atmosphere	Modern city, long beach	Historic town, rice fields
Airport	10–20 min	45–60 min
Beaches	My Khe, Non Nuoc	An Bang, Cua Dai
Nightlife	Bars, rooftops, night markets	Lantern-lit riverside, quieter
Day trips	Ba Na Hills, Son Tra, Hue	My Son, Cham Islands, Tra Que

Where Should Families and Couples Stay in Da Nang?

Families do best in beachfront hotels with pools on the My Khe strip or in the resorts of the Non Nuoc coast; couples often prefer a Son Tra resort or a riverside boutique hotel in Hoi An.

Families: look for connecting rooms, a shallow pool and a lifeguarded beach; most beach hotels can arrange cots and airport pick-ups.
Couples and honeymooners: the Son Tra Peninsula and Non Nuoc coast have the most romantic resorts; Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai near Hoi An is one of Vietnam’s best-known luxury resorts.
Business travellers: the Han River area is closest to offices and the convention venues.
Muslim travellers: An Thuong has several halal restaurants; ask hotels for prayer direction and halal breakfast options.

When Should I Book Hotels in Da Nang?

Book 4–8 weeks ahead for April to August, school holidays, the 30 April–1 May and 2 September holidays and Tet. From October to December prices drop, but choose a hotel with indoor facilities in case of rain.

Compare prices, then check the hotel’s own website: direct bookings often include breakfast or airport transfers.
Read the cancellation policy carefully for October–December stays in case a typhoon changes your plans.
Check that the address uses the new ward name, and save it in Vietnamese for drivers.
Hotels register your passport with the local police on check-in; this is normal and required by law.

Local Expert Tips for Choosing a Hotel in Da Nang

These tips come from years of arranging Da Nang tours for international travellers.

On a first visit, stay on the My Khe beachfront and take Grab to the river for dinner.
Ask for a high floor facing the sea for sunrise; the sun rises over the water.
If you plan both Da Nang and Hoi An, a Non Nuoc resort lets you visit both without moving hotels.
Stay near the Han River on Friday to Sunday nights to walk to the Dragon Bridge fire show.
Choose Son Tra resorts only if you are happy to rely on cars or resort shuttles.
In October–December, pick a hotel with a good indoor pool, spa or gym for rainy days.
Book Hoi An riverside rooms with care in flood season: lower floors can flood briefly.
For early flights, the Han River area is closest to the airport.

Plan Your Da Nang Trip

From your base, ride up to Ba Na Hills, climb the Marble Mountains, drive the Son Tra Peninsula to Linh Ung Pagoda, and relax on My Khe Beach. Day trips lead to Hoi An Ancient Town, My Son Sanctuary and the Cham Islands. Eat well with our Da Nang food guide, plan transfers with the Da Nang transportation guide, and read our Da Nang travel tips; continuing north, see where to stay in Hue.

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Where to Stay in Da Nang

1. What is the best area to stay in Da Nang?

The My Khe beachfront in An Hai and Son Tra wards is the best area to stay in Da Nang for most visitors, with the beach outside and the Han River 10 minutes away.

2. Is it better to stay near the beach or the river in Da Nang?

Stay by the beach in Da Nang for swimming and sea views, or by the Han River for local food, nightlife and the Dragon Bridge; the two areas are only 2–3 km apart.

3. Where do backpackers stay in Da Nang?

Backpackers in Da Nang usually stay in the An Thuong area near My Khe Beach, where hostels cost about 150,000–350,000 VND per dorm bed.

4. How much does a hotel in Da Nang cost?

A mid-range hotel in Da Nang costs about 700,000–1,800,000 VND (US$28–70) a night, budget rooms about 300,000–600,000 VND, and five-star hotels about 2,500,000–6,000,000 VND.

5. Where are the luxury resorts in Da Nang?

Da Nang’s luxury resorts are on the Son Tra Peninsula, such as the InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, and along the Non Nuoc coast towards Hoi An.

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

Stay in Da Nang for beaches, nightlife and an airport 10–20 minutes away, or in Hoi An for heritage and lanterns; splitting two or three nights in each works well.

7. Is Hoi An part of Da Nang now?

Yes. Since 1 July 2025 the former Quang Nam province, including Hoi An, has merged into Da Nang city, and Hoi An’s old town lies in Hoi An ward.

8. Where should families stay in Da Nang?

Families in Da Nang do best in beachfront hotels with pools on the My Khe strip or in Non Nuoc resorts with kids’ clubs and lifeguarded beaches.

9. Where should couples stay in Da Nang?

Couples in Da Nang often choose a resort on the Son Tra Peninsula or Non Nuoc coast, or a riverside boutique hotel in Hoi An for romantic evenings.

10. How far are Da Nang beach hotels from the airport?

Most Da Nang beachfront hotels are 15–20 minutes from the airport by car, and Han River hotels about 10 minutes.

11. When are hotel prices highest in Da Nang?

Da Nang hotel prices are highest from about April to August, during national holidays and around Tet, which falls on 6 February in 2027.

12. Is it cheaper to stay in Da Nang in the rainy season?

Yes. From October to December Da Nang hotel rates often fall, but heavy rain and typhoons can affect beach days and boat trips.

13. Which Da Nang area is best for nightlife?

The Han River area in Hai Chau ward and the An Thuong area near the beach are Da Nang’s liveliest places for bars, rooftops and night markets.

14. Is the Son Tra Peninsula a good place to stay in Da Nang?

The Son Tra Peninsula suits travellers who want a secluded luxury resort in nature; it is far from local restaurants, so you will rely on cars or resort shuttles.

15. Do Da Nang hotels keep my passport?

Da Nang hotels must register guests’ passports with the police; they usually scan or copy it and return it, and you should not leave your passport as a deposit elsewhere.