Things to do and where to stay in Hoi An
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Hoi An is Vietnam's most romantic World Heritage old town — yellow heritage houses along the Thu Bon River, colorful lanterns at night, the Japanese Bridge, fast made-to-order tailors, and floating lanterns set adrift on the water. It's about 40 minutes from Da Nang.

🏮Riverside lanterns🌉Japanese Bridge👗Tailor shops🪔Floating lanterns🏛️World Heritage old town
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Why stay in Hoi An

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A city of lanterns by night

Colorful lanterns light up the riverside for the most romantic atmosphere around

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Tailor shops

Get a suit or dress made in just a few hours — good quality at gentle prices

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World Heritage old town

Heritage houses, the Japanese Bridge, and Chinese shrines from its trading days

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Floating lanterns

Take a boat out and set a floating lantern adrift on the Thu Bon River at night

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Local dishes to try in Hoi An

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    Cao Lau

    Hoi An's local noodle dish with chewy noodles, pork and herbs — found only here

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    White Rose & wonton

    Rose-shaped shrimp dumplings and fried wontons, a local specialty

    📍 Hoi An
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    Hoi An banh mi

    Banh mi from the town's legendary shops

    📍 Citywide
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    Riverside cafes

    Cafes and dessert spots with views of the river and lanterns

    📍 Old town
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    Japanese Bridge

    An ancient covered wooden bridge — the symbol of Hoi An

    📍 Old town
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    Ancient Town

    Yellow heritage houses, lanterns and Chinese shrines — lovely for an evening stroll

    📍 Riverside
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    Lantern Boat

    Ride a boat and set a floating lantern adrift for a romantic atmosphere

    📍 Thu Bon River
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    An Bang Beach

    A white-sand beach near the old town that you can reach by bicycle

    📍 Coast
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    Tra Que Village

    An organic vegetable-growing village — cycle out to see the countryside

    📍 Out of town

Things to do in Hoi An

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3 Hoi An hotels our team picked for you

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Hoi An Odyssey Hotel & Spa★ 9.5Upper-mid

Hoi An Odyssey Hotel & Spa

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#2 4-star hotel · 9.5 guest score on a quiet island

From~$40/night
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Hotel Royal Hoi An - MGallery★ 9.4Luxury

Hotel Royal Hoi An - MGallery

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#1 Luxury 5-star · MGallery on the riverfront

From~$103/night
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RiverTown Hoi An Resort & Spa★ 9.4Luxury

RiverTown Hoi An Resort & Spa

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#3 5-star resort · riverfront with a rooftop infinity pool

From~$66/night
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Little Hoi An . A Boutique Hotel & Spa

★ 9.4⭐⭐⭐⭐Upper-mid📍 Hoi An

#5 boutique hotel · 7-min walk to the Japanese Bridge

~$60/night
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Lasenta Boutique Hotel Hoian

★ 9.3⭐⭐⭐⭐Upper-mid📍 Hoi An

#4 4-star boutique · quiet, set in the rice fields

~$46/night
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Flame Flowers Homestay Hoi An

★ 9.2⭐⭐Value📍 Hoi An

#10 Homestay · cheapest on the list, family-run

~$14/night
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Hoi An TNT Villa

★ 9.1⭐⭐⭐⭐Upper-mid📍 Hoi An

#8 villa-style 4-star · courtyard pool, 10-min walk to Old Town

~$31/night
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The Corner Riverside Villa

★ 9.1⭐⭐⭐Value📍 Hoi An

#11 3-star riverfront villa · quiet bend of the Thu Bon

~$27/night
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Hoi An Ivy Hotel

★ 8.9⭐⭐⭐Value📍 Hoi An

#7 small 3-star · riverfront next to the Old Town

~$29/night
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Ha An Hotel Hoi An

★ 8.9⭐⭐⭐Value📍 Hoi An

#9 3-star hotel · colonial courtyard inside the Old Town

~$40/night

🚆 Getting around Hoi An

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Car from Da Nang

Grab or a private car from Da Nang (~40 minutes), or a tour transfer

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Bicycle

The old town and surrounding countryside are easy to explore by bike

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Walk the old town

Parts of the old town are car-free — strolling is the best way to see the lanterns

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River boat

Take a boat to float lanterns and see the old town from the river

Where to go next near Hoi An

Frequently asked — where to stay in Hoi An

How many days do I need in Hoi An?+

1–2 days — wander the old town, get clothes tailored, float lanterns at night, and cycle through the countryside and to the beach. Pairs well with Da Nang.

How do I get to Hoi An?+

Fly into Da Nang and continue by car (~40 minutes). Many people stay in Da Nang or in Hoi An itself to soak up the night atmosphere.

Is it worth getting clothes tailored in Hoi An?+

Yes, and it's fast — suits and dresses are ready in a few hours to a day, at good quality and value. Leave some time for fittings and alterations.

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