Town in Da Nang, Vietnam
Hoi An
Lantern-lit UNESCO old town with tailors, cooking classes and nearby beaches. Beautiful and easy for a week, but crowded in the center, flood-prone and short on nightlife.
At a glance
- Safety4/5Safe with normal careDetails
- Monthly budget$771–1,230Comfortable, one person · ₫20M–32MDetails
- Value for money87/100Better value than 86% of places we coverDetails
- Best time to goFeb–MayWarmest: Jun, 32°CDetails
- Internet301 MbpsFixed broadband, Vietnam medianDetails
- Tap waterNo, drink bottledDo not drink tap water; use bottled or filtered.Details
- LGBTQ+4/5WelcomingDetails
- Solo travel4/5English: common in tourist areasDetails
- Doctor's visit$19–58Private clinic, without insuranceDetails
- Getting aroundGrabVery walkableDetails
- Cash or cardMixed: cards and cashCards in hotels and restaurants with signs; cash for markets, street food, tailors and small shops.Details
Where to stay in Hoi An
Areas visitors base themselves in.
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Old Town | Short stays: lanterns, restaurants, tailors, very touristy |
| An Bang Beach | Beach cafés, surf, expats and nomads |
| Cam Chau and rice fields | Quieter homestays and long stays, 10 minutes by bike |
Apps that work in Hoi An
Ride-hailing
Food delivery
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| GrabFood | Covers the old town and An Bang |
| ShopeeFood | Cheaper, mostly Vietnamese |
- Maps: Google Maps
- Messaging: Zalo
- VeXeRe: Booking buses and sleeper coaches
- Taxis: Taxis and Grab are fine for beaches. In the old town, pedestrian hours restrict cars; walk or take a bicycle.
Cash, cards and tipping
What to carry and how to pay. Money in Vietnam.
- Mixed: cards and cash Cards in hotels and restaurants with signs; cash for markets, street food, tailors and small shops. Use ATMs in town.
- Currency: Dong (VND). US$1 ≈ ₫25,953.96 on 03 Oct 2026.
- ATMs: Foreign-card fees run roughly 20,000–110,000 VND per withdrawal and limits are low (often 2–5 million VND); compare banks.
- Tipping: Not expected; locals don't tip. Round up for drivers, and tip guides and spa staff for good service.
- Paying by phone: Apple and Google Pay work at contactless terminals; VietQR needs a Vietnamese bank account or a linked regional banking app.
Before you go
Visa and entry
- Many nationalities need an e-visa: up to 90 days, single or multiple entry, US$25/US$50, applied for online.
- Look-alike agency sites charge several times the official fee; use only the government .gov.vn e-visa portal.
- Airlines may refuse boarding without an onward ticket dated within your visa or visa-free period.
Emergency numbers
Police 113 · Ambulance 115 · Fire 114
Plugs
Type A, C · 220 V, 50 Hz. Do I need an adapter?
SIM and eSIM
Viettel, Vinaphone and MobiFone airport kiosks sell tourist SIMs with big data allowances; passport required. City shops are cheaper. eSIMs work for visitors.
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Sources
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