Hoi An Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Hoi An Ancient Town showing a bay or harbour, night scenes and a small town or village
Assembly Hall of the Fujian Chinese Congregation featuring heritage architecture, a temple or place of worship and religious elements
Hoi An
Central Market featuring markets and food as well as a small group of people
Hoi An

Discover traditional Vietnam in Hoi An’s World Heritage architecture, colourful markets and vibrant fishing communities.

Hoi An offers an authentic taste of Vietnam as it once was. Situated 560 miles (900 kilometres) south of Hanoi, it’s considerably less westernised than the rest of the country, although still a popular tourist destination.One of the city’s most popular attractions is Hoi An Ancient Town. This is a well-preserved historical trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th centuries. Watch fish traders as they work from their boats on the dock or walk along the narrow alleys lined with rickety buildings. Japanese Bridge is one of the Ancient Town highlights. It stands as a symbol of Hoi An’s multicultural background, and a reminder of the skilled craftspeople who have lived here.There is also considerable Chinese influence in Hoi An, most notably seen in the Quan Cong Temple. This elaborate shrine is dedicated to a great military general. Gilt statues, incandescent tiles and plumes of incense make it a particularly atmospheric place to visit. Wander down to the old docks and Hoi An Central Market for the sights, sounds and smells of a genuine Vietnamese market.The centre of Hoi An is small and easy to get around. Walking is a good option, although some prefer to use push bikes. These are cheap to rent and are convenient when travelling out to the countryside and coastline.A popular excursion from Hoi An is to Cua Dai Beach. This picturesque stretch of beach has palms, golden sand and good options for dining. Take the short boat trip from Cua Dai Beach to explore the Cham Islands, a territory of protected forests and marine life.Hoi An has a tropical climate. The temperature is pleasant enough throughout the year, reaching highs of around 95 F (35 C) in the summer. September through January is monsoon season and October and November are usually extremely wet.

Where to stay in Hoi An

Hoi An Ancient Town showing a small town or village, cycling and street scenes

Hoi An Ancient Town

Travellers to Hoi An Ancient Town praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Hoi An Market and Chua Cau.

Hoi An Ancient Town
Hoi An City Centre which includes markets, cycling and street scenes

Hoi An City Centre

4.5/5(74 area reviews)

Hoi An City Centre is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Hoi An Market and Chua Cau.

Hoi An City Centre
Cua Dai Beach which includes street scenes and tropical scenes

Cam An

Cam An is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like An Bang Beach and Cua Dai Beach.

Cam An
Assembly Hall of the Fujian Chinese Congregation which includes a square or plaza, a fountain and a temple or place of worship

Minh An

5/5(15 area reviews)

Minh An is known for its beautiful river views, and you can make a stop by Hoi An Night Market and Hoi An Market while in the area.

Minh An
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Cam Chau

Spas, historical sites and cocktail bars highlight some of the notable features of Cam Chau. Make a stop by Ba Le Market while you're exploring.

Cam Chau
Song Hoai Square featuring a small town or village, cycling and a square or plaza

Cam Pho

4.5/5(21 area reviews)

The stunning river views and relaxing spas are top of the list for many visitors to Cam Pho. A stop by Song Hoai Square or Chua Cau might round out your trip.

Cam Pho
Almanity Hoi An Resort & Spa

Almanity Hoi An Resort & Spa

5 out of 5
326 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, Tan An Ward, Hoi An, Da Nang
The price is Rp1.165.738 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
Rp1.165.738
Rp1.321.947 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Hoi An. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (589 reviews)
"Loved our time at Almanity, the staff were exceptional in every way. Would absolutely recommend it and stay again given the opportunity."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

Almanity Hoi An Resort & Spa
The Pearl Hội An

The Pearl Hội An

5 out of 5
An Bang Beach, Hoi An Tay Ward, Hoi An, Da Nang
The price is Rp924.373 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
Rp924.373
Rp1.048.240 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Hoi An. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (277 reviews)
"Lovely resort and a good price. You can get food, massages etc at the small village either via the beach or road."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

The Pearl Hội An
La Siesta Hoi An Resort & Spa

La Siesta Hoi An Resort & Spa

5 out of 5
132 Hung Vuong, Block 7, Hoi An Tay Ward, Hoi An, Da Nang
The price is Rp1.663.010 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
Rp1.663.010
Rp1.885.854 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Hoi An. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent customer services from every department. Beautiful design of the complex and each room. Swimming pool designs are breathtaking. Beds are clean and comfortable. Breakfast selections are endless and delicious. I left my very expensive reading glasses behind for 3 days and they still had it ..."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

La Siesta Hoi An Resort & Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Full Moon Apartments

Full Moon Apartments

3 out of 5
104 Tran Quang Khai, Hoi An, Da Nang
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Hoi An. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Hoi An Market and Hoi An Night Market are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Well done to the team
"What a lovely and central place Moon has here. She really goes out of her way to make you welcome - so do her staff. I stayed in a 1 bedroom apartment and it was big enough for me….it would be big enough for two. I will book the penthouse when I come next time. I had a Quick Look at it and it looks ..."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Full Moon Apartments
Lisa Homestay 2

Lisa Homestay 2

3 out of 5
79 ngo quyen, Hoi An, Da Nang
Stay at this 3-star holiday home in Hoi An. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hoi An Night Market and Hoi An Market ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
"2nd time staying here. Great place. Great location."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025

Lisa Homestay 2
The Present River Hoi An

The Present River Hoi An

3.5 out of 5
44 A Cao Hong Lanh, Hoi An, Da Nang
Stay at this 3.5-star villa in Hoi An. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Hoi An Night Market and Hoi An Market ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
"The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was clean, comfortable and within a short walking distance of the ancient town and night markets. I can highly recommend this hotel for great value!"

Reviewed on 8 May 2025

The Present River Hoi An
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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