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Hội An

Lantern town, ancient port — everything you need to know before you go.

TownFoodBeach
Best time
Feb – May
Stay from
$22
Articles
48
Coordinates
15.88°N
108.34°E
Couple releases lanterns in Hoi An, Vietnam, at night along the river.
↑ Couple releases lanterns in Hoi An, Vietnam, at night along the river.Photo · Võ Văn Tiến · Pexels
01Overview02When to go03What to do04Where to eat05Where to stay06Getting there
01.

Overview — what Hội An is, in one screen.

Hội An is one of central vietnam's most must visit destinations. Known for lantern town, ancient port, it draws travelers looking for town and food experiences.

Best visited between Feb – May when the weather is most favorable and crowds are manageable. Accommodation starts from $22/night for guesthouses and homestays.

This guide collects 48 independent articles — destinations within Hội An, where locals eat, transport options, and tested itineraries you can follow.

Quick facts
Region
Central Vietnam
Best time
Feb – May
Stay from
$22
Travel style
Town, Food, Beach
Articles
48 guides
Coordinates
15.88°N · 108.34°E
02.

Best time to visit — month by month.

Jan
★★★
Feb
★★★★★
Mar
★★★★★
Apr
★★★★★
May
★★★★
Jun
★★★
Jul
★★
Aug
★★
Sep
★★
Oct
★★
Nov
★★★
Dec
★★★
PoorBest time
03.

What to do in Hội An — top experiences.

All Hội An guides →
Stunning aerial view of floating villages amidst limestone islands in a serene green bay.
01 · Destinations

Vietnam Cham Tower Trail: A 5-Day Archaeological Road Trip from Quang Nam to Ninh Thuan

5 minRead guide →
Serene landscape in Ninh Bình, Vietnam featuring grazing buffalo in lush rice fields.
02 · Destinations

Po Rome Tower: Ninh Thuan's Forgotten Cham Shrine Still Has a Pulse

5 minRead guide →
Stunning aerial view of floating villages amidst limestone islands in a serene green bay.
03 · Destinations

My Son at Dawn: How to Beat the Tour Buses to the Cham Towers

4 minRead guide →
Stunning aerial view of floating villages amidst limestone islands in a serene green bay.
04 · Destinations

My Son at Dawn: How to Beat the Tour Buses to the Cham Ruins

5 minRead guide →
View of the Vietnam National Assembly Building in Hanoi with Vietnamese flag.
05 · Destinations

A Day Trip to My Son Sanctuary from Hoi An

3 minRead guide →
From above of blue starfish on reef with various Acropora corals growing underwater of shallow ocean in daylight
06 · Destinations

Cu Lao Cham: the Snorkel-and-Fishing-Village Day Trip from Hoi An

4 minRead guide →
04.

Where to eat in Hội An — dishes locals queue for.

All Hội An food →
A scenic view of Turtle Tower on Hoan Kiem Lake surrounded by lush greenery in Hanoi, Vietnam.
01 · Food

What You'll Actually Drink at a Vietnamese Cooking Class

5 minRead guide →
A street vendor prepares a fresh avocado smoothie in Bình Thuận, Vietnam.
02 · Food

Vietnam Fruit Smoothies: What to Order and When

5 minRead guide →
Motorcyclists navigate a vibrant street in Ho Chi Minh City, showcasing urban life and culture.
03 · Food

Vietnam's Craft Cocktail Bars: A City-by-City Directory

5 minRead guide →
Motorcyclists navigate a vibrant street in Ho Chi Minh City, showcasing urban life and culture.
04 · Food

Trung Nguyen Legend Coffee: Love It or Skip It?

5 minRead guide →
Street vendor wearing conical hat preparing fresh juice at outdoor cart with various ingredients.
05 · Food

Sugarcane Juice Carts in Vietnam: How to Tell the Good Ones

4 minRead guide →
The majestic entrance of Minh Mang Tomb framed by bare trees in Hue, Vietnam.
06 · Food

Hue vs Hoi An: Where to Wake Up for Breakfast

4 minRead guide →
05.

Where to stay — picks from $22/night.

3 picks
Where to stay
Agoda · Hội An

Hotels, homestays, hostels — strongest inventory in Vietnam.

From $14 / night
Check tonight's deals →
Where to stay
Booking.com · Hội An

Wide global selection — free cancellation on most rooms.

From $16 / night
See where I'd stay →
Tours & activities
Klook · Hội An

Day trips, food tours, transfers — Asia specialist.

From $18 / person
See what to actually book →
06.

Getting to Hội An — your options.

Option 01

Bus / overnight sleeper

From
Đà Nẵng
Travel time
6–10 hr
Cost
200–400k VND
Option 02

Motorbike rental

From
Đà Nẵng
Travel time
8–12 hr
Cost
120k/day + fuel
Option 03

Private car + driver

From
Đà Nẵng
Travel time
6–8 hr
Cost
2.5–4M VND
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Read more about Hội An — independent guides.

All 508 →
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01 · Travel Tips

Vietnam SIM Cards for Short Trips: What to Get If You Have Under 7 Days

Spending less than a week in Vietnam? Here's how to choose between an eSIM, a tourist prepaid SIM, and what 5GB actually gets you on the ground.

Beautiful view of Da Nang cityscape with boats in the foreground on a sunny day.
02 · Travel Tips

Vietnam Typhoon Season: When and Where to Be Careful on the Central Coast

The central coast takes the brunt of Vietnam's typhoon season every year. Here's what that actually means for your trip to Hoi An, Da Nang, and Hue.

A scenic view of Turtle Tower on Hoan Kiem Lake surrounded by lush greenery in Hanoi, Vietnam.
03 · Travel Tips

Vietnam in Winter: What the Weather Actually Looks Like December Through February

Vietnam's winter is not one climate — it's three, stacked in a 1,600 km country. Here's how to dress, where to go, and what to expect.

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Cultural
Central
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Feb – AugFrom $14
26 guides →
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Popular
Central
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Beaches, bridges, modern city
Feb – AugFrom $20
21 guides →
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Quiet
Central
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Highlands, coffee farms, cool air
Nov – MarFrom $15
19 guides →
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Iconic
Central
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World's largest caves · UNESCO
Feb – AugFrom $15
22 guides →
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