Best Area to Stay in Hoi An Vietnam

Hoi An is a highlight of any Vietnam itinerary, with its gorgeous old town, stunning beaches and idyllic countryside. Where to stay in Hoi An depends on whether you prefer to be close to the ancient town, beach or other attractions and whether you’re looking for a bustling vibe or quiet location. This article covers the best areas to stay in Hoi An with Hoi An hotel recommendations in each area for budget (<$40), mid-range ($40-$80) and luxury ($80+) travellers!

Top Hoi An Hotel Pick: Still can’t choose or don’t want to review all the options? My top pick for the best place to stay in Hoi An is Villa Orchid Garden Riverside for an excellent value mid-range hotel in a quiet riverside location walking distance from the Old Town.

Luxury Beach Resort Hotel: Keen to chillax at a luxury beach resort? For a splurge, you absolutely can’t beat the dreamy Intercontinental Danang, a gorgeous luxury hotel on the Danang peninsula.

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Area 1: Hoi An Old Town

Why Stay in Hoi An Old Town?

For many, ambling around Hoi An’s beautiful old town or ancient quarter is one of the best things to do in Hoi An, if not all of Vietnam.

Hoi An’s old town is the perfect place to stay for your first visit to Hoi An. You’ll be on the doorstep of the vibrant ancient quarter and absolutely spoilt for choice when it comes to sampling incredible Vietnamese food.

To make the most of this central location, choose a hotel in either the Hoi An Old Town or just across the river on An Hoi island.

Pros: Central location with best access to the Hoi An ancient quarter; excellent food; best nightlife options including night markets; easy access to tours and countryside; bustling vibrant vibe.

Cons: More expensive; can be noisy.

Hoi An Old Town Hotels

1. Budget Hotel in Hoi An Old Town – Cozy Hoi An

Cozy Hoi An Boutique Villa is a great choice if you want to stay near the Old Town but without the price tag. The hotel is a short 10 minute walk to the Old Town ticket office. Cozy Hoi An offers comfortable rooms with air-conditioning, an outdoor pool and breakfast.

Check Cozy Hoi An Rates: Booking.com | Agoda

2. Mid-Range Hotel in Hoi An Old Town – Lantana Boutique Hotel

Lantana Boutique Hotel Hoi An is ideally situated on the riverbank in An Hoi, just a short walk from the Old Town but far away enough to avoid most of the noise from the local bars. The hotel has a semi-outdoor pool, a range of room options including lovely rooms with balconies overlooking the river and a good onsite restaurant.

Check Lantana Boutique Hotel Rates: Booking.com | Agoda 

3. Luxury Hotel in Hoi An Old Town – Bel Marina Hoi An Resort

If you want a little luxe in the Old Town, then look no further than Bel Marina Hoi Resort & Spa. Bel Marina (formerly Silk Marina) is an upscale hotel on the An Hoi riverbank, with a rather massive pool and tranquil green outlook over the river. Choose from a room, suite or villa and get pampered in the hotel’s gorgeous day spa.

Check Bel Marina Hoi An Rates: Booking.com | Agoda

Area 2: Cam Chau

Why Stay in Cam Chau?

Cam Chau is a quieter neighbourhood just east of Hoi An’s old town along the river. It’s the best area to stay in Hoi An if you prefer to be slightly out of the main action but still walking (20 minutes) or biking distance from the Old Town. Even better, Cam Chau offers some of the best value hotels in all of Hoi An.

Pros: Central location in between the Old Town and Hoi An beach; quieter than the Old Town but only biking distance away; relaxing neighbourhood with a semi-rural feel; excellent value hotel prices.

Cons: Fewer food options on your doorstep; could be too quiet for those who want busy streets and nightlife.

Cam Chau Hotels

4. Budget Hotel in Cam Chau – Banana Garden Villa

Banana Garden Villa is a lovely boutique hotel on a quiet street in Cam Chau. It has comfortable rooms, a reasonable breakfast, a great pool area and is exceptional value for money. Banana Garden is a 20 minute walk or short bike ride from the Hoi An Ancient Quarter.

Check Banana Garden Villa Rates: Booking.com | Agoda

5. Mid-Range Hotel in Cam Chau – Villa Orchid Garden Riverside

Mid-range hotels in Cam Chau offer some of the best value in all of Hoi An Vietnam. Villa Orchid Garden Riverside (photos above) is the AF’s top hotel pick in Hoi An. The hotel is located in a quiet location with a tranquil outlook over the river, and is very well priced – if you get a good deal, the pricing can be more budget than mid-range. The rooms are large and comfortable, and the hotel includes a central pool and restaurant with river views.

Villa Orchid Garden Riverside provides bicycles for easy access to and from the Old Town. You can also pop over to Cam Nam on your bike to explore the local neighbourhoods.

Check Villa Orchid Garden Riverside Rates: Booking.com | Agoda

6. Mid-Range Hotel in Cam Chau – Lantana Riverside

Lantana Riverside Hoi An Boutique Hotel & Spa (photos above) is another excellent mid-range boutique hotel in Cam Chau. The hotel has a riverfront location, range of room options including suites with river views and a free shuttle to the beach.

Check Lantana Riverside Rates: Booking.com | Agoda

7. Luxury Hotel in Cam Chau – Little Riverside Hoi An

Luxury hotels can come surprisingly cheap in Hoi An. Wahoo! If you prefer an upscale boutique hotel in a quiet location, check out Little Riverside Hoi An – A Luxury Hotel & Spa. Little Riverside features traditional Hoianese architecture, a luxury spa and a beautiful rooftop infinity swimming pool overlooking the Thu Bon river.

Check Little Riverside Rates: Booking.com | Agoda 

Area 3: Hoi An Beach

Why Stay in Hoi An Beach?

Wondering where to stay in Hoi An if you want to relax at the beach? Hoi An beach is the best choice for beach bums who like to spend most of their time at the beach and who want to stay on the beach or within walking distance to the beach. The beaches in Hoi An are rather beautiful and tranquil, with long stretches of white sand and lovely clean water.

Popular beaches include the busy An Bang beach and the slightly quieter Cua Dai beach. Depending on where you stay, Hoi An beach is around 4-6km from the Old Town. Conveniently, most beach hotels offer a free shuttle service to the Old Town.

Pros: Easy beach access; temperatures can be cooler on the coast; luxury modern resorts are concentrated at the beach; best availability of western amenities.

Cons: Less local / authentic experience; further from the Old Town.

Hoi An Beach Hotels

8. Budget Hotel at Hoi An Beach – FIVITEL Hoi An Hotel

FIVITEL Hoi An Hotel is located near Cua Dai beach. Cua Dai beach is relatively quiet and has a good choice of restaurants and bars. If you’re keen to explore, the hotel offers complimentary bike hire and a shuttle to the Hoi An Old Town and popular An Bang Beach.

Bonus: The hotel also has a small infinity rooftop pool to cool down on hot days. Not bad for a budget friendly hotel indeed!

Check FIVITEL Hoi An Hotel Rates: Booking.com | Agoda

9. Mid-Range Hotel at Hoi An Beach – Wyndham Garden Hoi An Cua Dai Beach

Wyndham Garden Hoi An Cua Dai Beach (formerly Little Beach Hoi An) is also located in Cua Dai beach near Ally Beach Resort. This hotel is the perfect choice for those who prefer a slightly higher end hotel with all the amenities, including a pool, day spa and gym, and modern decor with trendy rooms. Little Beach also offers free bikes and shuttle transfers to the Old Town.

Check Wyndham Garden Beach Rates: Booking.com | Agoda

10. Luxury Hotel at Hoi An Beach – Boutique Hoi An Resort

Boutique Hoi An Resort is an elegant luxury resort located in between Cua Dai beach and popular An Bang beach, complete with its own stretch of private beach and a lovely large pool. A great choice for those who want to spend most of their time relaxing at the hotel and beach! Of course, the hotel also offers a free shuttle service to the Old Town.

Boutique Hoi An Resort has gorgeous large colonial villa style rooms. All rooms have balconies with either ocean or garden views.

Check Boutique Hoi An Resort Rates: Booking.com | Agoda

Area 4: Da Nang

Why Stay in Da Nang?

Da Nang is a small city around 45 minutes drive from Hoi An Old Town. Although it may lack the charm of Hoi An, Da Nang is a great option for those who want a quiet beach break or families who want to be in a city with plenty of attractions and good airport access.

Pros: Close to airport (5-15 minutes); city vibe plus beautiful beaches; Da Nang beach area has the best luxury hotel options out of all the areas to stay in Hoi An; good access to some surrounding attractions including Ba Na Hills and Marble Mountains.

Cons: Furtherest area from the Old Town (45 minutes); less atmospheric and vibrant.

Da Nang Hotels

11. Budget Hotel in Da Nang – Sofia Suite Hotel

Sofia Suite Hotel & Spa Danang is a great budget Da Nang hotel with comfortable rooms and a decent breakfast spread. The hotel is well located in a quiet neighbourhood with plenty of food options, and only a short walk to nearby My Khe beach.

Rates can vary, but if you book in advance you can snap up Sofia Suites for around $30 per night. Great value indeed!

Check Sofia Suite Rates: Booking.com | Agoda

12. Mid-Range Hotel in Da Nang – Monarque Hotel

As with Hoi An, there’s some really great mid-range hotels in Da Nang which will only set you back around $50 per night. Monarque Hotel is an excellent choice just 2 minutes walk from My Khe beach, with a stunning rooftop pool overlooking the beach.

Monarque Hotel is decked out in an opulent European neoclassical style with comfortable rooms and suites. Many of the hotel’s rooms and suites feature ocean views.

Check Monarque Hotel Rates: Booking.com | Agoda

13. Luxury Hotel in Da Nang – Hyatt Danang

It’s true when they say that you get what you pay for. If you want to treat yourself to a modern luxury beach hotel in Da Nang without breaking the bank, a great choice is the Hyatt Regency Danang Resort & Spa. The Hyatt is located on Non Nuoc Beach, which is a beautiful quiet stretch of white sandy beach south of central Da Nang. This is the perfect choice for those who want to relax at a 5 star beach resort away from the hustle and bustle of the city!

The Hyatt offers everything you’d expect from a luxury hotel, including beautifully decked out rooms and suites, a beachfront restaurant and a resort style swimming pool. Want to splash out? Go for the 3 bedroom ocean villa, complete with a private pool and separate bedroom for your nanny or butler! Don’t mind if I do.

Check Hyatt Da Nang Rates: Booking.com | Agoda

14. High End Luxury Hotel in Danang – Intercontinental Danang

Ready to break the bank?! If you’re looking for the very best luxury beach hotel in Danang and are willing to splash some cash, then the Intercontinental Danang is without a doubt the pick of the bunch. It’s consistently well reviewed and recommended, with Bill Bensley’s signature resort design, a private beach, and lush rainforest surroundings. The only downside? The price tag matches the luxury!

Check Intercontinental Danang Rates: Booking.com | Agoda

If you were debating where to stay in Hoi An, I hope this article has helped you to choose the best area to stay in Hoi An and the perfect Hoi An hotel for you!

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