Where to stay in Hoi An: areas and hotels for 2026

In Hoi An the big decision is not the star rating, it is the area. The town is small: three streets of Old Town, 2.5 km to An Bàng beach, coconut villages to the south. So the rule is simple. Old Town for atmosphere and everything on foot. An Bang for the sea and quiet, with a free shuttle into town. The Cam Thanh rice paddies for a pool villa at half the price. A typical night runs $25–75, and even at that you often get a pool and bikes thrown in.

Hoi An hotels at a glance

Prices current as of July 2026. They vary by season and booking site (Booking.com, Agoda).

Where to stay — Hoi An's neighbourhoods

There are no bad areas in Hoi An, just different kinds of trip. Want to wake up under the lanterns and walk everywhere? Old Town. Want to wake up to the sound of the sea? An Bàng. Want a pool villa at half the price, with rice paddies instead of crowds? Cẩm Thanh. Here is each option, with the upsides and the honest catches.

• Old Town (Phố cổ Hội An): Boutique hotels from ~$20/night — Walk to every sight
• An Bang Beach (Bãi biển An Bàng): Beach hotels from ~$31/night — 2.5 km from the centre
• Cam Thanh (Cẩm Thanh): Villas and resorts, coconut forest — 3 km from the centre
• Cua Dai (Cửa Đại): Budget beach zone — Hotels from ~$19/night
• Nam Hoi An (Nam Hội An): Vinpearl Resort 5-star from ~$69 — 17 km from the centre

Old Town — in the thick of it

For those here for the atmosphere. Yellow walls, lanterns, a café on every corner — all on foot. Hotels come in boutique form: small, often family-run, with rooftop terraces. Rates start around ~$20/night for a simple room and reach ~$125 for a boutique with a pool.

The honest catch is access. The Old Town core goes pedestrian from 08:00 to 23:00 — no cars, no motorbikes inside — so in those hours you wheel your bag in on foot from the edge of the zone to reach your hotel. Outside those hours you can drive in, but there is almost nowhere to park a scooter. Add the evening noise: music and crowds ease off closer to midnight. And the seasonal risk — in October and November the Thu Bồn river floods the ground floors (more on that below).

Good for: couples, photographers, anyone in Hoi An for one to three nights.

An Bàng Beach — for a beach stay

2.5 km from Old Town — 10 minutes by bike. An Bànghas made TripAdvisor's top-10 beaches in Asia. It is quieter than the centre, and in the morning the sand is almost empty. Stays range from guesthouses to boutique resorts, from ~$31/night. The big plus: most hotels and villas here run a free shuttle into town — check the timetable when you book, usually two to four runs a day, with the last one often at 21:00–22:00.

Downsides: the cafés close early, and it is a 15-minute Grab ride into the Old Town nightlife (about 20,000 VND / ~$0.80). Miss the shuttle and it is a bike or Grab after dark.

Good for: families with kids, beach lovers, week-plus stays.

Cẩm Thanh — nature and quiet

A village 3 km southeast of the centre. Coconut forest, rice paddies, crickets instead of karaoke. Best value in Hoi An: for ~$37/night you get a villa or garden resort with a pool that would cost twice as much in the centre. The trade-off is a reliance on a bike or Grab — it is 10–15 minutes to Old Town, too far to walk.

Good for: expats, yoga retreats, digital nomads, anyone after quiet on a budget.

Cửa Đại — the budget beach

4 km from the centre. It was once Hoi An's main beach, but coastal erosion damaged part of the shore. On the plus side, prices are lower than An Bàng, and boats leave from here to the Cham Islands. From ~$19/night.

Nam Hoi An — the Vinpearl world

17 km south of town. A world of its own: Vinpearl Resort & Golf (5-star), the VinWonders theme park, a River Safari, an 18-hole golf course. If you are not set on walking the Old Town every day, it is a spot for a relaxed family holiday. The flip side is a 25-minute taxi to the lanterns, so you will head into town rarely.

Luxury 5-star resorts

A 5-star in Hoi An is cheaper than in most of Southeast Asia. A room at Vinpearl starts around $69/night. The same standard in Bali runs at least $150.

Vinpearl Resort & Golf Nam Hoi An

The region's best-known resort. 17 km south of Hoi An on its own beach. 485 rooms and villas, three restaurants, a spa, a kids' club, an 18-hole golf course. Guests get access to VinWonders and the River Safari.

Four Seasons The Nam Hai

One of the most expensive resorts in Vietnam. Hà My beach is empty, wide and white-sand. 100 villas, three infinity pools, a spa, a cooking academy. From ~$300/night. This is the pick for world-class service. Old Town is 6 km away, so you will need transport.

Anantara Hoi An Resort

A rare location — right on the edge of Old Town, by the Thu Bồn river. Step out of the hotel and you are at the Japanese Bridge in five minutes. Yet the grounds stay quiet, with a tropical garden and a pool. The four-hands massage at the spa is a signature. From ~$125/night.

Victoria Hoi An Beach Resort & Spa

5 km from town, between river and sea. Colonial-style architecture, a private beach, two pools, a restaurant over the water. A good balance of price and quality — from ~$81/night.

The best boutique hotels (3-4 star)

Boutiques are Hoi An's strong suit. Small town, small hotels: 20–50 rooms, designer interiors, personal attention. For $40–75/night you get a level that would cost three times as much in Europe.

La Siesta Hoi An Resort & Retreat

Set among rice fields, minutes from Old Town. Two pools, a spa, a restaurant looking out over the paddies. Spacious rooms with balconies. Free shuttle to Old Town and the beach. From ~$80/night.

Little Riverside Hoi An

A 5-minute walk from Old Town, on the riverbank. The design mixes French colonial with Vietnamese style. Rooftop pool over the tiled roofs. Free bikes. From ~$62/night.

Allegro Hoi An — Little Luxury Hotel & Spa

400 metres from the Japanese Bridge. Free bikes and a shuttle to An Bàng Beach. High-ceilinged rooms with wooden shutters — the classic Hoi An look. From ~$50/night.

Fivitel Hoi An Hotel (4-star)

A new hotel in the Cẩm An area. Modern design, a pool, a good breakfast. Between Old Town and the beach — handy if you want both. From ~$40/night.

Budget hotels and guesthouses

Hoi An is one of the cheapest places to stay in Vietnam. For ~$19–31/night you get a clean room with air-con, hot water and Wi-Fi. Plenty of guesthouse owners help with tickets, tours and a scooter for free.

Hoian Central Hotel (3-star, Old Town). A pool, a 10-minute walk to the Japanese Bridge. From ~$25/night. One of the best value-for-location picks.

Anio Boutique Hotel (3-star, Cẩm Phổ). Stylish aqua-toned rooms, a shuttle to the beach and Old Town. From ~$40/night — on the line between "budget" and "boutique."

Thanh Van 1 Hotel (2-star, Old Town). Basic but clean. Air-con, Wi-Fi, hot water. The owner helps with tours. From ~$20/night.

Hostels. Dorm beds from ~$8–10/night. Popular ones: Tribee Kinh Hostel, Cucina Hostel. Good for backpackers.

Beach hotels — An Bàng and Cửa Đại

If your idea of a holiday is a morning coffee with a sea view, pick An Bàng or Cửa Đại. Old Town is 10–15 minutes away by bike.

An Bàng Beach

Hoi An's best beach zone. Top hotels:

• Coco River Resort — on the riverbank, 5 minutes to the beach, with a pool. From ~$44
• An Bang Seaside Village — simple bungalows by the sea. From ~$27
• Under the Coconut Tree — atmospheric, with hammocks and a bar. From ~$25

Cửa Đại Beach

Cheaper than An Bàng, though part of the shore has suffered erosion. On the upside, ferries to the Cham Islands leave from here.

• Wyndham Royal Beachfront (5-star) — all-inclusive, private beach. From ~$100

More on Hoi An's beaches — which to choose, the facilities, the season.

When to book and how to save

The gap between the "expensive" and "cheap" seasons in Hoi An can reach 40%.

How to save

• Book through Booking.com or Agoda — mobile-only discounts of 20–30% are common
• Booking direct on the hotel's site can be cheaper, with perks (shuttle, breakfast)
• For a long stay (7 nights or more) ask for a discount directly — guesthouses often give 10–15%
• Cẩm Thanh and Cửa Đại are 20–30% cheaper than Old Town for comparable quality

More on Hoi An's weather month by month, and how a room fits the whole trip budget in Hoi An prices.

Frequently asked questions

Where should I stay — the centre or the beach?

It depends on the trip. Old Town for atmosphere on foot, but mind the pedestrian hours (08:00–23:00, no cars or motorbikes inside) and the evening noise. An Bàng Beach for sea and quiet, 10 minutes into the centre by bike or on a free shuttle. The middle ground is Cẩm Thanh, between town and beach.

How much does a hotel cost per night?

From about $10 for a hostel bed to ~$310 for a luxury resort. A typical 3-4 star boutique runs $40–75/night. Hoi An is one of the best-value coastal towns in Vietnam.

Do I need to book in advance?

In peak season (June–August, holidays) yes, two to three months ahead. The rest of the year you can book a week out or on the spot — guesthouses often have rooms.

Are there hotels with a pool at a reasonable price?

A pool is standard even for 3-star hotels. Hoian Central Hotel (from ~$25) and Anio Boutique (from ~$40) both have one. At 4-star boutiques a pool is almost a given.

Is it safe to stay in Old Town during the floods?

From October to November the streets can flood. Ground floors may take 30–100 cm of water. Hotels are used to it — furniture goes up, guests move to higher floors. To avoid the risk, pick An Bàng Beach or Cẩm An, which sit higher.

Vinpearl Nam Hoi An — is it worth going that far out?

It is 17 km from town, about 25 minutes by taxi. The resort is built for a self-contained stay: beach, pools, VinWonders, restaurants, golf. If you are not planning to walk the Old Town every day, it is a great pick, especially with kids.

Prices current as of July 2026. Rates and conditions can change — check the booking sites before you travel.