Hoi An travel guide

Where to Stay in Hoi An: Best Areas & Hotels

Stay in Hoi An’s Ancient Town for a first visit — you’ll walk to the lanterns, restaurants and tailors, with boutique hotels from ₫1,200,000. Choose An Bang beach if sea and sunsets matter more, or the Cam Chau rice-paddy fringe for the best value and a free bicycle to split the difference.

Where to stay in Hoi An — lantern-lit boats on the Thu Bon River by the Ancient Town, Vietnam
where to stay in Hoi An — updated 27 September 2026 | original AmazingAsia artwork

Choosing your base in Hoi An

Choose between three Hoi Ans: the atmospheric Ancient Town, the sandy An Bang beach strip, or the rice-paddy fringes of Cam Chau and Cam Thanh for value and quiet.

The best areas to stay in Hoi An

  1. Ancient Town · $$

    Best for: First-timers and atmosphere

    The vibe: Step out into the lanterns; boutique heritage hotels

    Hotel pick: Little Riverside Hoi An — Boutique hotel on the Thu Bon riverfront, approx ₫1,200,000–2,200,000/night

  2. An Bang Beach · $$

    Best for: Beach lovers and sunset drinks

    The vibe: Barefoot beach bars, villas and surf shacks

    Hotel pick: Airaa Villa Hoi An — Stylish villa with pool near the sand, approx ₫1,000,000–1,900,000/night

  3. Cam Chau / Cam Thanh · $

    Best for: Value and a countryside feel

    The vibe: Rice-paddy views, homestays and free bicycles

    Hotel pick: Hoi An Chic Hotel — Green-field retreat between town and beach, approx ₫700,000–1,300,000/night

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Stay in Hoi An’s Ancient Town for a first visit — you’ll walk to the lanterns, restaurants and tailors, with boutique hotels from ₫1,200,000. Choose An Bang beach if sea and sunsets matter more, or the Cam Chau rice-paddy fringe for the best value and a free bicycle to split the difference.

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