General Tips

Is Hoi An good for a beach holiday, or is it better just for the Old Town?

According to travelers in summer 2026, Hoi An works for a beach holiday too: they praised the calm An Bang and Cam An beaches, with loungers, cafés and few people — noticeably quieter than Da Nang's wide city beaches. Downsides include construction on parts of the shore, including near Cua Dai, and weak infrastructure around some hotels. For the Old Town, travelers suggest staying at least a couple of days rather than coming just for an evening, as the centre gets very crowded at night.

2 sources · 40 days ago

What to do in Hoi An at night and on weekends: are there shows, lantern boats, or special evening events?

Hoi An’s main evening experiences are the Old Town at night, a lantern boat ride on the Hoai River, and the Hoi An Memories Show. There is no exact weekend equivalent to Da Nang’s Dragon Bridge show, but the town gets lively after sunset, and the most atmospheric night is during the monthly Lantern Festival.

3 sources · 65 days ago

Is Hoi An open to visitors, and is it worth doing a day trip from Da Nang? Typical one-day cost

Yes, Hoi An is generally open to visitors and is one of the most popular day trips from Da Nang. A typical one-day budget is around 700000–1500000 VND per person including transport, Old Town ticket, food, and an evening walk.

2 sources · 68 days ago