Travel guide · Vietnam
Hoi An: what to see and when to go
Hoi An is a beautifully preserved trading port in central Vietnam, with yellow merchant houses, silk lanterns and a Japanese covered bridge. Tailors can make clothes in a day, and beaches and rice fields are a short bike ride away.
What to see and do in Hoi An
The Ancient Town
UNESCO-listed merchant houses, assembly halls and the Japanese Covered Bridge.
The river at night
Boat rides among floating lanterns on the Thu Bồn river.
An Bang and Cửa Đại beaches
Sandy beaches a short cycle through the rice fields.
Mỹ Sơn
Ruined Cham temples in the jungle, a UNESCO site.
Tailors and cooking classes
Made-to-measure clothes, and local dishes like cao lầu.
Best time to go
The most pleasant months: Jan – Apr.
Getting there
| From | Flight time | Return flight |
|---|---|---|
| London | 13 hr, 15 min | ≈ €610 · See flights |
| New York | 18 hr, 15 min | ≈ €720 · See flights |
| Los Angeles | 16 hr, 45 min | ≈ €690 · See flights |
| Dubai | 7 hr, 45 min | ≈ €460 · See flights |
| Singapore | 2 hr, 45 min | ≈ €170 · See flights |
| Sydney | 9 hr, 45 min | ≈ €520 · See flights |
3 nights from London: ≈ €750 per person, flight and stay included.
Per person. Estimates from distance and local prices; real fares depend on your dates.
Essentials
- Country
- Vietnam
- Currency
- Vietnamese Dong
- Good for
- food · calm · culture · sea
- How long to stay
- 3–4 days
- Where to stay
- Near the Ancient Town; An Bang for the beach.Find a place to stay in Hoi An
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Frequently asked questions
What's the weather like in Hoi An and when should you go?
The most pleasant months: Jan – Apr. Average highs range from 24° in January to 35° in June.
How many days do you need in Hoi An?
3 to 4 days is enough to see the essentials without rushing.
What does a few days in Hoi An cost?
Accommodation runs at around €50 per person per night. 3 nights from London: ≈ €750 per person, flight and stay included. The flight from London takes about 13 hr, 15 min.
Where should you stay in Hoi An?
Near the Ancient Town; An Bang for the beach.
