Hoi An & Vietnam
Vietnam
4.7/5.0

Hoi An & Vietnam

Ancient lantern-lit streets, extraordinary cuisine, dramatic karst landscapes, and a country that has transformed itself into one of Southeast Asia's most rewarding destinations.

Best Time to Visit
February–April (dry, cool) or August–October (central Vietnam dry season)
Budget From
$700/week
Region
asia

Budget Breakdown by Tier

All prices are estimates for one person. Double for couples (hotels are often the same price for 1–2 guests).

$

Budget Smart

$35/day
$700/week

Hostels, street pho and banh mi, local buses and trains, bicycle hire

$$

Business Class

$160/day
$2,500/week

4-star boutique resorts, restaurants, cooking classes, motorbike hire

$$$

Luxury

$450/day
$6,500/week

5-star beach resorts, private guides, Ha Long Bay luxury cruise, spa

$$$$+

Ultra Luxury

$1200/day
$17,000/week

Amanoi or Naman Retreat villas, private helicopter, fully curated itinerary

Top Experiences

1.
Wander Hoi An Ancient Town by bicycle at golden hour
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2.
Cook a traditional Vietnamese meal with a local family
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3.
Cruise Ha Long Bay on a traditional junk boat overnight
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4.
Motorbike the Hai Van Pass — one of Asia's great coastal rides
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5.
Watch the lantern festival light up the Thu Bon River on the full moon
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6.
Visit the imperial citadel of Hue and the royal tombs
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7.
Have clothes custom-tailored in Hoi An in 24 hours
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8.
Trek through rice terraces in Sapa with a local Hmong guide
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Where to Stay

Hoi An Backpacker Hostel
$ Budget Smart

Hoi An Backpacker Hostel

$10/night

What guests say

Sam T.★★★★★4.5

Ten dollars a night in one of the world's most beautiful towns. The rooftop bar and the river views are genuinely lovely. Vietnam on a budget is extraordinary.

Lena B.★★★★4.3

Clean, social, perfectly located near the Ancient Town. The staff book every tour you need and the cooking class they arranged was the highlight of our trip.

Anantara Hoi An Resort
$$ Business Class

Anantara Hoi An Resort

$150/night

What guests say

Karen H.★★★★★4.8

Right on the Thu Bon River with a pool that feels like an oasis. The Traditional Vietnamese cooking class was extraordinary. Best mid-range in Hoi An.

James L.★★★★★4.7

The garden pool villas feel genuinely luxurious at this price. Staff arranged a lantern-lit dinner on the riverbank that was deeply romantic.

Four Seasons The Nam Hai
$$$ Luxury

Four Seasons The Nam Hai

$500/night

What guests say

Natalie W.★★★★★5.0

Three infinity pools cascading to a pristine private beach, with an extraordinary spa and Vietnamese cooking school on-site. The finest resort in Vietnam.

Charles M.★★★★★4.9

Impeccable in every way. The beach villas have private pools and direct beach access. The cultural programs make it far more than just a luxury beach resort.

Amanoi
$$$$+ Ultra Luxury

Amanoi

$1,200/night

What guests say

Elena V.★★★★★5.0

Perched on cliffs above a national park lagoon, Amanoi is Vietnam's most extraordinary retreat. Total seclusion, extraordinary wellness, and an unmatched natural setting.

Robert K.★★★★★5.0

The clifftop pavilion suites overlooking Nui Chua National Park are unlike anything in Asia. The Aman wellness program transformed our entire trip.

Getting There

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Tours & Activities

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Getting Around

Car Rental

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Local Insider Tips

  • Learn to cross the street in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City — walk slowly and steadily, traffic flows around you
  • Eat breakfast where the locals eat: look for tiny plastic stools, steaming bowls, and a crowd at 7am
  • The train from Hanoi to Hue (overnight sleeper) is one of Asia's great rail journeys — book a soft-sleeper
  • Hoi An tailors are extraordinary — bring reference photos, get measured on day 1, final fitting on day 3
  • Avoid taxi scams at airports — use Grab (Southeast Asia's Uber) and the price is locked before you get in

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