Hoi An is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Hoi An works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The nearest airport is in a neighbouring city, and a rental car is the easiest way to cover the rest. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around Hoi An, covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 8 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 2 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Hoi An, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
Accommodation in Hoi An starts at around €33 per night, with a typical rate near €67 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels: White Lotus Hotel Hoian, 4-star, guest rating 10 from 628 reviews, from €27 per night; Hoi An Memories Resort & Spa, 5-star, guest rating 10 from 469 reviews, from €61 per night; RiverTown Hoi An Resort & Spa, 5-star, guest rating 10 from 1709 reviews, from €65 per night; Allegro Hoi An . A Little Luxury Hotel & Spa, 5-star, guest rating 10 from 2272 reviews, from €94 per night; Little Riverside Hoi An . A Luxury Hotel & Spa, 5-star, guest rating 10 from 2129 reviews, from €121 per night.
Day trips & routes: Da Nang — about 27 km, 48m drive; Hue — about 139 km, 2h 54m drive. Fastest option is Da Nang: 48m by car.
Hoi An: what to know
Things to see: "Endangered Monkeys Watching - Red Shanked Douc Langurs", rated 5 from 384 reviews, from €49.61; "Da Nang Authentic Home Cooking Class", rated 5 from 362 reviews, from €32.16; "Da Nang to Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge by private car", rated 5 from 148 reviews, from €6.16; "Hai Van Pass Motorbike Tour with Easy Rider", rated 5 from 146 reviews, from €56.45; "Early morning Ba Na Hills - Golden Hand Bridge - PRIVATE TOUR", rated 5 from 143 reviews, from €52.7.
Hoi An has no direct airport — most travellers fly into the nearest airport city and continue by rental car or transfer. Getting around the city and out to the 2 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in Hoi An is around €67, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
To rent a car in Hoi An you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 2 routes worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring Vietnam, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.
