Book Your Da Nang & Hoi An Trip: Hotels, Tours & Experiences I Recommend
Book your Central Vietnam trip here. Every hotel, tour, food experience and ticket on this page is one I have stayed at, taken or used myself. Prices shown are Klook’s “from” prices on 8 October 2026 and change with the season, so always check the live rate for your dates. Typhoon season runs roughly October to November; pick a flexible-cancellation rate if you travel then and read my weather forecast.
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Tours and experiences
Da Nang to Hue Imperial City day tour with the heritage train
Full day · from Da Nang · from US$72 · 4.9/5
I’ve taken the heritage train myself and the Hai Van Pass views are the best in Vietnam. This tour adds the Imperial City and a guide, so you don’t have to plan the Hue side yourself. See my heritage train guide.
My Son Sanctuary and Hoi An join-in day tour
Full day · from Da Nang · from US$59 · 4.3/5
I went to My Son on this tour: the Cham temple ruins in the jungle are the real thing behind the sculptures in the Cham Museum, and you still get Hoi An’s Ancient Town in the afternoon. Go early for the cooler air and fewer crowds at the ruins.
Marble Mountains, Coconut Forest and Hoi An Ancient Town day tour
Full day · from Da Nang · from US$46 · 4.7/5
The classic day out, and I did it in one go: caves and pagodas at the Marble Mountains, a basket-boat ride through the coconut forest, then Hoi An’s lanterns at dusk. One booking covers transport for all three.
Hoi An city tour and coconut basket boat ride
About 5 hours · from Da Nang
The Japanese Covered Bridge, the Old Town and a basket-boat ride in the Cam Thanh coconut forest, with pick-up from Da Nang. The easiest half-day introduction to Hoi An.
Tra Que, Thanh Ha pottery and Coconut Forest countryside ride (Ao Dai Rider)
Half day · Hoi An · by motorbike · from US$52 · 4.9/5
My favourite way to see the Hoi An most visitors miss: Tra Que herb gardens, a potter’s wheel in Thanh Ha, then a basket boat in the coconut forest, all from the back of a motorbike with a guide in ao dai.
Tra Que, Thanh Ha and Cam Kim village countryside ride (Ao Dai Rider)
Half day · Hoi An · by motorbike · from US$52 · 4.8/5
The quieter version of the ride: Tra Que, Thanh Ha pottery, then across the river to Cam Kim island, where I watched boat builders and mat weavers still working by hand. Choose this one if you’ve already done the coconut forest.
Hoi An and wood-carving workshop private day tour
Full day · private · from Da Nang · from US$70 · 5.0/5
I sat down with a master carver in Kim Bong village and made my own piece to take home, then explored the Ancient Town with my own guide and car. A slower, hands-on Hoi An, great for families.
Duck Stop eco farm: duck leader experience, Hoi An
2–3 hours · Hoi An · great with kids · from US$4 · 4.8/5
I “led” a flock of ducks through the fields, rode a water buffalo and ate with the family. One of the most joyful afternoons I’ve had near Hoi An, and children love it.
My Son Sanctuary half-day tour from Da Nang
Half day · from Da Nang · from US$22
The shorter option if you only want the Cham temple ruins and not Hoi An: an early pick-up, a guided walk through the jungle sanctuary before the heat, and back in Da Nang by lunchtime. Pair it with the Cham Museum the same day.
Private local tour guide in Da Nang
Flexible hours · Da Nang and around · private
Prefer to plan your own day? Book a private English-speaking local guide and build the route yourself: the museums, Marble Mountains, Son Tra Peninsula, a food crawl, or a mix. A good choice for families, older travellers and anyone who wants the stories behind the sights without a big group.
Food tours and cooking classes
Da Nang Michelin street food half-day tour
Half day · Da Nang · from US$52 · 5.0/5
Da Nang has 47 Michelin-listed places and most are tiny stalls you’d never find alone. I did this tour and it took me to several in one morning, with a guide ordering for me. Pair it with my full Michelin list.
Da Nang 7 local dishes small-group food tour
Half day · Da Nang · small group · from US$33 · 5.0/5
Seven local dishes in half a day in a small group. I did it early in a trip and knew exactly what to order for the rest of my stay. Come hungry.
Ao Dai Rider motorbike food tour, Da Nang
Evening · Da Nang · by motorbike · from US$45 · 4.9/5
I rode on the back of a motorbike with a guide in ao dai, stopping at the stalls locals actually eat at. Still the most fun way I’ve eaten my way around Da Nang.
Vietnamese cooking class with market visit (cook 5 dishes)
Half day · Da Nang · from US$36 · 5.0/5
I did this class and the market visit was my favourite part: you shop with the chef, then cook five dishes you’ll actually make again at home. My go-to suggestion for a rainy morning.
Eco cooking class and basket boat tour, Hoi An
Half day · Hoi An · from US$29
Paddle a basket boat through the Cam Thanh coconut forest, then cook lunch in a village kitchen with the ingredients you picked up along the way. A relaxed half day that works well for families and first-timers in Hoi An.
Tickets, spas and airport transfers
Sun World Ba Na Hills tickets (cable car and Golden Bridge)
Full day · 45 minutes from Da Nang
Book ahead to skip the ticket queue. The new Museum of Light is an extra ticket on the mountain (see below). See my Ba Na Hills guide.
Hoi An Memories Show with Hoi An Impression Theme Park entry
Evening · Hoi An · from US$13 · 4.7/5
I’ve seen it: hundreds of performers on a riverside stage telling Hoi An’s story through light, water and music. Book ahead, it sells out on weekends and during festivals.
Han River evening cruise
Evening · Da Nang
See the Dragon Bridge and the city lights from the water. On Friday to Sunday nights, time it with the 9pm Dragon Bridge fire and water show.
Cham Riverside spa and onsen
Hoa Xuan, Cam Le · open 07:00–22:00
A 4,000 m² wellness centre with Japanese-style onsen baths, a Korean jjimjilbang with 11 sauna and steam rooms, and massages based on traditional Vietnamese medicine. Day passes from about 350,000 VND. More in my top 7 spas guide.
Da Nang airport transfer (private car to your hotel)
Any time · Da Nang airport
A fixed-price private car waiting at arrivals, so you don’t have to negotiate a taxi after a long flight. It covers Da Nang city hotels and can take you straight to Hoi An or Hue too. Book it with your hotel dates.
Sun World Ba Na Hills ticket with cable car and lunch buffet
Full day · Ba Na Hills · from US$45
The same cable car and Golden Bridge entry as the standard ticket, with the lunch buffet included. Worth it on busy days, when the food queues on the mountain are long and you’d rather sit down and eat.
Đông Giang Heaven’s Gate (Cổng Trời Đông Giang) admission ticket
Full day · mountains west of Da Nang · from 300,000₫
A mountain eco-park in the highlands west of Da Nang, with waterfalls, caves, a cable car and glass bridge, and Cơ Tu village culture. A cooler, greener day out away from the beach. More from my own visit coming soon.
Museum of Light (Nguồn Cội Light Museum) ticket, Ba Na Hills
30–45 minutes · Ba Na Hills · about 150,000₫
I went for the new light museum on the mountain: seven zones of interactive light art with water floors that turn everything into reflections. Boots are provided, and don’t point your camera straight at the lasers. Add it to your Ba Na Hills day.
Cham Sculpture Museum ticket
Daily 7:30am–5pm · 02 đường 2 Tháng 9, Da Nang · 60,000₫
The one museum I tell everyone not to miss: the world’s largest collection of Cham sculpture, in a lovely old building by the Dragon Bridge. Book ahead and walk straight in. More in my Cham Museum guide.
Da Nang Museum ticket
Tue–Sat · 31 Trần Phú, Da Nang · 50,000₫
The city’s story in its beautiful new riverside home, the restored French-era City Hall. Book ahead and skip the desk. Closed Sunday and Monday, so plan around it. More in my Da Nang Museum guide.
Mikazuki Water Park ticket
Any day · Nguyen Tat Thanh beach, Da Nang · from US$17
Vietnam’s largest indoor water park, inside the Japanese-run Mikazuki resort on the bay side of the city. Slides, a wave pool and a 365-day indoor zone, so it works even in the rainy season. A good day for families.
Charming Danang Show ticket
Evening · Da Nang city centre · from US$19
A one-hour stage show of Vietnamese and Cham dance, music and costume in a theatre in the city centre. An easy add-on to an evening, especially on a wet night.
Herbal Spa Da Nang: hot stones and herbal massage
Daily · Da Nang · from US$13
One of my top 7 spas in Da Nang: hot-stone and herbal massages at a price that makes a second visit easy. My readers get 15% off with code VISITDANANG15 when booking on Herbal Spa’s own website; this Klook option is handy if you’d rather pay in advance.
Nguon Spa & Massage, Da Nang
Daily · Da Nang · from US$25
A well-reviewed massage spa with Vietnamese-style body and foot treatments, and instant confirmation on Klook, so you can book it the same afternoon.
Where to stay in Da Nang and Hoi An
Not sure which neighbourhood suits you? Read my where to stay in Da Nang guide first. And before you book anywhere through social media, read how to spot a fake hotel page.
Luxury resorts
InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort
Son Tra Peninsula · once-in-a-lifetime trips, honeymoons
A hillside resort stepping down to its own private bay on the Son Tra Peninsula, surrounded by forest. Named Asia’s Leading Luxury Resort at the World Travel Awards 2026. Expect a quiet, secluded stay; you will need a car to reach the city.
Shilla Monogram Quangnam Danang
Ha My Beach, between Da Nang and Hoi An · beach holidays that mix both towns
A beachfront resort on Ha My Beach, handy for both Hoi An’s Old Town and Da Nang. Named Asia’s Leading Lifestyle Resort at the World Travel Awards 2026.
Naman Retreat
Non Nuoc beach · spa and wellness stays
A beachfront retreat known for its bamboo architecture, pool villas and spa focus, close to the Marble Mountains and about halfway between the airport and Hoi An.
M Hotel Danang
My Khe Beach · 5-star comfort right on the city beach · from US$107/night
I stayed here when I wanted a 5-star base on the beachfront road: a rooftop infinity pool looking over My Khe and the Son Tra Peninsula, a spa on the 27th floor, and family rooms and apartment-style suites that work well for groups.
KOI Resort & Residence Da Nang
Near My Khe Beach · families and longer stays · from US$91/night · 4.2/5
I stayed here when I wanted resort space without leaving the city: big apartment-style rooms with a kitchen, a long pool, and the beach a short walk away. Great for families and longer stays.
Mid-range hotels
Novotel Danang Premier Han River
Han River, city centre · Dragon Bridge views · from US$65/night · 4.5/5
I stayed on a high river-side floor and watched the Dragon Bridge from my window. The rooftop bar has the best bridge view in the city; ask for the river side for the weekend fire show.
Courtyard by Marriott Danang Han River
Han River · river views, walk to the Dragon Bridge · from US$73/night · 4.4/5
I stayed here for the river views and the easy walk to the Dragon Bridge and the riverside cafés. New, quiet and reliable, with the Marriott standard you’d expect, at a fair price for a river-view room.
Four Points by Sheraton Danang
My Khe Beach · sea views at a mid-range price
A tall beachfront hotel facing My Khe Beach, with a rooftop bar and easy access to the beach restaurants along Vo Nguyen Giap.
voco Ma Belle Danang
My Khe Beach area · couples and families who want a big-brand hotel near the beach
An IHG hotel a short walk from My Khe Beach, balancing beach time with a quick ride into the city centre.
Le Sands Oceanfront Danang Hotel
My Khe Beach · oceanfront value · from US$67/night · 5.0/5
I stayed here for the beach: you cross the road and you’re on My Khe sand. Big rooms, sea-view balconies and a rooftop pool, at a price that’s hard to beat for an oceanfront hotel. Ask for a high floor facing the sea.
Signature by M Village Beachfront Hotel
My Khe Beach · design hotel steps from the sand · from US$85/night
The beach version of M Village, and I stayed here when I wanted the same design feel but steps from My Khe. Calm, stylish rooms, a good pool, and sunrise on the beach before breakfast.
A La Carte Da Nang Beach
My Khe Beach · rooftop-pool views
Around 200 metres from the beach, with a rooftop infinity pool and sky bar looking over the coast. Read my full A La Carte guide.
M Village Hotel Da Nang Centre
City centre · boutique style, mid-range price · from US$38/night · 4.5/5
I liked the design here: boutique-style rooms at a mid-range price right in the centre, from a Vietnamese brand. Good for couples and for working a few days.
Budget-friendly stays
Avatar Danang Hotel
Near My Khe Beach · budget with a rooftop pool · from US$36/night · 4.8/5
A good-value base a few minutes’ walk from My Khe Beach. I stayed here on a budget trip and got a clean, comfortable room, a rooftop pool and friendly staff for far less than the beachfront towers next door.
May Hotel Da Nang
Son Tra, near My Khe Beach · beach and city access on a budget
A good-value hotel in Son Tra, a few minutes by car from My Khe Beach and the Dragon Bridge, and an easy base for exploring the city on a budget.
Where to stay in Hoi An
Hoi An is about 45 minutes from Da Nang by car, and one night there is worth it. See Hoi An from Da Nang.
Hotel Royal Hoi An – The Legacy by the River
Thu Bon riverfront, walking distance to the Old Town · lantern-lit evenings
A riverside hotel within walking distance of the Old Town. Named Vietnam’s Leading Riverfront Hotel at the World Travel Awards 2026.
Hoi An Memories Resort & Spa
Hen Island (Cam Nam) · culture lovers
A resort on a small island in the Hoai River, a short ride from the Old Town. Named Asia’s Leading Cultural Resort at the World Travel Awards 2026.
Hoiana Resort & Golf
Coast south of Hoi An · golfers and all-in-one resort stays
A large integrated beach resort with a golf course, several hotels and many restaurants on site. Named Asia’s Leading Fully Integrated Resort at the World Travel Awards 2026.
Still deciding?
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