Staying by the beach
Some prefer sleeping by the beach and riding into town.
Worth knowing in Hoi An
These 8 picks for worth knowing in Hoi An are not a blog list. Each one is counted from what real travellers actually wrote; the ones we cross-checked against a published source are marked "fact-checked". The number on each card is how many travellers mentioned it. Best time to visit: Feb–Apr dry · Oct–Nov floods.
Ancient Town core
Historic core is small; many stay a short walk or ride away.
fact-checkedIs it a tourist trap
People argue whether the town is a genuine place or tourist trap.
fact-checkedTailors and custom clothes
Town is full of tailors; quality and price vary by shop.
fact-checkedLanterns on the river
Coloured lanterns light the river and streets in the evening.
fact-checkedStay overnight, not a day trip
Day trippers say they ran out of time and wished they stayed.
Floods, typhoons and rain season
Floods and typhoons in rain season cancel activities and muddy the riverside.
fact-checkedBeing asked for tips
Several report vendors and guides openly asking for tips.