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City guide · Updated June 2026
AsiaVietnam15.9° · 108.3°
Hoi An,Vietnam.
Ancient charm meets tropical beaches in Vietnam's best-preserved riverside town.
Hoi An · VN
Hoi AnVietnam
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Da Nang International Airport (30 km away)NEAREST AIRPORT
Population
123,600
Total residents
Global rank
#532
Wanderlust index
Best time
October to April when weather
Peak window
Time zone
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Local time
Currency
Vietnamese Dong (VND)
Money in use
Language
Vietnamese
Spoken locally
01 · Overview
About Hoi An
Ancient charm meets tropical beaches in Vietnam's best-preserved riverside town.
Hoi An is a UNESCO-listed ancient town in central Vietnam renowned for its well-preserved architecture, lantern-lit streets, and tailor shops. The riverside setting offers a perfect blend of cultural exploration, culinary delights, and proximity to nearby beaches. It's a top destination for budget travelers and digital nomads seeking authentic Southeast Asian heritage.
02 · Wanderlust scorecard
How Hoi An scores
Ratings run 0 to 5 unless marked. They come from our AI-assisted research and are refreshed on a rolling basis.
5
/ 5
Cost of living
Affordability, 0–5. Higher means cheaper.
3.5
/ 5
Leisure
Leisure rating, 0–5.
5
Mbps
Connectivity
Median internet speed.
3.9
/ 5
Safety
Safety rating, 0–5. Higher is safer.
3.1
/ 5
Overall livability
Overall rating, 0–5.
5
/ 5
Air quality
Air-quality rating, 0–5. Higher is cleaner.
6.9
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Index score
Wanderlust ranking, 0–10: overall, safety, internet, cost, leisure and air quality, weighted.
03 · Weather & when to go
Best time to visit Hoi An
Current weather and the forecast, and the months our research rates best for a visit.
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Sweet spot: October to April when weather is dry and cooler with minimal rain..
More cities for these months: Where to go in January · Where to go in February · Where to go in March · Where to go in October · Where to go in November · Where to go in December
04 · Things to do
Things to do in Hoi An
Top sights from our AI-assisted research, and other places we have photos of.
Top sight
Top sight
Assembly Hall of the Fujian Chinese Congregation
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Hoi An Market
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My Khe Beach
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Tan Ky House
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Reaching Out Tea House & Craft Workshop
05 · Monthly cost of living
Cost of living in Hoi An
Estimated monthly totals in USD from our AI-assisted research, one per profile. Treat them as a starting point for a budget, not a quote.
$685
estimated monthly spend · USDProfileExpat
Price references — vs. profile benchmarks
Nomadmonthly spend · USD
$987
+44%
Expatmonthly spend · USD
$685
baseline
Familymonthly spend · USD
$1,539.4
+125%
Localmonthly spend · USD
$326
-52%
Median fiber speeddownload · Mbps
5
Mbps
06 · Neighborhoods
Where to stay in Hoi An
Neighborhoods our AI-assisted research lists as popular with visitors.
Ancient Town
Cam Pho
Minh Phu
Cua Dai
07 · Insider tips
Sights and neighbourhoods, with a tip each.
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Practical tips on the sights and neighbourhoods in this Hoi Anguide — when to go, what most visitors miss. Written with AI about the guide's own places; double-check details before you go. Pro members see every tip.
08 · Practical notes
Practical information for Hoi An
The essentials from this guide's data, in one place.
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Getting there
- Nearest airport — Da Nang International Airport (30 km away)
02
Money
- Currency — Vietnamese Dong (VND)
- Affordability — 5/5 on the Wanderlust index (higher is cheaper)
03
Internet
- Median speed — 5 Mbps
- Internet score — 1.3/5
04
Safety
- Safety score — 3.9/5 from our AI-assisted research
05
Language
- Primary language — Vietnamese
06
Timing
- Best window — October to April when weather is dry and cooler with minimal rain.
- Time zone — Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Questions
Frequently asked, plainly answered.
The quick answers travelers want before they commit to flights, neighborhoods, and how long to stay.
Is Hoi An safe for travelers?+
Hoi An has a safety rating of 3.9 out of 5.
What is the best time to visit Hoi An?+
The best time to visit Hoi An is October to April when weather is dry and cooler with minimal rain..
How expensive is Hoi An?+
Hoi An has an affordability score of 5 out of 5, where 5 is most affordable.
What is the internet speed in Hoi An?+
Hoi An has an average internet speed of 5 Mbps.
What currency does Hoi An use?+
The currency used in Hoi An is Vietnamese Dong (VND).
What language is spoken in Hoi An?+
The primary language spoken in Hoi An is Vietnamese.
Work-ready layer
Coworking spots and laptop-friendly anchors.
Real coworking spaces, laptop-friendly cafés, and libraries mapped near the center of the city — the closest, best-rated desks first.
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