Holiday in Hội An
City in Vietnam — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇻🇳
Country
Vietnam
Type
City
Best time to travel
February–May (dry, warm)
Budget/day
25–50 €
Getting there from Germany
Flight to Da Nang (DAD) with a stopover in 14–17 hours. Hội An is 30 km south (Taxi 20 minutes).
About Hội An
Hoi An is a charming small town on the coast of Central Vietnam, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site for its perfectly preserved old town, colorful lanterns, and unique mix of Vietnamese, Chinese, and Japanese architecture. The car-free old town transforms into a magical sea of lights at dusk when hundreds of handcrafted silk lanterns bathe the narrow streets and the Thu Bon River in warm light. Hoi An is Vietnam's capital of tailoring — over 400 tailor shops create custom suits, dresses, and coats within 24 hours at a fraction of European prices. The central market offers a fireworks display of flavors: Cao Lau, a local noodle specialty with crispy rice crackers, and White Rose Dumplings can only be found here. The 16th-century Japanese Bridge is the city's landmark. The nearby An Bang Beach is among the most beautiful in Vietnam, and boat trips to the Cham Islands offer top-notch snorkeling in turquoise waters. Between October and March, the weather is ideal for travel, with the lantern festival during the full moon being a special experience. Hoi An combines history, culinary delights, and beach life in a way that captivates every visitor.
Top 5 highlights in Hội An
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Old Town at Night
Hundreds of colorful silk lanterns transform the old town into a magical sea of lights – on the 14th of each lunar month during the lantern festival, the power is turned off.
Japanese Bridge
The landmark of Hội An: a 400-year-old covered bridge built by Japanese merchants with a small temple in the middle.
An Bàng Beach
One of the most beautiful beaches in Vietnam: white sand, warm water, and relaxed beach bars – only 4 km from the center by bike.
Tailoring
Hội An is famous for its tailors – a custom suit or dress in 24 hours for a fraction of Western prices.
Mỹ Sơn Temple
The 'Angkor Wat of Vietnam': Hindu Cham temple ruins from the 4th to 13th century, 40 km from Hội An – UNESCO World Heritage site.
Hotels in Hội An
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Reise-SIM für Hội An
Günstig surfen im Urlaub mit travSIM
Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
Best time to travel for Hội An
Recommended travel time
February–May (dry, warm)
Summer
Hot and humid, 30–38 °C, dry from February to August
Winter
Rainy season September–January (sometimes severe flooding in October/November), 20–26 °C
How much does a holiday in Hội An cost?
Average costs per person per day
Budget
12–20 €
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
25–50 €
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
60–150 €
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Renting a bike ($1/day) is the best way to get around – the old town is car-free and An Bàng Beach is accessible by bike.
Research the best tailors in advance (Yaly, BeBe) and bring pictures of desired designs – quality varies greatly.
Bánh Mì at 'Phượng' (reportedly the best in the world according to Anthony Bourdain) costs only 30,000 VND (€1.10).
The lantern festival on the 14th of the lunar month is magical – candle boats are released on the river and the old town is illuminated only by lanterns.
Food & drink in Hội An
These specialties you must try!
