The 22 best free attractions in Hoi An

A great spot to unwind, An Bang Beach offers a clean stretch of sand, plenty of shade under beach huts, and rows of loungers perfect for relaxing. The beachfront is lined with a mix of thatched umbrellas and green canvas canopies, giving it a tropical feel. There’s a safety net installed along the swimming area which is a thoughtful touch, especially on busier days. The beach was clean and pleasant to walk along barefoot. At the top of the beach, you’ll find a long line of restaurants and bars. Most of the better spots (and better prices) are on the right-hand side if you’re facing the ocean – definitely worth walking all the way down to compare. It can get quite crowded during the hotter afternoons, but that only adds to the lively vibe. Whether you’re in the mood for a swim, a sunbathe, or a chilled coconut under a hut, this beach delivers a great afternoon escape.

Very nice and cleaner than I thought from reading reviews. Very very long walkable beach with sand. Sand can get very hot so make sure to bring footwear. Otherwise the water is nice and clear and you do not need water shoes. Not much to snorkel here but if you have goggles there are some different fish to see as well as occasional jellyfish… The beach chairs and umbrellas are free if you order food and drinks from the restaurants which own those chairs…

Clean, beautiful stretch of beach. Warm water, soft sand, and calm waves perfect for the whole family. Plenty of good restaurants lined along the beach, if you order food from them then you dont have to pay the lounger and umbrella. We are lucky that we are staying just a good 5 minutes walk away from the beach. During our stay, we get to do our early morning walk and swim in the morning.

An Bang Beach in Hoi An is a beautiful and relaxing spot with soft sand and clear water. It’s a great place to swim, walk, or just unwind by the sea. There are plenty of beachside cafes and restaurants where you can grab a drink or meal while enjoying the view. It can get a bit crowded later in the day, but the atmosphere is laid-back and friendly. A perfect place to spend a sunny afternoon in Hoi An.

Wide, expansive golden sands meet calm waters (not the clearest, but overall fine)—perfect for relaxing strolls. Super pleasant vibe with tons of beachfront restaurants offering fresh eats right on the sand. Rented a surfboard easily and had a blast catching waves. Highly recommend!

Some places are extremely crowded, while others are quite quiet. There are various water and beach activities that can be freely enjoyed. The sand is also clean and allows to walk barefoot. However, in some areas near abandoned places, there is low maintenance, resulting in trash, broken glass, and trees.

perfect spot for both local and foreign tourists. The water is purely blue and the vibe is feasty on the beach. There are many food options with reasonable price. Totally safe and worth the money

Ride out past paddy fields and to the beach. Soak in the waves and relax and go get a coffee and some food. Nice way to spend a Sunday. Sad to see the flood barriers which can change the look of photos but obviously necessary after recent history.

Cua Dai Beach has the foundations of a tropical paradise—with soft sand, tall palm trees, and long stretches of thatched umbrellas offering shade and a peaceful ocean view. From a distance, it definitely has that classic postcard look and a relaxing vibe, especially if you’re just looking to lie on a sunbed and enjoy the breeze. However, a closer look reveals that the area has seen better days. Many of the beachfront restaurants and buildings seem quite tired and in need of maintenance, and the surrounding grounds—especially the patches of overgrown weeds and grass—reflect years of neglect, likely since the pandemic. It’s a shame, because the location has a lot of potential to be a premier coastal destination. Still worth a visit if you’re nearby and looking for some quiet beach time, but it feels like a place that’s been somewhat forgotten and is waiting for a proper revival.

Fine beach but as everything a bit dirty and unnecessary ugly constructions (pipe) across the beach. Don’t pay for parking, it’s a scam. We just parked our bike and refused to pay as it’s not official at all.

Getting better and better every year — the beach is quiet, peaceful and relaxed. It is mostly local restaurants — and pretty much all seafood. They have put some new signs and displays up to make the beach look more beautiful. 🤩 Great work!

Clean and nice beach with cafes to relax

Peaceful and secluded beach, very much preferable to An Bang beach. There are no shacks there but a few shops that sell coconut water etc. Parking was 10000 vnd. If you want to have a quiet time by yourself this is the place to be. There’s no one to bother or disturb you and the water is crystal clear, the beach is clean too.

We took a Grab Taxi from An Bang Beach, where we spent 4 hours. This beach was much less crowded on 10th Nov '24, with only a couple of tourists. The sea water appeared cleaner and greener here, but food options were limited. For those seeking a private experience, this is an excellent beach. However, if you prefer a crowd during the off-season, An Bang Beach is ideal. Remember to carry your own drinking water.

Old House of Tan Ky in Hoi An was very crowded like the rest of the town. There was nothing much to see inside. If you have extra time, then you can visit. It’s a small traditional house, but not a must-visit.

If you're in Hoi An, you have to check out the Tan Ky House! It’s right on the Thu Bon River and is an awesome example of a classic Hoi An merchant's home. Even though it's been around for a while, the house still has this really unique vibe and some super cool stories. You'll get to see how the old merchants did business on the river, check out their unique pulley system, and just admire all the cool architecture. It’s a perfect place to really feel the history and see the true beauty of Hoi An.

Requires ticket to enter. We didn’t have any so donated some money at the entrance. This house is one of the oldest near the river and stood strong during many floods and the family still lives on upper floor and they only come here at 7pm. The place closes at 5pm anyway. The whole house is made of wood and there are many “mother of pearl” furnitures which are absolutely stunning! Must visit place if you are curious.

Beautiful house with plenty of history behind,they slimed everything here is conserved from ancient times but I kind of and again kind of doubt I’m gonna have to trust, which is true this is a very beautiful and pleasant and most likely one of the most interesting places to visiting within ancient time Although not the best that comes with own preference, I do enjoy temples better and unfortunately capacity here should be controlled, they won’t do it, money is more important Shame

Great to see this old building, still lived in by the latest generation family. Free tour inside to tell you all about it but they will try and sell you souvenirs at the end. Tickets must be purchased elsewhere in the local ticket office.

When you visit, wait for the tour guide in English, it will help you understand the house and its architecture better. You can also see the levels of water during the floods. The place is small and constantly full of tourist groups, which makes it difficult to walk around.

Beautiful historical house. You can sense the grandeur when it was in it's heydays. With the current generation still residing here, it really is living history. Well worth a visit.

Peaceful experience in Hoi An market. Lot of place to eat , drink and shop. Especially the local ones Saw a lot of coffee and fruits juice places. Banana pancakes with Nutella were nice. Some places were closed due to the heavy rains the previous week and increase in water levels.

Lots of souvenirs to buy but found it much cheaper in Danang. There were lots of cafe and their foods/drinks were great. The Old town area is vibrant at night. No wonder it’s called the City of Lanterns. If given a chance, would definitely be back.

If you want to get a real street food experience in Hoi An, you have to go to the Central Market! They have a ton of traditional dishes there for a super affordable price. Even though the market can get pretty crowded with tourists, it still feels really traditional and is a great place to try local food.

Travel Cafe Eat Drink - Malaysia & Asia Having late lunch at my regular stall inside Hoi An wet market. Prices here are much cheaper than outside. Varieties here are good and very local taste.

Hoi An down town side walking street and river side is beautiful. All around shops with Lanterns, street of cloth, souvenirs and full of cafes, bar and eating joints. Places to visit is there cultural show, assembly hall, Japanese bridge.

Hoi An is famous for its Lantern Boat Ride after 0600pm. Popularly known as City of Lanterns. Hoi An Market is divided in to Two Sides. On One Side mostly Restaurants, Massage Centres, Street Foods and Night Market. On the other Japanese Bridge Side, you can find High End Clothes, Pure Leather Shoes, Regular Shoes, Silk Products, Travel Bags, Paintings, Linen Shirts, Pants. Hoi An Market is also famous for its Custom Made Tailoring Suits and Dresses.

As a tourist view..this place is amazing. Gives you magical vibes. Once it is dark streets are glowing like magical world. Cafes here serves best coffee. You can try egg coffee. Tips for shopping, a little bargaining is required.

The ticket booth for the museum is not located within the museum itself; you have to travel a bit to a ticket booth near the ancient town to purchase a ticket. This ticket grants admission to five different attractions. One of the staff members, who spoke English, guided us through parts of the museum and ensured we saw all the exhibits. Although it's a small museum, we think it could benefit from expanding its collection to include more artifacts and historical items.

It's a good museum and the most historical artifacts from this area in one place. For the price ($1 as part of the Old Town ticket) it's a great value. Give yourself 30-60 minutes for the visit.

No crowd when we went here. Actually it was included in the Hoi an ancient town tickets and we were wondering that only a few are going here. Maybe because we went here before lunch time. Nevertheless, you will find a few interesting things here. It might sound redundant if you went to War museum in Ho Chi Minh already. I think they should put more visuals and interesting things about Hoi an here.

It is especially interesting to see the exhibition about the war on the 2nd floor. Other than that it is not worth a visit, as there is not much displayed. Also the condition of the building is very bad, so expect no fancy museum.

Very moving experience and well worth the visit. Very close to Hoi Ann historic district and is included in ticket so no excuse!

Amazing museum that talks about the independence struggle of the Vietnamese people against the American and French oppression. So touching and informative. And a beautiful and simple building. Do not skip it! It does take an hour to explore only! Enjoy and thank you 🙏❤️

A very beautiful museum, it showcases some history and is well worth stopping by to take a look.

Super nice activity for kids and family, pick a little shop and make your own! Biking distance from Hoi An old quarter. Entrance fee 35k and remember to pick up your little gift with your ticket code bar at the designated gift shop on ticket. 50 to 100k per person to make yr own and have fun!

Visit only if you have plenty of time in hoi an. This place is far from main town area. Tickets cost 35k vnd pp where you can choose a souvenir pp from any of the 3 shops they mention. Ticket wasn’t actually necessary as you walk through the lanes and many local shops have same pottery classes and stuffs to sell. Pottery making experience is free with the ticket , but they insist you very much on buying and some places even charge you extra 50k for the pottery making experience. So ask before you start. At one place they said the experience is free and I tried my hands. But they helped me a lot to make the product look good so that I end up buying it. We couldn’t take it with us as we didn’t have space in luggage and it is delicate and have to wait until it dries up. So we had some drinks at the same place which was reasonably priced and very delicious. The place name is cafe GOM. Souvenir- its a cute animal where you can blow whistle! There is also a pottery museum and the tickets cost extra. We did not go here.

7 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THANH HA POTTERY VILLAGE, HOI AN 1. Thanh Ha pottery village is over 500 years old, one of the oldest craft villages in Vietnam. 2. The pottery craft began with skilled artisans who moved here from Thanh Hoa and Nghe An. 3. Thanh Ha pottery was once sold not only locally but also exported to Japan, China, and Spain. 4. The village makes many products for daily use like bowls and cups, as well as bricks and tiles for buildings. 5. Every year on the 10th day of the 7th lunar month, Thanh Ha holds a special festival to honor the craft’s ancestors. 6. It is located by the quiet Thu Bon River, only 3 km from Hoi An ancient town, easy to reach by bike or boat. 7. You can try making pottery with help from local experts and take home their own handmade souvenirs. Thanh Ha pottery village is a great place to see real village life, learn a special craft, and enjoy the peaceful countryside near Hoi An.

Thanh Ha Pottery Village is a hidden gem just a short ride from Hoi An. The area is quiet, lush with trees and flowers, and full of charming pottery displays. You can see traditional techniques, browse handmade crafts, and even try making your own pottery. The local artisans are friendly and the atmosphere is relaxed. Great place to buy unique souvenirs and enjoy a calm cultural experience!

Thanh Ha Pottery Village is more than just a tourist stop—it’s a soulful, hands-on journey into Vietnam’s enduring craft heritage. Whether you’re molding clay, browsing handmade pottery, or exploring imaginative clay miniatures, the village offers a unique blend of culture, creativity, and calm. Perfect for families, artists, and curious travelers alike.

I realy enjoyed it, been our 7th visit in this area and finally got there during a bit of rainy day. Museum also nice to visit

Very nice to visit, but if coarse with the flooding we had to cut our visit short, we paid the whole village and museum

Visiting the place contributes to the preservation of traditional occupancy village. We saw how to plough the land before adding compost, then planting the green vegetables. Also saw how watering of the vegetables is done. Saw a lot of green vegetables, papaya, winter melons. Really an eye opener

Tra Que Vegetable Village is just a pleasant walk from An Bang Beach and offers a peaceful escape surrounded by greenery. The rows of herbs and vegetables are beautifully maintained, and there are a few cozy cafes and restaurants around the edges using the fresh produce in their dishes, it’s a lovely setting for a slow wander. When we visited, none of the activities like farming tours or cooking classes were taking place, which was a bit of a letdown since they’re often featured in brochures and signs. It would’ve been helpful to know in advance, especially if you’re coming for the hands-on experience. That said, it’s still a nice spot to explore if you’re after a quieter moment just outside the main town.

We had such a great time at Tra Que Vegetable Village! The vegetable tour was a wonderful hands-on experience for our kids — they loved learning how the farmers till the soil, plant crops, and water the fields. It really gave them an appreciation of the hard work that goes into food. After the tour, we joined a cooking class and enjoyed a delicious three-course meal for lunch. The staff were friendly, helpful, and made the whole experience easy and fun. To top it off, we even received a relaxing foot and shoulder massage, which was such a thoughtful touch after the farm work! Highly recommend this experience for families or anyone looking to learn, taste, and relax all in one place.

We didn’t visit the garden itself per se, but we explored and rode around the village on our electric scooters—and it’s truly a lovely place to discover. The local community is very friendly, and the gardens are beautifully maintained. This is where the 100% organic, delicious vegetables that supply many of Hoi An’s best restaurants are grown. As French natives who love growing our own vegetables, we deeply appreciate fresh, local produce and are very thankful for the hard work and dedication of these talented gardeners. During our one-month stay, we thoroughly enjoyed their beautiful harvests. We were especially impressed by how precisely and skilfully everything is done—traditionally, as it should be. It really is an art, and it deserves recognition. Next time we visit, we’ll make sure to stop for a meal on the island and learn more about this incredible gardening community.

Located right between Hoi An’s Old Town and An Bang beach, Tra Que village is a really unique spot to visit. It’s famous for its amazing veggies and herbs, and it's been around for centuries. The farmers here use these super unique, totally chemical-free methods to grow their herbs. That’s why you’ll find the village's fresh products in some of Hoi An's best dishes, like Cao Lau.

I arrived at 8am and there were no other tourists, just workers. Get here earlier if you want to catch the golden morning light. I asked permission to take people’s photos and 85% were fine with it (1 or 2 even posed)! It’s pleasant to stroll around and see the different vegetables and tools that are used. Just avoid the ‘slow cafe’ if you want a drink afterwards, overpriced and not good. I wish I’d tried one of the other spots next to the gardens.

Highly recommend this tour. Kids stayed engaged and did some hard work on the tools. Cooking class after was really fun. Lunch just delicious. 10/10.

Really enjoyed my experience at this silent cafe. We tried two house coffees which were excellent and went for the cookie tasting set which entailed of a selection of mini cookies. Everything tasted amazing with a lot of flavour. Especially loved the decor and aesthetics of this place, from the table, to sugar pot and cups were handmade and just beautiful. This cafe is a silent space. You can communicate with the staff using blocks with text on it. The location also great for people watching!

We loved the handmade biscuit selection and local Vietnamese drip coffee. Also bout some beautiful souvenirs made by workshop at the teahouse. It's fully run by hearing impaired people, beautiful cause and service. I highly recommend for coffee, tea, snacks and arty souvenirs.

Amazing place to stop for some tea. We had a tasting set - 3 teas for 150K VND. It was soo worth it and all the teas were delicious. The service was fantastic and the setting was just perfect, so peaceful next to a busy street.

This place is great! Be mindful when you enter. After you sit down, they will approach you with a menu. I had the Vietnamese Green Tea and orders the Cookie Sampler. If you want to support Local and care about this cause here is your way to give back! Don’t forget to tip your server! These folks are kind and the sweetest people ever.

A quiet oasis in the middle of Hội An. The staff is very friendly and the communication through wooden blocks works really well! The teas a delightful and the little treats are very interesting and tasty. Would definitely recommend getting the snack tasting set. My favourite were the green tea coconut treats. If it weren’t for my already very full and heavy luggage I would have brought home multiple bags of them! Would also recommend checking out the boutique in the back. Beautifully crafted tea sets and jewellery galore. I bought a t golden tea strainer in the shape of a lotus leaf and golden chopsticks with intricate engravings.

There’s a Japanese word, Ma. It means a moment of space, a breath, that tiny bit of calm that lives between two clapped hands. And honestly, staying at your place is the closest I’ve ever come to actually feeling that in real life. Beyond the fact that your tea somehow manages to be grounding, fresh and uplifting all at once. Beyond the fact that your biscuits are better than anything I’ve had in the UK, a country that literally prides itself on biscuits and tea…Your Teahouse was my temple. My sanctuary. My moment of space. My Ma. Thank you for creating such a beautiful vibe. I’ve never felt more peaceful, and I still haven’t eaten biscuits that even come close. Your place is whimsical, it’s splendid, and it’s somewhere I’ll never forget. Thank you, and keep embracing that Ma 🙏🏻❤️🫖

A wonderful place in which to have some peace and quite in Hoi An! For about 250,000 VND, we had two house coffees and the cookie tasting tray. The coffees were strong and flavoursome. The staff showed us what to do to maximize the experience and were incredibly kind and courteous. The cookie tray featured a small range of biscuits which tasted amazing. At this coffee house, you communicate through writing messages on small notepads and through the use of message blocks. This creates a really calm atmosphere in which to enjoy your drink. However, some visitors were really loud when walking in, or when talking on the phone. A noticeboard for such inconsiderate people would be really useful to have at the front of the shop :) If you want a place to unwind from the hustle and bustle of Hoi An, escape the scorching sun, or just have an amazing drink, this teahouse is the place to go!

I would say this was one of my best stays in Vietnam. It was so relaxing and even the property was nice. They had quick service and they also upgraded us to a villa and who doesn’t love that. 🥰 I would really recommend it if you are planning to visit Hoi An.

Smooth Had the tour where we only arrived by private taxi. No other groups there so we had it all to ourselves which meant everyone took a little extra care of us. So timing can be important. Our teenagers didn't know about the process so they loved it. The tour was well worth it. We did some shopping afterwards where the prices were fixed regardless of volume but the quality is excellent.

Nice and informative excursion on silk production where you can see silk worms and their food, silk-waving machines in process and pure silk and unnatural silk comparison. Welcome mulberry drinks are nice bonus. The main disappointment is the shop: the stuff is polite and helpful, but there're a lot of mix-silk (including synthetic materials) and a few local artist made scarves; the colors are mainly bright. I've bought the only black silk scarf and have been disappointed in finding out the big drawstring with a hole in a scarf for 1200000 dongs which was carefully packed by the stuff.

Nice hotel with 2 large pools, good service, lousy plumbing but at least they were always fast to come fix it. Never could get my bathroom sink to stop dropping. Great A/C, so good that I had to turn the vents upwards. Wonderful breakfast buffet. Lovely garden setting. We stayed in the quadraplex rooms.

Our tour guide (Ms./Mrs. Tình) was very welcoming and friendly, it was a very memorable and interesting tour with a very cheap price, I love it so much and I’d recommend for anyone who loves fashion and craftsmanship

The visit are good and the staff kind and well informed. Only the visit is short😂 but amazing to see the silk process

We found this tour so incredibly interesting. Our guide (we forgot her name) was so lovely. In fact all the staff up to the security were so welcoming. This experience I highly recommend. Just arrive and you can pay for the tour , no need to book tickets before hand. We did wait 20 minutes probably for the people before us to complete their tour. There is a possibility you may have to wait longer when it's busy (just speculation). We got a mulberry welcome drink included while we waited. 10/10 in every asepct

Overpriced food for the rather basic food being provided. We had something similar to banh xeo, the best of the dishes we tried but I think rather average for what it was. The stir fried chicken in lemongrass and chili was unimpressive; the chicken was rather dry, and the dish was overall lacking in flavor. We also had braised pork claypot, and this was lacking in depth. The earthy flavor was too dominant. Overall disappointing experience. I appreciate the organic and vegan initiatives of the restaurant, but the experience and prices do indicate that this is a place catering to tourists. Not a place for authentic Vietnamese cuisine. Hopefully they could improve the preparation of these dishes, at the very least. Servers were kind!

We have been travelling for 2 months through the Philippines, Singapore and southern Vietnam and this place is without a shadow of a doubt the greatest meals we have had! The tomato tofu and grilled eggplant were truly out of this world! Also the owner/host was super kind and welcomed us in when I’m assuming it was closed.

What better way to have dinner than looking over the vegetable and herb gardens, watching them water and attending to there beautiful healthy gardens,so nice.

Such a fantastic experience. The nicest people and fabulous food . We would highly recommend a visit

Recommend by National Vietnam TV broadcast, i came with my family without local guide. Ticket VND 37k for a person, have a map and find the way yourself. I arrived the restaurant and be kicked out by the business manager (maybe), since they reserved all the seat for foreign visitors. We left without any drinks (incl. in the ticket). Totally not recommend for domestic visitors with local guide, they just don’t care.

We visited that place after Bern on the herbs farm and have to say that the drink which they served there is just so delicious. You must pop in when you are passing by.

It was really interesting to learn that all the vegetables used locally in the market all come from this farm. We rode through on a bike tour and stopped for some really good tea in their small cafe.

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What a nice place to bike to :)

Learned how incense is made!

I love it meow. I will recommend it.

(Translated by Google) Cam Kim is known as the land of the quintessence of Vietnamese crafts, preserving many unique cultural and spiritual values. Experiencing Cam Kim not only helps visitors explore the land on the edge of heritage but also returns to the pristine values ​​of a typical countryside of Quang land. (Original) Cẩm Kim Được mệnh danh là vùng đất của những tinh hoa nghề Việt, lưu giữ nhiều giá trị văn hóa, tâm linh đặc sắc. Trải nghiệm Cẩm Kim không chỉ giúp du khách khám phá vùng đất bên bờ di sản mà còn là sự trở về với những giá trị nguyên sơ của một miền quê điển hình của vùng đất Quảng.

Want to learn about a traditional craft village in Hoi An? You have to check out Kim Bong carpentry village! This place is the birthplace of all those talented woodcarvers who created the beautiful details on all the famous buildings in Hoi An. To get there, you just need to take a boat from the dock on Bach Dang Street. Once you're on the island, you can rent a bike and explore the quiet, rustic beauty of the village.

(Translated by Google) A beautiful island where the locals live. It's fun to cycle through, but there's not much to see. The rattling iron bridge is quite exciting to cycle across. (Original) Mooi eilendje waar lokale bevolking leeft. Leuk om hier door te fietsen maar niet geweldig veel te zien. De rammelende ijzeren brug is best spannend om over te fietsen.

This is the most beautiful show I’ve ever seen in my life. The performance is exquisitely arranged, with stunning props and world-class effects, yet it still preserves the traditional essence in both the story and the music. Even the mini shows are highly entertaining, with not a single moment that disappoints. I would truly recommend everyone to experience this at least once in their lifetime.

This show was like watching the Olympics opening ceremony... it blew my mind! An absolute must if you are travelling through Hoi An. VIP tickets were definitely worth it - comfier seats, air conditioning, fruit and water and a full view of the entire stage! The lighting, choreo, music and sheer number of performers was nothing short of spectacular and considering they run it every night (except Tuesdays) is phenomenal

Located separately on an island, there is a boat that takes us out to watch the show. The performance is great, with beautiful and impressive visuals. However, it can be difficult for foreign visitors who don’t understand much about Vietnamese history and culture. Still, it’s worth coming for the visual experience

We had an absolutely great time at the Hoi An Memory Show! The main show is a must-watch — truly spectacular — and there are several smaller performances worth seeing too. The place is well-managed, beautifully lit, and perfect for clicking photos. Highly recommended for an unforgettable evening!

Beautiful property. Wonderful stag and peacefully quiet. They were still recovering from the record floods but we were still taken care of. Close by the Hoi A Night market. It is the perfect place to stay.

What a beautiful show it is and must do if you're in Hoi An. We bought the high tickets which we thought were perfect. We had a perfect view. Eco looked overwhelming with all the people and no back rest. VIP was not needed either. The whole show was done very professionally and was beautifully told. We didn't eat inside, but they had lots of options.

Very excellent!! Sound, lighting and performer are very good!! If you come Hoi An, you must try this!! Performers did excellent on this show!

Great place for an evening snack. Not many people around 5pm. The signature dumplings and fried wanton skin with tomato base toppings were excellent, easily one of the best meals we had in Hoi An.

Absolutely loved the White Rose Dumplings here! Light, delicate, and full of flavor — topped with crispy shallots and paired with a delicious dipping sauce. The restaurant has a cozy vibe and you can really taste the tradition in every bite. A must-try when in Hoi An!

Really liked the dumplings! Restaurant is a short walk from the Old Town, and the restaurant itself is clean and a nice place to eat at. The dumplings were delicious, but not mind blowing. The serving isn’t huge, so you may not be full afterwards unless you have a smaller appetite (just get a banh mi from a street vendor afterwards). Considering the serving size and the price (70k VND) it is a bit more ”pricier” than many other restaurants, but to a westerner it is still very cheap. I would absolutely recommend trying it at least once if you are in Hoi An!

Restaurant has only 2 dishes in standard portion on menu: White rose dumplings and Fried wonton The white rose dumpling tasted similar to fish dumpling, while the others that came with it tasted like soon kueh. Both equally nice and light. The fried wonton was huge with lots of ingredients on top in sweet sour sauce. Small eater like me will feel very full after finishing the two dishes. You can see the ladies making the dumplings at the back of the restaurant.

I heard a lot of good things about this place and they only have 2 dishes on the menu so I assumed it was gonna be good. It had to be good? 2 dishes? With that amount of focus on 2 items and great reviews it had to be good. The dumplings were so boring and uninspired I was shocked. The wontons were so bad it mad me sad. I’m not being dramatic. Do yourself a favor and find a street vender who actually cares about what they cook…

They only sell 2 things: white rose dumplings and fried wanton, that's how you know it's gonna be good. I only ordered white rose dumplings. It was a big portion, it comes with two types of dumplings which one has just a tiny bit of minced meat on top, the other one has more fillings inside such as wood ear fungus, shitake mushrooms and minced meat (I supposed). It's then drizzled with generous amount of scallion oil and fried scallions, love that!!!! Before you eat you dip it into the fish sauce they make it themselves. It was quite oily to only use chopsticks hahaha! I love this though, I think this is only available in Hoi An - Da Nang. 😇😇 come try!

First time trying this dish. I liked it. Having the 2 different styles was interesting as each had different texture.

It’s nice and flavourful. The best thing is the super cold Diet Coke haha. I would look for that fish taste herbs and take it out before you go to town on the noodle. Interestingly, cao Lau (high floor) used to be for high society expensive food, an imitation to the Japanese udon as I’m told but made with rice. Visited a shop that made cao Lao earlier in the day and saw lots of rats.

This humble hawker stall is one of the last places that sells handmade Cao Lầu noodles, a special noodle dish only available in Hoi An, that you absolutely must try!

An excellent family run place serving Cao Lau & Banh Bao. The layers of flavour in the Cao Lau are incredible & at 35k small, 50 big portion it is excellent value for money. We’ve eaten here twice - if you want delicious food & an authentic experience, away from the tourist trap restaurants come here!

Really tasty authentic Vietnamese food and very quick service. Very reasonable (35k for a small bowl). Highly recommend for a meal while in Hoi An. Owner speaks fluent English and is very friendly ☺️

the cao lau here was absolutely incredible. we’d had some the night before from elsewhere but this one blew us away! the pork was so flavourful, the broth/sauce was soooo tasty, and the herbs perfectly balanced it all. the homemade yoghurt and vietnamese corn milk were also delicious and great for when you’ve put a few too many chillies in your bowl ;) the prices were very reasonable (35k for a small bowl, 50k for a big bowl) and the place is family run, the owner’s daughter was super friendly explaining how they grow all their own produce and showing us her father making the noodles in the back. it was really an incredible experience and we are still talking about it 2 days later! i would 100% recommend this place to anyone staying in Hoi An

Came by around 2pm, spacious and airy, even the owner said it’s best to come at time like after breakfast or after lunch, but it comes with the risk of sold out, lol. The Cao Lầu is good to me, this is my first time so it’s subjective, the yogurt drink worth trying. Price is reasonable, the owner lady can communicate in English fluently.

Came here after looking up somewhere to eat authentic and delicious but also safe (for my foreigner stomach) food. Simple menu that really excels at what they do. The cao lau was flavorful and the ingredients fresh. The woman running the restaurant was also so friendly. Would definitely recommend for authentic Hoi An cuisine!

We've already eaten about 6 bahn mi at Mr. Hieu and can't get enough! The bun is super crispy, the chicken is very tender, and it's packed with a variety of herbs, which makes the bahn mi taste super fresh and simply delicious! Cheese was added upon request; simply fantastic! The best bahn mi in Vietnam so far! It's a shame we're leaving Hoi An, but only because of this bahn mi! Unfortunately, the price here is relatively high. A chesse with chicken Bahn Mi costs 45,000 dong. You'll also be given a large drink, which costs 40,000 dong. Things can get expensive here quickly.

A lovely way to start our day, we ordered the pork and egg banh mi and enjoyed it served hot! We also had a hot local coffee and ginger lemon drink. Reasonably priced too!

I was starving and forgot to take a photo of the banh mi we ordered. As soon as we got our food, we devoured it right away, and ended up ordering another round. It’s delicious, yes, and I believe my judgment is correct despite being overpowered by hunger. I will definitely go back again and prove that myself right. The place is well-lit, eye-catching, and so is the food.

Warm and welcoming atmosphere with delicious, well-prepared dishes. A must-visit spot for anyone craving great food and friendly service!

We were craving a great banh mi and, after seeing all the rave reviews, we couldn’t resist checking out this place. There were a few tables available where you could sit and enjoy your sandwich with a drink, so we decided to settle in next to a nice, powerful fan for some added comfort. We ordered both a pork roll and an egg roll to try the difference. They were freshly made right after we ordered and placed on the grill. As soon as they were served, we couldn’t wait to take our first bite—and we were not disappointed! This was, hands down, one of the crunchiest banh mis I’ve ever had! Crunch factor: 10/10. The pork roll featured slices of actual pork meat, not the usual pork ham, which felt like a fresher and healthier option compared to the cold cuts I’m used to. The pate had a homemade taste to it and was absolutely delicious—10/10. The only thing I missed was the pickled carrot, but when I spoke with Me Hieu, he explained that he wanted to make his banh mi stand out by skipping it. He also mentioned that some people prefer not to have it, so that’s why he left it out. The egg roll was good, too, though we found the egg a bit overpowering compared to the herbs and pate. It would make a great breakfast option for some extra protein, but personally, I’ll stick to the pork version next time. We also tried both a salt ice coffee and a regular milk ice coffee, and both were perfectly made and delicious! Now, a quick note for any Aussies out there: If you're used to the Australian-style banh mi, I’d suggest coming with a different mindset. Remember, this is where banh mi originated, and the Australian version has been adapted to local ingredients and taste preferences. So, it might be a bit different from what you're used to, but it’s definitely a unique and authentic experience worth trying. Every region boasts its unique take on their dishes and this should be respected. At just 35,000 dong per roll, this was a 5-star meal we thoroughly enjoyed. Highly recommend!

One of the few stalls where the staff spoke excellent English. The chicken Bánh mì was good, though at 39,000 dong the price was slightly higher compared to other places I visited. It was also possible to sit inside, which isn’t very common. The bread was good and crispy, but I’ve had the chance to try even better Bánh mì during my trip through Vietnam.

This spot has the best vegetarian bahn mi with tofu and mushrooms. It’s so flavorful and the perfect balance. The owners are so sweet and welcoming too!! Highly recommend!!

Amazing day with Loan who is so kind and friendly. Visited organic gardens, paddled through water-coconut rivers, and biked through shrimp fields and rice paddies. Her friend Lee had lots of good knowledge on Vietnamese/Hoi An history. We asked for a local Vietnamese lunch and got exactly that. Highly recommend an afternoon with Loan to anyone visiting Hoi An.

Simply amazing experience Loan is one of the nicest people and very insightful. Her English is great too so Communication was easy. We cycled through beautiful Villages and visited a lot of arts and crafts within the villages. Also got to experience some amazing local rice wine. Highly highly recommend experience.

I had an amazing experience renting a mountain bike from here. The owner is lovely and always happy to accommodate your needs. The bikes are of superior quality. I did a 70km ride without any problems. They provided a helmet and lock for the bike too. I highly recommend using Bike Rental Hoi An.

Nice simple bike tour in authentic village section of Hoi An. Easy going and very knowledgeable guide with brand new quality MTBs . A real highlight and well worth it

If you are a wanting a more robust and comfortable bike experience than the resort/hotel/Homestay selection while exploring Hio An (and beyond) this is the place for your cycle rental. Decent well looked after mountain bikes (Reid from US), great service from team (always good to contact before hand for shop opening times) good prices for long rentals. Nuf' said. Enjoy!

The owner is very kind and available. She gives amazing advices to visit the city and it's surrondings. The bicycles are mountain bikes and are super great ! Visiting the area with a bicycle is a must-to-do !

Best bikes in Hoi An We rent bikes from here and use for our trip throughout the country. Great quality, modern gearing system and easy to use with all different sizing. Thank you so much and see you soon.

A really fantastic experience! Such a wonderful family, funny, cheeky, fantastic English. Really enjoyed the market visit and of course the food! Delicious! Ride in the coconut boats was not really for us (not sure why Gangnam style needs to be blasted at that volume!) but understand the boats are a ‘must do thing’ in Hoi an so it ticked it off the list at least. That being said I would highly recommend this class, for beginners or those who cook regularly. We learnt a lot and we are self professed good cooks! Thank you Nhi and family!!

We loved this tour, one of the best things we’ve done in Vietnam! Nhi was incredible and really made the who thing. So after collection from our hotel we met Nhi at the market where we bought all of our ingredients fresh for the cooking. We then had our driver take us to some boats for a short detour which was fun. The cooking class itself was really good especially as it was only the 2 of us plus Nhi. We made pancakes , chicken noodle soup , fresh spring rolls and a beef noodle salad. All amazing! Cannot recommend enough .

I wish I could give Nhi 10 stars. We had such a great day on her tour, Nhi really is the star of the show and supported by her husband and cute daughter. We enjoyed every bit of the day, from the market to the coconut boats to her delicious food that we made. Nhi was so funny, friendly and a great teacher. We wish her and her family all the best in the future! Aimee & Thomas

We had a great time and learned so much. Our guide and teacher Ni was excellent and made the experience fun. We especially enjoyed the morning market experience. Our creations were some of the freshest and tastiest food of our trip. The 30 min basket boat experience through a palm marsh was un-needed, kinda of silly but allowed our teacher time to prep our freshly purchased market food for the class. The large covered but open kitchen space was ideal for our class.

We absolutely loved our morning with Nhi. The trip to the market was very interesting and then the cooking class was informative and very delicious. Thank you Nhi and family!!

Taste explosion today! Everything we wanted to find: more advanced knowledge gained during the market tour learning the names of unknown veg, workshop in the countryside, river ride on small boats, Recipes written in a cute handout booklet to take home. Hon was our guide and cooking teacher and he was great. He tailored the lesson so that each has challenge and children has a lot of help. I definitely feel confident to cook the four dishes at home 💪 You must go!

Awesome cooking class! We were picked up from our hotel in the morning and the whole tour took up to about 5 hours in total. Trang, our friendly guide, did an amazing job as a Tour Guide as she explained every single thing that we were doing throughout the day. Also knowledgeable and was able to share more information and answer our questions. Tour started with a trip to the market to get fresh ingredients. For those who don't eat meat / pork etc, this is the time you could inform the guide of your dietary requirements. Like us, Trang had substituted pork at no cost as we don't eat pork. We then head to Than Tinh Village via boat. There, Trang transformed into her Chef uniform and started the cooking class. She was a really great teacher; explained everything clearly, step by step for all 4 dishes! Overall summary of itinerary for the cooking class: 8.30am: Pickup from hotel, headed to market to get fresh ingredients 9.20am: took a boat to Than Tinh Village 10.00am: arrived at the "mini jetty", changed to a smaller boat 10.05am: setup, introduction + cooking class begins! 12.30pm: demonstration of 3rd dish 2.00pm: we were done with cooking our 4th and final dish and started indulging! :) 2.30pm: safe and sound at the hotel Would really recommend this cooking class if you're in Hoi An! It's conducted in a small group, knowledgeable and friendly tour guide (Trang) who speaks good English, you get to learn to cook 4 Vietnamese dishes at a reasonable price. All in all it was a really good experience! P.s you will be cooking at eating the dish you prepared /cooked after every dish so to truly enjoy the whole experience of cooking and eating at the same time please remember to participate in the cooking class with a not so full stomach (unless if you have quite a huge stomach) or else you'll be too full to eat your own cooking. ;)

Banh Mi had a very umami flavour, good meat balance but not enough herbs or aromatics to have the perfect balance for me and my wife’s tastes. Bread was crispy. Lady who served us was very friendly and made it with a smile.

Very friendly owner! I actually planned to get another “famous” banh mi nearby but it got sold out that evening. Thanks Banh mi bich it’s the best I had in Hoi an!! 🫶🏻 TBH I am a bit concerned about the hygiene of these kiosks before, but this store gave me confidence! It’s very clean the banh mi tasted really good!

AVOID: The vendor here pulled a classic 'money switching scam' on us. She pretended that our 200k had been a 50k note. She was well practiced in this scam and, when challenged, claimed that there were no 200k notes in her cash draw at all! We pointed out this would be impossible after a busy day serving tourists, who would largely be paying with 200k notes from cash machines. We eventually got our money back, but only after camera footage, much wasted time, and a threat of involving the police. It seems that the positive reviews here are actually intended for a far more famous shop on the same road: Bánh Mì Phượng, where Anthony Bourdain once ate. Confuse these two at your peril!

The only place we eat Banh mi whenever we come to Hoi An. It's truly amazing 🤩 wish I could have one more right now 😂

Do yourself a favour and pop in here for a banh mi. Delicious filling with plenty of meat and pate, and fresh herbs to top it off.

BEST banh mi in Hoi An (and our favorite place in Vietnam so far). We tried this stall on our private food tour and it was beyond delicious. The homemade pate was incredibly tasty and the bread was nice and crunchy. Nothing feels better than supporting local business women. 10/10 recommend.

The best road side Banh Mi I’ve had in Vietnam. Bread was so fresh and home made pate the best yet. Bahn mi Bich offers beautiful and efficient service with no line and a smile!

I booked the My son half day tour via KKday, and they were able to pick me up at my hotel’s lobby for free so super convenient for us as the tour started quite early. The guide contacted me to let us know the arrival time to our hotel so we don’t need to wait for too long at pickup. Everything during the tour went smoothly and Toan provided the cultural and historical explanation for the locations.

An absolutely fantastic tour of Hoi An with Jackie! ​If you're looking for a guide who is knowledgeable, fun, and truly passionate about the city, you need to book with Jackie. She made the history of Hoi An feel alive and vibrant, not just a series of facts. ​Jackie was incredible at navigating the Old Town efficiently, pointing out all the hidden gems and local secrets we would have missed on our own. She had a fantastic sense of humor and made everyone in our group feel comfortable and engaged. She even took some brilliant photos for us at the best spots! ​I highly recommend Jackie for anyone visiting Hoi An. Five stars all the way—she is a true professional and made this tour the highlight of my trip. Thank you, Jackie!

This was the perfect tour for anyone wanting a no frills experience of the My Son Sanctuary and temples. Emma was a fantastic guide, with great English and lots of knowledge about the specifics of the temples and their history. The banh mi and coffee on the way back was delicious. I highly recommend going at 5.30am as we did, as I can see how hot it gets out there! Thanks for the great experience.

We had a tour with Tin Tin. A joy of a tour guide. She was very informative about the locations we went to. Unfortunately it started to rain very hard at our coconut boat ride, we got soaked but it was very fun. Our coconut boat operator was friendly and even gave us a show. Food was good, with a selection of authentic Vietnamese dishes. Highly recommended.

Absolutely loved this tour, My Son is a must-visit. The temple grounds are so beautiful with the surrounding mountains, the chirping birds, and the awe-inspiring ancient structures. Our tour guide named Toàn was so friendly and informative, and I was fascinated to learn and ask about everything in My Son. Then we were given some of the best Banh Mi I’ve ever had and I got a perfect egg coffee at the tour’s end. Couldn’t recommend more, so fun!

I went on a group tour to My Son Sanctuary today, and our guide Mr. Hiếu was absolutely fantastic -friendly, caring, and always attentive to everyone's needs. He made the experience smooth and enjoyable the whole way. This trip has left me with wonderful memories of Vietnam, especially Đà Nẵng. I will definitely come back!

A very informative trip to My Son sanctuary, Dong, our guide was very knowledgeable with the history of the temples and the area. We enjoyed a traditional Vietnamese lunch, then a river cruise. Highly recommended tour, thank you Dong and your team.

The rice cake sandwich is AMAZING! That combined with the sauce is one of the best thing I’ve ever had. Also the baby clam salad with rice cracker is a banger duo too. Loved everything I ate here. The staff can speak English and is friendly.

We had a lovely time at Ni Bà Già! The owner is lovely and chats to you like an old friend. We wanted to try the Bánh Đập which was delicious alongside the Hến Trộn! Quality local food you should definitely try when in Hoi An 🫶🏼👌🏼

Best place and owners! We came here 3 days in a row for lunch. It's such simple and great food. The owner would sit and chat with us. Such a lovely atmosphere and worth wandering out to on your bike! Would 100% recommend it.

Final night and final meal in Hoi An and so grateful we found this place. Had the best cao lầu of our time in Hoi An here. Then the owner, who was hilarious, friendly and just so nice, told us to get Bánh đập which we had never had and was so good, and hến xúc bánh đa, baby clams on sesame rice crackers which stole the show. Felt like we found a great local spot for our last meal and all for 150k VND. Had we found this restaurant earlier we would have been back more than once.

Amazing food and experience. I am generally anti-pork guy, but read so many good reviews of cao lau that decided to go for it and must say it was something really special. Also ordered Hen Xao to go with a flow ;) Same thing. Impressed. An owner was very humble man and asked how did I like clams cause some people do not like it. Certainly I was not the one. A dog and a hen walking around just added to general cozy and friendly climate.

Amazing find! Great food - the Hen Tron is fantastic and we had Coa Lau - we don't eat meat so they made it for us with tofu in instead - really tasty and fresh. The family are really friendly and proper good fun! The beer is very cold - great fridge!! We went back 3 times! Highly recommended!

Great food, great atmosphere! lovely lady so welcoming and kind we ended up going 4 times over our stay 🥰 I got chicken pho and cao lau both amazing

Some places deserve a visit for their rich history—and this was one of them. We went to try Che Xi Ma Phu, where Mr. Bao warmly welcomed us with a hot glass of herbal tea, followed by a comforting bowl of this sweet black dessert. The flavor was delicately sweet—not overpowering—letting the nutty richness of sesame and the smooth texture of what seemed like kudzu paste (quite like powdered rice) shine through. It’s a beautiful blend of taste and tradition. If you’re ever nearby, this is definitely a place worth visiting.

Beautiful and memorable experience. From the stomach warming black sesame soup tampered by old ginger tea, to the hospitable husband n wife who chatted with us n shared their 70 years tradition. Blessed to have met their mum (101 yrs old!) who pioneered the business with her husband (108 yrs old!). Their wares n photos were lovingly displayed to share with all. And would you believe that they are still sleeping on wooden beds ie no mattress! Perhaps there’s a hidden secret here… You will regret not visiting this place.

We spoke with the store owner who was lovely and told us all about her family’s history in making the black sesame soup. Made a delicious meal all the more better<3

2nd time here, amazing store. Calm your stomach instantly - the feeling that not easy to find in any food or dessert. They’re so friendly and welcoming. Sitting on someone’s front yard with bird chipping? 100% MUST- visit when in Hoian

Milled by hand and prepared fresh daily by the owner, it's worth a visit to try this traditional dessert. The owner was also happy to share the history of his parents' business. The hot tea was also unique consisting of ginger.

This place is a TOURIST TRAP. They no more show the soup making after covid. Its just there in the ticket. When u go there, the old man will come and ask u for the soup. Its doesnt taste like anything. A very small bowl of soup. And he asks you 30k for it. I questioned him why is this part of my ticket that i paid for, He said you can see the pictures. I finally paid 10k and got off the place saying i dont have money

It was fantastic to meet the owner of the house and hear his story. The house feels like a little museum and his 101 old mother that can been seen by the many photographers there is still alive, napping behind the main room. The sweet sesame soup was very good, great little treat to try the local traditions. The owner showed us the ingredients of how it is made. Sadly after Covid they don’t do any more demonstrations but still worth trying this place. We also got a complimentary cup of tea.

Few nice coffee shops on the island. Nice walk across the bridge.

Cross the bridge with care and about 200 metres on your left a little stand selling salt coffee by a grandma...WOW was delicious 😋

So different than Hoi An - the island has a cozy neighbourhood vibe with lots of street food, local markets and restaurants. Nice area to walk and explore around sunset time.

Mediocre. Nothing to see.

Best island in Hoi An

So nice but the weather hot

(Translated by Google) All in all, a nice tour, but way too touristy. You go around and they try to sell you drinks. Shortly after, you find photographers in the water who want to take your picture (for a fee). We continue towards those who spin the boat (and here too, more money), after which we dock at a platform with karaoke (obviously more money). The tour ends and your guide will ask you for a tip (more money 🤣). You'll disembark at their bar and they'll sit you at a table to sell you more. If you have time to teach, like me, that's fine; otherwise, just watch them. (Original) Tutto sommato un bel giretto, ma davvero davvero troppo turistico, fai il giro e cercano di venderti da bere, poco dopo trovi i fotografi in acqua che voglio farti la foto (a pagamento) si prosegue verso quelli che fanno roteare la barca (e anche qui altri soldi) dopodiché si attracca ad una piattaforma con il karaoke (ovviamente altri soldi). Il giro termina e la vostra guida vi chiederà una mancia (altri soldi 🤣) Sbarcherete al loro bar e vi faranno accomodare ad un tavolino per vendervi ancora qualcosa. Se avete tempo da insegnare come me va bene, altrimenti guardatele soltanto