Viaje a Vietnam por libre: Hoi An
In the heart of Vietnam, you will discover one of the most beautiful corners of the country, it is Hoi An, a must-see on your trip to Vietnam. We were completely enamored by its yellow facades, its picturesque lanterns that light up the streets and its unmistakable old town that looks like a film set. Visiting its temples that are so different from each other, strolling through its shops with Vietnamese-style hats, stopping at its super cool cafes, eating delicious Vietnamese food in one of its restaurants and, if that were not enough, the option of taking a relaxing boat ride on the Thu Bon River... In this article, we tell you our must-sees on what to see and do in Hoi An so that you can make the most of your visit.
Get ready to immerse yourself in the fascinating atmosphere of this Vietnamese gem and understand why this city was awarded the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage Site title long ago! 🌟
Consejos para visitar Hoi An
HOW MANY DAYS DO I NEED TO VISIT HOI AN?
We spent two full days in Hoi An, and I think that is more than enough to cover the key things to see and do in Hoi An. However, if you want to visit the surrounding areas or even the beach in Hoi An, you should allow an extra day in your itinerary.
HOW TO GET TO HOI AN
To land directly in the magic of Hoi An, your best bet is to fly to Da Nang! It's about 30km away, being the closest airport. Da Nang is a perfect connection point, with flights from major cities in Vietnam such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City or Hue, and also receives flights from some Southeast Asian capitals! ✈️🌏
Once you land at Da Nang Airport, getting to Hoi An is a piece of cake. You have several options, such as taking a bus, a taxi, using Grab or even opting for a private car.
BEST TIME TO VISIT HOI AN
As for the weather, the best time to visit Hoi An is between February and April, during the dry season, and the worst time is between October and January. We visited in March and the weather was comfortable, neither too hot nor too cold.
During the summer months in Hoi An, it is very hot and you can expect heavy rains during the autumn months. In fact, there are risks of flooding in Vietnam from October to January.
As for festivals, the best time to visit Hoi An is during the Lantern Festival, which takes place on the 14th of every lunar month. The festival usually starts in the evening, from 6 pm to 10 pm.
HOW TO GET AROUND HOI AN
If you are only visiting the heart of Hoi An, you will spend time walking through the old town. The city is not very big, so you can easily get around Hoi An on foot. You also have the option of renting a bike and cycling around Hoi An.
WHERE TO SLEEP IN HOI AN
🛏️ Lo primero que tienes que pensar cuando estés planificando este viaje es dónde es mejor alojarse. Para nosotros las mejoras zonas para alojarse en Hoi An, son el Centro histórico (Ancient Town) y sus alrededores ya que en nuestra opinión es la parte más bonita. No obstante, si quieres visitar las afueras de Hoi An o la playa, un accommodation cercano será tu elección.
We stayed in The An Central Boutique Villa and everything very new and good service.
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Imprescindibles que ver y hacer en Hoi An
During our most recent trip to Hoi An, we had the chance to experience both the lively afternoon, the stunning evening and the quiet morning and were able to take some really nice photos. We recommend getting up early to find fewer people at the most touristy spots. Here are our recommendations of what to see and do in Hoi An:
Hoi An Old Town (Hoi An Old Town)
Exploring the colourful Old Town of Hoi An, you will immerse yourself in history, as everything remains intact, as if time had never passed. You will travel back to both the era of French Indochina and the era of the mandarins.
Old Town entrance ticket
The first thing you need to know about visiting Hoi An Old Town is that you need to buy a ticket to visit the monuments. Each entrance ticket is valid for 5 attractions and costs VND 120,000 (approximately 5 euros).
Each ticket is valid for walking access to all streets within the Old Town district and for entering several historic buildings. This includes buildings heritage, museums and theatrical performancesIf you wish to visit more than five, you will need to purchase additional tickets. Most buildings or monuments with entrance fees will have official staff at the entrance.
In addition to being able to purchase this ticket in Hoi An, for example at the office near the Japanese bridge, you can also purchase it through one of our most trusted partners, Klook, you can buy the Old Town entrance ticket through this link.
You also have the option of getting to know the charms of Hoi An with a tour that includes a guide, you can book it from here:
Some of the most interesting places you can visit are the following:
Fujian Assembly
- Guang Gong Temple
- Cau Nhat Ban or Japanese Bridge
Cantonese Assembly
Central Market Cho Hoi An
Another interesting thing to see and do in Hoi An is to visit its Cho Hoi An market. The central market of Hoi An is a paradise for Vietnamese food lovers, like us. Imagine tasting some noodles, accompanied by a delicious Vietnamese-style iced coffee or a natural juice surrounded by the essence of everyday life in Hoi An.
The activity starts at 6:30 in the morning, so we recommend you go early, which is when the locals run their errands at the market and you can have a delicious, nice and cheap breakfast.
Hoi An Bridge or Bridge of Lights
If we talk about what to see and do in Hoi An, crossing the bridge of lights Getting to the old town of Hoi An is something that will not be missing from your itinerary, believe me, it will not leave you indifferent, since it is super instagrammable, especially at night when the river is filled with boats with lanterns illuminating all of Hoi An.
However, you won't be the only one thinking this, so don't stress if you have to retake the photo a thousand times until you get the perfect shot. We recommend getting up early and taking some beautiful photos from the bridge while observing the daily life of the Vietnamese people by the river.
Hoi An Night Market
As the sun sets, the chance to explore Hoi An's vibrant Night Market awaits you. With food stalls, as well as shops filled with unique souvenirs, decorations and accessories. And of course, the famous lantern shops, which will tempt you to take 1 or 2 home!
AROUND HOI AN
If you have extra time, extending your itinerary to explore the surroundings of Hoi An will be an added bonus to your experience. Here are some suggestions for excursions:
WHERE TO EAT IN HOI AN
The first thing to do when talking about food in Hoi An or anywhere in Asia is to eat at the markets! They are cheap and usually delicious! However, we also have some extra recommendations for you:
Banh Mi Phuong
What delicious and cheap Bánh Mì. We recommend them 100%, when you arrive you will see a chaos of queues and people, but don't get carried away by the hysteria, there is sure to be a place upstairs to sit down and eat and they will serve it to you in no time. You can also order it to take away!
Morning Glory
It's not the cheapest place we've eaten on our trip through Vietnam, but... everything was delicious! Very good service and the prices aren't that exorbitant. I recommend the cao lau and the pork belly, very top🔝
Extra- Hoi An Roastery Espresso & Coffee House
As an extra recommendation, we bring you this cafe, the place is spectacularly decorated and the coffee... the best way to take a break in the old town of Hoi An ☕
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