Where to stay · Da Nang · Vietnam
Where to stay in Da Nang
6 neighbourhoods compared, with the trade-offs hotel listings don't tell you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Bùi Thụy Đào Nguyên, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
For a first visit, stay in Hai Chau riverfront. City-centre hotels along the Han River near Han Market and the cathedral. Best alternatives — families: My Khe beachfront; nightlife: An Thuong.
Key facts
- First visit
- Hai Chau riverfront
- Families
- My Khe beachfront
- Budget
- Hai Chau riverfront
- Nightlife
- An Thuong
Best area for each kind of trip
| Trip type | Area | Why |
|---|---|---|
| First-timers | Hai Chau riverfront | City-centre hotels along the Han River near Han Market and the cathedral |
| Families | My Khe beachfront | High-rise hotels and seafood restaurants along the beach road |
| Couples | Son Tra Peninsula | Forested headland with secluded luxury resorts and quiet coves |
| Budget | Hai Chau riverfront | City-centre hotels along the Han River near Han Market and the cathedral |
| Luxury | Son Tra Peninsula | Forested headland with secluded luxury resorts and quiet coves |
| Nightlife | An Thuong | Grid of small streets behind My Khe with cafés, bars and boutique hotels |
| Food lovers | Hai Chau riverfront | City-centre hotels along the Han River near Han Market and the cathedral |
| Solo travellers | An Thuong | Grid of small streets behind My Khe with cafés, bars and boutique hotels |
| Shopping | Hai Chau riverfront | City-centre hotels along the Han River near Han Market and the cathedral |
| Quiet stays | Son Tra Peninsula | Forested headland with secluded luxury resorts and quiet coves |
| Beach | My Khe beachfront | High-rise hotels and seafood restaurants along the beach road |
Da Nang neighbourhoods in detail
$$ · Best for first-timers, food lovers, budget and shopping
Hai Chau riverfront
The west bank of the Han River along Bach Dang Street is the old commercial centre, with Han Market, Da Nang Cathedral, the Museum of Cham Sculpture and evening river cruises within walking distance. Hotels face the river and the Dragon Bridge, and local restaurants and cafés fill the streets behind.
- Good
- Walk to markets, museums and the river; Close to the airport; Plenty of local food
- Watch out
- About 10 minutes by car from the beach; Busy traffic
- Nearby
- Han Market, Da Nang Cathedral, Museum of Cham Sculpture, Dragon Bridge
$$ · Best for beach, families and first-timers
My Khe beachfront
The beach road along My Khe, on the east side of the river, is lined with hotels and apartment towers looking straight onto the sand, plus seafood restaurants where you pick your meal from tanks. Mornings are busy with locals swimming and exercising before the heat.
- Good
- Beach on the doorstep; Sea-view rooms at fair prices; Seafood restaurants nearby
- Watch out
- Long, featureless stretches of towers; Rough sea in winter
- Nearby
- My Khe Beach, An Thuong, Son Tra Peninsula
$$ · Best for solo travellers, nightlife, budget and food lovers
An Thuong
The An Thuong area, a few blocks inland from My Khe Beach, is a compact grid of numbered streets with guesthouses, coffee shops, international restaurants, craft-beer bars and yoga studios. It is popular with long-stay visitors and digital nomads.
- Good
- Walk to the beach; Cafés, bars and international food; Good-value hotels
- Watch out
- Feels more expat than Vietnamese; Some late-night noise
- Nearby
- My Khe Beach, Dragon Bridge
$$$$ · Best for luxury, couples and quiet stays
Son Tra Peninsula
The mountainous Son Tra Peninsula north-east of the city is a nature reserve with coves, viewpoints and a small number of resorts tucked into private bays. It is home to the Linh Ung Pagoda's Lady Buddha and red-shanked douc langurs.
- Good
- Seclusion and sea views; Nature on the doorstep
- Watch out
- Remote from restaurants and the city; Taxi needed for every outing
- Nearby
- Linh Ung Pagoda, Ban Co Peak, Bai But beach
$$$ · Best for families, luxury and beach
Non Nuoc and the southern resort strip
South of the Marble Mountains, the coast road towards Hoi An is lined with large resorts with direct beach access, pools and kids' clubs, as well as golf courses. It is a good compromise for visitors who want both Da Nang and Hoi An within about 20–30 minutes.
- Good
- Resort facilities and wide beaches; Between Da Nang and Hoi An
- Watch out
- Little within walking distance; Car needed for everything
- Nearby
- Marble Mountains, Non Nuoc Beach, Hoi An
$$ · Best for first-timers, nightlife and budget
An Hai (east bank by Dragon Bridge)
The east bank around the eastern end of the Dragon Bridge has river-view hotels, the Son Tra Night Market, the Love Bridge pier and the Carp-Dragon statue. It sits between the river and the beach, about 10 minutes' walk from each.
- Good
- Front-row seat for the Dragon Bridge show; Walk to both river and beach
- Watch out
- Crowds on weekend evenings; Traffic along the bridge approaches
- Nearby
- Dragon Bridge, Son Tra Night Market, Love Bridge, My Khe Beach
Areas compared
| Area | Price | Nearby |
|---|---|---|
| Hai Chau riverfront | $$ | Han Market, Da Nang Cathedral, Museum of Cham Sculpture, Dragon Bridge |
| My Khe beachfront | $$ | My Khe Beach, An Thuong, Son Tra Peninsula |
| An Thuong | $$ | My Khe Beach, Dragon Bridge |
| Son Tra Peninsula | $$$$ | Linh Ung Pagoda, Ban Co Peak, Bai But beach |
| Non Nuoc and the southern resort strip | $$$ | Marble Mountains, Non Nuoc Beach, Hoi An |
| An Hai (east bank by Dragon Bridge) | $$ | Dragon Bridge, Son Tra Night Market, Love Bridge, My Khe Beach |
Getting to your hotel
Da Nang International Airport (DAD) is about 3 km from the riverfront: around 10 minutes by ride-hailing car to the centre, 15–20 minutes to My Khe Beach and about 45 minutes to Hoi An. Taxis and ride-hailing pickups are outside arrivals.
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best area to stay in Da Nang for first-time visitors?
Hai Chau riverfront. The west bank of the Han River along Bach Dang Street is the old commercial centre, with Han Market, Da Nang Cathedral, the Museum of Cham Sculpture and evening river cruises within walking distance.
+Where should families stay in Da Nang?
My Khe beachfront: Beach on the doorstep.
+Which area of Da Nang is best for a budget stay?
Hai Chau riverfront ($$): City-centre hotels along the Han River near Han Market and the cathedral.