Shopping · Hoi An · Vietnam
Shopping in Hoi An
Shopping streets, markets and souvenirs worth the suitcase space.
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Quick answer
Hoi An is known for its hundreds of tailors, who make suits, dresses and shirts in a few days, and for leather goods, shoes and silk lanterns. Quality varies widely, so allow time for fittings. Best souvenirs: Tailored clothing, Silk lanterns and Leather shoes and bags.
Key facts
- Shopping areas
- 3
- Markets
- 2
- Top souvenir
- Tailored clothing
Where to shop
Tran Phu and Le Loi streets
Established tailors, fabric shops and boutiques in the old town.
Central Market cloth hall
Fabric stalls with in-house tailors at lower prices.
Nguyen Thai Hoc and Bach Dang
Galleries, lantern shops and souvenir boutiques by the river.
Markets
Hoi An Central Market
Fresh food, spices, a food hall and a fabric hall with tailors.
Hoi An Night Market
Lanterns, souvenirs and street food on An Hoi islet every evening.
What to buy
Tailored clothing
Suits, shirts and dresses made to measure; plan at least two fittings over two or three days.
Silk lanterns
Collapsible lanterns in every size and colour, easy to pack.
Leather shoes and bags
Made-to-order shoes and bags from old-town workshops.
Ceramics from Thanh Ha
Terracotta pots and figures from the pottery village.
Coffee and spices
Vietnamese coffee, star anise and cinnamon from the central market.
Streets and markets worth a wander
Market · Ancient Town
Hoi An Central Market
The riverside market on the eastern edge of the old town sells fish, herbs, fruit and spices in the mornings, while its covered food hall serves cao lầu, mì Quảng and chè at long counters.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Shopping
Market · An Hoi islet
Hoi An Night Market
Every evening Nguyen Hoang Street on An Hoi islet fills with stalls of silk lanterns, souvenirs and street food such as grilled skewers, bánh xèo and mango sticky rice, with the lit lantern shops making a popular photo backdrop.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- After dark
- Shopping
- Food
- Kids
Food and drink to take home
Edible souvenirs travel best when they are dry or sealed: consider Fried wontons and Corn sweet soup. Old-town restaurants and the night market. Check your home country's rules on bringing food and drink back.
Shopping by neighbourhood
| Area | Price level | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Ancient Town | $$$ | Car-free heritage streets of shophouses, lanterns and assembly halls |
| Cam Thanh and the coconut villages | $$ | Eco-lodges and homestays among water coconut palms east of town |
| Cua Dai Beach | $$$ | Older resort strip at the river mouth, affected by beach erosion |
| Ha My Beach | $$$$ | Wide, quiet beach north of An Bang with high-end resorts |
Paying and bargaining
Prices are in VND. Tipping is not expected at street stalls, but in sit-down restaurants for visitors a small tip or rounding up is appreciated. Guides, cooking-class teachers and boat rowers welcome a modest tip.
- Bargain politely in markets; fixed-price shops will not negotiate.
When to shop
Shops and markets are quietest in October–November; the busiest months are July.
- September: Mid-Autumn Festival — lantern parades and lion dances (September or early October)
Staying near the shops
$$$ · Best for first-timers, couples, culture and shopping
Ancient Town
Car-free heritage streets of shophouses, lanterns and assembly halls
Questions travellers ask
+What should I buy in Hoi An?
Tailored clothing, Silk lanterns, Leather shoes and bags and Ceramics from Thanh Ha.
+Where is the best shopping in Hoi An?
Tran Phu and Le Loi streets: Established tailors, fabric shops and boutiques in the old town.
+What are the best markets in Hoi An?
Hoi An Central Market and Hoi An Night Market.