Best Hostels in Hoi An 2026: Budget Dorms Near the Ancient Town

Hoi An has a decent backpacker hostel scene, though it’s smaller than Da Nang or Hanoi. The best hostels are a short walk from the old quarter with good social infrastructure.

Best options

Hoi An Backpackers Hostel: The main social hostel in the city. Dorm beds with lockers, common area, pool access, tour desk. Well-run with helpful staff who know the town. Dorm from ₫180,000 ($7.20). Private rooms from ₫450,000 ($18).

Hoi An Chic Hotel and Hostel: Hybrid hotel-hostel with small pool, good wifi, and clean dorms. A bit more polished than the typical backpacker hostel. Dorm from ₫200,000 ($8).

Red Lantern Hostel: Smaller and quieter than the main hostel. Good for travellers who want to base in Hoi An for several days without the social hostel noise. Dorm from ₫160,000 ($6.40).

What Hoi An hostels provide

• Bicycle rental (free or ₫30,000–50,000/day)
• Tour booking for cooking classes, My Son, Da Nang day trips
• Free or cheap breakfast
• Old quarter proximity (all within 10 minutes walk)

An Bang Beach alternatives

Several guesthouses at An Bang Beach operate at hostel prices — ₫200,000–350,000 ($8–14) for a basic private room. These are better value than town hostels if beach time is the priority. The trade-off is 4km from the old town.

Budget notes for Hoi An

Hoi An is more expensive than comparable Vietnamese towns. Budget travellers should note that the ₫120,000 ($4.80) old town entry ticket is a daily expense if you return frequently — the ticket is valid for multiple visits within the validity period, so plan your old town days rather than paying entry daily.

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See also: Looking for mid-range or upmarket options? Read our guide to the best hotels in Hoi An.