How much do hostels cost in Hoi An?

Dorm beds start from ₫160,000 ($6.40) at Red Lantern Hostel. Hoi An Backpackers charges from ₫180,000 ($7.20) for dorms and ₫450,000 ($18) for private rooms. Hoi An Chic charges from ₫200,000 ($8) for dorms.

Are Hoi An hostels close to the Ancient Town?

All the main hostels are within 10 minutes walk of the old quarter. They also provide bicycle rental (free or ₫30,000–50,000 per day), tour booking for cooking classes and My Son, and free or cheap breakfast.

Is the Hoi An old town entry ticket a daily cost for budget travellers?

The ₫120,000 ($4.80) old town entry ticket is valid for multiple visits within the validity period. Plan your old town visits to avoid paying entry daily — use the ticket for all your heritage building visits within its timeframe.

Best Hostels in Hoi An | The Vietnam Guides

Hoi An has a decent backpacker hostel scene, though it is smaller and quieter than Da Nang or Hanoi. The town’s walkable scale means all the main hostels are within 10 minutes of the Ancient Town on foot, and bicycle rental from hostels makes reaching An Bang Beach (4 km) straightforward.

Best hostels

Hoi An Backpackers Hostel (near the old quarter): The main social hostel in the town. Clean dorm beds with lockers, privacy curtains, and individual reading lights. The common area has a small pool — unusual for a hostel at this price point — plus a bar and regular social events. The tour desk handles cooking class bookings (from approximately ₫300,000 / $12), My Son Sanctuary half-day trips (from approximately ₫200,000 / $8), and bicycle rental. Staff speak good English and provide detailed walking maps of the old quarter. Dorm from ₫180,000 ($7.20). Private rooms from ₫450,000 ($18) as of 2026.

Hoi An Chic Hotel and Hostel: Hybrid hotel-hostel with a more polished feel than the typical backpacker hostel. Small pool, good wifi (30–50 Mbps), clean dorms with air conditioning, and a rooftop terrace with views over the town’s low-rise rooflines. The hotel-side private rooms are better maintained than most Hoi An hostels. Breakfast included in most room rates. Dorm from ₫200,000 ($8). Private from ₫500,000 ($20) as of 2026.

Red Lantern Hostel (quiet location near old quarter): Smaller and quieter than the main social hostels. Family-run with a personal atmosphere. Good for travellers who want to base in Hoi An for several days of exploring and tailoring without the social hostel noise. Clean rooms, free breakfast with Vietnamese coffee and banh mi, and bicycle lending. Dorm from ₫160,000 ($6.40). Private from ₫350,000 ($14) as of 2026.

Under the Coconut Hostel (Cam Nam Island): On the quiet island south of the old quarter, connected by a pedestrian bridge. The location is 10 minutes walk from the old town but significantly quieter than the town-side hostels. Garden setting with hammocks. Free bicycle use, which is essential from this location. Dorm from ₫150,000 ($6). Private from ₫400,000 ($16) as of 2026.

Tribee Bana Hostel (near the old quarter): Design-focused hostel with modern pod-style bunks. Better sound isolation than open dorms. Communal kitchen, coworking corner, and a small courtyard. Good for digital nomads who want a social environment with workspace. Dorm from ₫200,000 ($8). Private from ₫550,000 ($22) as of 2026.

What Hoi An hostels typically provide

Bicycle rental: Free or ₫30,000–50,000 ($1.20–2) per day. Essential for reaching An Bang Beach and exploring the surrounding rice paddies
Tour booking: Cooking classes (from ₫300,000 / $12 for a half-day class including market visit), My Son Sanctuary half-day trips (from ₫200,000 / $8 including transport and entry), Da Nang day trips, and Hue connections
Breakfast: Most Hoi An hostels include breakfast — typically Vietnamese coffee, bread or banh mi, and fruit
Tailoring guidance: Staff can recommend reliable tailors in the old quarter (Hoi An is famous for custom tailoring) and advise on fair pricing — expect ₫500,000–1,500,000 ($20–60) for a custom shirt, ₫1,500,000–4,000,000 ($60–160) for a custom suit as of 2026
Laundry: ₫25,000–40,000 ($1–1.60) per kilogramme, returned same day or next morning

An Bang Beach alternatives

Several guesthouses at An Bang Beach operate at hostel-equivalent prices — ₫200,000–350,000 ($8–14) for a basic private room with air conditioning. These suit budget travellers who prioritise beach access over old town proximity. The beach has its own restaurant strip and a relaxed bar scene.

The trade-off is distance: An Bang Beach is 4 km from the old quarter. By bicycle it takes 20–30 minutes on flat roads through rice paddies. By Grab, approximately ₫40,000–60,000 ($1.60–2.40). The ride is pleasant during the day but less appealing after dark.

Budget eating near the hostels

Hoi An has strong street food at budget prices:

Cao lau (Hoi An’s signature noodle dish): ₫30,000–50,000 ($1.20–2) at local restaurants
Banh mi Phuong (famous banh mi shop at 2B Phan Chau Trinh): ₫25,000–30,000 ($1–1.20) — expect a queue
White rose dumplings (banh bao vac): ₫25,000–40,000 ($1–1.60) at dedicated shops
Com ga (Hoi An chicken rice): ₫30,000–50,000 ($1.20–2) — the turmeric-yellow rice version is specific to Hoi An
Market food: The central market has multiple stalls with meals from ₫20,000–40,000 ($0.80–1.60)

Budget tips for Hoi An

Hoi An is more expensive than comparable Vietnamese towns for accommodation and tourist activities. A few cost-saving strategies:

The ₫120,000 ($4.80) old town entry ticket as of 2026 covers five attraction visits within its validity period — plan your heritage building visits together rather than spreading them across multiple tickets
Eat at the central market and street food stalls rather than the riverside tourist restaurants, where prices are 2–3 times higher for similar dishes
Rent a bicycle rather than using Grab for the beach trip — it saves approximately ₫80,000–120,000 ($3.20–4.80) per round trip
The lantern-lit evening atmosphere along the Thu Bon River is free to enjoy — you don’t need a ticket to walk the old quarter streets after the ticket checkpoints close

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

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