HOI AN TRAVEL GUIDE

One town, two seasons

Address: 21 Trang Keo 4, Hoi An Tay Ward, Da Nang City, in the quiet Trang Keo villa area.
To the Old Town: by bicycle, taxi or ride-hailing app. Motorbikes are banned in the Old Town at certain hours.
Map and directions: see Google Maps at the bottom of this page.
Help on site 8:00 AM–5:00 PM via Zalo/WhatsApp 0775 597 775.

Sunny season (February–August)

Best times: go out early 5:30–8:30 AM, rest at the villa at noon, head out again from 4:30 PM. Lanterns light up around 6:30 PM.
Things to do: swim at An Bang or Cua Dai beach; cycle through rice fields; visit Cham Islands (boats only run in the sunny season).
Bring: a wide-brimmed hat, sunscreen and water. June–August middays are very hot.
Tip: watch the sunset at the beach in the afternoon, then have dinner in the Old Town.

Rainy season (September–December)

Rain usually comes in showers. Go out between showers; the Old Town after rain is quiet and great for photos.
Things to do: cooking class, lantern making, tailor-made ao dai, café people-watching, museums, indoor shows.
Bring: a raincoat, plastic sandals and a waterproof bag for electronics.
Flood days: riverside streets (Bach Dang, Nguyen Thai Hoc) may flood. Do not wade through water or ride through flooded roads; message Palmera for directions.
Cham Islands are closed from mid-October to the end of February. Do not swim when the red flag is up.

Rainy day at the villa?

A bath, Netflix & Chill.
Order food delivery.
Read a book on the balcony.

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Rainy-season insects

Rove beetle (about 1 cm long, orange and black)

Do not crush or rub it: its body fluid causes skin burns.
Blow gently or let it crawl onto a piece of paper, then take it outside.
If touched: wash right away with soap and clean water, do not scratch.
Shake out your bedding before sleeping.

Flying termites, moths

Harmless; they fly around lights after evening rain, then lose their wings.
Close the balcony door, draw the curtains and dim lights near windows.

Mosquitoes

Use repellent when going out in the evening, especially near rivers and rice fields.

Paid attractions

Old Town and Hoai River walk: a ticket is only needed to enter the heritage sites. Best at 6:00–7:30 AM and after 6:30 PM.
Japanese Covered Bridge (from outside): best photos from the riverbank early in the morning.
Nguyen Hoang Night Market (An Hoi): street food, lanterns, 6:00–9:00 PM.
Hoi An Market: cao lau, mi Quang, banh xeo at local prices, in the morning.
An Bang Beach: sunrise and sunset.
Cua Dai Beach: quieter, cool afternoons.

Free things to do

Reference prices as of October 2026, subject to change. Message Palmera on Zalo before you go.

Old Town ticket: 120,000 VND (5 heritage sites).
Bay Mau Coconut Forest: basket boat about 80,000–100,000 VND, about 5 km from the Old Town.
Thanh Ha Pottery Village: 35,000 VND, about 3 km.
Tra Que Vegetable Village: 35,000 VND, about 3.5 km.
Hoi An Memories Show: 7:30 PM, closed on Tuesdays.
My Son Sanctuary: 150,000 VND, about 55 km, go before 9:00 AM.
VinWonders Nam Hoi An: 650,000 VND adults, 450,000 VND children.

Tips for going out

Palmera Hoi An: 0775 597 775 (Zalo/WhatsApp), support 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.
Ambulance 115 · Police 113 · Fire 114.

Lock your door and turn off the AC and lights when you go out.
No smoking in the room, including e-cigarettes.
Motorbikes are banned in the Old Town at certain hours: park, then walk or cycle.

Contact and emergency

Need help planning your day?

Message Palmera on Zalo/WhatsApp 0775 597 775 for itinerary tips, Cham Islands boat times, nearby restaurants or a taxi.

Contact

Address

21 Trang Keo 4, Hoi An Tay Ward, Da Nang City

CONG TY TNHH DVDL STAYCATION HOI AN.

Tax code: 4001209724

Account number: 111357999

Bank: Techcombank (Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint Stock Bank)

Phone & email

0775 597 775 | Zalo | WhatsApp
palmera.hoian@gmail.com