3 Best Hostels in Hoi An, the most Picturesque Village in Vietnam (and what nobody else tells you!)

Finally, we made it to the most picturesque village in Vietnam: Hoi An. This is your complete, handmade guide to the absolute best hostels in Hoi An.

Usually we only highlight the 3 top places to stay. Yet, for Hoi An we had to look a bit more outside the box. It is really not as easy as “THAT is the absolute best”. It really depends on you and your travel style.

Your Shortcut:

1. Mad Monkey Hoi An - best for party goers
2. Under The Coconut Tree - best for groups
3. HY Local Budget Hotel by Hoianese - best for solo travelers

Money-saving tip: Compare hostel prices with Hostelz.com. They compare prices from Hostelworld, Booking.com and others with 1 click.

Important: You need a visa to enter Vietnam. You can check with iVisa.com which visa you need and how to get it. Here is my review on iVisa and how it works for Vietnam.

Hoi An is fairly small, surrounded by rice-fields and about 5 km from the beaches. We will give you several options for Hoi An Hostels. Besides, we will also share what we do NOT like about this village and what you should know before you head here.

This guide is perfect for YOU, when you…

• are tired of crappy hostels!
• want a social Hostel to actually meet people
• are happy to spend $1 to $2 more for a much better experience

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Quick Introduction to Hoi An

Average price for a bed: Cheap as usual in Vietnam. A bed in a dorm can be as cheap as 4€ per night. A private room starts from 12€ up to 25€. This is a rough average just to give you an idea.

Prices always depend on season and holidays. Please always check exact rates on Hostelworld.com or Booking.com.

Check-In and Check Out: The average check-in time is from 15:00 (3pm), while the Check Out time is before 11:00 (11am). Hostels usually offer luggage storage in case you arrive earlier or leave later. Make sure you check if luggage storage is free or if there is an extra cost.

Location: Although it is a small village, the hostels are spread out the area. You can either stay at the beach-side, near the rice paddies or the central area of the Ancient Town. No worries though, in this guide we list cool places to stay in Hoi An at all of these spots.

Touristy: If you expect Hoi An to be romantic, tranquil with a bit of tourism, well, brace yourself. Hoi An is THE most touristy area you will experience in Vietnam. At peak season it is incredibly packed; we find this quite annoying. The bridge is full and you have to walk slooooooowly…

However, the mornings and after sunset are the best time to enjoy. This is when the city clears up from the tourists crowds. The perfect time to get your beautiful travel photos.

Scams: When there is tourism, scams are usually not far. Same goes for Hoi An. The village is known for tailor-shops, but there is a bunch of bad ones and obviously over-priced ones. You will be approached by street vendors a lot. Then there is an “entrance fee” for the ancient town – which is BS. Read more on tips for Hoi An.

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The 3 Best Hostels in Hoi An are …

Let’s jump right into the coolest hostels in Hoi An.

1. Mad Monkey Hoi An – best for party goers
2. Under The Coconut Tree – best for groups
3. HY Local Budget Hotel by Hoianese – best for solo travelers

These are our favorite hostels in Hoi An. We want to make your life even easier, so we put all accommodations on a map for you. We even added our own tips for favorite restaurants, things to see, and more.

Overview: Best Hostels by Traveler Type

🦸 Solo Traveler:	HY Local Budget Hotel by Hoianese
🙎‍♀️ best for Female Solo Traveler:	Mad Monkey Hoi An
🥳 Party Hostel:	Mad Monkey Hoi An
👩‍❤️‍👨 Couple Hostel:	Under The Coconut Tree
👨‍👩‍👦 Family Hostel:	Under The Coconut Tree
👩‍💻 For Digital Nomads:	HY Local Budget Hotel by Hoianese
🧘 Cozy Hostel:	Mad Monkey Hoi An

1. Mad Monkey Hoi An

Mad Monkey Hoi An is a hostel that offers a perfect blend of comfort and convenience to its guests. Located in Hoi An, the hostel is situated between the UNESCO old town and some of Vietnam’s most beautiful beaches.

The hostel features a stunning outdoor pool, open and airy common spaces, a deck area overlooking lush rice paddies, and a large alfresco-style bar and restaurant. The hostel is equipped with free WiFi throughout the property.

Mad Monkey Hoi An is an ideal place for travelers to meet like-minded people and explore the culture of this amazing city. Guests can choose from a wide range of tours and experiences in the surrounding area. The hostel offers both private and dormitory rooms. Private rooms feature a flat-screen TV, dressing room or seating area to relax in after a busy day. Dormitory rooms include a fan. The bathrooms are fitted with shower facilities.

Location: Hoi An Historic Museum is 2 km from Mad Monkey Hoi An, while Hoi An Ancient Town is 2.3 km away. An Bang Beach is 3.4 km from the property. Da Nang International Airport is 24 km away.

The best choice in Hoi An for

• party goers
• female solo travelers

Book Mad Monkey Hoi An here

Check prices at:
Hostelworld | Booking.com | Hostelz.com

2. Under The Coconut Tree

Under The Coconut Tree offers guests a unique and relaxing experience in one of their beautiful bamboo huts tucked away amongst the trees. The homestay is located in Hoi An, Vietnam, and is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy the beauty of the area.

Visitors can take a walk on the beach, or enjoy any number of other activities in the Hoi An area. Bicycles and motorbikes are available for hire at reasonable rates for all guests to enjoy traveling along the beachfront or into town. Under The Coconut Tree is an ideal location to spend a few days or a few weeks in Vietnam’s beautiful city of Hoi An.

Under The Coconut Tree Hoi An Homestay features a private path that leads to An Bang Beach. The homestay offers private and dormitory rooms with coconut thatched roofs and free WiFi. All rooms are fan-cooled and free toiletries are provided. 

The homestay offers meals during the stay for a very reasonable price. Ticket service and a tour desk are available at the homestay.

Location: The homestay is located within 50 metres of a morning market in Danang, 1 km from Cua Dai public beach, and 4 km from Hoi An Market. Marble Mountains is 13.1 km away while Da Nang International Airport is 21 km from the homestay.

A great choice for

• groups

Book Under The Coconut Tree here

Check prices at:
Hostelworld | Booking.com | Hostelz.com

3. HY Local Budget Hotel by Hoianese

HY Local Budget Hotel by Hoianese is a 1-star hotel that offers comfortable and convenient accommodation in Hoi An, Vietnam. The hotel is attractively situated and is 500 metres from Hoi An Historic Museum and 600 metres from Japanese Covered Bridge. The property features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, free private parking, and room service.

The hotel provides a restaurant and a bar for guests to enjoy. Rooms at HY Local Budget Hotel by Hoianese – 5 mins walk to Hoi An Ancient Town include a wardrobe. Guests can enjoy an à la carte breakfast during their stay.

The hotel offers a sun terrace and bike hire for guests to explore the area. The property also offers a concierge service, a tour desk, and currency exchange for guests. 

Location: Assembly Hall of Chaozhou Chinese Congregation is 1 km from HY Local Budget Hotel by Hoianese – 5 mins walk to Hoi An Ancient Town, while Montgomerie Links is 13 km from the property. The nearest airport is Da Nang International, 29 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

This is one of the best hostels in Hoi An for

• solo travelers

Book HY Local Budget Hotel by Hoianese here

Check prices at:
Booking.com |

Cheapest Hostels and Homestays

Expect that best budget hotels in Hoi An are expensive so we always suggest to stay in hostels and homestays. Truth be told, when traveling with a friend, many homestays can be even cheaper than staying in a hostel.

You can find cheap homestays for 10€ per night, while the coolest hostel in town might be 9€ per night per person.

That being said, hostels in Vietnam come with a lot of extras. That can be tours, free drinks, free family dinners, and other perks. Always check Hostelworld and Booking.com.

If you are not on a super-shoe-string budget and want to socialize, choose a hostel over a homestay.

Best hostels in Hoi An for Solo Travellers

In all our guides we share the absolute best hostel in town for solo-travellers. Here are the best place to stay in Hoi An for backpackers.

As for Hoi An, we really think it depends on you.

Obviously, you should avoid Homestays as a solo-traveler since it will be hard to meet anyone there. Homestays are usually visited by families, couples, older couples and so on. The backpackers go usually with hostels although they can cost more.

Here’s our guide on how to meet friends at hostels and build life-time friendships.

Party Hostels in Hoi An

For partying hard, go with Mad Monkey Hoi An. You cannot go wrong here. 

They have Foosball, billiard pool, swimming pool crawls, drinking games, uff you name it.

More Hoi An Hostels worth a mention

We hope that by now you already have a backpackers hostel Hoi An in mind and a pretty good idea where to stay in Hoi An.
Well, we have provided you our favorite hostels but if you still want more, we have more.

• Tribee Kinh Hostel & Bar
• Hoi An Cottage Villa
• Bed Station Hostel & Pool Bar
• Little Leo Homestay and Hostel

Backpackers hostel Hoi An is indeed the best option because it is affordable. Yes, it is true! You can really find great but cheap Hoi An hostel.

If you are not into hostels, have a look at best hotels in Hoi An but we promise you hostel is worth a try!

Tribee Kinh Hostel & Bar

One of the good hostel Hoi An has to offer. This hostel is good for travelers and backpackers interested in culture.

You will surely experience Vietnam because it is near to almost all the attractions Cam Pho. There are many activities you could join and the staff of Tribee Kinh Hostel & Bar are really helpful with everything!

Hostel Highlights:

• Free WiFi
• Airport shuttle
• Non-smoking rooms
• Free parking
• Pets allowed
• Room service
• Bar

Location: Set in Hoi An, 400 m from Hoi An Historic Museum. The nearest airport is Da Nang International, 27 km from Tribee Kinh Hostel & Bar.

Book Tribee Kinh Hostel & Bar here

Compare rates at: Hostelworld | Booking.com

Hoi An Cottage Villa

Beaches? Shopping? Hoi An Cottage Villa is a place to be. The hostel provides free bike rides to get around the town which is kinda cool.

Note: This hostel used to be called Lazy Bear Hostel.

They have tours everywhere that make it easier for backpackers to visit Hoi An attractions. Just approach the staff and they will definitely show you.

Hostel Highlights:

• Free WiFi
• Airport shuttle
• Family rooms
• Non-smoking rooms
• Restaurant
• Free parking
• Bar
• Private beach area

Location: Set in Hoi An, 3.6 km from Cua Dai Beach. The nearest airport is Da Nang International, 30.8 km from the hostel. 14 km away from Friendly Guesthouse Hoi An and just 800 meters away from Sunflower Hostel Hoi An.

Book Hoi An Cottage Villa here

Compare rates at: Booking.com

Bed Station Hostel & Pool Bar

Bed Station Hostel & Pool Bar provides private rooms for couples and dorm room for group travelers.

Great buffet breakfast to share with other backpackers. The hostel is really clean. There are common areas to socialize if you are solo backpacker like the swimming pool area.

Hostel Highlights:

• Swimming pool
• Outdoor pool
• Free WiFi
• Airport shuttle
• Restaurant
• Free parking
• Bar

Location: Located in Hoi An, 1.1 km from Assembly Hall of Chaozhou Chinese Congregation. 1.4 km from Hoi An Historic Museum, 1.2 km from Assembly Hall of the Hainan and 1.5 km from Quan Cong Temple.

Book Bed Station Hostel & Pool Bar here

Compare rates at: Hostelworld | Booking.com

Little Leo Homestay and Hostel

This hostel prides itself with it’s good reviews. Little Leo Homestay and Hostel is ideal for group travelers who wants to meet other people.

Little Leo provides clean rooms, shared kitchen and living area, motorbike rental, and laundry services.

Location: Little Leo is situated in in the An Bang Beach area. The property offers rooms in Hoi An city, 1.1 km from Cam Pho Temple. Assembly Hall of the Cantonese Chinese Congregation is 1.3 km from Little Leo, while Assembly Hall of the Fujian Chinese Congregation is 1.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Da Nang International Airport, 22 km from the property.

Book Little Leo Homestay and Hostel here

Compare rates at: Hostelworld | Booking.com

Tips and Things to do in Hoi An

There’s a bunch of details nobody tells you about Hoi An before going there. In this section we share tips we think everybody should know before traveling to Hoi An.

Touristy:

Hoi An is so beautiful. It should not come as a surprise that the tourism is booming here.

The Ancient Town is quite small, and with the increasing number of tourists, it feels like the village is run down by tourism crowds.

Especially at mid day and for sunset, the center is packed. Like, really packed.

It can be overwhelming at times. We talked with a lot of travelers coming from Hoi An, and the verdict has been diverse. Many people love it, others did not enjoy the crowds at all.

We are definitely the kind of travelers that are bothered by big crowds. So if you tick the same way, we recommend to visit the Ancient Town in the early morning, before 8-9am. 7am seems to be a perfect time to wonder around. Then, when the masses arrive you can just head out to the rice paddies or the beach.

Paper Lanterns on the river and your Trash:

On the risk of sounding like a know-it-all, we still risk it: Please do not trash Hoi An like so many people do.

Every night you find endless street vendors selling small paper lanterns with candles. They float on the water. You pay around $1 for this paper lantern, light the candle and send your “wishes” on a journey.

Please, before you go for it and buy this paper lantern, go around the corner and look behind the main bridge Cau An Hoi. You will find hundreds of paper lanterns trashing the rivers bench. Basically, people produce $1 trash.

We know it looks cute and tempting, and it is totally up to you. We just ask you to consider and have a look on the trash before you join.

Take photos, leave only foot prints!

Best Banh Mi in Vietnam: The Banh Mi Queen

Oh we love Banh Mi. You will find it all over the country. We paid anything between 7.000 Dong to 55.000 Dong. This means anything between 0.23 cents and 2.20€. No kidding. Anyways…

Hoi An is known as the best place for eating a yummy Banh Mi. The most famous place is Banh Mi Queen.

While it’s fair to say, we were skeptical at first, the food is really good and the price average. A Banh mi costs here around 25.000 Dong, so 1€. You can choose between a sandwich with meat, vegetarian Banh Mi’s are also available.

Tailor-Shops:

We are certainly not an expert when it comes to tailor-made clothing in Hoi An. We can only recommend you this place: Bebe Tailor.

It is a well-known and recommended clothing and tailor-shop. If you are looking to get a new suit or dress, visit Bebe Tailor to get a first idea of prices.

Entrance Fee for Ancient Town:

That was weird. The second time we entered the Ancient Town, a lady next to a ticket counter suddenly asked for our ticket. We had no idea what she was talking about. She said, we have to purchase a ticket for entering the old town.

Now, that smells like a scam, right?! Well, it is a scam – and it is not a scam. It’s Schrodingers-Scam!

These ticket stalls around the ancient town state “Please get your entrance ticket to help preserve the World Heritage of Hoi An”.

What nobody tells you: The tickets they sell are for the museums, temples and the Japanese Bridge. But sometimes, again, they check for your entrance ticket.

So, apparently there is an “official” entrance fee to the ancient town, but it’s absolutely messy and random. Even locals told us every single time, there is no entrance fee for the old town. You take one road, you pay. Take the road next to it, you don’t pay.

Good to know: Not a single backpacker we met paid this entrance fee.

Here’s more information on that entrance fee for Hoi An.

Visa to Vietnam

Need a visa to Vietnam?

Read our full review on iVisa, the shortcut for your visa around the world.

We got our visa with iVisa, it was super fast and cheap. Certainly much cheaper than other travellers we met. Unfortunately this German guy did not tell us his online company he got the visa from, but he paid 80€ while we paid 25€.

What about the cheapest hostels in Hoi An?

Of course, there are always cheap hostels. But how do you actually find them? When you are traveling on a shoe-string budget and you want to save every dollar, there are ways to find the cheapest places in Hoi An.

1. Open Hostelz.com with a full list of all hostels in Hoi An
2. add your dates
3. Order the listings by price

Simple as that.

Hostelz.com is a price comparison site for hostels. They list every single one in the world and tells you exactly which website is cheaper to use.

Another smart Tip: Check what is actually included, and what is excluded. Take a closer look at the location, too. A further location might mean more costs in transport.

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How to book?

The most popular booking platforms are Booking.com and Hostelworld.com. On both platforms, your credit card is 100% protected and the booking 100% confirmed.

We included some handy links to each of the recommended hostel. Just click on the hostel name. The link will lead you to check prices and availability.

Read: Step-by-Step guide on how to book with Hostelworld

We recommend booking your hostel as early as possible! All of Hoi An best hostels are popular; especially in high-season. To make sure you end up in those stylish and good hostels, secure your room/bed as soon as you have your travel dates fix.

The coolest Hostel App you need comes as well from Hostelworld. It gives you super cool features like you can contact your hostel mates beforehand, ask questions, and make plans together. Find more details in our review of the app.

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Our Favorite Hostels in Hoi An put on a map + sights

A map is always useful, right?! We love maps to plan our trips and city breaks.

We put all sights and hostels in Hoi An on one map.

The most popular sights in Hoi An include:

• Ancient Town
• Cau Chua Pagoda
• Hoi An Night Market
• Cầu An Hội Bridge
• An Bang Beach
• Phuc Kien Assembly Hall
• Tra Que Vegetable Village
• Phuc Kien Assembly Hall
• Pháp Bảo Temple
• Kim Bong carpentry village
• Ba Na Hills SunWorld
• Marble Mountain (half-day trip)
• My Son (half-day trip)
• Da Nang Dragon Bridge (half-day trip)
• Cham Islands (half-day trip)

FAQ

Alright, you should have found your accommodation already. Below we list all the frequently asked questions. Have a look.

Flights to Hoi An?

Hoi An does not have an Airport. The nearest and best connected Airport is in Da Nang. Da Nang is located North of Hoi An, just a 30 minutes ride away.

Many travelers fly in to Da Nang, spend one day in this big city and then take a bus to Hoi An.

We really recommend to check out Da Nang too. This city is a tiny Vietnamese version of Barcelona.

We use Skyscanner and Omio.com to find cheap flights and good connections all over the globe.

More epic Hostels in Vietnam and South East Asia

By now you know where to stay in Hoi An on a budget. We wrote even more handmade hostel guides for you.

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Traveling even more in South East Asia? We did the leg work for you already, find here our guides:

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Here you find all our hostels guides for Asia.

Over to you

Do you have any questions left, maybe doubts? Then please leave it in the comment below. We are very keen to help you - and actually you would even do us a favor!

Your question will help us to improve this Hoi An guide.

Last note: Our commitment

This is a genuine article to help you travel a bit smarter, and find the best place on a budget! We will never recommend you any place we haven’t evaluated or are not convinced by. We are constantly updating all our guides to keep them as fresh and accurate as possible.

Safe travels,
The Hostelgeeks

Update: Closed Hostels

Tribee Cotu Hostel [Permanently Closed]

Tribee Cotu Hostel is a good choice for travelers who loves culture and budget-friendly and cheap hostel Hoi An has to offer.

The hostel provides clean rooms and bathrooms. This is ideal for couples and for small traveling groups. You will also enjoy their free breakfast and strong WiFi connection.

Hostel Highlights:

• Free WiFi
• Airport shuttle
• Non-smoking rooms
• Free parking
• Terrace

Location: Located in Hoi An, within 400 m of Hoi An Historic Museum and 600 m of Japanese Covered Bridge. The nearest airport is Da Nang International and 27 km from Tribee Cotu Hostel.

Tribee Bana – Top backpacker hostel with best location [Permanently Closed]

Number one on our list is Tribee Bana Hostel.

The Tribee Family runs 3 hostels, and we consider Tribee Bana the coolest one. The best Hoi An backpackers hostel and the best Tribee hostels Hoi An has to offer.

It comes with a top-location, perfect to explore Hoi An day and night. You can walk to the local food market in 2 minutes, and you are standing on the Japanese Bridge in 5-10 minutes.

Perfect location; check!

On top of that, we like their perfect fusion of homestay and backpacker hostel. It is a perfect guest house Hoi An has to offer.

It has the lovely family vibe of a Vietnamese Hostel and at the same time the backpacker ambiance. They organize the family-dinner several times a week, depending on the guests staying here.

You can expect a free, unlimited breakfast, free Hoi An mouthwatering street food tour (we highly recommend to join), and much more social activities like pub crawls.

So? What are you waiting for? Check availability of Tribee Bana right away.