Like the numbers of spas and tailors, homestays in Hoi An are plentiful, and you’ll see them everywhere you go. Homestays offer cheaper accommodation than many hotels and by staying with a local family you’ll have indispensable local knowledge whenever you need it! Find our guide to the best homestays in Hoi An below, from the Old Town to the beach and quieter spots in-between.
What is a Homestay?
If you’re new to Vietnam, you might not have come across the term ‘homestay’ before. ‘Homestays’ require a different license to hotels and traditionally included a stipulation that guests took part in local cultural activities with their host family.
Given that you’ll generally be staying with a family in a similar fashion to a western guesthouse, this may include eating local food together, taking part in crafts or undertaking a short local tour together. But it’s generally up to you. These days, homestays come in all shapes and sizes. Some will be family homes where you’ll pay for a room and share the rest of the space. Others will be much larger and come closer to resembling small hotels. Most homestays will have bicycles to rent, and the larger ones may also offer food or even have a separate entrance for guests.
Either way, staying at a homestay is a greater cultural experience than staying at a hotel. Even at the larger homestays, you’ll have a family nearby who will be delighted to welcome you into their home, and there are many homestay guests who have become friends for life!
Hoi An Old Town Homestays
Minh Phat Homestay
u003cemu003eFeel like part of the familyu003c/emu003ernrnThis is a true no-frills Hoi An homestay that makes you feel like you are staying with long-lost relatives as soon as you walk in the door. You won’t be just another guest here, you’ll be called by name every time you walk through the reception and your hosts will ensure that you have all the information on things to do in Hoi An for a delightful stay.rnrnu003cstrongu003eu003cspan style=u0022color: #ffc107;u0022u003eHighlightsu003c/spanu003eu003c/strongu003ernrnFree Vietnamese lessonsrnrnFree bicycle tour to Tra Que Vegetable Gardenrnrnu003cstrongu003eu003cspan style=u0022color: #ffc107;u0022u003eInsider Tipsu003c/spanu003eu003c/strongu003ernrnTake a trip to the nearby Thanh Ha pottery museum/village, you’ll love itrnrnu003cstrongu003eu003cspan style=u0022color: #ffc107;u0022u003eLocationu003c/spanu003eu003c/strongu003ernrnHoi An Old Town, 5 mins walk;rnrnAn Bang Beach, 10 mins taxi, 15 – 20 mins bicycle
Nu Ni Homestay
u003cemu003eAbsolute gem on the border of Hoi An Old Townu003c/emu003ernrnUp an otherwise bland alleyway is the immaculate entranceway to Nu Ni Homestay where exceptional cleanliness stretches throughout the entire new-age style property. The fresh modern décor has a slightly different feel to the regular interior design you’ll find around Hoi An. Rooms are spaced far apart and have modern furnishings and funky lighting – you’ll certainly feel like you should be paying a lot more for this level of comfort.rnrnu003cspan style=u0022color: #ffc107;u0022u003eu003cstrongu003eHighlightsu003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003ernrnRooftop viewsrnrnmodern, tasteful decorrnrnspacious roomsrnrnu003cspan style=u0022color: #ffc107;u0022u003eu003cstrongu003eInsider Tipsu003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003ernrnLike spas? Head to the fabulous La Luna SparnrnMissing your tv sport? Try the nearby Hoi An Sports Barrnrnu003cstrongu003eu003cspan style=u0022color: #ffc107;u0022u003eLocationu003c/spanu003eu003c/strongu003ernrnHoi An Old Town, 2 mins walk;rnrnAn Bang Beach, 10 mins taxi, 15 – 20 mins bicycle
Riverside Plum Garden Homestay
Offering some of the best rooms in town, in a great locationrnrnThis fabulous Hoi An homestay is in a tranquil spot next to the river on An Hoi island, so you can have some peace and quiet away from the bustle of the Old Town. Walk through a mini jungle to get to your beautifully presented room with either a garden or river view and appreciate the separate bathroom facilities and gorgeous décor that provides a perfect place to rest your head. You’ll be welcomed by a friendly family who will tell you all the best things to do in Hoi An.rnrnu003cspan style=u0022color: #ffcc00;u0022u003eu003cstrongu003eHighlightsu003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003ernrnMinutes from the action of An Hoi and Hoi An Old Townrnrnu003cspan style=u0022color: #ffcc00;u0022u003eu003cstrongu003eInsider Tipsu003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003ernrnCheck out the nearby night market for souvenirsrnrnGrab a bicycle and head over the Cam Nam bridge for a completely different experiencernu003cp class=u0022vc_custom_heading vc_custom_1558342948618u0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022color: #ffcc00;u0022u003eu003cstrongu003eLocationu003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003ernrnu003cdiv class=u0022wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1529989055213u0022u003ernu003cdiv class=u0022wpb_wrapperu0022u003ernrnNguyễn Phúc Tần, Phường Cẩm PhổrnrnHoi An Old Town: 5 mins walkrnrnAn Bang Beach: 15 mins taxi, 20 – 25 mins bicyclernrnu003c/divu003ernu003c/divu003e
Hoi An Dream City Hotel
Gorgeous new hotel on the boarder of Hoi An Old TownrnrnThis tastefully decorated hotel is just a stone’s throw away from Hoi An Old Town and extremely close to many super cheap Vietnamese restaurants. Rooms have either a city or garden view and there are shared balconies on each floor to sit and watch the world go by with your morning coffee or afternoon beer. The standard rooms with seating areas are almost too big to be believed.rnrnu003cspan style=u0022color: #ffcc00;u0022u003eu003cstrongu003eHighlightsu003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003ernrnHuge roomsrnrnSwimming pool u0026amp; jacuzzirnrnu003cspan style=u0022color: #ffcc00;u0022u003eu003cstrongu003eInsider Tipsu003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003ernrnVegetariansu003cstrongu003e:u003c/strongu003e try Minh Hien or for those feeling like bangers and mash, try Weaversrnrnu003cspan style=u0022color: #ffcc00;u0022u003eu003cstrongu003eLocationu003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003ernrnHoi An Old Town, 8 mins walkrnrnAn Bang Beach, 10 mins taxi, 15 – 20 mins bicycle
Between Beach and Old Town
Phuc Thao Villa
Modern, breezy villa with fantastic swimming poolrnrnThe superb pool area surrounded by tropical green plants makes lazy afternoons in Hoi An such a pleasure. There is a lovely cool breeze floating through the Villa and the dreamy rooms (all with balconies) are filled with everything you need for a great stay. Families can make use of one of the three sets of connecting rooms. While this spectacular villa is in a quiet alley away from traffic noise, you’re just minutes away from Hoi An Old Town and beaches.rnrnu003cstrongu003eu003cspan style=u0022color: #ffcc00;u0022u003eHighlightsu003c/spanu003eu003c/strongu003ernOne of the prettiest swimming pools you’ll see in the budget price rangernrnu003cstrongu003eu003cspan style=u0022color: #ffcc00;u0022u003eInsider Tipsu003c/spanu003eu003c/strongu003ernSample a Juicy Lucy burger at Circle Cafe… the best!rnrnHave a massage at Citrus Spa.rnrnu003cstrongu003eu003cspan style=u0022color: #ffcc00;u0022u003eLocationu003c/spanu003eu003c/strongu003ernrnHoi An Old Town, 15 mins walkrnrnAn Bang Beach, 10 mins taxi, 15 – 20 mins bicycle
Riverside Oasis Villa
While most of the rooms in this villa are above the 30 USD (690,000 VND) per night mark, you can still find standard rooms for less. It is the perfect property for spending your time outdoors relaxing in the gorgeous green riverside garden or perhaps with a cocktail in hand by the inviting swimming pool.rnrnu003cspan style=u0022color: #ffcc00;u0022u003eu003cstrongu003eHighlightsu003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003ernUnbeatable garden setting by the river with swings, sunbeds and fairy lightingrnrnu003cspan style=u0022color: #ffcc00;u0022u003eu003cstrongu003eInsider Tipsu003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003ernPay a little bit more for the really fabulous top floor room with river viewsrnrn20% discount at u003ca href=u0022https://wordpress-354352-1099865.cloudwaysapps.com/rejuvenate/massage-hoi-an/white-rose-spa/u0022u003eWhite Rose Spau003c/au003e for all guestsrnrnu003cspan style=u0022color: #ffcc00;u0022u003eu003cstrongu003eLocationu003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003ernrnHoi An Old Town, 15 mins walkrnrnAn Bang Beach, 10 mins taxi, 15 mins bicycle
Hao Anh Homestay
Hotel feel on a budgetrnrnSituated next to the rice fields on a street with local Vietnamese restaurants, homestays, spas and residential homes, Hao Anh Homestay is a great place to base yourself for longer stays in Hoi An. The easily affordable well-designed double or family rooms (most with balcony) are huge, and come with a wardrobe, dressing table, chairs, mini-bar/fridge, coffee u0026amp; tea making facilities plus a great bathroom with rain shower.rnrnu003cspan style=u0022color: #ffcc00;u0022u003eu003cstrongu003eHighlightsu003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003ernRooftop seating with views of the rice fieldsrnrnArrive as a guest, leave as a friendrnrnu003cspan style=u0022color: #ffcc00;u0022u003eu003cstrongu003eInsider Tipsu003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003ernGrab one of the free bikes and cycle through the rice fields to An Bang Beach – the pathway is right by the HomestayrnrnStay fit with a gym workout at Superfit just 2 mins walk awayrnrnu003cspan style=u0022color: #ffcc00;u0022u003eu003cstrongu003eLocationu003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003ernrnHoi An Old Town, 10 mins walkrnrnAn Bang Beach, 10 mins taxi, 15 mins bicycle
Golden Bell Homestay
Fantastic decor, very reasonably priced, set between the Old Town and the BeachrnrnTucked away in a quiet residential part of town, this homestay is at a great vantage point to access Hoi An Old Town or beach area with your free bicycle. The nine beautifully presented rooms feature dark wooden furnishings, and although most are not the largest you can find in this price range, they are the perfect place to rest your head after a long day of sightseeing in Hoi An.rnrnu003cspan style=u0022color: #ffcc00;u0022u003eu003cstrongu003eHighlightsu003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003ernExcellent buffet breakfastrnrnHuge penthouse family room with private balcony at a bargain pricernrnu003cspan style=u0022color: #ffcc00;u0022u003eu003cstrongu003eInsider Tipsu003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003ernVisit nearby Jack’s Cat Cafe, home to 50 plus rescued cats and kittensrnrnu003cspan style=u0022color: #ffcc00;u0022u003eu003cstrongu003eLocationu003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003ernrnHoi An Old Town, 15 – 20 mins walkrnrnAn Bang Beach, 7 mins taxi, 10 mins bicycle
Vietnam Backpackers
One of the best places in Hoi An to socialise and make friendsrnrnWith an option for shared or private rooms, this is by far one of the best hostels you’ll find in Vietnam and is an ideal spot for meeting other travellers and getting involved with lots of great social activities. Dorm rooms are clean and tidy with excellent views of the rice fields or river, and the shared bathrooms have plenty of space for your daily ablutions. There are chill out and seating areas on every floor and an all-day bar and restaurant.rnrnu003cspan style=u0022color: #ffcc00;u0022u003eu003cstrongu003eHighlightsu003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003ernAwesome buzzy social atmosphere with plenty of daily tours and activitiesrnrnLarge swimming pool with bean bags and seats for some fun in the sunrnrnu003cspan style=u0022color: #ffcc00;u0022u003eu003cstrongu003eInsider Tipsu003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003ernVisit nearby u003ca href=u0022https://wordpress-354352-1099865.cloudwaysapps.com/hoi-an-bars-and-cafes/best-bars-in-hoi-an/the-happy-buffalo/u0022u003eHappy Buffalou003c/au003e and enjoy tapas food and cocktails as you watch the sun set over the rice fieldsrnrnu003cspan style=u0022color: #ffcc00;u0022u003eu003cstrongu003eLocationu003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003ernrnHoi An Old Town, 10 mins taxirnrnAn Bang Beach, 10 mins taxi, 15 mins bicycle (across rice fields)
Homestays Near An Bang Beach
An Bang Beach Dolphin Homestay
u003cemu003eJust minutes away from the beachu003c/emu003ernrnSleep like a king in the super comfy large beds found in every room of this delightful homestay before enjoying a morning coffee on the sun-drenched balconies. This homestay is in an ideal position to spend the day at the beach, eat at nearby restaurants or take a browse around the local market. From June 2018 you are able to take advantage of a brand-new fully equipped kitchen and prepare your own meals if you fancy a change from eating out.rnrnu003cspan style=u0022color: #ffcc00;u0022u003eu003cstrongu003eHighlightsu003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003ernGreat for families – rent a baby crib for your roomrnrnSmall shaded poolrnrnu003cspan style=u0022color: #ffcc00;u0022u003eu003cstrongu003eInsider Tipsu003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003ernVisit nearby u003ca href=u0022https://wordpress-354352-1099865.cloudwaysapps.com/hoi-an-bars-and-cafes/best-bars-in-hoi-an/soul-kitchen/u0022u003eSoul Kitchenu003c/au003e for some fabulous live musicrnrnu003cspan style=u0022color: #ffcc00;u0022u003eu003cstrongu003eLocationu003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003ernrnHoi An Old Town, 10 mins taxi An Bang Beach, 5 mins walk
Hoi An Estuary Villa
u003cemu003eMinutes from the beach, fabulous facilitiesu003c/emu003ernrnHoi An Estuary Villa is a perfect spot for mixing your time between Hoi An Old Town and beaches like An Bang Beach or Hidden Beach. The beautiful Hoi An villa accommodation features 18 French Provincial styled large rooms, all with their own private and modern facilities laid out around a large deep swimming pool. Breakfast is served outdoors and throughout the day. The hotel reception staff are warm and welcoming and will happily book local tours for you or arrange transportation to your next Hoi An activity.rnrnu003cspan style=u0022color: #ffcc00;u0022u003eu003cstrongu003eHighlightsu003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003ernMasseurs on call, restaurant, bar, pool, gym – everything you needrnrnRiver views, free shuttle bus into Old Town every afternoonrnrnu003cspan style=u0022color: #ffcc00;u0022u003eu003cstrongu003eInsider Tipsu003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003ernWalk to the wonderful Hidden BeachrnrnVisit Salt Pub – great for families, watching sport, outside seating, on the beachrnrnu003cspan style=u0022color: #ffcc00;u0022u003eu003cstrongu003eLocationu003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003ernrnHoi An Old Town, 10 mins taxirnrnHidden Beach, 5 mins walk
