Short answer: For a beach holiday, stay along My Khe Beach, around An Thuong, where restaurants and cafes are within walking distance. For the cheapest hotels and the nightlife, stay near the Han River in the city centre. For a resort with its own beach, choose Non Nuoc near Marble Mountains or the Son Tra peninsula. Every area is 10–45 minutes from the airport, and a private car from arrivals costs from $8.
The best areas to stay in Da Nang
Da Nang is long and narrow, with the beach on one side and the Han River on the other. Pick the area first, then the hotel. The prices below are for a private car from the airport (5-seat car, per car).
Area | Best for | From the airport | Private car |
|---|---|---|---|
Han River / city centre (Hai Chau) | Cheap hotels, markets, Dragon Bridge, nightlife | 10–15 min | $8 |
My Khe Beach / An Thuong | Beach holidays, walkable restaurants, long stays | 15–20 min | $8–$10 |
Son Tra city side (Man Thai) | Seafood, quieter beach, local feel | 15–20 min | $8–$10 |
Non Nuoc / Marble Mountains | Big resorts, families, golf | 20–25 min | $12 |
Son Tra peninsula (InterContinental) | Luxury, privacy, nature | 35–45 min | $18 |
Hoi An (if you split your stay) | Old Town, lanterns, countryside | 40–50 min | $18 |
See exact prices by distance on the Da Nang Airport to the city centre page, or the resort areas in Da Nang Airport to Marble Mountains and Son Tra.
Which area should you choose?
- First visit, 3–4 nights: My Khe Beach around An Thuong. You can walk to the beach in the morning and to dinner at night, and the city centre is a 10-minute ride.
- On a budget: the city centre near the Han River has the most rooms under $30 a night, close to Han Market and Con Market.
- With children: a resort at Non Nuoc gives you pools, kids clubs and a quieter beach. Marble Mountains and Hoi An are both close.
- Honeymoon or a special trip: Son Tra and the southern resorts are the most private.
- A month or longer: serviced apartments in An Thuong and along the beach road, with cafes and gyms nearby.
Many travellers split the trip: a few nights on the beach in Da Nang, then a few in Hoi An. A private car between the two is $18 per car.
Below are all our Da Nang accommodation guides (29 articles), grouped by type of stay.
Luxury resorts and villas
- Family Resorts in Da Nang: 11 Picks, Kids’ Clubs Checked: 11 family resorts in Da Nang compared: which really have a kids’ club, toddler care or a water park, prices from 1,420,000₫ and airport transfer times.
- Experience Opulence: Da Nang’s Premier Luxury Resorts: Discover Da Nang's luxury resort scene—private villas, oceanfront infinity pools, and five-star amenities compared in this curated guide.
- Da Nang Villas with Chef Service: Private Dining Guide: Da Nang villas with chef service, explained: in-house cooks, resort in-villa dining, and the private chefs who cook in your villa for a fraction of the price.
- Da Nang Luxury Suites with Butlers: Indulge: Butler service in Da Nang varies more than the brochures admit.
- Da Nang Villas with Infinity Pools: Stunning Ocean Views: Book Da Nang villas with infinity pools and stunning ocean views.
- Thanh Ha Pottery Village: Tickets, Workshops and Getting There: Make your own pottery at Thanh Ha village near Hoi An: ticket prices, Terracotta Park, hands-on workshops, artisans and how to get there from Da Nang.
- Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village: Traditional Crafts Near Da Nang: Plan a Da Nang visit around Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village’s 400-year-old marble craft, with a guide to workshops, prices, and transport.
- Experience Da Nang’s Traditional Craft Villages: A Hands-On Guide: Weave your own conical hat, mold Thanh Ha pottery, and weave Cam Ne mats in this guide to Da Nang's hands-on craft village experiences.
- Exploring Da Nang’s Fishing Villages: A Cultural Experience: Immerse yourself in the rich traditions and vibrant life of local fishermen while exploring Da Nang’s fishing villages: a cultural experience that…
- Top Beachfront Resorts in Da Nang: Sun, Sand, and Serenity: The best beachfront resorts in Da Nang — InterContinental, Hyatt Regency, The Nam Hai, Fusion Maia, Pullman and more, and what each one is actually good for.
Beachfront and sea-view hotels
- Da Nang Beachside Cabins with Fire Pits: Cozy Nights: Experience ’s coziest seaside stays with our guide to Da Nang Beachside Cabins with Fire Pits: Cozy Nights , featuring top picks, booking…
- Charming Guesthouses Near My Khe Beach: Your Seaside Sanctuary: Find your seaside sanctuary at charming guesthouses near My Khe Beach with authentic local stays, stunning ocean views, and easy access to Da Nang's…
- Coastal Charm: Da Nang Hotels with Stunning Ocean Views: Discover Coastal Charm: Da Nang Hotels with Stunning Ocean Views .
Budget hotels and hostels
- Cheap Hotels in Da Nang: 7 Real Budget Picks Under 500,000₫: Seven Da Nang budget stays with real nightly rates, plus when prices spike and what your passport is doing at reception.
- Da Nang Budget Dormitories with Social Vibes: Meet Travelers: Compare 8 best Da Nang budget dormitories with social vibes to meet travelers—free walking tours, rooftop bars, and daily events included.
Homestays, guesthouses and local stays
- Da Nang Homestays: Where to Stay With Local Hosts: Eight real Da Nang and Hoi An homestays with addresses and prices, plus how homestays differ from guesthouses, which area to pick, and house rules to know.
- Da Nang Farmstays: Immerse Yourself in Rural Charm: Escape the city buzz with Da Nang Farmstays: Immerse Yourself in Rural Charm.
Apartments and long stays
- Da Nang Serviced Apartments: Home Comforts for Longer Visits: Serviced apartments in Da Nang for stays of a week or more — monthly rates, which areas suit which budget, and what is really included.
- Da Nang Condos for Rent: Long-Term Stays and Digital Nomads: Find Da Nang Condos for Rent: Long-Term Stays and Digital Nomads .
Boutique, quiet and unusual stays
- Da Nang City Center Hotels: Convenience and Accessibility: Discover Da Nang City Center Hotels: Convenience and Accessibility .
- Unique Accommodations in Da Nang: 15 Unusual Stays: Unique accommodations in Da Nang, verified: container rooms, capsule pods, Co Tu stilt houses, riverside glamping and forest villas — by…
- Da Nang Boutique Hotels with Balcony Views: Romantic Getaways: Escape to romance with Da Nang Boutique Hotels with Balcony Views: Romantic Getaways .
- Da Nang Farm-to-Table Accommodations: Fresh Dining: Book a stay where dinner is picked from the garden.
- Charming Boutique Stays in Da Nang You Should Try: Experience unique charm at these boutique stays in Da Nang you should try, each offering personalized service and distinct decor for an unforgettable getaway.
- Unique Treehouse & Glamping Stays Near Da Nang: Discover unique treehouse & glamping stays near Da Nang for an unforgettable escape.
- Da Nang Pet-Friendly Hotels: Top Places That Welcome Your Furry Friends: Pet policies in Da Nang change often. Learn what we could verify, which claims were removed, and what to ask a hotel before booking with a pet.
- Da Nang Treehouses with Forest Views: Stilt Houses & Eco-Lodges: Da Nang treehouses with forest views, mapped by zone: Hoa Bac, Ba Na foothills, Son Tra peninsula and the Co Tu highlands.
- Da Nang’s Quiet Hotels Away from Tourist Crowds: Peaceful Retreats: Escape the noise with our curated list of Da Nang's Quiet Hotels Away from Tourist Crowds: Peaceful Retreats , featuring verified ocean-view stays under $80.
- Da Nang Hotels with Real Rooftop Pools (Only Three Verified): Only three Da Nang hotels have a verified rooftop pool.
Getting to your hotel
Book an airport pick-up before you fly: the driver meets you at arrivals with your name on a sign, the price is fixed per car, and you pay at the hotel. If you want to see more of the city on your first day, a private driver for 6 hours is $40. For everything else, start with our Da Nang travel guide.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best area to stay in Da Nang for the first time?
My Khe Beach around An Thuong. It has the beach, plenty of restaurants within walking distance, and the city centre is only about 10 minutes away by car.
Is it better to stay near the beach or the river in Da Nang?
Stay near the beach for a holiday and near the Han River for cheaper hotels, markets and nightlife. The two are only 2–3 km apart, so you can easily visit both.
Where should families stay in Da Nang?
Families usually prefer a resort at Non Nuoc near Marble Mountains, with pools and kids clubs. It is 20–25 minutes from the airport and about 30 minutes from Hoi An.
How much is a car from Da Nang Airport to my hotel?
From $8 per car for hotels in the city centre and near My Khe Beach, $12 for Marble Mountains and Non Nuoc, and $18 for the InterContinental on Son Tra.