4 nights in Da Nang or Hoi An
Jul 21, 2019, 6:45 pm
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4 nights in Da Nang or Hoi An
Got a 4 night trip planned with my girlfriend to the Da Nang area. I went there 9 years ago but cannot remember much about either destination and also from what I can see, both cities have changed a lot since then. Flying into and out of DAD. In total we will have 3 full days.
Which place is best as a base? Ideally want somewhere relaxing and picturesque but with plenty to do in the evenings? We will likely visit local areas by motorbike.
Which place is best as a base? Ideally want somewhere relaxing and picturesque but with plenty to do in the evenings? We will likely visit local areas by motorbike.
Jul 22, 2019, 3:33 am
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agree with above. if you want relaxing, head to hoi an. its an easy 30 minute drive, even by motor bike. or taxi down and rent from there. much smaller city, no modern skyscrapers, much more relaxing. and pretty. not that there's anything wrong with da nang, its just not as nice. beaches everywhere in both, the whole coast is a beach. lots of tourists around although I'm not sure how late things keep going if its nightlife you're after.
Jul 22, 2019, 10:07 am
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Got a 4 night trip planned with my girlfriend to the Da Nang area. I went there 9 years ago but cannot remember much about either destination and also from what I can see, both cities have changed a lot since then. Flying into and out of DAD. In total we will have 3 full days.
Which place is best as a base? Ideally want somewhere relaxing and picturesque but with plenty to do in the evenings? We will likely visit local areas by motorbike.
Which place is best as a base? Ideally want somewhere relaxing and picturesque but with plenty to do in the evenings? We will likely visit local areas by motorbike.
Avoid fancy foreigner restaurants. Eat at Miss Ly's (foreigners, but not fancy) or street stalls. Don't miss My Son if you haven't been or even if you have. Travelfish advice on Hoi An and Danang. Usual disclaimers.
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Jul 22, 2019, 10:10 am
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Hoi An. Get a room at homestay slightly away from the Old Town area so you have less street noise - won't cost more than $30/night. I found that Google Maps hotel reviews are more reliable than TripAdvisor with much less number of fake reviews.
Jul 23, 2019, 1:43 am
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Thank you everyone for the replies. Seems like the general consensus is Hoi An is the place to stay! I will make sure to check out My Son and Miss Ly.
I booked a hotel called La Residencia which seems to have good views. Agoda had a rate this weekend for £36/night inc breakfast which was much cheaper than all the other sites so I booked that.
I booked a hotel called La Residencia which seems to have good views. Agoda had a rate this weekend for £36/night inc breakfast which was much cheaper than all the other sites so I booked that.
Jul 29, 2019, 5:51 am
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I agree. The beach resorts at Da Nang could be anywhere in the world. Stay in Hoi An and catch a cheap taxi to An Bang Beach. Careful of some of the restaurants there who try and scam you by saying you haven't paid or you paid with the wrong note and still owe them money. Had it happen to me and I hate cheaters so I sat there in his restaurant until he paid me the $1 he owed me. He thought I'd just suck it up and leave. Sorry no.