Best Hotels in Da Nang for Every Budget — 49 Real Picks From £12 (2026)

Our top Da Nang hotel pick for 2026 is the InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort for a once-in-a-lifetime beach splurge — but the real story of Da Nang is how far a small budget stretches on one of Asia's best city beaches, where real, bookable rooms start at £12 a night. We've built this guide around all three price bands: 10 luxury resorts and city five-stars, 10 mid-range beach and riverside towers, and 29 budget hotels we verified as real, distinct, currently bookable properties — 49 hotels in all, each linking straight to its live prices. Da Nang gives you a five-mile beach, a river of neon bridges, the Golden Bridge in the hills and the lantern town of Hoi An next door, and the budget tier is where UK families actually save.

Jump to your budget: Luxury resorts · Mid-range beach & riverside · Budget under £30 · FAQs

Scout's 3 best budget picks right now: 🏖 Lotus Rock Hotel Đà Nẵng — from ~£12, the cheapest real room in this guide, a simple, well-rated 2-star. 🌊 Ocean Haven Hotel — from ~£21, a 3-star with 550+ reviews near My Khe beach. 🏙 Nguyen Gia Hotel — from ~£25, the most-reviewed cheap stay in the city with 1,000+ reviews. From-prices are live rates pulled while writing — tap any hotel for today's price on your dates.

Da Nang sits on Vietnam's central coast, midway between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, and it's the country's third city and the gateway to a cluster of world-class sights. My Khe beach runs for miles down its eastern edge; the Han River splits the city and lights up at night with the fire-breathing Dragon Bridge; the Marble Mountains rise just south of the sand; the Ba Na Hills cable car climbs to the giant-hands Golden Bridge in the west; and the Son Tra (Monkey Mountain) peninsula guards the bay with the Lady Buddha statue watching over it. Hoi An's UNESCO old town is 40 minutes south and imperial Hue is a scenic drive north over the Hai Van Pass. There are no direct UK flights — you connect through a Gulf or Asian hub (Doha, Dubai, Singapore, Bangkok) into Da Nang International (DAD), which sits inside the city, roughly 10 minutes from both the river and the beach. Compare live Da Nang hotel prices or search UK flights to Da Nang (DAD).

At a glance — the luxury tier compared, before the full reviews:

The Scout's Take: My Khe Beach or the Han Riverside?

Da Nang splits neatly into two bases, and they're only about 10 minutes apart.

My Khe beach is the long strip of soft sand down the city's eastern edge, and it's where most of the resorts, beach towers and beach-adjacent mini-hotels sit. Stay here for sunrise swims, seafood dinners on the sand, and stepping off the beach into your lobby. The beachfront road carries the premium; walk a street or two back and the same beach costs you a five-minute stroll and a lot less money.

The Han River / city centre on the west bank is where Da Nang's street food, night markets, rooftop bars and the famous lit-up bridges live. Rooms here run cheaper than the beachfront, and you're in walking distance of Han Market, the Dragon Bridge (which breathes fire and water at 9pm on weekends) and the riverside promenade. A Grab taxi to the beach is a few minutes and a couple of pounds.

For a pure beach holiday, stay on or just behind My Khe. For local life, food and the lowest prices, stay riverside. For the biggest splurge, the resorts on the Son Tra peninsula and the northern beach sit in a class of their own. For tight budgets, this guide's budget tier is where £12–26 a night is still real, a short walk from the sand.

The Luxury Resorts & City Five-Stars — Our 10 for 2026

Da Nang's top tier spans two very different experiences: destination beach resorts on Son Tra and My Khe, and polished city five-stars by the river. Prices are from-rates pulled on live searches while writing — tap any hotel for your dates.

1. M Hotel Danang — Da Nang · 5★ · 2,864 reviews · from ~£420/night. A slick city five-star in the heart of Da Nang with a rooftop pool looking over the river and the bridges. The most-reviewed luxury hotel in this guide, it suits travellers who want a central address with easy Grab hops to both the beach and the night markets. A polished, contemporary base for a first Da Nang trip.

2. Prince Hotel Da Nang — Da Nang · 5★ · 2,751 reviews · from ~£68/night. One of the best value-for-money five-stars in the city — genuine luxury polish, a rooftop pool and central location at a rate most cities would charge for a mid-range room. For travellers who want the five-star experience without the five-star bill, this is the standout of the tier.

3. Awaken Da Nang Hotel — Da Nang · 5★ · 2,095 reviews · from ~£60/night. A newer design-led five-star with a rooftop pool and strong reviews, central and walkable to the riverside. Stylish rooms at a price that undercuts most of the beach resorts — a smart pick for couples who want contemporary looks near the bars and food.

4. Hyatt Regency Danang Resort and Spa — Da Nang · 5★ · 2,011 reviews · from ~£162/night. A large beachfront resort on the coast between the city and the Marble Mountains, with a run of pools, direct beach access, a spa and a kids' club. The polished family-and-couples resort choice — everything is on-site, and My Khe stretches out from the loungers. Book here for a proper beach-resort holiday.

5. Meliá Vinpearl Danang Riverfront — Da Nang · 5★ · 1,771 reviews · from ~£58/night. A high-rise five-star right on the Han River by the Dragon Bridge, with a rooftop pool and bar over the water. You're in the middle of the bridge light shows and a short walk from the night markets — the pick for travellers who want the riverside buzz with a pool in the sky. Remarkable value for a branded five-star.

6. Risemount Premier Resort Da Nang — Da Nang · 5★ · 1,740 reviews · from ~£62/night. A boutique, design-forward riverside resort near the An Thuong area, with a pool, spa and a quieter, more intimate feel than the big beach towers. For couples and style-seekers who want a five-star that feels personal rather than corporate, close to both the river and the beach.

7. Radisson Hotel Danang — Da Nang · 5★ · 1,505 reviews · from ~£69/night. A modern branded five-star on the beach side of the city with a pool and contemporary rooms — reliable international-standard comfort near My Khe at a very fair price. A safe, polished choice for travellers who want a known brand close to the sand.

8. Four Points by Sheraton Danang — Da Nang · 5★ · 1,240 reviews · from ~£77/night. A beachfront Marriott-family tower on My Khe with a rooftop infinity pool and sky bar looking straight down the coast. Big, comfortable rooms and direct beach access make this a strong family-and-couples pick — the rooftop sunset view is the signature. Ask for a sea-view room.

9. Hilton Da Nang — Da Nang · 5★ · 1,042 reviews · from ~£106/night. A high-rise Hilton in the city centre by the river, with sweeping river-and-sea views, a rooftop pool and an executive lounge. The pick for travellers who want a central, walkable base with a recognisable brand and a view over the bridges — beach a short Grab away, night markets on foot.

10. InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort by IHG — Da Nang · 5★ · 875 reviews · from ~£464/night. The showpiece of Da Nang luxury — a Bill Bensley-designed resort cascading down the forested Son Tra peninsula to a private beach, reached by a funicular through the trees. Villas, Michelin-pedigree dining and one of the most photographed resort designs in Asia. This is the once-in-a-lifetime splurge; it lives up to the price.

Luxury tier price note: all rates above are per-night from-prices pulled on live searches while writing and will move with your dates and season — the beach resorts peak in June–August. Compare live prices for all Da Nang hotels or search flights to Da Nang (DAD).

Mid-Range Beach & Riverside Towers — 10 Hotels From £42

This is where Da Nang gets interesting for most UK travellers: 4-star beach and riverside hotels with pools, spas and sea or river views, a short walk from My Khe or the bridges, at a third of resort prices. From-prices are live rates pulled while writing — tap any hotel for your dates.

11. Mercure Danang French Village Bana Hills — Da Nang · 4★ · 5,250 reviews · from ~£81/night. The one hotel that isn't in the city at all — it sits inside the Ba Na Hills complex at the top of the cable car, in the French-village theme park beside the Golden Bridge. Staying here lets you experience the hilltop and the Golden Bridge before and after the day crowds. A unique, memorable choice; the most-reviewed hotel in this tier.

12. HAIAN Beach Hotel & Spa — Da Nang · 4★ · 3,636 reviews · from ~£64/night. A well-run beach-side 4-star near My Khe with a pool, spa and sea-view rooms, hugely popular for its value and service. A short walk to the sand and to beachfront seafood — a reliable family-and-couples base that punches above its price. One of the best-reviewed mid-range hotels in the city.

13. Halina Hotel and Apartment — Da Nang · 4★ · 3,003 reviews · from ~£42/night. Apartment-style rooms near the beach with a pool — the cheapest hotel in the mid tier and a favourite of families and longer stayers for the extra space and kitchenettes. Excellent value a short walk from My Khe; book here if you want room to spread out without a resort bill.

14. Paris Deli Danang Beach Hotel — Da Nang · 4★ · 2,992 reviews · from ~£59/night. A smart beach-area 4-star with a rooftop pool and tidy modern rooms, walkable to My Khe and the beachfront restaurants. Good service and a central beach-side location make it a dependable couples-and-friends pick in the heart of the beach neighbourhood.

15. Daisy Boutique Hotel — Da Nang · 4★ · 2,532 reviews · from ~£47/night. A stylish boutique 4-star with a rooftop pool, well-liked for its design, breakfast and value near the beach and the An Thuong bar-and-café area. A great-looking base for couples who want boutique looks at a mid-range price. Strong reviews across the board.

16. Delicate Hotel — Da Nang · 4★ · 2,025 reviews · from ~£68/night. A polished 4-star near the beach with a rooftop pool and contemporary rooms, popular for clean design and friendly service. A comfortable, central beach-area choice for couples and families who want a step up from the budget mini-hotels without going resort-scale.

17. BlueSun Danang Beach Hotel — Da Nang · 4★ · 1,918 reviews · from ~£58/night. A beach-side 4-star tower with a rooftop pool and sea-view rooms, a short walk from My Khe. Roomy and well-priced, it's a solid family-and-couples option in the beach neighbourhood with the sand on the doorstep and seafood restaurants all around.

18. Vanda Hotel — Da Nang · 4★ · 1,778 reviews · from ~£47/night. A well-located city-centre 4-star near the Han River and the Dragon Bridge, with a pool and contemporary rooms. For travellers who want the riverside, the bridges and the night markets on foot at a keen price, this is one of the best-value central hotels in the city.

19. HAIAN Riverfront Hotel Da Nang — Da Nang · 4★ · 1,668 reviews · from ~£46/night. The riverside sibling of HAIAN Beach, right on the Han River with a rooftop pool and river-view rooms by the bridges. A brilliant-value central base for the night markets, bars and bridge light shows, with the same well-regarded service — beach a short Grab ride away.

20. Golden Lotus Luxury Hotel Danang - Complimentary Daily Afternoon Tea — Da Nang · 4★ · 1,412 reviews · from ~£53/night. A comfortable 4-star near the beach with a rooftop pool and, as the name promises, a daily afternoon tea for guests. Friendly service and a beach-adjacent location round out a well-reviewed mid-range choice for couples and families who like a little extra pampering.

Mid-range price note: rates are per-night from-prices pulled while writing and vary by date and season. See all Da Nang stays with live prices or search flights to Da Nang (DAD).

Cheap Hotels in Da Nang Under £30 — 29 Real Options

This is the tier we built this guide for. Every property below is a real, currently operating hotel we verified as distinct (no rebrands of the same building counted twice), with live rates on its JetMeAway page. From-prices were pulled on live searches while writing; peak dates run higher. In Da Nang, the trick to a cheap room near the beach is to stay a street or two back from the beachfront road — you keep the five-minute walk to the sand and drop the price. Budget rule #1: judge the all-in price — our hotel pages show totals including taxes.

The Cheapest Rooms in the City (from £12)

21. Lotus Rock Hotel Đà Nẵng — Da Nang · 2★ · 114 reviews · from ~£12/night. The cheapest real, bookable room in this guide — a simple, clean 2-star with over a hundred reviews, a base for travellers who want the beach and the city on a shoestring. Rooms are basic and there's no pool, but at £12 a night in a beach city, nothing else on this list touches the price.

22. Night Sky Hotel — Da Nang · 2★ · 85 reviews · from ~£13/night. A tiny-budget 2-star mini-hotel in the same rock-bottom bracket as Lotus Rock — a plain, tidy room and a central-ish location for barely more than a takeaway back home. For solo travellers and backpackers who just need a clean bed near the action.

23. New Sky Hotel — Da Nang · 2★ · 67 reviews · from ~£14/night. Another ultra-cheap 2-star mini-hotel, simple and functional, for travellers whose budget is the whole point. No frills and no pool, but a genuine roof over your head in Da Nang for the price of a couple of coffees.

24. Jim’s House — Da Nang · 2★ · 39 reviews · from ~£17/night. A small, friendly guesthouse-style 2-star with a homely feel — the kind of place where the host points you to the best local noodle stall. Fewer reviews than the bigger hotels but well-liked, and a warm, personal cheap stay for solo travellers and couples.

25. Sontra Sea Hotel — Da Nang · 2★ · 228 reviews · from ~£17/night. A well-reviewed 2-star near the beach and the Son Tra side of the city — a step up in reviews from the very cheapest picks, with the sand a short walk away. Great value for travellers who want to wake up close to My Khe without paying beachfront rates.

26. Tokyo Boutique Front Beach Hotel — Da Nang · 2★ · 79 reviews · from ~£18/night. A budget boutique close to the beachfront, as the name suggests — tidy rooms a short walk from the sand at a beach-holiday price that's hard to beat. For beach lovers who want to be near the water without a resort bill.

27. Horizon Front Beach Hotel Danang — Da Nang · 2★ · 23 reviews · from ~£19/night. A small, beach-adjacent 2-star for travellers who prize a short walk to My Khe over amenities. Newer and fewer-reviewed, but the price and the beach-front location make it a low-cost way to stay near the sand.

Well-Reviewed 3-Stars With Pools (from £20)

28. Central Hotel & Spa — Da Nang · 3★ · 104 reviews · from ~£20/night. A central 3-star with a spa and a pool at a bargain rate — walkable to the river and the markets, and a comfortable step up from the bare-bones 2-stars for only a few pounds more. A well-rounded cheap base for a first Da Nang trip.

29. Dragon Sea Hotel — Da Nang · 3★ · 114 reviews · from ~£20/night. A 3-star near the beach with simple, comfortable rooms and a sea-facing location for the price of a hostel dorm elsewhere. For travellers who want a private room near My Khe at rock-bottom money, this is a solid, no-drama pick.

30. Ocean Haven Hotel — Da Nang · 3★ · 554 reviews · from ~£21/night. One of the best-reviewed budget hotels in the city — a 3-star near My Khe with a pool and 550-plus reviews, popular for its value and service. This is the sweet spot of the budget tier: pool, beach walk and strong reviews at around £21 a night. Book early; travellers rate it highly.

31. AVORA Boutique Hotel — Da Nang · 3★ · 428 reviews · from ~£21/night. A well-liked budget boutique with stylish rooms above its price point, walkable to the beach or the river depending on your day. For couples who want a bit of design flair without spending mid-range money, this is a standout cheap pick.

32. HODI Hotel — Da Nang · 3★ · 72 reviews · from ~£21/night. A neat, modern 3-star in a central location for around £21 — clean rooms and friendly service near the city's food and river. A dependable budget base for travellers who want to be near local life rather than the beachfront.

33. Sea Phoenix Hotel Da Nang — Da Nang · 3★ · 511 reviews · from ~£21/night. A well-reviewed beach-area 3-star with a pool and 500-plus reviews — another sweet-spot budget choice near My Khe. Comfortable rooms, a rooftop pool and a short walk to the sand make it a favourite of value-minded families and couples.

34. Santori Hotel Danang Bay — Da Nang · 3★ · 72 reviews · from ~£22/night. A 3-star near the bay with a pool and comfortable rooms at a friendly rate. A tidy, well-priced option for travellers who want a pool and beach access without the beachfront premium — good value in the £20–25 band.

35. Dragon View Riverfront Hotel by Haviland — Da Nang · 3★ · 20 reviews · from ~£22/night. A newer riverfront 3-star near the Dragon Bridge with river-view rooms — a low-cost way to stay by the water and the bridge light shows. Fewer reviews as a newer property, but the riverside location for £22 is a genuine bargain.

36. The Garden Capsule Hotel — Da Nang · 2★ · 399 reviews · from ~£22/night. A well-reviewed capsule-and-pod hotel for solo travellers and backpackers who want privacy and cleanliness over space — nearly 400 reviews and a sociable, well-run feel. A modern, low-cost option that's more polished than a hostel dorm.

37. AN House Hotel & Apartment Da Nang — Da Nang · 3★ · 158 reviews · from ~£22/night. Apartment-style rooms with kitchenettes near the beach — the budget choice for families and longer stayers who want extra space and self-catering. Well-reviewed and well-priced, it gives you room to spread out for barely more than a plain hotel room.

38. The Herriott Hotel & Suite — Da Nang · 3★ · 22 reviews · from ~£23/night. A 3-star with suite-style rooms near the beach at a low rate — more space than a standard budget room for around £23. A comfortable, quiet cheap pick for couples and small families who want a bit of extra room.

39. Haka Hotel & Apartment — Da Nang · 3★ · 81 reviews · from ~£23/night. Apartment-style budget rooms near the beach with kitchenettes — another good self-catering option for families and longer stays. Simple and well-priced, it's a practical base for travellers who want to cook a few meals and keep costs down.

40. Adaline Hotel and Suite — Da Nang · 3★ · 165 reviews · from ~£23/night. A well-reviewed 3-star with suite-style rooms and a pool near the beach, popular for value and cleanliness. Comfortable, roomy and close to My Khe at around £23 — a reliable budget-plus choice for couples and families.

41. SEA QUEEN Hotel — Da Nang · 3★ · 254 reviews · from ~£23/night. A beach-area 3-star with a pool and sea-view rooms, well-reviewed and well-priced near My Khe. For travellers who want a pool and a beach walk at a keen rate, it's a dependable pick in the busy £20–25 budget band.

42. Trang Ngan Hotel by THG — Da Nang · 3★ · 727 reviews · from ~£24/night. One of the most-reviewed budget hotels in the city — a 3-star near the beach with a pool and more than 700 reviews behind it. That volume of consistent reviews makes it a safe, proven cheap choice; a short walk to the sand seals it.

43. Grand Sea View Hotel & Spa — Da Nang · 3★ · 64 reviews · from ~£24/night. A 3-star with a spa, a pool and sea-view rooms near the beach — a lot of hotel for around £24. For travellers who want beach-holiday amenities on a budget, the sea views and spa lift it above the plainer picks in this band.

44. My Khe 2 Da Nang Seafront Hotel — Da Nang · 3★ · 54 reviews · from ~£24/night. A seafront-area 3-star named for the beach it sits near, with simple sea-view rooms a short walk from the sand. For travellers who want to be right by My Khe at a budget rate, the location is the whole pitch — and it delivers it for around £24.

45. CENTRAL BOUTIQUE HOTEL — Da Nang · 3★ · 120 reviews · from ~£24/night. A budget boutique in a central location with tidy, stylish rooms — walkable to the river, the markets and the food streets. For travellers who want to base themselves in the city rather than the beach, this is a smart-looking, low-cost pick.

46. Danang Backpacker Hostel and Spa — Da Nang · 1★ · 531 reviews · from ~£24/night. The social backpacker base — dorms and simple private rooms with a pool, a bar and a spa, and 500-plus reviews from travellers who came for the sociable, easy vibe. The pick for solo travellers who want to meet people; the private-room rate is around £24.

47. AHA Thang Bom Apartment Da Nang — Da Nang · 3★ · 128 reviews · from ~£24/night. Apartment-style rooms with kitchenettes near the beach — another self-catering option for families and longer stays at around £24. Comfortable and practical, it's a good value base for travellers who want space and the ability to cook.

48. Nguyen Gia Hotel — Da Nang · 3★ · 1,088 reviews · from ~£25/night. The most-reviewed cheap hotel in this guide — a 3-star with a pool and over a thousand reviews, a proven, popular budget base near the beach. That review volume is the reassurance budget travellers want: consistently good, consistently cheap, a short walk from My Khe.

49. Mai Boutique Villa — Da Nang · 3★ · 137 reviews · from ~£26/night. A charming budget boutique villa with character rooms and a personal, guesthouse feel — the priciest of the budget tier at around £26, but the most characterful. For couples who want somewhere with a bit of soul at the top of the cheap band, this is the one.

Budget tier summary: cheapest room — Lotus Rock £12; best-reviewed cheap sleep — Nguyen Gia, 1,000+ reviews, £25; best pool-and-beach value — Ocean Haven £21; best beach-front budget — Tokyo Boutique Front Beach £18. Compare all Da Nang hotels with live prices →

Best Da Nang Hotels for Specific Trips

Here's how the 49 hotels above sort by traveller type.

Best Da Nang Hotels for Value

Da Nang is a value city top to bottom. In the budget tier, Ocean Haven Hotel (£21, pool, 550+ reviews) and Nguyen Gia Hotel (£25, 1,000+ reviews) are the best-reviewed cheap sleeps, while Lotus Rock (~£12) is the outright cheapest. Stepping up, Prince Hotel Da Nang is a genuine five-star for ~£68, and Meliá Vinpearl Danang Riverfront a branded riverside five-star from ~£58.

Best Da Nang Hotels for Families

For a resort holiday, the Hyatt Regency Danang and Four Points by Sheraton put families on the beach with big pools. In the mid tier, HAIAN Beach Hotel & Spa and BlueSun Danang Beach Hotel are strong value near My Khe. On a budget, apartment stays like Halina Hotel and Apartment, AN House and AHA Thang Bom Apartment give families space and kitchenettes for far less.

Best Da Nang Hotels for Couples

The InterContinental Sun Peninsula is one of Asia's most romantic resorts; the Risemount Premier Resort and Daisy Boutique Hotel offer boutique style near the river and beach. On a budget, AVORA Boutique Hotel (£21) and Mai Boutique Villa (£26) give couples character for cheap.

Best Beachfront Da Nang Hotels

For the sand at your door: the Hyatt Regency and Four Points by Sheraton in the luxury tier, HAIAN Beach, Paris Deli Danang Beach and BlueSun in the mid tier, and cheap beach-adjacent picks Tokyo Boutique Front Beach and My Khe 2 Seafront.

Best Riverside Da Nang Hotels

For the Han River, the bridges and the night markets on foot: Meliá Vinpearl Danang Riverfront and Hilton Da Nang at the top, HAIAN Riverfront and Vanda Hotel in the mid tier, and Dragon View Riverfront (~£22) on a budget.

Best Da Nang Hotels for Solo Travellers and Backpackers

Danang Backpacker Hostel and Spa for the social scene, The Garden Capsule Hotel for a modern pod with privacy, and cheap private rooms at Lotus Rock (£12) and Jim’s House (£17) for solo travellers who want their own door.

Da Nang for the Sightseer — Beyond the Beach

A few things worth planning your stay around:

• My Khe beach at sunrise — locals are swimming by 5.30am in summer; the whole beach glows and the water is calm. The signature Da Nang morning.
• The Marble Mountains — five limestone-and-marble hills just south of the beach, riddled with caves, pagodas and viewpoints. Half a morning, and a lift saves the climb.
• Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge — the record-breaking cable car climbs to a hilltop French village and the giant-hands Golden Bridge. A full day trip; go early to beat the crowds, or stay at the Mercure French Village on top.
• The Dragon Bridge fire show — the dragon breathes fire and water at 9pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Grab a riverside spot early.
• Son Tra (Monkey Mountain) peninsula — the forested headland with the Lady Buddha statue, viewpoints and quiet coves; hire a scooter or a Grab car for the loop.
• Hoi An old town, 40 minutes south — lantern-lit UNESCO streets, tailors and yellow colonial houses; an easy evening trip.
• Hue and the Hai Van Pass, to the north — the former imperial capital over one of the world's great coastal drives.

UK Practicalities

• Flights: No direct UK–Da Nang flights. Connect via Doha, Dubai, Singapore, Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur into Da Nang (DAD), 15–20 hours total, or via Hanoi (HAN) / Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) plus a short domestic hop or the coastal train. Search flights to DAD.
• Airport: Da Nang International sits inside the city — around 10 minutes to both the river and the beach by Grab.
• Visa: Most UK visitors use Vietnam's 90-day e-visa, applied for online before travel through the official portal.
• Currency: Vietnamese dong (VND). Cash for street food, markets and Grab bikes; cards at hotels and larger restaurants. ATMs everywhere.
• Getting around: The Grab app for taxis and motorbike taxis — cheap, fixed prices, and the local standard.
• Best months: February–August for dry, sunny beach weather (June–August is the hot, busy peak). September–December is the wet, storm-prone season.
• Budget: Budget-tier trip — £12–26/night rooms, a few pounds a day for street food and Grab. A comfortable Da Nang week costs a fraction of a European beach city once flights are paid.

Explore More of Vietnam

Planning a wider Vietnam trip? Da Nang pairs naturally with the coast and beyond:

• Best Hotels in Hoi An — the lantern-lit UNESCO old town 40 minutes south, tailors, An Bang beach and cao lau.
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• Best Hotels in Hanoi — Old Quarter chaos, egg coffee and French-colonial streets in the capital.
• Best Hotels in Ha Long Bay — overnight junk cruises through the emerald limestone karsts.
• Best Hotels in Ninh Binh — "Ha Long on land", rowboats through karst and paddy.
• Best Hotels in Ho Chi Minh City — Saigon energy, rooftop bars and District 1.
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• Best Hotels in Da Lat — the cool highland retreat of pine forests and flower gardens.
• Best Hotels in Phu Quoc — palm-fringed island beaches and sunset seafood.

Da Nang Hotels FAQs

Where should I stay in Da Nang — the beach or the city centre? The two natural bases are My Khe beach and the Han River riverside in the city centre, and they're only about 10 minutes apart by Grab taxi. Stay on My Khe (the beachfront strip east of the river) if your trip is about the sand, sunrise swims and beach-club dinners — most of Da Nang's resorts and beach towers sit here. Stay riverside/city-centre (west of the river, around the Dragon Bridge and Han Market) for cheaper rooms, walkable street food, night markets and the bridge light shows. First-timers who want the beach at the door pick My Khe; travellers watching the budget or wanting local life pick the city side.

What's the cheapest good hotel in Da Nang? On the searches we ran while writing, Lotus Rock Hotel Đà Nẵng started around £12 a night — the lowest real, bookable rate in this guide, a simple 2-star with over 100 reviews. Just above it, Night Sky Hotel (£13) and New Sky Hotel (£14) sit in the same bracket. For a few pounds more, Ocean Haven Hotel (£21, 550+ reviews) and Nguyen Gia Hotel (£25, 1,000+ reviews) are the best-reviewed cheap sleeps in the city. Da Nang is one of the best-value beach cities in Asia for UK travellers.

How much does a budget hotel in Da Nang cost per night in 2026? Real bookable budget rooms run roughly £12–26 a night across the 29 hotels in the budget tier of this guide — 2 to 3-star hotels, boutique mini-hotels and apartment stays, many a short walk from My Khe beach or the riverside. The very cheapest 2-star rooms start around £12; a comfortable, well-reviewed 3-star with a pool sits around £20–26. Prices climb over Vietnamese New Year (Tet), the April 30 holiday and the summer peak, so book those dates early.

Is My Khe beach a good area to stay in Da Nang? Yes — My Khe is the long, wide sweep of soft sand that runs down Da Nang's eastern edge, and it's the reason most people stay in the city. The water is calm enough for swimming much of the year, the beachfront road is lined with seafood restaurants and beach clubs, and everything from £15 mini-hotels to five-star resorts sits within a few blocks of it. It's also the classic sunrise-swim beach; locals are in the water by 5.30am in summer.

How do I get from the UK to Da Nang? There are no direct flights from the UK to Da Nang. The usual route is a one-stop flight via a Gulf or Asian hub — Doha (Qatar Airways), Dubai (Emirates), Singapore (Singapore Airlines), Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur — landing directly at Da Nang International (DAD), which sits inside the city about 10 minutes from both the river and the beach. Total journey time is usually 15–20 hours. You can also fly into Hanoi (HAN) or Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) and take a cheap 80-minute domestic hop, or ride the scenic Reunification Express train up or down the coast.

Which area is cheapest to stay in Da Nang on a budget? The city-centre and riverside streets west of the Han River are generally cheaper than the beachfront, and the blocks a short walk back from My Khe (rather than directly on the sand) are cheaper again. You'll find plenty of £12–20 mini-hotels and apartment stays a five-to-ten-minute walk from the beach — close enough for a morning swim, priced well below the seafront towers. Da Nang is compact and Grab bikes are cheap, so staying a few streets back costs you almost nothing in convenience.

Is Da Nang worth staying in, or should I just stay in Hoi An? Both, ideally — they're only about 30 minutes apart and make an easy pairing. Da Nang is the modern beach city: a big swimmable beach, neon river bridges, rooftop bars, the Marble Mountains and the cable car to Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge. Hoi An is the lantern-lit UNESCO old town 40 minutes south. Many travellers split their stay, or base in Da Nang and day-trip to Hoi An. See our Hoi An guide above for the old-town side of the coin.

How far is Da Nang from Hoi An and the Golden Bridge? Hoi An old town is about 30 km south of Da Nang — roughly 40 minutes by Grab car or private taxi (expect around £10–15 one way). The Golden Bridge and the Ba Na Hills complex are about 35 km west in the mountains — around 45 minutes by road to the cable-car station, then the world-record cable car up. Both are comfortable day trips from any hotel in this guide.

What is there to do in Da Nang? The headline sights are My Khe beach, the Marble Mountains (five limestone-and-marble hills with caves, pagodas and viewpoints just south of the beach), the Dragon Bridge (which breathes fire and water at 9pm on weekends), the Ba Na Hills complex with the famous Golden Bridge held up by giant stone hands, the Son Tra (Monkey Mountain) peninsula with the Lady Buddha statue, and the Han River bridges lit up at night. It's also the gateway to Hoi An, Hue and the Hai Van Pass.

Are beachfront hotels in Da Nang expensive? Less than you'd think. Da Nang's beachfront has genuine five-star resorts — the Hyatt Regency and InterContinental Sun Peninsula are world-class — but it also has a deep bench of 4-star beach towers from around £46–81 a night and simple beach-adjacent mini-hotels from £15–25. Compared with a European beach city, Da Nang's seafront is remarkably affordable, and staying a street or two back drops the price further while keeping the beach a short walk away.

Which Da Nang hotels are best for families? For a resort holiday, the Hyatt Regency Danang and the Sheraton-tier beach resorts have big pools, kids' clubs and direct beach access. In the mid tier, HAIAN Beach Hotel & Spa and BlueSun Danang Beach Hotel put families a short walk from My Khe with pools and larger rooms. On a budget, apartment-style stays like Halina Hotel and Apartment, AN House Hotel & Apartment and AHA Thang Bom Apartment give families more space and a kitchenette for far less than a resort.

Do budget hotels in Da Nang have pools? Many do — a rooftop or small pool is common even at 3-star prices in Da Nang. In the budget tier of this guide, the likes of Ocean Haven Hotel, Sea Phoenix Hotel, Grand Sea View Hotel & Spa, Central Hotel & Spa and Santori Hotel Danang Bay offer a pool at around £20–24 a night. The very cheapest 2-star mini-hotels (£12–18) usually don't, so if a pool matters, budget an extra few pounds and filter for it on the hotel page.

Is Da Nang safe for tourists? Da Nang is considered one of the safest and cleanest large cities in Vietnam — it's a favourite of long-stay travellers and families for exactly that reason. Petty theft is rare by regional standards, the beach and riverside are busy and well-lit at night, and traffic is the main hazard, as everywhere in Vietnam. Use the Grab app for taxis and bikes rather than flagging unmetered cars, and keep the usual city awareness after dark.

When is the best time to visit Da Nang? February to August is the dry season and the best window — hot, sunny beach weather, calm seas and the biggest crowds and prices in June–August. The wettest, stormiest months are September to December, when typhoons can bring heavy rain to central Vietnam, though there are still plenty of clear days. For a balance of good weather and lower prices, aim for late February to May.

Do UK visitors need a visa for Vietnam? Most UK travellers apply for Vietnam's e-visa online before travelling — it's valid for 90 days and covers arrival by air at Da Nang (DAD). Apply through the official government e-visa portal a week or so ahead and print your approval letter. Rules change periodically, so check the current requirement before you book flights.

What currency is used in Da Nang and should I bring cash? The currency is the Vietnamese dong (VND). Cash is still king for street food, markets, Grab bikes and small shops, though hotels, resorts and larger restaurants take cards. ATMs are everywhere in the city and along the beach. Bring some cash for day-to-day spending and keep small notes for taxis and market stalls.

How do I get around Da Nang? Download the Grab app — it books both metered taxis and motorbike taxis at fixed, cheap prices, and it's how most visitors get around. The city is flat and compact, so the beach, river and Marble Mountains are all short Grab hops apart. Many travellers hire a scooter for a day to ride the Son Tra peninsula or the Hai Van Pass, but only if you're confident in Vietnamese traffic and properly licensed and insured.

Which Da Nang hotel is best for couples? For a splurge, the InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula on the Son Tra headland is one of Asia's most romantic resorts, and the Hyatt Regency is a polished beachfront choice. In the mid tier, the riverside Meliá Vinpearl Danang Riverfront and the boutique Daisy Boutique Hotel suit couples who want style near the bridges and bars. On a budget, riverside and beach-adjacent boutique stays like AVORA Boutique Hotel and Mai Boutique Villa give couples character without the resort price.

Are there luxury resorts in Da Nang? Yes — Da Nang's beachfront is one of Vietnam's strongest luxury markets. The InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula (a Bill Bensley-designed hillside resort on Son Tra) and the Hyatt Regency Danang Resort and Spa are the headline five-stars, joined by the Hilton Da Nang on the river, the Four Points by Sheraton and city five-stars like the M Hotel and Radisson. Rates for the beach resorts start well below equivalent European or Caribbean luxury.

How cheap can a Da Nang trip be once you're there? Very cheap by UK standards. A budget room in this guide runs £12–26 a night, a bowl of mi Quang or a banh mi costs a pound or two, a fresh seafood dinner on the beach a few pounds, and Grab bikes across town are pennies. Once flights are paid, two people can travel comfortably in Da Nang on a modest daily budget — it's one of the best-value beach destinations in Southeast Asia.

Which budget hotels are walking distance to My Khe beach? Plenty of the budget picks sit within a short walk of the sand. Beach-facing or beach-adjacent cheap stays include Sontra Sea Hotel, Tokyo Boutique Front Beach Hotel, Horizon Front Beach Hotel Danang, Ocean Haven Hotel, Sea Phoenix Hotel, My Khe 2 Da Nang Seafront Hotel and Grand Sea View Hotel & Spa — most from £17–24 a night. Staying a couple of streets back from the beachfront road is the trick to a cheap room within a five-minute walk of your morning swim.

Is Da Nang good for a beach holiday? It's excellent. My Khe is a long, wide, soft-sand beach with warm, generally calm water in the Feb–Aug dry season, backed by a strip of resorts, beach clubs and seafood restaurants. Add the Marble Mountains, the Golden Bridge, the river bridges and easy day trips to Hoi An and Hue, and Da Nang works as a pure beach break or a beach-plus-sightseeing base.

How many days do you need in Da Nang? Three to four days covers the city comfortably — a beach day on My Khe, a half-day at the Marble Mountains and Son Tra peninsula, a Ba Na Hills / Golden Bridge day trip, and evenings by the river and the bridges. Add a day or two if you want to fold in Hoi An and Hue, which many travellers do from a Da Nang base. It's also a popular longer-stay city for remote workers thanks to the beach, cafés and low costs.

What's the best area for the riverside and nightlife in Da Nang? The Han River corridor in the city centre — around the Dragon Bridge, the Love Bridge and Bach Dang riverside promenade — is the hub for evening strolls, rooftop bars and the weekend bridge shows (the Dragon Bridge breathes fire and water at 9pm on Saturdays and Sundays). Riverside hotels like the Meliá Vinpearl Danang Riverfront and HAIAN Riverfront put you in the middle of it, and it's a short Grab ride from the beach hotels.

Can I visit Hue and Hoi An from Da Nang? Easily — Da Nang is the natural base for both. Hoi An's old town is about 40 minutes south by car. Hue, the former imperial capital, is about 2 to 2.5 hours north over (or through) the spectacular Hai Van Pass, a bucket-list drive in itself, or a short hop on the coastal train. Many visitors do Hoi An as an evening trip and Hue as a full day out from their Da Nang hotel.

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