Hoi An is a city in the central of Vietnam, on the east coast. It is considered as one of the most popular travel destinations in Vietnam. Besides that, Hoi An ancient town is recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Once a major trading port of Southeast Asia, the houses and streets of this town were build in a very attractive architectural style of the 19^th century. Furthermore, the weather in Hoi An is typical for the tropical climate of Viet Nam, which has two main season: dry and rainy.

Hoi An offers travelers with a wide range of accommodations, from tight budget to luxury, with high quality and services for good access to this ancient town. However, you should be cautious since the quality is not always good and the standards are also inconsistent. Moreover, the prices are unpredictable and there are some places with ugly architectural styles as well.

Whether to stay near the ancient town or the beach is always an important and difficult decision for travelers when visiting Hoi An. Although these two places are only 5 kilometers far away from each other, your location may affect the atmospherics of your vacation to Hoi An. Here are our picks for the best places to stay in Hoi An to help you make the right decision.

• Top range

If your interest is to stay near the beach, Nam Hai Resort will be your best choice. This resort is considered by many travelers to be the finest luxury accommodation. Located on pristine Hoi An beach, Nam Hai Resort features over 100 high quality rooms each with a private pool. The architecture and interior design of the resort is extremely stunning, which is a combination of wind and water factors.

Another good option for luxury accommodation is The Victoria Resort, which is as good as Nam Hai Resort in terms of the comfortable atmosphere, great facilities and better access to Hoi An town.

If you prefer staying in the town, Life Resort is also a good option. Just a stone’s throw away from Hoi An’s most picturesque streets, Life Resort can offer good access to the town’s historic, culinary and shopping sites.

• Mid range

There are many good options for accommodation in this category. Fortunately, travelers can get good value for money since these options offer reasonable prices as well as good facilities and services. As suggested by many travelers, some favorite options are Ancient Town Resort, Hoi An Trails Resort, Hoi An Hotel, Ha An Hotel, Hoi An Riverside, Villa Hoa Su and Hoi An Beach Resort.

• Low range

The options in low range category are the best choice for budget travelers. The price is very affordable, but the service is still reasonably good. These hotels are located mostly around Ba Trieu street, which is very close to the ancient town. Some of the best options in this category would be the Thanh Xuan, the Thien Nga, the Thien Thanh and the Long Life Resort.