Where to Stay in Da Nang: A Local’s Guide for First-Timers
June 14, 2025 by Anthony Giarratano
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When I first moved to Da Nang in 2018, I stayed at the Starlet Hotel in My An for ten days while looking for my first apartment. Since then, I’ve rented six different apartments on long-term leases all over Da Nang.
I’ve also been riding a motorbike since my first week here, and I’ve thoroughly explored Da Nang’s beach and cityside, its outskirts, random alleys, and more. I’ve spent hundreds of hours exploring and discovering Da Nang.
I say all this only to convey that I know the city well. If you’re wondering where to stay in Da Nang but don’t know where to start, I’m here to help. Da Nang is one of my favorite cities.
Anthony’s note: This is a long guide with a lot of personal tips. I cover three main areas to stay below: two by the beach and one in the city. These are three quick hotel suggestions for the three areas I discuss in the article.
The M Hotel Danang (Agoda / Booking) in the My An area and the Sala Danang Beach (Agoda / Booking) in Son Tra are two great choices near My Khe Beach. The Vanda Hotel (Agoda / Booking) in the city is in a great location right behind the Dragon Bridge.
This article covers more hotels in Da Nang. Here’s my Da Nang travel guide. And if you’re planning your trip, here are things to do in Da Nang and a sample itinerary to get you started.
Before finalizing your trip to Da Nang, Hoi An, or elsewhere in central Vietnam, read my guide on the best time to visit and learn how to get around Da Nang or Hoi An. If you’re interested in staying in Da Nang long term, this guide covers living here.
Related Where to Stay guides:
• Saigon Uncovered: 7 Best Areas to Stay in Ho Chi Minh City
• Where to Stay in Hoi An: A Local’s Guide for First-Timers
Where to Stay in Da Nang Map: My Favorite Areas and Hotels
This map highlights the three areas and hotels mentioned in the article. You can view the full map here.https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/embed?mid=1IkNN-WeCFjgpoNbzHvdEktDDojnJD6A&ehbc=2E312F
How to use this map: Ahoy! Click the arrow in the top left-hand corner to view the layers. I color-coded the map with the three best areas to stay in Da Nang: Ngu Hanh Son, Son Tra, and Hai Chau. Some of my favorite hotels and resorts are the pink bed icons.
My An (Ngũ Hành Sơn)
Ngu Hanh Son (light yellow on the above map) is on the beachside of Da Nang. It borders Son Tra at Nguyen Van Thoai Street in the north and extends south about 30 minutes towards Hoi An.
The main part of Ngu Hanh Son is an area called My An (dark yellow on the above map). This area is the most touristy and popular on the beachside of Da Nang.
My An contains several streets known as the An Thuongs: An Thuong 1, An Thuong 2, An Thuong 3, etc. The My An area, or An Thuong area, is very walkable and has many hotels, cafes, and eateries. My Khe Beach is right across the street.
