Vietnam Solo Travel Budget Hoi An: The Perfect Guide for Independent Explorers

Written by Tony Bùi, with over 20 years of experience in the travel industry, personally guiding and organizing tours for over 100,000 travellers across Southeast Asia. This guide draws from firsthand insights, guest feedback from Legend Travel Group surveys, and Legend Travel Group’s expertise in Vietnam and Cambodia. Legend Travel Group since 2008.

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Hoi An is every solo traveler’s dream: safe, walkable, incredibly beautiful, and genuinely affordable. No need for expensive taxis, no aggressive touts, and a laid-back vibe that makes meeting people easy — whether at a $1 banh mi stall or a lantern-lit riverside café.

You can easily enjoy Hoi An on $20–$50 per day as a true independent traveler — or splurge a little on tailor-made clothes and still stay under $80/day.

Legend Travel Group’s optional Vietnam Tours and day trips let you keep your freedom while joining fun activities only when you want — with our famous 10% deposit policy.

Super Budget ($20–$30/day)

• Dorm bed or basic private room: $6–$10

• Street food 3 meals (banh mi, cao lau, com ga): $4–$6

• Bicycle rental: $1–$2

• Old Town entry pass (5-day): $5 (120,000 VND)

• Coffee & fresh beer: $2–$3

• Free activities (walking, people-watching, beach)

Comfort Budget ($35–$50/day)

• Private room with A/C (central location): $15–$25

• Mix of street food & local restaurants: $8–$12

• Bicycle or occasional tuk-tuk: $2–$5

• Old Town pass + one paid attraction: $7–$10

• Coffee, craft beer, fresh coconut: $3–$5

• Evening lantern boat ride: $5 (optional)

Mid-Range Splurge ($60–$80/day)

• Boutique hotel or homestay: $30–$50

• Nice restaurants + cooking class: $15–$25

• Motorbike rental: $6–$9

• Tailor-made clothing (1 áo dài or suit): $80–$150 (one-time cost)

• Spa massage or rooftop bar drinks: $10–$20

• Wander the UNESCO Old Town at sunrise (almost empty!)

• Watch locals play đá cầu (Vietnamese hacky-sack)

• Cycle to An Bang Beach (free entry)

• Join morning riverside yoga ($5–$8 drop-in)

• Visit the Japanese Covered Bridge at night (magical lighting)

• People-watch from a $0.50 plastic stool café

• Walk through rice fields to Tra Que Vegetable Village

• Release a lantern on the river (5000 VND = $0.20)

Budget Hostels & Homestays ($6–$15/night)

• Tribee Ede Hostel – central, social vibe, $6–$10 dorm

• Cheerful Hoi An Homestay – private room $12–$18

• Under the Coconut Tree – rural homestay $15 (free bike!)

Comfort Private Rooms ($20–$40/night)

• Hoa My II Hotel – pool, central, $25–$35

• Hoi An Rustic Homestay – rice field views, $20–$30

• An Hoi Town Homestay – river view balcony, $28–$38

Boutique Splurges ($50–$80/night)

• Anantara Hoi An Resort (worth it for solo treat!)

• Almanity Wellness Resort (free spa access)

• Banh Mi Phuong – world-famous banh mi ($1)

• Madam Khanh – The “Banh Mi Queen” ($1)

• Cao Lau Ba Be – authentic cao lau ($1.50)

• White Rose Restaurant – dumplings ($2)

• Morning Glory street stall – com ga ($1.20)

• Riverside night market – fresh beer 8000 VND ($0.30)

Legend Travel Group offers flexible day trips — join only what you like:

• Hoi An Lantern Making Workshop – $25

• Basket Boat & Cooking Class – $35

• My Son Sanctuary Sunrise Tour – $40

• Marble Mountain & Lady Buddha – $45

• Cham Island Snorkeling – $55

Deposit just 10% — cancel or change anytime up to 30 days before!

• Fly into Da Nang (DAD) → airport shuttle bus $5

• Train to Da Nang → Grab/taxi to Hoi An $15

• Bicycle rental: $1–$2/day (best way!)

• Motorbike rental: $6–$9/day

• Grab rides in town: $1–$2

• One of Vietnam’s safest towns — walking alone at night is fine

• Watch your bag in crowded market areas

• Use Grab instead of random tuk-tuks

• Drink bottled water or use LifeStraw

• Mosquito repellent essential (dengue risk)

• Visit the Old Town after 6 PM when it’s pedestrian-only and magical

• Buy the 5-day pass — you’ll want to return multiple times

• Get clothes tailored early in your stay (takes 1–3 days)

• Cycle to the beach at sunrise — completely free and stunning

• Join a cooking class — best way to meet people organically

• Stay in family-run homestays

• Eat at local stalls (supports families directly)

• Use bicycles instead of motorbikes

• Bring reusable water bottle & straw

• Buy from artisans, not mass-produced shops

Legend Travel Group’s optional Vietnam Tours let you explore responsibly while keeping your solo freedom.

Daily Average for Comfortable Solo Travel
$35–$60 / day = perfectly doable and amazing!

One-Week Example (Comfort Budget)
Accommodation: $25 × 7 = $175
Food & drinks: $12 × 7 = $84
Transport & activities: $10 × 7 = $70
Tailor-made outfit: $100 (one-time)
Total: ~$429 for an incredible week

Hoi An is waiting with open arms — safe, beautiful, delicious, and perfectly suited for solo travelers on any budget.

Want to join a cooking class one day, cycle to the beach the next, and maybe meet fellow travelers for a sunset beer? Legend Travel Group’s flexible Vietnam Travel options let you do exactly that — with no pressure and our famous 10% deposit policy.

Check availability and book your Hoi An adventure at legendtravelgroup.com or message us on WhatsApp (+84825862222).

Your perfect solo trip starts here!

Sources:
Legend Travel Group’s expertise since 2008