If Da Nang is for balance and Saigon for hustle, Hoi An is for peace.
A UNESCO World Heritage town surrounded by rice paddies and rivers, Hoi An is the perfect retreat for creative digital nomads — writers, designers, and dreamers who thrive on slow mornings and meaningful days. ✨
🏮 Why Nomads Fall in Love with Hoi An
Hoi An feels like time slowed down — and that’s exactly its magic.
No traffic chaos, no skyscrapers — just lanterns, art, and calm.
💡 Highlights:
- 🌾 Rice fields & rivers — perfect for cycling breaks
- 🏛️ Historic Old Town — preserved charm and warm locals
- ☕ Slow café culture — ideal for writing, reading, or remote work
- 💻 Small but tight coworking community (Hub Hoi An)
- 🏖️ Close to the beach — An Bang & Cua Dai, both 10–15 min away
It’s where you go to slow down — and somehow get more done.
🌾 Hoi An — Interactive Nomad Map
Neighborhoods · coworking · cafés · landmarks · beaches · transit — click items to fly the map
💸 Cost of Living Snapshot (2025)
| Category | Cost (USD) |
|---|---|
| 🏠 Apartment / Studio | $300–$700 |
| ☕ Coffee | $1–$2 |
| 🍜 Local Meal | $1.50–$3 |
| 💻 Coworking Pass | $50–$80 |
| 🚕 Scooter Rental | $50–$70/month |
💰 A peaceful, creative life for under $1,000/month.
☕ Best Cafés for Remote Work
Hoi An’s cafés are lush, green, and peaceful — half workspace, half garden.
- Reaching Out Tea House — quiet, handcrafted, and beautiful
- The Espresso Station — creative vibe, great coffee
- Hoi An Roastery — reliable Wi-Fi + multiple locations
- Rosie’s Café — tropical courtyard and brunch heaven
- Cocobox Café — local, eco, and laptop-friendly
☀️ Perfect for deep work mornings and chill sunset breaks.
💼 Coworking Spaces
There’s no massive coworking scene here — and that’s the point.
- Hub Hoi An — the go-to coworking space for nomads 🌿
Beautiful garden, open-air desks, and friendly long-term expats. - Dingo Deli Coworking — family-friendly spot with good Wi-Fi & food
- Nomad Café Hoi An — cozy hybrid café + work zone
🌴 Hub Hoi An even organizes yoga, potlucks, and weekly meetups.
🏝️ Neighborhoods for Nomads
- Cam Chau — near rice paddies, quiet, and full of villas
- Cam Thanh — riverside & palm-fringed, eco-living vibes
- An Bang Beach — best for sea lovers (10 min from Old Town)
- Old Town — central, colorful, and culturally rich
🚲 Biking everywhere is easy and part of the charm.
✈️ Getting There & Around
- ✈️ Closest airport: Da Nang International (45 min away)
- 🛵 Rent a scooter or bicycle for easy access
- 🚕 Grab / taxis connect Da Nang ↔ Hoi An
- 🚌 Shuttle buses every hour from Da Nang
Hoi An is compact — you can literally live in the countryside and reach cafés in minutes.
🛂 Visa Options (2025)
- 🇻🇳 E-Visa (90 days) — quick, online, extendable
- 💼 Business Visa — available for long-term remote workers
- 🌍 Nomad Visa expected around 2026–2027
🌈 Final Thoughts
Hoi An isn’t just a place — it’s a rhythm.
A small town with a big creative soul, where you’ll find balance, inspiration, and community.
✨ Write by day. Lanterns by night.
Hoi An is the place where your creativity finds its pace.
💬 Would you trade high-speed city life for Hoi An’s slow mornings?
Share your thoughts and favorite cafés below! 👇
