Hoi An Old Town Hotels

Anantara sits directly on the Thu Bon River, about a 12-minute walk from the Ancient Town across a footbridge. It's the most polished riverside hotel in Hoi An — 93 rooms in a colonial villa setting, with a beautiful pool, strong breakfast, and the kind of service consistency you expect from the Anantara brand. River-view rooms are worth the premium; the sunset over the water from the pool terrace is genuinely good. Best for: couples wanting the best riverside luxury without the full Four Seasons price tag. First-timers who want guaranteed comfort.

A larger mid-range property at the edge of the Ancient Town, the Historic Hotel offers reliable facilities at consistent prices. It's not the most intimate or characterful place to stay, but it delivers: pool, restaurant, spa, and a solid breakfast. Good choice for travellers who want reliability and a central location without the boutique premium. Walking distance to the main attractions is genuine — about 10 minutes to Tran Phu Street. Best for: groups, all-rounders, business travellers, anyone who values consistency over character.

Hoi An Chic delivers actual design sensibility at a mid-range price — rare in a town where most hotels either go heritage-heavy or generic. The rooftop pool is small but functional, the common areas have been well-considered, and the location is genuinely close to the Ancient Town entrance. Rooms are modern and comfortable. Best for: design-conscious travellers and couples wanting maximum proximity to the old town without paying boutique inn prices for a shared splash pool.

Small, central, and honest. Little Hoi An delivers on the basics: modern rooms, a small pool, breakfast, and a 5-minute walk to the Ancient Town entrance. It's not trying to be a design hotel, and the rooms are more practical than atmospheric. But the location is excellent and the pricing is usually fair for what you get. Good for short stays where you want to spend your time in the old town rather than the hotel. Best for: first-timers doing a 2–3 night Hoi An stop on a wider Vietnam trip.

Almanity is on the outer edge of the comfortable walking range to Old Town — about 15 minutes at a relaxed pace. But the spa, large pool, and wellness program make it a compelling option for those who want to balance Ancient Town exploration with genuine relaxation. The yoga pavilion and garden space create a sense of remove that the closer properties can't offer. Best for: wellness-focused stays, couples who want to decompress, longer stays of 4+ nights.

La Siesta combines a proper spa and pool with a walkable position on the riverside. The spa quality is one of the best in this price tier in Hoi An — if you're planning to spend a half-day at the spa, the on-site treatments here represent genuine value. The pool area is well-maintained, and the breakfast is stronger than at many comparable properties. Best for: couples who want to split time between the spa, the pool, and the Ancient Town evening scene.

Phu Thinh sits on the south bank of the Thu Bon River, crossed by a small footbridge that leads to the old town in about 10 minutes. It's a genuinely pleasant property — gardens, pool, good breakfast, and consistently friendly service. Often underpriced compared to its riverfront peers. The south-bank position makes it slightly quieter at night than the north-bank properties facing the Ancient Town lights. Best for: couples wanting riverside atmosphere and walkability at a lower price than Anantara.

A smaller boutique property on the river, The Riverside delivers a personal feel that larger hotels can't match. The rooms are comfortable if not spacious, the pool is modest, and the staff-to-guest ratio tends to mean attentive service. The river views from some rooms are worth seeking out when booking. Best for: couples and solo travellers who prefer small, personal properties over resort-scale operations.