Where to stay in Da Nang: beach, centre or peninsula
Updated 1 November 2026 · 4 min read
In short
For a beach stay in Da Nang, sleep along My Khe beach, where most hotels and resorts are. For a single night before a flight, the centre by the Han River is 10-15 minutes from the airport. Son Tra peninsula has the most secluded, upmarket resorts.
The neighbourhoods at a glance
| Area | Best for | Strengths | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Khe beach | Beach stay, families | Long city beach, hotels with pools, seafood restaurants | Tall buildings, little charm |
| Centre, Han River | A night before a flight, going out | Dragon Bridge, bars, Han Market, close to the airport | No beach on foot |
| Son Tra peninsula | Couples, upmarket | Resorts in nature, calm | Isolated, car or Grab for everything |
| South (towards the Marble Mountains) | Beach + Hoi An | Beachfront resorts, closer to Hoi An | Far from the city's life |
Our advice
- Beach first: My Khe, with Hoi An as an evening trip.
- A night before or after a flight: the centre, near the Han River.
- Romantic stay: a resort on Son Tra peninsula.
See also the top-rated hotels in Da Nang, Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge and Da Nang airport to Hoi An.
Frequently asked questions
Where to stay in Da Nang for the beach?
Along My Khe beach, where hotels and resorts are concentrated, about 10-15 minutes from the airport.
Is it better to stay in Da Nang or Hoi An?
Hoi An for charm and the old town, Da Nang for a beach hotel with a pool or an early flight. See our Hoi An or Da Nang comparison.
When does the Dragon Bridge breathe fire?
On Saturday and Sunday evenings, around 9 pm.