Where to stay in Nha Trang: centre, north or Bai Dai
Updated 1 November 2026 · 4 min read
In short
For a stay in Nha Trang, sleep along the beach on Tran Phu street: the beach, restaurants and boat trips to the islands are all on foot. For a quiet resort, aim for the long Bai Dai beach, near Cam Ranh airport, or Hon Tre island. The north of the city is more local and quieter.
The areas at a glance
| Area | Best for | Strengths | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seafront, Tran Phu street | First stay, families | City beach, restaurants, bars, everything on foot | Tall buildings, very busy |
| North (Hon Chong, Cai River) | Calm, budget | More local feel, Po Nagar Cham towers | Less attractive beach, Grab to the centre |
| Bai Dai and Cam Ranh | Resorts, couples | Long beach, big resorts, close to the airport | Far from town, about 30-45 min |
| Hon Tre island | Families, all-inclusive | Resorts and an amusement park on the island | Reached by cable car or boat, isolated |
Our advice
- 3 nights, first stay: a hotel on Tran Phu, with a sea view if possible.
- Relaxing couple's stay: a resort at Bai Dai, with an evening in town by Grab.
- Family holiday: Tran Phu to do everything on foot, or a Hon Tre island resort if the amusement park is on the plan.
See also the top-rated hotels in Nha Trang, Phu Quoc or Nha Trang and getting from Nha Trang to Saigon.
Frequently asked questions
Where to stay in Nha Trang?
Along the beach on Tran Phu street for a first stay: beach, restaurants and boat trips are all on foot. The Bai Dai resorts, near the airport, are quieter.
Nha Trang centre or Bai Dai?
The centre for atmosphere and doing everything on foot, Bai Dai for a resort on a long beach, about 30-45 minutes from town.
How many nights in Nha Trang?
3 nights are enough for the beach, a boat trip to the islands and the Po Nagar towers.