subject: Things To Do And Hotels In Hoi An [print this page] Hoi An is one of the most beautiful cities in Vietnam and it is located in the center of the country. The location is a historical gem that results in a romantic feel to the city. There is a great range of hotels in Hoi An to meet all kinds of budgets and demands from backpacker's hostels to boutique and luxury Vietnam holidays.
Hoi An was in its hey day during the 15th and 17th centuries when it was a busy trading city with China, Japan, Holland and India. Much of the original city is still intact, which means that visiting the city is like stepping back in time. There are many different cultural, merchant and religious buildings that make Hoi An a very interesting place to visit and there are some stunning local handicrafts that are sold around the city too.
Another great thing that has been done around the Hoi An city center in order to preserve a feeling of the bygone era and make it a peaceful place to be is to ban cars and motos. This means that you can wander around in peace free from the honking and jostling that you will find in most other Asian cities.
Close to the town there are the intriguing ruins of My Son. And only a couple of kilometers out of town is Cua dai beach, which is perfect for lazing about on and catching some sun and nearby China Beach is great for snorkeling or windsurfing.
Since there is no nearby airport at Hoi An, the only way to get there is by road. This does not deter the thousands of tourists who come each year to see the historical city at its finest. The main places to stay while visiting are the city center or out at Cua Dai beach, which is only about 3 kilometers out of town.
Hoi An is a lovely and pretty little city that definitely should be visited on any trip to Vietnam. There is plenty of accommodation and hotels in Hoi An to meet any budget and give you a satisfying stay while in town.
