Da Nang Digital Nomad Guide

Digital Nomad FAQ’s

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Visitor / Working Visas

The visa information below may not be up to date information, nor should be used as visa advice for people working while abroad. We do not claim that you can work legally with a visitor visa or any other visa in this country or any other country in the world. As always, you will need to refer to your embassy for the latest information. We at Digital Nomad Lifestyle believe in the heavenly mandate granted to each government of every modern nation, and thus the laws and regulations therein. Therefore rules outlined by the almighty state should be followed unwaveringly and without question. In Government We Trust – Digital Nomad Lifestyle

Vietnam e-visa available to all nationalities; valid up to 90 days, single or multiple entry. vietnam-visa.com

Official e-visa fees: US$25 (single-entry), US$50 (multiple-entry). eVisa+1

Apply only via the official portal: evisa.gov.vn. eVisa

Da Nang International Airport (DAD)—the nearest airport to Hoi An—is an approved e-visa port of entry. vietnam-visa.com

Visa-exempt stays (14–45 days) apply to specific nationalities under Vietnam’s current exemption policy. vnembassy-paris.mofa.gov.vn

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Cost Of Living / Traveling Through

• 🧍Avg. Cost Of Living (For Single Adult) -$545mo USD
• 🏨 Avg. Price Per Night For Hotel Room (near city center) -$25–$40/night; USD, I pretty much only use Booking for hotel accommodations
• 🏩 Avg. Price Per Night For Hostel Dorm Room (near city center) -$8/night avg, here is the top 7 colives you can book now!
• 🏡 Avg. Price for apartments (near city center) -$420/mo on average
• ☕️ Latte -$1.5
• 🍺 – .5 Liter Beer -$1
• 🏋️‍♀️ – Monthly Gym Membership -$44
• 🚊 – Local Transport – Avg. One Way Ticket Price -Avg. One Way Ticket Price –$0.30
• 🍝 Avg. Dinner Price -$2.5
• 📱 – Avg. Data Plan Per Month -$4, Airalo is the only ESIM company I use.
• 🏢 – Avg. Cowork Per Month (near city center) -$80 depending on location

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Wifi Speed Tests

Read my guide to getting fast wifi anywhere in the world here

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Co-Lives & Where I Stayed

A Map Of The Places I Stayed & Recommend

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the backpacker hotel

• OVERALL – 4/5 Small, quiet, and reliable, perfect if you want to get work done without distractions. It’s not a social hostel, but it’s a solid base if you value privacy, cleanliness, and good Wi-Fi. Ideal for freelancers who need to focus for a few days. Bonus: the same company has a hostel with shared rooms just two blocks away.
• Affordability – 4/5 – Private rooms start at around $21 USD, depending on what you pick. You’re paying for peace, comfort, and cleanliness, not a boutique price tag, but definitely better sleep.
• Wifi – 4.5/5 – Stable connection great for video calls and remote work.
  • Avg. Download Speed =  339 MBPS
  • Avg. Upload Speed = 17 MBPS
  • Avg. Latency = 8 MS
• Sense Of Community – 4/5 – No big social area or events, but the staff is super friendly and always down to help with local cafés, laundromats, or directions. More genuine connection, less party vibes.
• Location – 4/5 – Not right in the tourist zone, but close to local cafés, restaurants, and laundries. Safe, quiet neighborhood, a few minutes from the river or beach by motorbike or bicycle.
• Amenities (Kitchen, Pool, etc.) – 4/5 Rooms come with a desk, A/C, mini-fridge, and private bathroom. No gym or coworking space, but there’s a comfortable spot to work and a rooftop pool for breaks. Daily cleaning and free water included.
• Cleanliness – 4/5 – Rooms and common areas are spotless and well-maintained.

Places To Stay – Honorable Mentions

This is a section where I’ll add hotels / places to stay at that I either didn’t stay at, or had a flaw that made me unable to recommend them completely.

• If you’re looking for a social, well-located spot with cool design, Rom Casa Hostel is a great pick for travelers who don’t need luxury. It’s super close to the beach and all the fun areas in Da Nang, and the common spaces make it easy to meet people — there’s a bar, beer garden, pool, and hammocks. Guests say the staff is really friendly and the value for money is solid, though the rooms can be a bit small.

• Hotel-apartment setup with a pool and gym, plus both private rooms and dorms. Solid on cleanliness and location, Wi-Fi throughout, and a 24/7 front desk. A short walk to My Khe Beach and near the Han River bridges, quiet base for calls and longer stays.

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Co-Works & My Favorite Places To Work From

A Map of The Cafes & Co-works I Worked From

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kim coffee garden

• OVERALL – 4.5/5 –  A quiet café with real work tables. Cozy setup surrounded by plants and a small fish pond, plus plenty of outlets (mostly along the walls).
• Wifi – 3.5/5 – Stable connection great for remote work, but in my experience video calls weren’t always steady, so I used my hotspot instead (click here for more info).
  • Avg. Download Speed =  339 MBPS
  • Avg. Upload Speed = 17 MBPS
  • Avg. Latency = 8 MS
  • *Not sure what these metrics mean? Read my guide to getting fast wifi here.
• Service & Friendliness – 5/5 –  Quick, polite, and efficient, no fuss.
• Amount Of Outlets – 4.5/5– Plenty of them, especially along the walls. If you need to stay plugged in, pick one of those tables.
• Amenities (Places to take calls, etc.) – 4/5  The noise level is moderate and workable with headphones. You can take short calls from a corner—or sit outside among the plants. It’s bright, airy, and has a natural vibe.

• OVERALL – 5/5 – Big, roomy café with three clear zones: a garden-style ground floor (koi pond, greenery), a quiet second floor that feels like a studio for focus, and some family/instagram spots. Great for a solid work block, then chill.
• Wifi – 4/5 – Plenty of speed for uploads/downloads and everyday tasks; video calls are fine, but keep a hotspot/eSIM handy for mission-critical meetings (more info: click here).
  • Download Speed = 57 MBPS
  • Upload Speed = 74 MBPS
  • Avg. Latency = 59 MS
  • *Not sure what these metrics mean? Read my guide to getting fast wifi here.
• Service & Friendliness – 5/5 – Attentive staff, easygoing vibe; a few signature coffees (coconut/salted), and fresh bread.
• Amount Of Outlets – 5/5– Best coverage upstairs—outlets along the walls and tables/mini-booths that work for longer laptop sessions.
• Amenities (Places to take calls, standup desks etc.) – 4.5/5 – Downstairs has more foot traffic (families/photos). Upstairs is quiet, cowork-ish, and good for short/medium calls and steady work. The garden/pond setup is perfect for a quick reset between sprints.

• OVERALL – 5/5 – Lively spot with a steady flow of travelers downstairs and a cowork zone on the second floor that’s actually comfortable for focus. Full drinks menu + brunch if you want to camp out and get work done.
• Wifi – 4.5/5 – (fast + call-ready)
  • Download Speed = 143 MBPS
  • Upload Speed = 400 MBPS
  • Avg. Latency = 19MS
  • *Not sure what these metrics mean? Read my guide to getting fast wifi here.
• Service & Friendliness – 5/5 – Quick, efficient, and on it.
• Amount Of Outlets – 4.5/5– Best along the walls and upstairs in the cowork area. If you need power, grab a wall table or head up..
• Amenities (Places to take calls, standup desks etc.) – 5/5 -Decor is lively and the crowd skews remote-worker; the second floor is the sweet spot for longer laptop sessions and short/medium calls with headphones. Great balance of energy and workable quiet.

• OVERALL – 4/5 – Big, bright two-story café with a huge dessert lineup, solid drinks menu, and very Instagrammable corners. Lively vibe, long hours, easy spot to post up for a bit
• Wifi – 4/5 – (good bandwidth; call-friendly latency)
  • Download Speed = 51.6 MBPS
  • Upload Speed =84.6 MBPS
  • Avg. Latency = 21MS
  • *Not sure what these metrics mean? Read my guide to getting fast wifi here.
• Service & Friendliness – 5/5 – Attentive, quick, and on top of orders.
• Amount Of Outlets – 3.5/5– Not everywhere, best along the window-side wall tables. Grab one if you need power..
• Amenities Places to take calls, standup desks etc.) – 3.5/5 -It’s dynamic and busy, but with headphones you can focus; two spacious floors help you find a quieter pocket. Great for work blocks; long calls may be trickier during rush times.
  

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Finding Community / Making Friends / Giving back

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Finding community isn’t hard, Da Nang has tons of travelers and nomads who stick around for months. Here are three easy options:

• Hostels: there are almost always social nights (dinners, games, outings) that put you in the mix with other travelers.
• Facebook: I found a big community group—great for trip questions and finding plans; they regularly post meetups and events. [Click here].
• Meetup: there’s a Da Nang–specific section with lots of groups and activities—easy way to join something and meet people. [Click here].

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Transportation

Getting around Da Nang depends on your area and plans:

• Motorbike: best if you’re staying a few days and want to explore. Rentals from $3/day; gas top-ups from $2.
• Grab (bike/car): super handy for rain, nights, and airport/longer rides. Short hops can be $2 (distance/surge dependent).
• Bicycle: chill pace around your neighborhood/base. Rentals from $2/day, varies by shop, duration, and bike type.
• Bus: the cheapest if you’ve got time; there are budget routes to Hoi An too.
• On foot: very walkable pockets near the beach with local cafés and restaurants, just mind rainy season.

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What I Drank / Nightlife

Hanoi Draft (Bia Hơi Hà Nội).
I hunted down Bia Hơi on tap in a few local restaurants (it’s a Hanoi thing, not every place has it in Da Nang). Super budget-friendly, light, and easy to drink. If you spot the 2-liter Hanoi KEG, it’s a fun share—modern production line, classic taste, worth a try.

Quick context: it poured most of my stay, so nightlife was quieter near the beach. If you hit the same weather, here are solid alternatives:

The Roof – Da Nang
Rooftop cocktails with city views. On rainy nights it’s subdued; in dry season it’s lively and a great first stop.

Hot Springs Park (Núi Thần Tài)
Not “nightlife,” but perfect for an off-screen reset: hot springs, nature, and a slow evening if the clubs aren’t calling.

Linh Ứng Pagoda, Sơn Trà
A scenic, slightly mystical detour up the peninsula—monkeys, sea breeze, and sweeping views back to the city. Great at golden hour or early evening before dinner.

A photo of the pagoda on a rainy day

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Exercise / Outdoors

Da Nang is a big city, so there’s plenty of ways to stay active—just pick what fits your vibe. Here’s what I did:

1. GYMS

• Tâm Body Fitness Center: $1.5/day. Solid machine variety, no A/C, but they hand you a water bottle and towel.
• TV Fitness Club: $2/day. Local spot with enough machines and some classes (check the schedule). Usually not crowded.

2. Marble Mountains

More of a light workout: stairs and walking through temples/caves, with scenic payoffs. Not hardcore, but you’ll move.

3. Running
Hit the Han River path at sunrise or sunset to dodge the heat. In rainy season (like during my stay), it can be tricky.

4. Hiking – Son Tra Peninsula
Trails + viewpoints with great city/sea views—nice for a mid-morning or late-afternoon session. And tons of monkeys!

One of the monkeys we saw hiking in Son Tra Peninsula, tons of monkeys around there!

Want to stay fit & eat healthy while traveling? Check out my guide to diet fitness while traveling here!

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