Neighbourhoods
Where to base yourself
Most newcomers start in My An / An Thuong and move once they know the city. There is no wrong first choice — only trade-offs.
My An / An Thuong
BeachfrontCoworkingWalkableInternationalThe main international and digital nomad area. Most coworking spaces, laptop-friendly cafés, international restaurants and community events are here, and My Khe beach is a short walk away.
Best for
- First stay in Da Nang
- Walkable daily life without a motorbike
- Beach access and morning swims
- Meeting people quickly — you bump into familiar faces
Trade-offs
- The most expensive area per square metre
- Avoid accommodation directly on the bar street if you want quiet nights
- An Thuong is roughly 0.02–0.04% of Da Nang's land area — it is not the whole city
Son Tra
ValueQuietCoastalBetween My An and the Dragon Bridge, stretching up towards Lady Buddha. Popular with people who want more space and better value while staying close to the coast.
Best for
- Better value apartments a short ride from An Thuong
- Quieter residential streets
- Coastal road, hikes and the Lady Buddha area
Trade-offs
- You will probably want a motorbike or regular Grab rides
- Fewer international restaurants than An Thuong
Riverside (Han River)
UrbanRiver viewsShoppingThe urban side of the city along the Han River, close to the Dragon Bridge, markets, malls and several coworking spaces with river views.
Best for
- City living, high-rise apartments and river views
- Shopping streets, Han Market and Con Market
- 24-hour cafés and Riverside coworking
Trade-offs
- Not walking distance to the beach
- Busier traffic than the beach side
Community members also live around FPT Complex, downtown, near the airport and towards the Marble Mountains — typically 10+ minutes by motorbike from My An, where apartments can be up to 50% cheaper.
