About this activity

Hoi An market is where you can admire the beauty of Vietnamese culture and cuisine. These top 5 markets in Hoi An, together with the must-try local dishes will make your trip complete. Hoi An is especially famous for its rustic yet culturally rich markets. One cannot miss the opportunity to visit the markets in Hoi An.

Hoi An Central Market

• Address: 19 Tran Phu Street, Cam Chau Ward
• Opening hours: 6 AM – 10 PM

Hoi An Central Market stands adjacent to the Hoai River, and is located right at the center of Hoi An ancient town – the town that was recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The market has French-influenced design and architecture that help attract many visitors. 

Hoi An Central Market has a variety of items, including fresh food, dried food, and local Vietnamese dishes like Cao lau, rice dumpling cake, sweet soup, and Hoi An bread with a price range of 10,000 – 40,000 VND. Additionally, many colourful lanterns and souvenirs made by locals are also sold here.

 Thanh Ha Fish Market

• Address: Duy Tan Street, Thanh Ha Ward
• Opening hours: 3 AM – 8 PM

Thanh Ha Fish Market is a great place in Hoi An to purchase fresh seafood, including fish, crab, shrimp, squid, etc. The market becomes a busy spot from as early as 3 AM. The best time to come here is between 4 AM to 6 AM as at this time, the sellers have just finished laying out their items. If possible, you should get up early in the morning to experience the bustling life at a fish market in Hoi An.

 Nguyen Hoang Hoi An Night Market

• Address: Nguyen Hoang Street, Minh An Ward, Hoi An city
• Opening hours: 4:30 PM – 1 AM 

Nguyen Hoang Hoi An Night Market is the most popular night market in Hoi An that attracts a large number of tourists. Here, vendors mainly sell items that have the local features of Quang Nam province. Wondering what to buy in Hoi An? The most frequently bought items are the famous Thanh Ha village ceramics and tò he (toy figurines). You can also find colourful traditional lanterns, silk, clothes, drums, or even delicious food here.

Flea market in Tan Thanh Fishing Village

• Address: 22 Nguyen Phan Vinh Street, Cam An Ward
• Opening hours: 8 AM – 10 PM, every Saturday

The flea market includes about 50 stands that mainly sell homemade, second-hand and recycled items to promote a green and environmentally friendly life. A highlight of the market is that all sellers here use banana tree leaves and paper bags as replacements for plastic bags. It is a wonderful place to do some shopping in Hoi An.

Market for women at the Southern side of Cam Nam Bridge

• Address: Crossroads of Phan Boi Chau Street and Hoang Dieu Street
• Opening hours: 1 AM – 4 AM

This market is given such an interesting name since most of those that participate in the trading activities here are women. You can find the local products of Hoi An old town including vegetables, corn, mussels, fish, and shrimp. This is a fascinating night market in Hoi An that you should visit at least once.