Reviewed 2026-10-31. General independent information; check current official immigration, financial and medical guidance before acting.
Expert take — Cost of Asia editorial team Vietnam has no digital nomad visa, and most remote workers in Da Nang live on a 90-day e-visa that, according to a 2026 nomad guide from Nomada, cannot be extended inside the country. That makes a 12-month lease a poor fit for many people. Negotiate a three-month term, or a lease that lets you leave for a few days every quarter without penalty, and check current rules on the official e-visa portal before you book.
Da Nang works well for remote work: fast home internet, a nearby beach and a compact city. The real question is how much community you want at your door versus quiet and value.
This page is for remote workers planning one to six months. Vietnam reorganized its local government on 1 July 2025, abolishing districts; people and listings still use old names such as An Thuong and Son Tra, so we do too.
At a glance
| Best for | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| First month, meeting people | An Thuong | The city's "nomad village," walkable, beach nearby |
| Coworking access, longer stays | My An | Coworking cluster around My An and An Thuong |
| Focus and sea routines | Son Tra beachfront | Quieter, more local, still on My Khe beach |
| City life, local prices | Hai Chau | Downtown cafés and services, one bridge from the beach |
| Slow travel | Hoi An (An Bang) | Calm beach village; limited coworking |
How we chose
- Internet and power: home fiber price, measured speeds and backup options.
- Coworking and café access within a short walk or ride.
- Community for newcomers.
- Cost signals: Numbeo's Da Nang page (updated 28 October 2026) lists unlimited broadband of 60 Mbps or more at about ₫211,000 a month, a central one-bedroom at about ₫14.6 million and one outside the center at about ₫9.4 million.
- Visa logistics from Vietnam's national tourism authority.
Checked on 31 October 2026.
1. An Thuong — best for your first month
A Nomada guide from July 2026 calls An Thuong Da Nang's "nomad village." The streets behind My Khe beach are full of cafés, gyms and international food, and you'll meet other remote workers quickly. It's the easiest place to land, set up a SIM and figure out the city.
The trade-off is cost and noise: foreign-oriented streets ask more, and many buildings mix holiday guests with long-term tenants. Use a first month here to scout, then decide whether to stay or move somewhere quieter.
2. My An — best for coworking access and longer stays
My An borders An Thuong, and VietnamTourism.com (updated October 2026) reports that Da Nang's coworking spaces cluster around My An Beach and the An Thuong area. The same guide puts monthly coworking memberships at roughly ₫2–3.5 million and day passes at ₫100,000–150,000, with beach-area one-bedroom serviced apartments at about ₫10–15 million a month.
My An keeps you close to the scene while offering slightly calmer residential streets. It suits people staying three months or more who want a routine: home, coworking, beach.
3. Son Tra beachfront — best for focus and sea routines
North of An Thuong, the My Khe beachfront continues toward the Son Tra peninsula through more local neighborhoods. You trade café density for quieter evenings, local seafood and early-morning swims. It suits experienced remote workers who already have a routine and work from home.
Fewer landlords speak English, so a Vietnamese-speaking friend helps. Beachfront towers take the brunt of storm season (September to November per Nomada, or into December per VietnamTourism.com), so ask about backup power before you sign.
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4. Hai Chau — best for city life and local prices
Hai Chau, on the west bank of the Han River, is Da Nang's downtown, with local cafés, markets, banks and short rides to the airport. Away from the beach-side foreign streets, apartments are often better value. You give up walking to the sand, but for late calls with Europe or the Americas, a downtown apartment with solid fiber can beat a beach studio.
5. Hoi An (An Bang) — best for slow travel
Hoi An became part of Da Nang city in the 2025 merger and sits about 30 km south. Remote workers who want calm look at An Bang Beach and Cam Thanh village. VietnamTourism.com reports that no dedicated coworking space has lasted long term there and that internet quality depends heavily on the landlord, so run a speed test in the unit before paying.
It suits writers, designers and anyone with flexible hours who doesn't need daily coworking.
What to check before you decide
- Run a speed test in the unit at the hour you work; Ookla put Vietnam's median fixed broadband at about 301 Mbps in August 2026, but buildings vary.
- Ask about backup power and keep mobile data as a fallback.
- Match lease length to your visa, and ask about penalties for leaving early.
- Confirm what's included: electricity rate, internet, cleaning, laundry.
- Visit in or ask about the rainy season if you're staying past August.
FAQ
Does Vietnam have a digital nomad visa?
No. Most remote workers use the e-visa, which Vietnam's national tourism authority lists as valid for up to 90 days, at US$25 for single entry and US$50 for multiple entry, applied for at evisa.gov.vn. Some nationalities, including the UK, France and Germany, get 45 days visa-free. Rules change, so check before you travel.
What is the best month to work remotely from Da Nang?
Nomada suggests March to August as the best window. Heavy rain and storms are most likely from September into the end of the year.
How fast is the internet in Da Nang?
VietnamTourism.com estimates typical Da Nang connections at about 120–180 Mbps download. Numbeo lists unlimited 60 Mbps-plus home broadband at about ₫211,000 a month.
Related guides
- Living in Da Nang: city guide
- Best areas to live in Da Nang
- Best coworking spaces in Da Nang
- Vietnam digital nomad visa options
- Best eSIMs for Vietnam
- Budget calculator
Sources
- Vietnam for nomads in 2026 (Nomada, Jul 2026) — An Thuong as nomad village, no in-country e-visa extension, no digital nomad visa, March–August best window, September–November storms
- Vietnam for digital nomads (VietnamTourism.com, updated 14 Oct 2026) — coworking cluster around My An and An Thuong, coworking and rent price ranges, Da Nang internet speeds, Hoi An coworking and internet, distance to Hoi An, September–December rains
- Vietnam visa requirements (Vietnam National Authority of Tourism) — e-visa validity, fees, official portal, 45-day exemption list
- Numbeo: Cost of Living in Da Nang — broadband price, one-bedroom rents, update date
- Hanoi becomes world's fifth-fastest city for mobile internet (VietNamNet, Oct 2026) — Ookla August 2026 national fixed broadband median
- Vietnam's provincial mergers (Vietnam Briefing) — Da Nang–Quang Nam merger and end of district level from 1 July 2025
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