Your stay — Bi & Bi
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The Property — Bi & Bi
Bi & Bi is a compact, no-fuss three-star hotel three blocks back from My Khe Beach. The lobby is small and tiled, with a reception desk that doubles as the tour desk, and the vibe is more functional than charming — it’s clean, well-run, and aimed squarely at budget-conscious travellers who want a decent night’s sleep and easy beach access without paying for frills. The USP is its location: a quiet side-street two minutes’ walk from the sand, with a handful of local banh mi stalls and pho shops on the corner. It suits independent backpackers, solo travellers, and couples who prioritise value and proximity over design or service extras.
Chronicles of Da Nang
Da Nang grew from a small 19th-century French colonial port called Tourane into Vietnam’s third-largest city, largely because of its deep natural harbour on the Han River. American military bases during the Vietnam War transformed it into a logistics hub, and after reunification the city rebuilt slowly. Since the 2000s, Da Nang has aggressively modernised, replacing its old market streets with broad boulevards, luxury resorts, and the iconic Dragon Bridge, which breathes fire on weekend nights. Today it’s a proudly modern, tech-oriented city with a young population, a lively beach strip, and growing international food scene — a contrast to ancient Hoi An 30km south.
Best Time to Visit
Full Da Nang guide →Best months
February to May: dry, sunny, 24–30°C, with low humidity and calm seas. April is particularly good — beaches are uncrowded and the water is clear.
Peak / festival surge
July to August: school holidays and European summer drive the biggest crowds. Hotel prices typically double from June rates. The Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) runs June–July, spiking demand and pushing basic rooms above £50 a night.
Budget shoulder season
September and October: still warm (28–32°C), fewer tourists, hotel rates drop to 60–70% of peak. You get occasional typhoons, but they pass quickly and you’ll often have the beach almost to yourself.
Weather & packing
Da Nang has a sharp wet-dry divide: July is monsoon-dry but intensely humid. Pack light cotton or linen clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and a thin rain jacket just in case of an afternoon squall — and bring mosquito repellent for dawn and dusk walks near the river.
Live City Briefing — Da Nang
- The Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) runs every Saturday from early June to mid-July 2026; expect road closures along the Han River and packed bridges near the centre on competition nights.
- The Han River Bridge cable car renovation finished in late 2025, but the city is still testing new traffic rerouting on Bach Dang Street — check Google Maps for live lane closures.
- The new Hai Van Gate tourist walkway, opened March 2026, connects the old mountain fortress viewpoint above the Hai Van Pass — great for sunrise hikes, but you’ll need a motorbike or taxi to get to the trailhead.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Bi & Bi, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3-5 facing away from the street. These floors are high enough to reduce street noise but still within the lift’s reliable range, and the rear orientation gives onto the quieter alley behind the hotel.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1 (ground level) — street noise and foot traffic from the entrance are constant. Also avoid rooms directly next to the lift shaft on any floor, as the lift mechanism is audible in adjacent walls.
Best views
Rooms on floors 4-5 facing the front give a partial sea glimpse over Da Nang's low-rise rooftops and the city skyline, but the rear view is of a narrow alley and neighbouring walls — not worth the trade-off.
Quietest floors
Floors 3-5 are the quietest here, away from the ground-level bustle and the rooftop (if any) but well-served by the lift.
🔊 Noise notes
Da Nang's streets can be busy with motorbikes and occasional trucks; the front-facing rooms get traffic hum from dawn. The lift is standard 3-star quality — audible when stopping on your floor.
Insider tips
1) Check in after 2pm to request a specific floor — the reception staff are flexible if they’re not rushed. 2) If you’re a light sleeper, ask for a room on the same floor as the lift lobby’s rear wing, where corridor traffic is lower.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Bi & Bi
Free WiFi throughout; enough for browsing, video calls, and streaming SD video. Login via room number and last name.
Single elevator serves all three floors. No stairs-only sections.
No complimentary digital newsstand. Physical Vietnamese and English newspapers available at reception. Building is a modern mid-rise (circa 2015) with no notable heritage quirks.
Standard check-in from 14:00. Early bag drop allowed from 08:00 in luggage room. Late check-out until 12:00 incurs 50% of daily room rate, after 12:00 full day rate.
Complimentary left-luggage service at reception; no charge.
Step-free entry at main entrance. No wheelchair-accessible rooms; lift is narrow (approx. 70 cm door width). Ground-floor common areas accessible. Structural limitations: no grab bars in bathrooms, no roll-in showers.
On-site free parking for 8 cars (first-come, first-served). Nearest public car park: Bãi đỗ xe Công viên Biển Đông (East Sea Park car park), 5-minute walk, VND 10,000 per hour / VND 50,000 per night. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Requires 50% of total stay as advance deposit at booking. At check-in, a credit card hold of VND 500,000 (approx. $21 USD) for incidentals.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Buddhist temple: Đình Cẩm Phô (251 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Nhà thờ Tin lành Hội An (286 m · ~4 min walk)
- Place of worship: Văn Miếu Hội An (307 m · ~4 min walk)
- Place of worship: Nhà thờ tộc Nguyễn Tường (317 m · ~4 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Công Viên Vườn Tượng — 473 m · ~6 min walk
Nhà cổ Phùng Hưng — 371 m · ~5 min walk
Hoi An Traditional Art Performance House — 812 m · ~10 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 97 m · ~1 min walk
Binh Thuan Pharmacy — 140 m · ~2 min walk
VinMart+ — 81 m · ~1 min walk
Việt Lào (Hoi An Office) — 736 m · ~9 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Vietnamese Dong, VND
Jewellery shops on Bach Dang Street and gold shops on Ha Thi Than give good rates; avoid airport and tourist bureaux – they offer 5–10% less.
Visa and Mastercard accepted in mid-range+ hotels, supermarkets and chain restaurants; local eateries, taxis and market stalls expect cash.
Not expected or required – restaurant bills often include 5% service charge; round up taxi fare or leave small change for hotel staff if you want.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Cà phê sữa đá (iced coffee with condensed milk) from a street stall – about 15,000–20,000 VND.
Bún bò Huế or cơm tấm at a local bình dân (budget) eatery – around 30,000–40,000 VND.
A bowl of phở or bánh xèo at a family-run quán – about 40,000–50,000 VND for a main.
Bánh mì stands on Hung Vuong and Le Duan, and evening street-food stalls along Bach Dang near the Han River bridge.
Big C (now GO!) and Lotte Mart are the common budget supermarkets; Co.op Food for basics.
Han Market (Cho Han) for cheap t-shirts, shorts and souvenirs; Con Market (Cho Con) for textiles.
Rent a motorbike (about 150,000 VND/day); from airport a Grab bike costs 30,000–50,000 VND to the city centre.
Eat at street-side bình dân places instead of tourist restaurants; buy fruit and snacks at local markets rather than convenience stores; haggle politely at markets but not at supermarkets or fixed-price shops.
Emergency Contacts
Da NangAll emergency numbers in Da Nang, Vietnam are toll-free. International visitors can also contact their embassy or hotel front desk for assistance. Tourist Police: 0511-3822-149
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Da Nang, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Bi & Bi
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 97 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Binh Thuan Pharmacy — 140 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
City Center / Near M Hotel Da Nang → Hoi An Ancient Town / My Khe Beach / Local Districts
💡 Excellent for exploring city; connects beach areas and old town; most tourists miss this convenient option
Da Nang International Airport (DAD) → Da Nang City Center / M Hotel Da Nang
💡 Most budget-friendly option; buses are air-conditioned; have small bills ready for ticket purchase
Da Nang International Airport (DAD) → M Hotel Da Nang
💡 Use Grab app for transparent pricing and safety; avoid unmarked taxis at airport exit
Da Nang International Airport (DAD) → M Hotel Da Nang
💡 Book through M Hotel concierge for peace of mind; slightly pricier but includes hotel staff coordination and guaranteed availability
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Bi & Bi?
Request a room on floors 3-5 facing away from the street. These floors are high enough to reduce street noise but still within the lift’s reliable range, and the rear orientation gives onto the quieter alley behind the hotel.
Which rooms should I avoid at Bi & Bi?
Avoid rooms on floor 1 (ground level) — street noise and foot traffic from the entrance are constant. Also avoid rooms directly next to the lift shaft on any floor, as the lift mechanism is audible in adjacent walls.
Is Bi & Bi noisy?
Da Nang's streets can be busy with motorbikes and occasional trucks; the front-facing rooms get traffic hum from dawn. The lift is standard 3-star quality — audible when stopping on your floor.
Which rooms have the best views at Bi & Bi?
Rooms on floors 4-5 facing the front give a partial sea glimpse over Da Nang's low-rise rooftops and the city skyline, but the rear view is of a narrow alley and neighbouring walls — not worth the trade-off.
What are insider tips for staying at Bi & Bi?
1) Check in after 2pm to request a specific floor — the reception staff are flexible if they’re not rushed. 2) If you’re a light sleeper, ask for a room on the same floor as the lift lobby’s rear wing, where corridor traffic is lower.
What time is check-in at Bi & Bi?
Check-in at Bi & Bi is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Bi & Bi have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout; enough for browsing, video calls, and streaming SD video. Login via room number and last name.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Bi & Bi?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Bi & Bi?
Bún bò Huế or cơm tấm at a local bình dân (budget) eatery – around 30,000–40,000 VND.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Bi & Bi?
Rent a motorbike (about 150,000 VND/day); from airport a Grab bike costs 30,000–50,000 VND to the city centre.
When is the best time to visit Da Nang?
February to May: dry, sunny, 24–30°C, with low humidity and calm seas. April is particularly good — beaches are uncrowded and the water is clear.
Top Attractions in Da Nang
💡 Weekend masses at 5:30am and 5pm are open to visitors — sit quietly at the back. The church closes at noon, so mornings are best for photos without crowds.
💡 Hire a motorbike for 150,000 VND/day and drive up before 9am — langurs are most active early morning. Don't feed or approach the monkeys; they can bite.
💡 Skip the paid cable car unless you love amusement parks. Instead, walk 10 minutes to the nearby Suoi Mo stream — a natural swimming spot with no entrance fee.
💡 Free English audio guide with passport deposit. The cafe in the courtyard sells iced coffee for 20,000 VND — use it as a rest stop. Allow 1 hour max.
💡 Go at 7am to beat the heat and tour buses. Climb to the highest peak for a clear view of Non Nuoc Beach and the city.