How many days should I spend in Nha Trang?

3-4 days is enough for beach time, an island hopping tour, and exploring the Cham towers. Divers might want 5-6 days to properly explore multiple sites. It's also a good rest stop on a longer trip.

What is the best time to visit Nha Trang?

January to August offers the best beach weather with minimal rain. March-April has perfect conditions. October-December sees monsoon rains that can churn up the sea and reduce visibility for diving.

Is Nha Trang safe for tourists?

Generally safe, though the tourist focus brings some hassles - aggressive vendors and taxi scams. Watch belongings on the beach. Swimming is usually safe but heed red flag warnings during monsoon season.

Where should I stay in Nha Trang?

The beachfront strip has hotels at all price points with direct beach access. The northern end near Tran Phu Bridge is quieter. For luxury, consider the resorts on Hon Tre Island or along the southern coast.

Beach

Central Vietnam

Nha Trang

Popular beach resort city with excellent seafood, island hopping tours, and vibrant nightlife along the coastal strip.

2-4 days ideal

$40-80 per day

Beach, nightlife

Where to Stay

Overview

Nha Trang is Vietnam's most popular beach resort city, blessed with a beautiful 6km crescent of sand, clear waters, and a backdrop of green mountains. Russian tourists discovered it decades ago, and international visitors have followed, creating a vibrant beach party atmosphere.

Beyond the beach, Nha Trang offers excellent diving around the offshore islands, ancient Cham towers on the city's outskirts, and some of Vietnam's best seafood restaurants. It's not subtle or undiscovered, but sometimes you just want a proper beach vacation.

Top Things to Do

1Dive or snorkel at Hon Mun Marine Protected Area for the best underwater visibility

2Take a boat tour to the islands for swimming, snorkeling, and floating bars

3Visit the Po Nagar Cham Towers, built between the 7th and 12th centuries

4Soak in the mineral-rich mud baths at Thap Ba or I-Resort hot springs

5Walk the beach promenade at sunset and join the local exercise crowd

6Feast on grilled seafood at the night market or beachfront restaurants

Getting There & Around

By Air: Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR) is 30km south of the city. Grab or taxi to beachfront hotels costs around 250,000-350,000 VND and takes 35-45 minutes.

By Train: Nha Trang Railway Station is centrally located with connections to HCMC (7-8 hours), Da Nang (6-7 hours), and Hanoi (20+ hours). The train is a great option from HCMC.

Getting Around: The beach area is walkable. Grab works well for getting around. Rent a motorbike (100,000-150,000 VND/day) to explore beyond the tourist strip. Cyclos are available for short touristy trips.