Market · Ancient Town, Hoi An

Hoi An Central Market

Hoi An Central Market
Photo: Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0 via Wikimedia Commons

The market occupies a central spot in Hoi An Ancient Town. Stalls offer local fruit, prepared meals and fabric goods. Shoppers should watch for standard bargaining on non-food items.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 3 of Hoi An Lanterns

Visiting Hoi An Central Market: what to know

Tickets
Free entry
Time needed
1 hour
Best time
Morning for fresh produce
Getting there
Walk from any street in the Ancient Town

Hoi An itineraries with Hoi An Central Market

Day 3 of Hoi An Lanterns

Central Market and Cooking

How Hoi An Central Market fits into a day.
  1. 8:00Hoi An Central MarketHoi An Central Market
  2. 10:00Quan Thang Old HouseQuan Thang Old House
  3. 14:00Cooking Class at Red BridgeRed Bridge Cooking School
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Hoi An Central Market FAQs

Is Hoi An Central Market open every day?

The market operates daily. Exact hours vary by stall.

What food should visitors try at the market?

Try cao lau noodles and fresh banh mi. Stalls near the river section serve these items.

Do vendors accept credit cards at Hoi An Central Market?

Most stalls accept only cash. Small notes in Vietnamese dong work best.

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