9 Best Places to Go Shopping in Hoi An

 The best places to shop in Hoi An promise unforgettable experiences for any first-time visitor,  thanks in part to its multitude of affordable yet quality  tailoring services. One of the best places  in the world for custom clothing, this quaint town is full of renowned tailors who can easily produce custom  dresses, vests, shirts and shoes. separately for a fraction of what you might pay at home. 

 The pedestrian streets of Hoi An Ancient Town are lined with quaint shops and makeshift stalls selling handicrafts, jewelry, traditional clothes and shoes, while the central market bustles with locals. Locals are plying their trade for fresh produce and food. You can also find many fair trade stores and non-profit charities in Hoi An, with all proceeds going to local needy and disabled families. Read on to learn where to shop in Hoi An and what to buy.

1.Hoi An Central Market

Hoi An Central Market is definitely a place worth visiting to enjoy authentic Vietnamese life. Located along the banks of the Thu Bon River, the market is bustling all day long with locals and visitors haggling or buying fresh fruits, vegetables, spices, handicrafts and street snacks. 

 With an area dedicated to Asian silks and textiles, the market is also known for offering inexpensive silk tailoring services. At 7 a.m., local fishermen drop their catch  at Hoi An Central Market, where you can watch enthusiastic local hawkers and  buyers haggling over the freshest and best  fish. 

•  Location: Nguyen Hue and Tran Phu Streets, Hoi An, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam 
•  Time open the door: Daily from 5am to 4pm

2. Silk Village Hoi An

Hoi An Silk Village  is a good choice for those who want to buy luxury Vietnamese textiles, handmade lanterns, high-end costumes and ao dai. Surrounded by strawberry groves, quaint houses and lotus ponds, the traditional craft village is located 2 km northwest of Hoi An ancient town, where you can learn about the traditional silk-making process. 

 

 Visitors can also  experience the reality of harvesting mulberry leaves, feeding silkworms, and deciphering between real and synthetic silk. Due to the superior product quality, the prices at Hoi An Silk Village are higher than most silk shops in Hoi An, but  well worth the extra spending. 

• Location: 28 Nguyen Tat Thanh, Hoi An, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam 
• Phone: +84 (0) 235 392 1144 

 3. Cocobox Café Farm Store 

 Cocobox Café Farm Shop is a charming juice bar, tea house and farm shop in the middle of Hoi An Ancient Town. Offering only organic and fair trade products made in Vietnam, expect a wide range of coffees, teas, homemade jams, honey, chocolate bars, local  sauces, lotions and massage oils in attractive packaging. 

 

 Perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring Hoi An, Cocobox Café Farm Shop also offers Vietnamese coffee, homemade coconut milk, cold pressed juices, smoothies, ice cream, cakes, desserts and cakes freshly made noodles. Cocobox Café Farm Shop is located right near the  Fujian Assembly Hall and Hoi An Museum of Commercial Ceramics. Location: 94 Le Loi, Hoi An, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam 

•  Opening hours: Daily from 8am to 6pm 
•  Phone: +84 (0) 235 386 2000

4. Metisek 

 Metiseko specializes in women's ready-to-wear, fashion accessories and eco-friendly homewares, all made of  high-quality cotton and silk. Established in 2011, this store is located in a yellow heritage building near the Japanese  Bridge. 

 

 The brand combines Vietnamese tradition and landscape with modern fashion trends, creating unique designs that can be worn at any time of the day. All products sold at Metiseko are certified organic,  from silk scarves, jumpsuits and dresses to handmade quilts, key rings and cushion covers.

•  Location: 3 Chau Thuong Van, Hoi An, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam 
•  Opening hours: Daily from 8:30am to 9:30pm 
•   Phone: +84 (0) 235 392 9278 

 5. Aobaba fabric shop 

Aobaba Cloth Shop is a family-run tailor shop located in Hoi An Ancient Town that has been loved by visitors for its extensive textile collection and impeccable tailoring service. You can  choose a design from its updated catalogs or take home a photo of your favorite designer's outfit and order it custom here. 

 

Most suits, skirts and coats can be made within 24 hours, but if you're short on time, Aobaba Hoi An can deliver the finished product to your hotel. Located along Tran Phu Street, the tailor shop is a 5-minute walk from Assembly Hall of the Fujian Assembly. 

• Location: 148 Tran Phu, Hoi An, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam 
•  Opening hours: Daily from 8am to 9:30pm 
•  Phone: +84 (0) 235 392 0666 

 6.  Hoi An Lotus Jewelry 

Lotus Jewelery Hoi An offers an extensive collection of quality jewelry made with semi-precious stones, pearls, silver and gold. Located along Le Loi street, this is one of the oldest local brands in Hoi An, so you're sure to get great customer service and some rings, necklaces, brooches and bangles Hands of great value. 

Most of Lotus Jewelery Hoi An's handcrafted products are inspired by Vietnam's ethnic minorities, with  lotus pendants being the most popular item. Following its popularity, Lotus Jewelery Hoi An has another store located along Tran Phu Street. Location: 53A Le Loi, Hoi An, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam 

• Opening hours: Daily from 8am to 8pm. 
•  Phone: +84 (0) 235 391 7889

7. Achieve arts and crafts 

 Reaching Out Arts and Crafts is a fair trade gift shop located next to Tan Ky House that specializes in selling handmade items made by Vietnamese people with disabilities and disadvantaged backgrounds. Founded by a disabled Vietnamese  couple, all proceeds from the sale of handicrafts go to the retraining and job creation of the poor people in Hoi An. 

 

There is also a quiet cafe and garden terrace where you can also enjoy local tea, coffee and  sweets in a peaceful setting. If you are looking for unique clothing, accessories, jewelry, ceramics, lacquerware, stationery, toys and embroidery then Reaching Out Arts and Crafts is your must-visit in the Old Town. Hoi An.

• Location: 103 Nguyen Thai Hoc Pho, Hoi An, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam 
• Phone: +84 (0) 935 323 626 

8. Hoi An Art Gallery 

Hoi An Art Gallery is housed in a renovated colonial building in Hoi An Ancient Town, which showcases quality prints by French photographer Etienne Bossot. A 5-minute walk from Hoi An Central Market, the studio uses imported archival photographic paper to deliver high-quality prints of Bossot's travel photography. 

 

Once you place your order, the photos are printed in Australia, placed in a sturdy PVC tube and delivered to your address within seven business days. As the office of Hoi An Photo Tour & Workshop, Hoi An Art Gallery is also home to art exhibitions by famous artists and photographers from all over Vietnam. 

• Location: 42 Phan Boi Chau, Hoi An, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam 
• Phone: +84 (0) 905 911 428 

9. Hoi An friendly shoe store 

Hoi An friendly shoe store has 10 years of experience in manufacturing shoes according to the requirements of domestic and international customers. Located along Tran Phu Street, this unassuming retail store is located near Hoi An Central Market. 

 

 More than 600 models are on display,  from sandals and sneakers to leather sandals and boots. You can also browse through multiple categories or simply search for one  online.

• Location: 18 Tran Phu, Hoi An, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam 
• Opening hours: Daily from 10am to 7pm 
• Phone: +84 (0) 935 211 382