Picolo recommends · Hotel in Hoi An, Vietnam
Allegro Hoi An
Leave the long pool at dusk and walk a few minutes to the river, just as the yellow lanes of Hoi An fill with silk lanterns.
Allegro is a small hotel at the edge of Hoi An's old town, with colonial-style buildings set around a long pool and rows of parasols. Inside the gate it feels a long way from the crowds, though you are really only minutes away.
The Japanese Covered Bridge, the central market and the riverbank are all an easy walk. That matters in Hoi An, where the best hours are early morning and after dark, when the lanterns come on.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Allegro Hoi An
We chose Allegro for travellers who want the old town on their doorstep. You can wander back for a swim at midday and head out again in the evening without a taxi.
There is no sand here. The hotel runs a shuttle to the beach, but if long days by the sea are the point of your trip, stay on the coast instead.
What you get
- Long outdoor pool
- Spa
- Shuttle to the beach
- Restaurant on site
- Walking distance to the old town
A day at Allegro Hoi An
- Morning
- The old town at seven, before the tour groups arrive.
- Midday
- Back to the pool when the lanes get hot.
- Afternoon
- The shuttle to the beach for a few hours by the sea.
- Evening
- Lanterns on the river, a short walk from the gate.
Location
Old town, Hoi An, Vietnam
Open in MapsQuestions about Allegro Hoi An
How far is Allegro Hoi An from the old town?
It sits at the edge of the old town, so the Japanese Bridge and the market are a few minutes away on foot.
Is there a beach at Allegro Hoi An?
No, but the hotel offers a shuttle to the beach, so you can combine the old town and the sea.
What happens in Hoi An at full moon?
Once a month the old town dims its electric lights and the streets and river are lit by lanterns instead.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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