My Khe and An Thuong beach area
This is the easiest choice for a first stay: the sea is close, and there are many cafés, gyms, coworking spaces, laundries, and short-term apartments. The trade-offs are tourist density, construction, and a higher share of housing aimed at foreigners.
City centre and the west bank of the Han River
If you want to feel more like you are living in a city than a resort zone, look west of the river. There are more administrative, commercial, and local-city functions, markets, and ordinary traffic. You will need transport to reach the beach, but daily life is less dependent on tourist infrastructure.
Son Tra and the northern beach side
North of the main beach zone, the city becomes quieter and the Son Tra Peninsula is closer. This suits people who value nature and less urbanised coastline, though trips to the centre become longer.
South toward Non Nuoc
South of the main urban beach, the coast becomes quieter and more resort-oriented. It works for people who value space and calm, but without a motorbike or regular Grab rides, everyday errands can be less convenient.
How to choose for a month or longer
- Test the real trip to the beach and to work/coworking at the times you will use it.
- Return to the building after 8 p.m.
- Run a speed test inside the apartment.
- See what the area is like during rain.
- Check parking and building rules.
- Do not rely only on an old administrative district name; the exact location matters more.
Questions and answers
Where is best to stay near the sea?
The My Khe / An Thuong beach side is the simplest option.
Which areas are quieter?
The northern beach side and areas south of the central tourist strip are usually calmer, but transport matters more.
Can I live in Da Nang without a motorbike?
Yes in a well-chosen beach area or central location, but Da Nang is less walkable than it may look on a map.
How should I choose an area for a long stay?
Spend 7-14 days testing routes in the morning, evening, and during rain before signing a longer lease.