Where to Park Your Motorbike in Hoi An: Safe, Cheap and Legal Spots

Knowing where to park a motorbike in Hoi An saves you time, money and a possible fine. Here’s the thing most travel blogs skip: Hoi An’s Ancient Town is largely closed to motorbikes, so the real skill is parking at the edge and walking in. Get it right and your day is smooth; get it wrong and you risk a fine, a clamped wheel or a long walk back to find your bike. This local guide gives you the exact lots, the fair price and the simple rules so you can park a motorbike in Hoi An like you live here.

Can you ride a motorbike into Hoi An Ancient Town?

No — not through the pedestrian core. The historic centre is closed to motorbikes for much of the day and all evening, and especially during the lantern nights and the night market. Barriers and traffic wardens seal the main streets inside the zone (Tran Phu, Nguyen Thai Hoc, Bach Dang and the central stretch of Le Loi), so the move is always the same: ride to the ring of streets around the centre, leave your bike in a guarded lot, and walk the last few minutes in.

Where to park a motorbike in Hoi An, near the Old Town

Look for the guarded lots — usually marked “giữ xe” or “bãi giữ xe” — on the streets ringing the Ancient Town. An attendant watches your bike and hands you a numbered ticket. The handiest, most reliable spots are:

• Phan Chu Trinh St. × Le Loi St. — central and close to the main shopping streets.
• Hai Ba Trung St. × Phan Chu Trinh St. — best for the northern side of the Old Town.
• Hoi An Central Market — two lots, one near the Fujian (Phuc Kien) Assembly Hall and one near the Cam Nam Bridge.
• An Hoi Island, by the Night Market — ideal for evening lantern photos across the river.
• The western entrance around Phan Chu Trinh — a short walk to the Japanese Covered Bridge.

Rule of thumb: if you see a row of bikes lined up with an attendant, that’s a legitimate spot. Anh Khoa’s own office sits at 84 Phan Chu Trinh St., right on this edge, so we know these lots well — for a secure, no-guesswork option see our dedicated Hoi An bike parking lot.

How much does motorbike parking cost in Hoi An?

It costs almost nothing to park a motorbike in Hoi An. The official rate is 5,000₫ per bike, flat, no matter how many hours you stay. Some attendants ask 10,000₫, which is still fine and common near busy spots. But 20,000₫ or 50,000₫ is overcharging — point to the posted price or simply walk to the next lot. A few things to keep in mind:

• Bring small notes. Lots are cash-only and can’t change a 500,000₫ bill.
• Most lots close around 10 pm. Collect your bike before then, especially after the night market.
• Keep your ticket — you need it to get the bike back.

Parking at the beach and attractions

Beaches like An Bang and Cua Dai, plus cafes, restaurants, My Son and the surrounding sights, almost always have guarded parking near the entrance — again for a few thousand dong. The same rule applies: park with the attendant rather than on an empty verge, and never block a gate or driveway, which is the usual cause of a fine or a clamped wheel.

Simple rules to avoid a fine

A handful of habits let you park a motorbike in Hoi An without any trouble:

• Use guarded lots, not a random stretch of pavement.
• Never block doorways, ramps, shopfronts or pedestrian areas.
• Take the key and your valuables with you; leave nothing in the seat box.
• Keep the parking ticket to collect your bike.
• Overnight, park inside your hotel or homestay lot — most offer it free to guests.

Park smart, ride free

Knowing where to park a motorbike in Hoi An is exactly the kind of local detail that makes riding here stress-free. When you book your motorbike rental in Hoi An with Anh Khoa, we hand over a map and mark the best lots near the places you want to visit — and deliver the bike to your hotel with a helmet that fits. Hungry after a ride? Pair this with our self-guided Hoi An food crawl.

Frequently asked questions

Can you park a motorbike inside Hoi An Ancient Town?

No. The pedestrian core is closed to motorbikes for most of the day and all evening. Park in a guarded lot on the streets around the edge and walk in.

How much is motorbike parking in Hoi An?

The official price is 5,000₫ per bike, a flat rate. Some lots charge 10,000₫, which is fine; anything like 20,000–50,000₫ is overcharging.

Where are the main motorbike parking lots in Hoi An?

Around the edge of the Old Town: Phan Chu Trinh × Le Loi, Hai Ba Trung × Phan Chu Trinh, the two Central Market lots, and An Hoi Island by the Night Market. These are the easiest places to park a motorbike in Hoi An.

Is motorbike parking in Hoi An safe?

Guarded lots are safe — an attendant watches the bikes and gives you a numbered ticket. Take your key and valuables, and keep the ticket to collect your bike.

What time do the parking lots close?

Many close around 10 pm, so collect your bike before then — especially after the night market on An Hoi Island.

Do hotels in Hoi An have motorbike parking?

Most hotels and homestays offer free parking to guests inside their own lot, which is the best and safest option overnight.

Explore Hoi An your way

Do it this way and you will park a motorbike in Hoi An like a local — no fines, no fuss, just a few thousand dong and a short walk into the Old Town.

Ready to explore Hoi An on your own terms? Rent a motorbike, electric scooter, electric bike or bicycle at hoianit.com — free delivery to your hotel and 24/7 support. For official visitor information, see Vietnam’s national tourism website.