The perfect weekend getaway to Da Nang

Newly opened in 2023, Hilton Garden Inn Da Nang offers modern rooms with sweeping views of My Khe Beach, each designed with blue accents that echo the sea. Wake up with a sunrise yoga session on the fitness deck, cool off in the rooftop infinity pool, and spend the rest of the morning like a local – relaxing on the beach just a street away.

Prefer to be closer to the city buzz? The 28-story Hilton Da Nang overlooks the Han River, with 220 rooms that blend old-world Vietnamese charm with modern luxury. Think marble interiors, free-standing bathtubs, and chaise lounges perfect for curling up with a book as you gaze out at the river. The hotel also boasts a 24-hour gym, a pool terrace with cabana seating, and multiple all-day dining options.

You can’t visit Da Nang without a walk along My Khe Beach, a 10-kilometre stretch of soft sand and clear waters. From as early as 5am, locals flock to the shore for their morning rituals – whether it’s a run, a swim, or simply to soak in the first rays of sun before the day heats up.

For a change of pace, wander down Tran Phu Street for a bit of shopping. From artisanal Vietnamese chocolates at Marou to bargains at Han Market, this street is a treasure trove of souvenirs. Pop into the various shophouse boutiques and pick up everything from handbound notebooks to handcrafted ceramics.

As night falls, a visit to the Dragon Bridge is a must. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, this dragon-shaped bridge comes alive, breathing fire and water in a show that draws crowds. Nearby, Son Tra Night Market offers a sensory overload of sights, sounds, and tastes – think grilled seafood, fun games and shops hawking trinkets.

Vietnamese cuisine is all about keeping things fresh and balanced, and in Da Nang, you’ll find that in every meal. At Hilton Garden Inn’s all-day restaurant, Together & Co., try a spicy pickled herring wrap, made with fish caught from the nearby fishing village, or the bahn xeo, a crispy pancake stuffed with shrimp, squid and beansprouts.

On the ground floor at T&Co lobby lounge, you have to order salt coffee. This Vietnamese twist on the usual cup of joe features a creamy, salty foam that cuts through the intense coffee below.

Over at Hilton Da Nang, you’ll find one of the city’s best buffets at Brasserie Nam. Watch as chefs prepare piping hot bowls of pho or ask them to whip up a plate of egg benedict for breakfast. And every Friday and Saturday from 2pm to 5pm, you’ll find a special Chocoholic afternoon tea at Cafe Viet Boulangerie, where you can savour a chocolate fountain made Vietnamese cocoa by Marou alongside sandwiches, crepes, chocolate bonbons, pastries and two drinks of your choice.

For a meal with a view, head up to the 28th floor to The Sail, which serves both Vietnamese and Mediterranean-inspired dishes. You have to get the most indulgent bowl of pho we’ve ever had, topped with short ribs, beef balls and sliced beef. At the bar, Happy Hour takes place every evening from 5pm to 7pm, where you can sip on Pina Coladas as the sun sets in the distance.

Ready to start your perfect weekend in Da Nang? Book your stay at Hilton Garden Inn Da Nang and Hilton Da Nang now.