City guide Dong Hoi
- Bar/Nightlife Area The riverfront bars along Quach Xuan Ky and the beach bars on Truong Phap Street Wikivoyage points to Bar Hoang De on Nguyen Huu Canh and to Geminai on Nguyen Du (bistro…
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads Bao Ninh Peninsula or the Nhat Le Riverfront (Quach Xuan Ky Street) for quieter… The Nguyen Du riverfront, within walking distance of Tree Hugger Cafe. There is no…
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists Nhat Le Beach area (Truong Phap Street) for seaside vibes and seafood Nguyen Du, by Tam Toa and Tree Hugger Cafe, for a walkable centre, or Truong Phap along…
- Best Beach Nearby Nhat Le Beach (2km from center) for local seafood; Bao Ninh Beach for cleaner sands and… Nhat Le Beach is about a 20-minute walk from the centre, across the bridge. Wikivoyage…
- Best Cafe for Work Tree Hugger Cafe (30 Nguyen Du) - Quiet atmosphere, reliable WiFi, and excellent coffee… Tree Hugger Cafe, 30 Nguyen Du: garden seating, drinks about ₫25,000-65,000, open…
- Best Coworking Space Dong Hoi currently lacks dedicated coworking spaces; 'The Local Sapa' style hubs are… No dedicated coworking space was confirmed in Dong Hoi. Tree Hugger Cafe, 30 Nguyen Du, is…
- Best Dessert Spots Che Hem (Tran Hung Dao) for traditional Vietnamese sweet soups none
- Best Food Delivery App ShopeeFood is the primary service in Dong Hoi Grab (food) is the delivery app that also covers rides. An inexpensive restaurant meal on…
- Best Hospital Vietnam - Cuba Friendship Hospital (Huu Nghi street); the best facility in the region with… Cuban-Vietnam Hospital (Benh vien huu nghi Viet Nam-Cuba), at Tieu khu 10, Nam Ly ward…
- Best Local Dish to Try Banh Bot Loc (Clear shrimp and pork dumplings) at Banh Bot Loc Me Xuan (Le Thanh Dong… Banh loc (clear cassava dumplings) and seafood, the local specialities named for Dong Hoi…
- Best Taxi/Ride App Grab (Cars and Bikes) is active; Mai Linh Taxi (0232 3858585) is the reliable local… Grab (car and motorbike) is the national ride app, with cash or in-app payment. Wikivoyage…
- Bike/Scooter Rental Motorbike rentals via hotels or 'Tung Motorbike Rental' (approx. 150,000 VND/day or… Wikivoyage says hotels rent motorbikes, and Beachside Backpackers on Truong Phap lists…
- Birdwatching Locations Vuc Quanh eco-cultural village surroundings none
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots Bao Ninh beach areas (with permission from beach bars) none
- Budget Accommodation Buffalo Hostel (approx. $7/night for dorms) or Nam Long Plus Hotel ($18/night for private… Beachside Backpackers is on Truong Phap by Nhat Le beach. Nam Long Plus Hotel is in Dong…
- Cashless Friendly Moderate; larger hotels and cafes accept cards/Apple Pay, but local markets and street… Mixed. Grab supports cashless payment, but Cho Dong Hoi and the B4 bus to Phong Nha are…
- Casino & Gaming Halls None available; nearest electronic gaming is in Da Nang (6 hours away) none
- City Dong Hoi, Quang Binh Province, Vietnam Dong Hoi, on the Nhat Le River in Quang Tri province (the former capital of Quang Binh)…
- Community Centers Children’s Cultural House (Nha Thieu Nhi) for local workshops none
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules No specific CFC rules, but general anti-avoidance regulations apply Vietnam has no CFC rules. Related-party transactions follow transfer-pricing rules (Decree…
- Cooking Classes Available by request at Beachside Backpackers or some local homestays like Nam Long none
- Corporate Tax 20% (Standard rate in Vietnam) Standard corporate income tax is 20%. Oil, gas and some mining rates are higher…
- Cultural Districts Nhat Le Fisherman Village Nguyen Du, with Tam Toa on the riverfront, is the walkable centre. Quang Binh Quan, the…
- Currency & Banking 1 USD ≈ 24,700 VND. ATMs like Vietcombank and BIDV are widely available on Ly Thuong Kiet… Vietnamese dong (VND). Vietcombank USD selling rate ₫26,100 per US dollar on 19 October…
- Cycling/Walking Paths The riverfront promenade extending 3km along the Nhat Le River The centre is best on foot. Nhat Le Bridge and Nhat Le 2 Bridge cross the river. A mapped…
- Dividend Withholding Tax 5% (for individuals) Individuals pay 5% on dividends. Dividends a Vietnamese company receives from another…
- E-commerce/Online Store Shopee and Lazada (Delivery usually takes 3-4 days from Hanoi or HCMC) Shopee Vietnam (shopee.vn) is the main local marketplace for everyday goods.
- Gaming Lounges Net Gaming centers located near the University of Quang Binh none
- Grocery Delivery Co.opmart Dong Hoi (Quach Xuan Ky) offers delivery via their Zalo page or phone Grab (groceries) delivers from shops. For a floor, use Cho Dong Hoi or WinMart.
- Gyms & Fitness Centers Level Fitness (Pham Van Dong street) - Modern equipment, monthly memberships approx… Livingcost (June 2026) puts a monthly gym membership at about USD 24.70 (about ₫645,000 at…
- Highest Income Tax Bracket 35% 35% on annual taxable employment income above ₫1,200 million (above ₫100 million a month)…
- Highway Access National Route 1A passes through the city center; Ho Chi Minh Highway is accessible 15km… National Route 1 runs through Dong Hoi, and the Ho Chi Minh Highway is the inland…
- Historic Buildings Dong Hoi Citadel (remnants of the 19th-century star-shaped fortress) Quang Binh Quan, the brick citadel gate on Quang Trung, rebuilt in the Nguyen period, and…
- Historical Sites The Luy Thay (Master's Wall) defense system ruins Dong Hoi Citadel, the Nguyen-era fortress of which Quang Binh Quan and stretches of moat…
- Internet Speed Average 65 Mbps (Fiber optic is common in homestays; 5G available in city center) Ookla Vietnam median fixed download was 361 Mbps in August 2026 (country figure; no Dong…
- Language Classes English centers like Ocean Edu often have local teachers who do Vietnamese exchanges none
- Laundry Services Giặt ủi Lan Anh (Ly Thuong Kiet); typically 20,000 - 30,000 VND per kg none
- Libraries & Study Spots Quang Binh Provincial Library (Huong Vuong) - very quiet, though limited English books none
- Local Brewery 7Bears Craft Beer (Ly Thuong Kiet) - Serving local craft pours from 70,000 VND none
- Local Heritage Mother Suot Statue (Tuong dai Me Suot) - honoring a local war heroine The Mother Suot statue beside the Nhat Le, in Hai Dinh ward, and the Tam Toa bell tower…
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