Cafes to Work in Da Nang Near Hai Chau and the Han River
The best cafes to work in Da Nang's Hai Chau district are The Local Beans, which has a quiet third-floor workspace with day passes, HI4 Coffee & Workspace, which is open 24/7 and library-quiet, and WONDERLUST on Trần Phú. For a proper coworking desk with meeting rooms, cirCO on the 30th floor of the Crowne Plaza is the city-centre option. Most of Da Nang's other laptop cafés are across the river around An Thuong, a short Grab ride away.
Why cafés matter so much in Da Nang
Da Nang has fewer coworking spaces than Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, so for most remote workers cafés are the office. The good news is that the café culture is strong, and several places are built with laptops in mind: plenty of sockets, air-conditioning, and floors set aside for quiet work.
To be honest about geography, the biggest cluster of work cafés is on the beach side, in An Thuong, Bac My An and Bac My Phu. Hai Chau has fewer, but the ones it has are solid, and the rest are within a short ride across the bridges.
Work cafés in Hai Chau and along the Han River
These are on the west bank, in or near the city centre.
| Café | Area | Why go |
|---|---|---|
| The Local Beans – 56 Lê Hồng Phong and 186–190 Phan Châu Trinh | Hai Chau | Three floors; the third floor is a quiet workspace. 27,000 VND for 3 hours, 99,000 VND per day, or 2.7 million VND for 30 days with a fixed desk. Mon–Sat 7:00–21:30, Sun 7:00–17:30. Nomadwise measured Wi-Fi at about 82 Mbps |
| HI4 Coffee & Workspace – 02 Nguyễn Văn Trỗi | Hòa Cường | Open 24/7. Library-style silence, tall bookshelves, even rest beds for a break between shifts. Drinks around 39,000–69,000 VND, plus mì Quảng and rice dishes. Free Wi-Fi and sockets. Second branch at 120 Mai Thúc Lân |
| WONDERLUST Coffee & Souvenir – 96 Trần Phú | Hai Chau | Three black-and-white floors full of plants, well-reviewed cheesecake, air-conditioning, away from traffic noise. Nomadwise measured Wi-Fi at about 80 Mbps. Pricier than local cafés |
| Cộng Cà Phê – 98 Bạch Đằng | Riverfront | Han River views, retro décor, famous coconut coffee, English-speaking staff. Better for reading or a short call than a full workday |
| cirCO Da Nang City Centre – 30th floor, Crowne Plaza, 17 Quang Trung | Hai Chau | A coworking space with panoramic views over the Han River and Son Tra. Flexible seats from 150,000 VND per day, dedicated desks from 3.5 million VND per month with 24/7 access. Good if you need meeting rooms |
Within a short ride: the beach-side work cafés
If you want more variety or a change of scene, these are popular with remote workers on the east side of the river.
| Café | Area | Why go |
|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse Cafe – 12 Đinh Nghệ | An Hai Bac, Son Tra (east bank) | Warehouse-style compound with arched doors and brick walls, moderate noise. 7:30–22:30 |
| XLIII Coffee – 422 Ngô Thị Sĩ | Bac My An | High ceilings, spacious and quiet, good Wi-Fi and sockets. 6:30–22:30 |
| Roots Coffee – 27 Trần Bạch Đằng | Bac My Phu | A nomad hotspot: the ground floor fills with laptops, upstairs is a covered Bali-style terrace. 8:00–22:00 |
| Good Folk Cafe – 84 Hoàng Kế Viêm | Bac My Phu | Comfortable leather seats for long sessions and sockets "in every corner". 7:00–22:00 |
| Login Coffee – 120A Nguyễn Văn Thoại | Bac My Phu | Large indoor and outdoor space, comfortable seating, bohemian style. 6:30–22:00 |
| Six on Six – 64 Bà Huyện Thanh Quan | Bac My An | Indoor-outdoor garden and a children's play area. Useful for parents working with kids in tow. 7:30–21:30 |
| HIVE Coworking – 48 An Thượng 5 | An Thuong | Coworking with a café and rooftop garden, open 7:30–24:00 daily. About 210,000–260,000 VND per day or 4–4.5 million VND per month |
| ACE Coworking – 12 Trần Văn Dư | Bac My An | The main "professional" coworking space near An Thuong, with a juice bar and wellness activities. Shareuhack lists about 8 USD per day, 39 USD per week and 137 USD per month |
Prices and opening hours come from sources published between late 2025 and 2026. Check before you go, especially on public holidays.
How to pick the right spot
For video calls
Pick somewhere with a quiet floor or a private room. The Local Beans' workspace floor and cirCO's meeting rooms are the safest bets. Cộng is lovely for a quick call by the river, but it's a café first.
For deep focus
HI4's no-noise rule and XLIII's quiet, high-ceilinged room make them good for long stretches of focus. Arrive early for a seat near a socket.
For US or European time zones
If your team wakes up while Da Nang goes to sleep, HI4 is open around the clock and cirCO's dedicated desks include 24/7 access. HIVE stays open until midnight.
For working with children
Six on Six has a play area. It's one of the few cafés where that combination actually works.
What a work session costs
At Western-style cafés, guides put an espresso at around 35,000–45,000 VND and an oat-milk flat white at 60,000–90,000 VND. Local cafés are usually cheaper. Day passes run from 99,000 VND (The Local Beans' workspace floor) to roughly 210,000–260,000 VND at HIVE.
Rainy-season tip
October and November are the wettest months, and some days it rains from morning to night. Having a work café you can reach quickly matters more then. Guides also recommend keeping 4G data on your phone as a backup, because storms can bring power cuts.
Working from home in Hai Chau
Cafés are great, but most remote workers want a decent desk at home too. Before you sign a lease anywhere, run a speed test in the room where you'll work. Our guide to long-term renting in Da Nang has a full viewing checklist.
At AVE Apartment, 25 Hóa Sơn 10 in Hòa Cường, every unit has a work desk, air-conditioning and a private washer-dryer, and the building is 150 m from the Han River and a 1–2 minute walk from Lotte Mart. Studio 3B has its desk under the window and a balcony for breaks.
Current units and availability:
| Unit | Size | Rent / month | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio 2B | 50 m² | 14,000,000 VND (~$540) 13,000,000 VND (~$500) / month on a 6+ month lease | Available now |
| Balcony studio 3A | 55 m² | 16,000,000 VND (~$615) 15,000,000 VND (~$575) / month on a 6+ month lease | Available now |
| Studio 3B | 50 m² | 14,000,000 VND (~$540) 13,000,000 VND (~$500) / month on a 6+ month lease | Available now |
| 4th-floor 1-bedroom | 100 m² | 22,000,000 VND (~$845) 20,000,000 VND (~$770) / month on a 6+ month lease | Available now |
| Balcony studio 2A | 55 m² | 16,000,000 VND (~$615) 15,000,000 VND (~$575) / month on a 6+ month lease | Available from 6 Oct 2026 |
Updated 4 Oct 2026 · Prices in VND. Electricity and water are billed separately (see costs).
Not sure which side of the river suits you? Read Hai Chau vs An Thuong.
FAQ
Which café in Da Nang is open 24 hours for work?
HI4 Coffee & Workspace at 02 Nguyễn Văn Trỗi in Hòa Cường is open 24/7, with a library-style no-noise rule. cirCO's dedicated desks also come with 24/7 access.
Is there a coworking space in Hai Chau?
Yes. cirCO Da Nang City Centre is on the 30th floor of the Crowne Plaza at 17 Quang Trung, and The Local Beans has a dedicated quiet work floor with day and monthly passes.
How fast is café Wi-Fi in Da Nang?
It varies. Nomadwise measured about 82 Mbps at The Local Beans and about 80 Mbps at WONDERLUST. Keep 4G data as a backup for important calls.
Where can I work in Da Nang with my kids?
Six on Six at 64 Bà Huyện Thanh Quan has an indoor-outdoor garden and a children's play area, which makes it a good option for remote-working parents.
How much does coffee cost at a work café in Da Nang?
At Western-style cafés, an espresso is about 35,000–45,000 VND and an oat-milk flat white about 60,000–90,000 VND. Local cafés are usually cheaper.
