An Thuong Da Nang Apartments — Area Guide & Properties

Area Overview

An Thuong is Da Nang's most internationally-flavoured neighbourhood — a compact grid of streets (An Thuong 1 through An Thuong 38) packed with over 100 Western and international restaurants, cafés, co-working spaces, yoga studios, gyms, bars and guesthouses. The area sits directly behind My Khe beach, making it 5–10 minutes' walk to the sand while offering a much more residential and community feel than the beachfront road itself. It is the first choice for digital nomads, long-term expat renters, language teachers, and international retirees who want easy access to Western comforts without paying beach-road prices.

Lifestyle & Daily Life

An Thuong feels like a small international village within the city. You can walk to breakfast at a Western café, attend a yoga class, work from a co-working space, swim in the sea before lunch, and have dinner at a Thai, Italian, Korean or Japanese restaurant — all without needing a motorbike. The area is walkable, low-rise (mostly 5–12-storey buildings), and quieter than the beachfront road despite being only streets away. The social scene is dominated by the expat community: beach parties, pub quizzes, running clubs and digital nomad meetups happen regularly.

Pros & Cons

✅ Advantages

Best selection of international restaurants, cafés and amenities in Da Nang
Walking distance to My Khe beach (5–10 min)
Strong sense of expat community — easy to meet people
Walkable, low-traffic streets compared to the beachfront road
Lower property prices than beachfront while remaining close to the beach
Ideal base for digital nomads: co-working, fast WiFi cafés, reliable infrastructure

⚠️ Considerations

No luxury high-rise buildings with full resort amenities (pools, gyms etc.)
Limited sea views from most apartments
Can feel touristy during peak season
Lower capital growth potential than beachfront buildings
Parking can be difficult for those with motorbikes or cars

Nearby Amenities

Beaches

My Khe Beach (5–10 min walk)

Bac My An Beach (10–15 min walk)

Schools

Horizon International School (approx 5km)

Multiple Vietnamese private schools nearby

Hospitals

Da Nang Family Hospital (approx 1.5km)

Hoan My Da Nang Hospital (approx 3km)

Shopping

Local wet markets on An Thuong streets (within walking distance)

Co.op Mart My Khe (1.5km)

Vincom Plaza (5km)

Cafes

An Thuong is Da Nang's café capital — 50+ cafés within a 5-minute walk including popular expat spots like My Kitchen, Waterfront, Luna Pub

Gyms

CrossFit Da Nang (An Thuong)

Multiple yoga studios

Several international-style fitness centres

Investment & Rental Outlook

Rental demand: High — consistent demand from digital nomads, expat teachers and long-term international residents year-round

Capital growth: Steady — lower volatility than beachfront; driven by growing expat community

Typical gross yield: 6–10% gross; primarily long-term furnished rentals (3–12 months)

Sale price range: 30–55 million VND/m² (2024/25)

Typical rent: 10–30 million VND/month for furnished 1–2 bedroom apartments

All figures are indicative and based on publicly available market data. Always verify independently before making investment decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is An Thuong suitable for digital nomads?

An Thuong is arguably the best neighbourhood in all of central Vietnam for digital nomads. It has the highest concentration of cafés with reliable fast WiFi, multiple co-working spaces, a large and active expat community, and is walkable to the beach. Average monthly rent for a furnished 1-bedroom is 8–15 million VND (roughly $320–$600 USD), making it excellent value for remote workers.

How does An Thuong compare to living on the beachfront?

An Thuong offers a quieter, more community-oriented lifestyle at lower cost, while the beachfront (Vo Nguyen Giap road) is louder, more touristy and commands a premium for direct sea views. Most long-term residents prefer An Thuong for quality of daily life; most short-term rental investors prefer the beachfront for yield potential.

Are there good international schools near An Thuong?

The nearest international schools (Horizon International, BIS Da Nang) are approximately 5–8km away — a 15–20 minute motorbike ride. Da Nang's international school network is smaller than Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, though it has grown significantly since 2018. Families with school-age children often prefer My An or Ngu Hanh Son for proximity to BIS Da Nang.