Nha Trang, sometimes called "Vietnam's Hawaii," is appealing because, even as a tourist destination, you can feel Vietnam's laid-back atmosphere.
At cafés you drop into during a beach stroll or between sights, you'll encounter a varied range of drinks unique to a resort area, from traditional Vietnamese coffee to coconut coffee and fresh juices.
In this article, along with the basics of Nha Trang, we introduce cafés you'll want to visit while you're there.
Nha Trang's character | Climate, atmosphere, and its appeal as a resort
Nha Trang's character
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It's characterized by a long stretch of beach, calm seas, and a skyline lined with resort hotels, drawing many tourists from home and abroad.
At the same time, part of its appeal is that you can feel Vietnam's character in the markets, local eateries, and street-corner cafés.
When it comes to Vietnam's tourist destinations, Da Nang, Hanoi, and Ho Chi Minh City are famous, but Nha Trang is becoming better known among Japanese travelers as a beach resort you can reach relatively affordably.
Nha Trang's sightseeing spots
From Nha Trang Beach to the Po Nagar Towers—symbols of the city—and lookout points with sweeping sea views, the highlights are compactly clustered together.
Travel times are relatively short, and the ease of dropping into a café between sights is part of Nha Trang's appeal.
How to get to Nha Trang from Japan
There are no direct flights from Japan to Nha Trang; the usual route is to transit via Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi and continue on a domestic flight.
| Within Vietnam | Airline | Flight frequency | Time required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanoi → Nha Trang | VietJet Air Vietnam Airlines | Daily | About 1 hour 50 minutes |
| Ho Chi Minh City → Nha Trang | VietJet Air Vietnam Airlines | Daily | About 1 hour 10 minutes |
| Da Nang → Nha Trang | VietJet Air Vietnam Airlines | Daily | About 1 hour 15 minutes |
From the nearest airport, Cam Ranh International Airport, it's about 40 minutes by car to the city. From the airport to the city center, it's convenient to use a ride-hailing app like Grab and travel by taxi.
Cafés to visit on a Nha Trang trip | Where you can enjoy Vietnamese coffee
Nha Trang's café culture | How to enjoy it as a tourist destination
Nha Trang's cafés are characterized by a high proportion of tourist-oriented shops. That makes them easy to enter even for first-time visitors, and some shops are where English gets through easily.
Many cafés are also built as open spaces that play up the sea, with plenty of terrace seating and shops that draw in natural light through large windows.
In Nha Trang, you can feel the Vietnamese culture of valuing not just the coffee itself but spending time in a relaxed way.
CAFE DEP
CAFE DEP is a café with a calming interior that feels pleasant. Gazing at the Nha Trang cityscape from the second-floor seats is a nice touch too.
Beyond coffee, you can choose drinks to suit your taste, such as fresh juices and smoothies.
