Nha Trang's beachfront city center with hotels, restaurants, and the famous Nha Trang Beach promenade along Tran Phu Street.

About Nha Trang City Center

Nha Trang\'s 6 km crescent beach, lined with coconut palms and backed by a coastal promenade, is the centerpiece of this popular resort city on Vietnam\'s south-central coast. The city attracts a mix of Vietnamese vacationers, Russian tourists, and international backpackers. The beachfront Tran Phu Street is lined with hotels, restaurants, and massage parlors, while the southern end has a cluster of luxury resorts.

Beyond the beach, Nha Trang offers the ancient Po Nagar Cham Towers (8th–11th century Hindu temples), the Long Son Pagoda with its large white Buddha statue on a hilltop, and a vibrant Dam Market for local shopping. The bay\'s islands—Hon Mun, Hon Tam, and Monkey Island—are popular for snorkeling, diving, and day trips. Nha Trang\'s seafood is exceptional and remarkably affordable, with oceanfront restaurants grilling fresh lobster, prawns, and squid right on the beach.

Nearby Landmarks

Po Nagar Cham Towers Long Son Pagoda Tran Phu Beach Hon Chong Promontory Dam Market

Transport Options

Taxi

Cost $15-20
Time 35-45 min

Follow "Taxi" signs at arrivals. Queue at official taxi stand. Metered fares, no need to negotiate.

Rideshare (Grab/Uber)

Cost $12-16
Time 35-45 min

Outside arrivals, look for Grab pickup signs

Step-by-Step Directions

Take the official airport shuttle bus from outside arrivals. It drops passengers at the main bus station in Nha Trang city center, near the beach area.

Cam Ranh Airport Shuttle

Cost $3
Time 45-50 min
Frequency Every 30-45 minutes, timed to flight arrivals

Outside arrivals exit, look for shuttle bus ticket counter

Quick Comparison

Option Cost Time Best For
Taxi $15-20 35-45 min Convenience, groups, heavy luggage
Rideshare $12-16 35-45 min Budget-conscious, app users
Bus/Shuttle $3 45-50 min Cheapest option

Good to Know

Late Night Transport

Airport shuttle buses run until about 10:00 PM, timed to flight arrivals. After the last shuttle, taxis from the airport cost approximately VND 400,000–500,000 (USD 16–20) to Nha Trang center. Grab (ride-hailing) works from the airport area. Nha Trang's Tran Phu beachfront is lively until midnight with bars and restaurants.

Luggage Tips

Airport shuttle buses have luggage racks underneath. Nha Trang taxis are inexpensive and handle luggage well (use Mai Linh or Vinasun for metered fares). The city is compact and flat, making wheeled luggage easy to manage. Most beachfront hotels are directly accessible from Tran Phu Street.

Accessibility

Nha Trang's beachfront promenade is flat and paved, suitable for wheelchair users. Beach access requires crossing soft sand. Hotels along Tran Phu vary in accessibility—newer properties generally have elevators and accessible rooms. The Po Nagar Cham Towers involve climbing stairs. Airport shuttle buses are not wheelchair accessible.