Nha Trang Night Market: Hours, What It Sells, Prices

The night market sits behind the 46 Tran Phu Cultural Center, on a stretch the Khanh Hoa tourism portal measures at 137 m with 50 stalls. A December 2025 guide gives 6 pm to 11 pm daily, busiest 7 to 10 pm. Recent Google reviewers call it small and mostly clothes and souvenirs.

By Vincent Nguyen

The Khanh Hoa tourism portal places the night market behind the 46 Tran Phu Cultural Center, on a walking street of only 137 m. It counts 50 stalls, 16 of them selling food. A December 2025 guide gives hours of 6 pm to 11 pm daily, busiest from 7 pm to 10 pm.

A May 2026 guide says the whole market fits into 30 to 60 minutes. Recent Google reviewers call it small and mostly clothes and souvenirs.

Nha Trang night market hours and prices

Opening hours

The December 2025 guide says the market opens from 6 pm to 11 pm daily. The Maps listing shows 5-11 PM, in a single row for Monday. A May 2026 guide says stalls set up from about 4:30 to 6 pm.

The same guide says the market is busiest between 7 and 9 pm, and most vendors close by 10 to 11 pm. A hotel guide gives 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

So the sources disagree on the start and the close, from 5 pm to 7 pm and from 10 pm to 11 pm. Expect stalls to open in stages. Dam Market is a daytime market that closes at 18:30.

What things cost

Prices vary a lot, and these figures come from one December 2025 guide:

A May 2026 guide says portrait artists typically charge between 150,000 and 300,000 VND, depending on size and detail.

Paying and bargaining

A May 2026 guide says almost every stall is cash only, so bring small bills. It says reductions of 50 to 70 percent from the opening price are realistic if you negotiate and are willing to walk away.

Reviewers split on bargaining. One reports 50% off, and others say you can haggle. One reviewer says haggling is quite difficult and the price falls only to about the shop price.

The December 2025 guide advises shopping towards the middle or end of the market for better deals. It says prices can be higher, so consider bargaining.

What to see at the Nha Trang night market

The tourism portal describes the walking street as a place of food, shopping and small arts. The stalls stretch along a lane the portal puts at 137 m. A May 2026 guide says roughly 500 m between Tran Phu and Hung Vuong. The two sources differ, so treat the length as roughly a few hundred metres.

Food

The portal counts 16 food stalls. It lists bun cha, cha ca and banh can, plus fried squid and breaded shrimp. It also lists ice cream and sweet soups such as pomelo, green bean and lotus seed.

A May 2026 guide says there are no proper sit-down food stalls and the selection leans toward snacks. It lists dried fruit, nuts, dried seafood, fresh-pressed juice, ice cream, banh can and grilled skewers.

A hotel guide says seafood is especially prominent. It says food prices, especially seafood, vary between stalls, so confirm the price before ordering.

Recent reviewers agree that food is thin. One gives the split as food 10% and clothing 90%. Another says many shops sell miscellaneous goods but not many food stalls.

If you buy dried goods by weight, a May 2026 guide says several visitors flagged short-weighing, so watch the scale.

Clothes and souvenirs

The portal says stalls sell handcrafted goods, clothing, handbags, sunglasses and backpacks. The December 2025 guide says average clothing prices are about 100,000 VND per item. Recent reviewers say the market is mostly clothes and souvenirs.

A May 2026 guide says counterfeit branded goods are common. A hotel guide says not every item is unique and some products feel tourist-oriented.

Reviewers say the same goods repeat from stall to stall and the quality is low. One reviewer says some magnet souvenirs are priced at airport duty-free levels.

Specialities and gifts

The December 2025 guide lists dried squid, tamarind squid, yellow-striped scad, bird’s nest, dried seahorse and mango cake. Prices run from 50,000 VND to 1,000,000 VND. It says souvenirs, many made from sea snail shells, start from 50,000 VND.

Portraits and street art

The portal says visitors can have a portrait sketched, or choose calligraphy or engraving. A May 2026 guide gives portrait prices of 150,000 to 300,000 VND.

What recent reviewers say

Google reviews from September and October 2026 agree on five things:

• The market is small. Reviewers call it one block, a bit small, or a single row of clothing shops.
• Most stalls sell clothes and souvenirs, with little food.
• You can bargain, though one reviewer says it is quite difficult.
• Prices are higher than in shops or at Dam Market, say several reviewers.
• The same goods repeat and some of it is junk.

One reviewer puts it in one line: it is a rip-off compared with Dam Market.

Who it suits (and who should skip it)

• A short evening walk by the beach: the market is a short walk from the sea and takes 30 to 60 minutes.
• Souvenir shoppers who will bargain: reductions of 50 to 70 percent are realistic.
• Snackers: ice cream, juice, banh can and skewers are on offer.
• Skip it if you want a full dinner: there are no proper sit-down food stalls.
• Skip it if you dislike haggling: reviewers say prices are higher than in shops.
• Skip it if you want authentic goods: counterfeit branded goods are common.

How to get to the Nha Trang night market

The tourism portal gives the address as Tran Phu, Loc Tho, Nha Trang. Resolution 1667/NQ-UBTVQH15 merged Loc Tho into Nha Trang Ward.

A December 2025 guide puts 46 Tran Phu in Bac Nha Trang Ward instead. The ward is unclear, so go by the street number and the pin. Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab).

The guide says the market is on Tran Phu Street near April 2 Square, a short walk from the beach. A May 2026 guide says the market sits directly opposite 2/4 Square and a two-minute walk from the beach.

The December 2025 guide recommends a taxi or a rented motorbike. A May 2026 guide says the street closes to traffic from around 6 pm. It says paid parking just outside the pedestrian zone costs around 5,000 to 10,000 VND, with no entrance fee.

For rides and rentals, see getting around Nha Trang.

When to go and how long

A May 2026 guide says arriving at about 6 to 6:30 pm means fewer crowds. It says the market is busiest between 7 and 9 pm.

The whole market takes about 30 to 60 minutes. Pair it with the beachfront for the rest of the evening.

Nearby and how to combine it

A May 2026 guide says Tram Huong Tower is a four-minute walk along the beachfront. It says 2/4 Square is five minutes on foot. A hotel guide says April 2nd Square sits directly opposite the market.

The December 2025 guide lists three other night markets:

• Tue Tinh, at the corner of Tue Tinh and Tran Quang Khai streets.
• Yasaka, at 18 Tran Phu.
• Tropicana, at 40 Tran Phu.

This guide gives no hours for them.

Dam Market by day

Dam Market usually opens from 5:00 a.m. to 18:30 daily. The Maps listing shows the same 5 AM to 6:30 PM. The national tourism site says it gets busy, especially in the early mornings and evenings.

The curved wings sell seafood, dried goods, grilled nem and souvenirs, and the centre sells essential goods. Several night-market reviewers say Dam Market is cheaper.

The market is built in a lotus shape, 66.5 m across, with one ring-shaped upper floor. The two floors cover 5,270 m2 and hold more than 3,000 people at once. It was officially renovated and reopened on 3 February 1980. The national tourism site says some 1 000 people pass through each day.

See Dam Market.

Xom Moi Market

The Maps listing shows Xom Moi Market at 49 Ngo Gia Tu open 6 AM to 5 PM every day. It closes before the evening market opens.

A simple evening plan

Visit Dam Market before 18:30. Walk to Tran Phu in the evening. End on the beachfront promenade, directly across Tran Phu. For a longer day, read Nha Trang in 3 days.

Before you go

• Bring cash in small bills.
• Confirm food prices before ordering, especially seafood.
• Carry a zipped bag or a secure crossbody bag in the crowds.
• Watch pickpockets: warnings are posted at the entrance.
• Bargain: start low and be willing to walk away.
• Watch the scale when buying dried goods by weight.
• Expect little food and many clothes stalls.
• Do not expect real brands: counterfeit goods are common.
• Arrive around 6 to 6:30 pm for thinner crowds.

Photos and clips uploaded to Google Maps (Night Market Nha Trang on Google Maps (opens in a new tab)) by @PSL phuongv, @Food Sai Gon, @Kien Cuong Le Van, @程慕瑜, @Nguyễn Thành Thượng, @윤동훈, @Duong Bui.

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Not confirmed: Opening days: a guide says daily, but the Maps listing shows a single Monday row of 5-11 PM, so check on the evening. Ward: the tourism portal gives Loc Tho and a 2025 guide gives Bac Nha Trang, so navigate by the street number and the Maps pin.

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