5 Best Tailors in Hoi An: How to Choose and Compare

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5 Best Tailors in Hoi An to Compare

Shops appear in alphabetical-style groups of ao dai specialists first, then a suit-and-dress shop. This is a shortlist, not a ranking. Streets and hours were checked in November 2026. Prices are not quoted here because every garment is priced separately, so ask for a written quote before any cutting starts.

1. Bebe Tailors

Bebe Tailors started as a family workshop and now runs 3 shops in Hoi An. Branches are at 05–07 Hoang Dieu, 95 Phan Chau Trinh and 40 Tran Hung Dao. Its listed ao dai turnaround is 3–4 hours, which suits a one-night stop.

A rush job leaves little room for a second fitting, so start in the morning and ask for a re-adjustment slot. Skip it if you want a slow, heavily customised design process.

2. Yaly Couture & Custom Tailor

Yaly blends traditional and contemporary ao dai styles and is described as a premium shop with relatively high prices. It has 3 branches at 358 Nguyen Duy Hieu, 47 Nguyen Thai Hoc and 47 Tran Phu. Listed turnaround is 1–2 days, which leaves room for one fitting and one adjustment.

Ask to see fabric samples and compare designs before choosing a style. Skip it if price is your first filter.

3. A Dong Silk

A Dong Silk opened in 1997 and is known for refined silk ao dai. Branches are at 62 and 91 Tran Hung Dao and at 40 Le Loi. Listed turnaround is 1–2 days, so book measurements on arrival day.

Pick it when silk quality matters more than speed. Skip it if you need a garment the same day.

4. B'Lan Silk

B'Lan Silk works from a 200-year-old house at 23 Tran Phu. Listed turnaround is 1 day, and you can tour the house while you wait. That makes it an easy fit for a single full day in the Old Town.

Sources describe it for ao dai only, so ask about other garments directly. Skip it if you want several branches to choose from.

5. Blue Eye Custom Tailor

Blue Eye sells suits, shirts, wedding dresses and alterations from 12 Le Loi and 48 Nguyen Thai Hoc. Hours are 08.00–21.30, which helps if you can only fit in the evening. Its process runs through design, fabric, measurements with a quote, first fitting and delivery.

A first fitting usually comes within a few hours, and finished clothes can be handed over at the shop or delivered to your hotel. Bringing your own fabric or design is welcome, according to the shop. Skip it if you prefer a small atelier, since it describes 20 consultants and over 50 tailors.

How to Choose a Hoi An Tailor

Start with garment type. Bebe, Yaly, A Dong Silk and B'Lan Silk are listed for ao dai, while Blue Eye covers suits, shirts and wedding dresses. Next, judge the fitting process: how many fittings you get, whether alterations are included, and what happens if you leave town. Ask to see the fabric, the lining and the fibre content. Browse first at the fabric stalls at the central market if you want a price and texture reference. Shop type also matters. Bebe began as a family workshop, Yaly and A Dong run multiple branches, and B'Lan is a single heritage house. Ask for a written quote and deposit terms before cutting. Stay polite but firm with touts and anyone steering you by commission.

Ao Dai, Suits or Dresses: Which Shop Fits

For an ao dai, the four shops above all list a turnaround between 3–4 hours and 2 days. Choose Bebe for speed, Yaly for a premium design range, A Dong Silk for silk and B'Lan Silk for the house setting. For a suit, shirt or wedding dress, Blue Eye is the one shop here with that range listed. Tailor-made shoes and bags are a separate craft, covered in our guide to leather shops. For the broader picture, our full Hoi An tailor guide goes deeper.

How Much Time to Allow for Fittings

Same-day work is possible, but it squeezes the fitting. Treat the listed times as best cases. Build your schedule around three slots: measuring, first fitting and final pickup. The Old Town streets named above are walkable, and you can check access rules on the Hoi An heritage portal before planning your route.

• 1 day: get measured by late morning, return for a first fitting in the afternoon and collect in the evening. Blue Eye is open until 21.30.
• 2 days: get measured on arrival day, fit on day two and leave a few hours for adjustments.
• 3 days: allow a second fitting, then spend spare hours at the lantern workshops while alterations finish.

Mistakes to Avoid and Questions to Ask Before You Order

Rushed fittings cause most poor fits. A missing written quote and vague fabric details come next. Ignoring alterations is the fourth trap, especially if you leave town the next morning.

• Ask: what is the total price, including lining and buttons?
• Ask: how much is the deposit, and when is it due?
• Ask: what fibre is this fabric, and can I bring my own?
• Ask: how many fittings are included, and are alterations free?
• Ask: can you pack, ship or deliver to my hotel?