6 Best Hoi An Tailors: How to Choose, Cost & Timing

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Quick answer: how Hoi An tailoring works

Shops cluster along Tran Hung Dao, Le Loi, Nguyen Thai Hoc, Tran Phu, Phan Chau Trinh and Hoang Dieu, plus the cloth lane at the Central Market. Walking between them is easy inside the Ancient Town, which is why most visitors compare two or three shops before committing. Our rule is simple. Decide what you want made, get quotes on the same garment, and pay only after you have felt the fabric. For general Old Town visiting rules, start with the official Hoi An heritage portal.

• Choose: bring photos, pick a fabric and lining, and get a written quote.
• Measure: the tailor takes measurements and notes how fitted you want the piece.
• Fit: return for 2-4 fittings, speaking up about anything tight, loose or long.
• Collect: check seams, hems and buttons before you pay the balance.

6 Best Hoi An Tailors by What You Want to Make

Prices and hours checked November 2026. Addresses below come from the shops' own pages or published guides, so call ahead if you plan a specific visit. For a ranked comparison of more shops, see our full ranked list of tailors. This page is the decision guide, so we keep the shop notes short.

1. Kimmy Tailor: best for suits and shirts

Kimmy Tailor sits at 70 Tran Hung Dao and takes appointments through its website or on 0235 3862 063. Its process runs six steps: consultation, fabric selection, measurements, cutting, fitting and final adjustments. The fabric range includes wool blends, pure wool, Italian and English wool, cotton and linen, and tweed.

One published guide lists it among the higher-priced names in town, and that is one author's view. Skip it if your goal is the lowest quote on a basic shirt. It suits you better if you want a structured fitting and a wide wool selection.

2. Bebe Tailors: best for convenient locations

Bebe Tailors has three addresses: 05-07 Hoang Dieu, 95 Phan Chau Trinh and 40 Tran Hung Dao. That spread lets you slot a fitting between other Old Town stops without a long detour. Phone numbers listed for the branches are 0235 2212 670, 0235 3923 678 and 0235 3923 399.

Use it when you want to keep fittings short and spread across your sightseeing days. Skip it if you prefer dealing with one small workroom and one familiar tailor throughout.

3. Yaly Couture: best for dresses and mixed styles

Yaly has branches at 47 Nguyen Thai Hoc, 47 Tran Phu and 358 Nguyen Duy Hieu. Its own description pairs modern cuts with traditional features, which suits dresses and statement pieces. One guide calls it a higher-end name, so ask for a written quote before fabric is cut.

Bring a photo of the exact neckline or silhouette you want. Skip it if you only need a plain cotton shirt and want the lowest price.

4. A Dong Silk: best for silk, casual pieces and weddings

A Dong Silk is at 38-40-42 Le Loi, on the street named in our notes as part of the tailoring belt. Its website organizes work into women's pieces, business shirts and wedding collections for groom, bridesmaid and bride. The shop's own guide budgets 3-4 days for suits and for casual clothes, with 2-4 fittings.

That guide dates from 2019, and the shop is also a seller, so treat its timing as a planning baseline. Skip it if you want a same-day or half-day simple item without any fitting.

5. Vanda Tailors: best for repeat orders

Vanda Tailors is at 88 Nguyen Thai Hoc and answers on 0984 488 811. The shop says it produces in-house and keeps your measurements on file so you can reorder online. It also says it carries mill fabrics such as VBC and Holland & Sherry, which are its own marketing claims.

Ask to see the fabric labels and the lining options before you agree to a price. Skip it if you will never order again, because the reorder system is the main benefit.

6. Cloth Shop Su: best as a second quote on Tran Hung Dao

Cloth Shop Su is listed at 48 Tran Hung Dao, close to the Kimmy Tailor address. Public detail on its specialties is thin, so use it as a comparison quote, not a first choice. Ask for the same garment, fabric and number of fittings at both shops and compare the written totals.

That kind of side-by-side check protects you from the first price you hear. Skip it if you need documented specialties before you walk in.

How many days do you need for Hoi An tailors?

Published guides disagree. One says suits take four or five days, while another budgets three to four days. Another reports a first fitting after 24 hours and 2-4 fittings in total. Simple clothes can be finished in half a day, according to one guide. We'd plan at least 3-5 days for a suit and add a buffer day if your flight is tight. Morning or evening fittings keep the daytime free for sightseeing.

What does it cost?

One undated price guide reports a basic men's three-piece suit at up to 2,100,000 ₫. It puts better material at about 3,500,000 ₫ and the best fabrics near 5,000,000 ₫. The same guide lists a basic women's dress at around 1,650,000 ₫ and a coat at 800,000-1,100,000 ₫. Treat these as starting points, not quotes. Fabric, lining, number of pieces and negotiation move the price most, and ordering several pieces usually earns a discount.

How to avoid scams and a bad fit

Most problems come from rushed decisions, not from the trade itself. We'd walk past touts and enter shops on your own terms. Use this checklist before you pay anything.

• Choose the fabric before you hear a price, and feel its weight and hand.
• Get a written quote that lists fabric, lining and the number of fittings.
• Ask whether the shop will remake or fix a poor fit at no extra charge.
• Pay a modest deposit by a traceable method and keep the receipt.
• Walk away from any shop that refuses alterations after the fitting.

What to order and what to skip

Order pieces where fit matters most: suits, tailored shirts, fitted dresses and trousers. Baggy, oversized or stretchy items gain little from custom work. For suits, wool holds a sharp line, while linen or cotton copes better with Hoi An's heat. Silk tops and fitted dresses are good first casual orders, and a navy suit is a safe first choice. For custom shoes and bags, see our guide to leather goods in town.

What to bring and what to ask

Bring photos of the exact design, a garment that already fits well, and the shoes you will wear with trousers or a dress so the hem is right. Wear a fitted top and slim layers to fittings. Ask how many fittings are included, what happens if you want a change, and when the final pickup is. Say your departure date on day one.

• Reference photos of the design, collar, lapel and pocket details.
• One well-fitting garment to copy.
• Shoes for hemming trousers and dresses.
• Questions on fittings, remakes and pickup time.

Plan your tailoring day in the Old Town

Start with a morning fabric and quote round along Tran Hung Dao, then walk to Le Loi for a second opinion. Browse the Central Market cloth lane before lunch to compare fabric prices. Book your first fitting for the afternoon, then spend the evening on lantern shopping nearby. Heat peaks around midday, so keep that slot for a café or a fitting in air-conditioning. For trip planning beyond tailoring, the Vietnam national tourism site is a starting point.

Shipping, luggage and alterations at home

Carrying a suit in a garment bag is simple, while shipping adds cost and time, so ask each shop for its current policy and quote in writing. Check your airline's baggage allowance before ordering a full wardrobe. Local seamstresses at home can handle small hem and sleeve changes, but major recuts are best done before you leave Hoi An.