Da Nang Laundry Guide: Top Shops, Prices & Self-Service (2026)

Da Nang welcomed more than 17.3 million visitors in 2025, generating roughly VND 60 trillion in tourism revenue. That boom transformed the laundry economy along My Khe and An Thuong. Beach-side shops now charge 20,000-35,000 VND per kilogram, while downtown Hai Chau still sits at 8,000-20,000 VND. This guide maps every option a tourist or expat needs in 2026: branded shops with English service, 24/7 self-service coin laundromats, and the cost trap of hotel laundry. If you’re touring multiple cities, see our broader Vietnam laundry guide for context.

Da Nang laundry at a glance, what to expect in 2026

Da Nang’s laundry market scaled with tourism. The city pulled 2.54 million visitors in Q1 2025 alone (+19% year-over-year), with international arrivals up 42%. That density pushed beach-area shops to the 20,000-35,000 VND/kg band, while downtown stays cheaper.

Three things shape pricing in 2026. First, neighborhood. Beach districts charge a 5,000-10,000 VND/kg premium over Hai Chau because of tourist concentration and English service overhead. Second, pickup. Most branded shops will collect from your hotel, and that often adds 20,000-50,000 VND per trip. Third, ward reorganization. Mid-2025 administrative changes folded the old My An and An Thuong neighborhoods into Ngu Hanh Son ward, so a Google Maps pin may show the old name while the shop sign uses the new one.

Expect English-friendly service near My Khe Beach and An Thuong. Korean, Japanese, and Chinese signage is common too. Da Nang welcomed its one millionth Korean visitor in 2025, and many laundry shops respond on KakaoTalk and LINE alongside WhatsApp.

Top 5 branded laundry shops every traveler should know

Five Da Nang laundry brands consistently appear across TripAdvisor, Google Maps, and traveler blogs: An An, Green, Thao, LyLy, and SESA. Together they cover the full range, per-kg drop-off, hotel pickup, dry cleaning, and 24/7 coin self-service. Thao posts the cheapest verified rate at 20,000 VND/kg, confirmed in a November 2025 review.

Laundry An An, premium pickup with WhatsApp orders

An An operates from 04 Phuoc Truong 9 in Son Tra, with a second An Thuong 2 location. Hours run 08:00 to 20:00 daily. Pricing is by item rather than by kilogram, which lands roughly in the 35,000-60,000 VND/kg equivalent. English service is strong, and they accept WhatsApp orders plus hotel pickup. Reviewers on TripAdvisor rate them 5.0 stars. Pick An An if you want communication in English and don’t want to weigh your bag.

Green Laundry, endorsed by Da Nang City Tourism

Green runs two outlets, 20 Duong Tu Minh in Son Tra and 05 An Thuong 5 in Ngu Hanh Son. Pickup windows run 07:30 to 17:30 with same-day return. They publish an English website and offer free pickup within four kilometers of either branch. Green is the only Da Nang laundry endorsed by the official Da Nang City Tourism Portal, which makes it a safe default for first-time visitors. They handle dry cleaning per item, typically 80,000-150,000 VND for jackets and dresses.

Thao Laundry, the 20,000 VND/kg benchmark

Thao sits in an alley near the Dam Phuc Hotel and Golden Lotus Spa in My An. Per-kg rate is 20,000 VND with a 3 kilogram minimum, so a small load costs 60,000 VND total. Same-day return is standard. They communicate on WhatsApp, KakaoTalk, and LINE. Google rates Thao 4.6 stars across more than 200 reviews.

Travel blogger Cavin Teo confirmed the rate in November 2025, calling Thao “Normal Cleaning Service at Just 20,000 Dong a Kilogram (Minimum 3 Kilograms).” That makes Thao the freshest verified data point in Da Nang’s tourist district, and the price most other shops are measured against.

LyLy Laundry, neighborhood favorite in An Thuong

LyLy operates from Lo 3 An Thuong 29 in Bac My Phu, Ngu Hanh Son. Phone orders run through 0983 055 919. Per-kilo pricing is fair-market, generally in the 22,000-28,000 VND range. English service is mixed. The draw is consistency, LyLy holds 4.9 stars across 376 Google reviews, one of the highest review counts of any small Da Nang laundry. Pick LyLy for repeat orders during a longer stay.

SESA Coin Laundry, 24/7 self-service near the beach

SESA Da Nang is at 21 Mai Thuc Lan in Ngu Hanh Son, around five minutes from My Khe and My An beaches. Operation is 24/7 with three PSG30 stacked washer/dryers and one PSG50 large-load unit. Payment is coin-only, but the shop has a coin-exchange machine on-site. A combined wash plus dry runs roughly 60,000 VND including detergent, cycle time around 60 minutes.

SESA matters for multi-city travelers because the same brand operates in Ho Chi Minh City at 170 De Tham (Pham Ngu Lao backpacker district) and 151A Le Thi Rieng. If you learn the machines once in Da Nang, the HCMC stops are familiar. There’s also a SESA branch at 538 Hai Ba Trung on the Hoi An side.

Pricing by neighborhood, beach vs downtown breakdown

Da Nang’s price split is geographic, not brand-driven. Beach-side shops in Ngu Hanh Son and Son Tra charge 20,000-35,000 VND/kg with English service and pickup. Downtown Hai Chau shops charge 8,000-20,000 VND/kg, walk-in only, with mostly Vietnamese signage. The 5,000-10,000 VND/kg premium reflects English overhead and pickup logistics.

Ngu Hanh Son and Son Tra (beach side)

Tourist-density premium dominates here. Verified rates: Thao at 20,000 VND/kg, 2H Laundry at 13,000 VND/kg as a locally-focused outlier, An An equivalent at 25,000-40,000 VND/kg. Hotel pickup typically adds 20,000-50,000 VND per trip on top of the per-kg rate. Plan for 100,000-200,000 VND for a typical 4-5 kg traveler load.

Hai Chau (downtown)

Local-targeted shops dominate Hai Chau. Lami Laundry at K7/2a Ly Thuong Kiet runs 8,000-20,000 VND/kg and is open 24/7 for drop-off. Sunshine Laundry at 341 Nguyen Hoang quotes 30,000-70,000 VND for combo packages. Trade-offs: less English signage, walk-in only, and you’ll need to be back to collect during business hours. Expect to lose some convenience for half the price.

Pham Van Dong corridor (between)

The Son Tra side near Pham Van Dong sits at 15,000-22,000 VND/kg. Useful if you’re in a Son Tra mini-hotel and want a price break without going downtown.

Self-service and coin Da Nang laundry

Self-service is a small but growing segment in Da Nang. Vietnam’s commercial laundry market reached around USD 205 million in 2022 with roughly 6% annual growth. Three locations matter: SESA at 21 Mai Thuc Lan (24/7 coin), Lami at K7/2a Ly Thuong Kiet (24/7 drop-off), and an automated location at 252 Nui Thanh.

How SESA Coin Laundry actually works

Vietnam stopped circulating coins in 2011, which is why coin-op laundry was rare for years. SESA solves this with an in-house coin-exchange machine. You insert a banknote, get tokens, and feed them into the washer. A standard PSG30 wash runs about 30,000 VND, the dryer adds another 30,000 VND, and detergent is included. Total cycle, around 60 minutes for wash plus 30-40 minutes for dry.

SESA staffs the location during peak hours but the door stays open 24/7. Bring a small bag for clean clothes. The shop also stocks fabric softener for an extra fee. If you’ve used SESA in HCMC’s Pham Ngu Lao district before, the layout is identical.

Lami Laundry, 24/7 drop-off in Hai Chau

Lami at K7/2a Ly Thuong Kiet is technically a hybrid. The doors are open 24/7 for drop-off, but staff handle the actual wash. Per-kg runs 8,000-20,000 VND depending on load and turnaround. This is the cheapest 24/7 option for travelers staying downtown who don’t want to operate machines themselves. Trade-off, you collect during staffed hours, not at 3 a.m.

Hotel pickup vs walk-in, the cost equation

Hotel laundry is the single largest avoidable expense for Da Nang travelers. A 5-kilogram load at Vinpearl Luxury Da Nang runs 416,000 VND including a 50,000 VND pickup-and-dropoff fee, roughly 83,000 VND per kilogram. The same load at Thao Laundry costs around 100,000 VND. That’s a 4x markup for in-room convenience.

The math doesn’t change much across 4 and 5-star hotels. A long-time TripAdvisor poster put it bluntly: “Hotel laundry, at least for 4-5 star hotels, is often much more expensive than the small laundry businesses.” That observation from 2014 still holds in 2026, partly because hotel laundry pricing rarely changes year-over-year while local shops compete hard on the per-kg rate.

When hotel laundry actually makes sense

Two scenarios justify the markup. First, fragile or expensive items, silk, suits, dress shirts that you can’t risk with an unfamiliar shop. Second, late-night turnaround, where you arrive at 9 p.m. and need clothes by 7 a.m. for a flight. Hotel laundry guarantees the timeline. For routine cottons and beachwear, walk to a local shop or call for pickup.

The pickup math at branded shops

Most branded shops absorb the pickup fee or charge a flat 20,000-30,000 VND. Green Laundry offers free pickup within 4 kilometers of either branch, which covers most My An and My Khe hotels. Thao and An An also collect from hotels in Son Tra and Ngu Hanh Son. A 5 kg load picked up from your room at Thao costs around 100,000 VND plus a small fuel fee, roughly one-quarter of the Vinpearl rate.

Beach-specific laundry care, salt, sand, surf, sunscreen

My Khe is a surf beach, and that changes how you brief the laundry. Saltwater leaves residue that bonds with cotton fibers, sand collects in seams, and reef-safe sunscreens leave waxy stains. Beach-area Da Nang shops handle this routinely, but only if you flag it at drop-off. Hana’s Laundry on the Son Tra side has been recommended for salt-and-sand loads for years.

What to mention when you drop off

Tell staff three things. First, “saltwater” (nuoc bien) so they pre-rinse with cold fresh water before the main wash. Second, “sunscreen stains” (kem chong nang) for anything that touched lotion. Third, “sand” (cat) so they shake garments before loading the machine. Most Da Nang beach shops know the routine, but a 10-second briefing improves the result.

Surfer and swim wear specifics

Lycra and spandex degrade faster in hot water and standard detergent. Ask for cold wash and gentle cycle on rash guards, board shorts, and swimsuits. Air dry rather than tumble dry. Most shops do this on request without an extra charge. If you’re traveling with neoprene wetsuit pieces, hand-wash them yourself, no Da Nang laundry specializes in surf gear.

Long-time traveler reports on Hana’s

Engadinegirl on TripAdvisor wrote: “WOULD RECOMMEND HANA’S LAUNDRY WITHOUT DOUBT, best value for money!” PamelaxM noted “We had 3.5kg washed for 70k which was outstanding value and it was done well,” which works out to roughly 20,000 VND/kg, matching today’s Thao benchmark. MrsCC2018 added that Hana’s “came back in the day, folded neatly and put into our individual bags.” These quotes are from older threads, but the price band has held.

Expat tips, long-stay strategies for Da Nang

Vietnam has 15,316 laundry shops nationwide, with 60% opened between 2020 and 2022 and 96% classified as small. Da Nang’s expat-heavy An Thuong and My An wards have dozens of options, and the right strategy for a one-month stay is different from a one-week visit. The two big levers, weekly subscriptions and rapport.

Weekly drop-off and subscription options

Most branded Da Nang shops will negotiate a weekly rate if you commit to four pickups in a row. Expect a 10-20% discount on per-kg pricing. Thao, Green, and LyLy have all offered this informally to long-stay guests. The model, you drop off Monday at 9 a.m., they return clean and folded by 6 p.m., repeat for four weeks. No formal contract, just a recurring WhatsApp message.

Building rapport with neighborhood shops

Hai Chau local shops aren’t on TripAdvisor, but they’re the cheapest option for residents. The trick, walk in on day one with a clear bag and a smile, ask for the per-kg rate in Vietnamese (“bao nhieu mot kilo?”), and pay in cash. By week two, they’ll remember your folding preference and turnaround. Lami at K7/2a Ly Thuong Kiet is a common entry point because they’re 24/7 and price-transparent at 8,000-20,000 VND/kg.

Payment, cash, QR, and apps

Most small Da Nang shops are cash-only. Branded shops, Green, An An, Thao, LyLy, accept VietQR transfers. SESA self-service is coin-only with the on-site exchange machine. Carry 200,000-500,000 VND in cash for laundry weeks; that covers most scenarios without a bank run.

Da Nang vs other Vietnam cities, price comparison

Da Nang sits in the middle of Vietnam’s laundry price ladder. Hue is cheapest at 17,000-25,000 VND/kg, Hoi An is most expensive at around 50,000 VND/kg, and Hanoi plus HCMC sit slightly above Da Nang at 25,000-40,000 VND/kg. Vietnam international arrivals hit 21.2 million in 2025 (+20.4%), and tourist-area pricing reflects that demand.

The takeaway, if you’re price-sensitive and route-flexible, do laundry in Hue or downtown Hai Chau. If you’re already in My An or planning a Hoi An day trip, do it in Da Nang at 20,000 VND/kg before the Hoi An premium hits. Most multi-city travelers consolidate Da Nang laundry for exactly this reason.

Frequently asked questions

How much does laundry cost in Da Nang per kg?

Tourist-area same-day Da Nang laundry costs 20,000-35,000 VND/kg ($0.80-$1.40). Downtown Hai Chau drops to 8,000-15,000 VND/kg at local-targeted shops. Hotel laundry runs 50,000-100,000 VND/kg, around 3-5 times the local rate. Thao Laundry’s 20,000 VND/kg rate is the most-quoted benchmark in the beach district.

How long does laundry take in Da Nang?

Same-day return is standard if you drop off before noon at any branded beach-side shop. 2H Laundry at 227 Ho Nghinh advertises a 2-hour express service at 13,000 VND/kg. Hotel laundry typically requires a 24-hour window unless you pay an express surcharge of 30-50%. Self-service at SESA takes around 90 minutes total, wash plus dry.

Do Da Nang laundry shops speak English?

Yes in tourist areas. Thao, Hana’s, Green, An An, and LyLy all communicate in English, with most also responding on WhatsApp, KakaoTalk, and LINE. Da Nang’s Korean visitor base topped 1 million in 2025, so Korean-language service is common too. Hai Chau downtown shops are mostly Vietnamese-only, where Google Translate or written notes work fine.

Can my hotel pick up laundry from a local shop?

Yes, most branded Da Nang shops collect from hotels. Thao, Green, An An, and Hana’s all offer pickup. Green is free within 4 kilometers of their branches. Others charge a flat 20,000-50,000 VND per trip. Just send an address pin via WhatsApp or LINE and they confirm a pickup window, usually 30-60 minutes out.

Where is the closest laundry to My Khe Beach?

2H Laundry at 227 Ho Nghinh in Phuoc My, Son Tra is the closest verified option, around 200 meters from the beachfront. They charge 13,000 VND/kg and offer 2-hour express. Operating hours run 07:00 to 22:00. SESA Coin Laundry at 21 Mai Thuc Lan is also nearby for 24/7 self-service.

Is there self-service or coin Da Nang laundry?

Yes, three options. SESA Coin Laundry at 21 Mai Thuc Lan is fully coin-operated 24/7 with an on-site coin-exchange machine. Lami Laundry at K7/2a Ly Thuong Kiet is 24/7 staffed drop-off at 8,000-20,000 VND/kg. There’s also an automated location at 252 Nui Thanh in Hai Chau. SESA is the closest equivalent to a Western laundromat.

Should I use hotel laundry or a local shop?

Local shops are 3-10 times cheaper. A 5 kg load at Vinpearl Luxury costs 416,000 VND including pickup, while the same load at Thao runs around 100,000 VND. Hotel laundry only makes sense for fragile items, suits, or guaranteed late-night turnaround. For routine cottons and beachwear, always use a local shop.

What about dry cleaning in Da Nang?

Green Laundry and An An both offer dry cleaning, typically 80,000-150,000 VND per item depending on garment. Suits, blazers, and dresses fall in the higher band. Silk áo dài runs 100,000-180,000 VND. If you need volume dry cleaning for a wedding or formal event, book 48 hours ahead, since dry-clean machines run on a separate schedule from wet wash.

Can Da Nang laundry shops handle salt and sand from the beach?

Yes, beach-area shops handle salt-and-sand loads daily. Tell staff “saltwater” and “sand” at drop-off so they pre-rinse with fresh cold water and shake out garments before the main wash. Hana’s, Thao, Green, and An An all do this routinely. Sunscreen stains need a specific flag because some lotions need a degreaser pre-treatment.

What if I’m continuing to Ho Chi Minh City?

SESA Coin Laundry operates the same brand in HCMC at 170 De Tham (Pham Ngu Lao backpacker area) and 151A Le Thi Rieng. The machines are identical. For full-service pickup-and-delivery in HCMC, our team at Tiệm Giặt 1988 handles same-day washing across all 21 wards with 522 verified Google reviews at 4.9 stars.

Is laundry cheaper in Da Nang than Hanoi or HCMC?

Slightly. Da Nang downtown shops at 8,000-20,000 VND/kg undercut Hanoi and HCMC, which both sit at 25,000-40,000 VND/kg in tourist areas. Beach-side Da Nang at 20,000-35,000 VND/kg is roughly equivalent to HCMC tourist pricing. Hue is the cheapest in the region at 17,000-25,000 VND/kg, Hoi An the most expensive at around 50,000 VND/kg.

How do I pay for Da Nang laundry, cash, card, or QR?

Most small Hai Chau shops are cash-only, so carry small bills. Branded shops, Thao, Green, An An, LyLy, accept VietQR bank transfers, and a few accept international cards with a surcharge. SESA self-service is coin-only with the on-site exchange machine accepting 50,000 and 100,000 VND notes. Hotel laundry posts to your room.

Continuing to Ho Chi Minh City? Read this first

Most Da Nang travelers route through HCMC either before or after, so plan laundry around your Saigon timing. The good news, the SESA Coin Laundry brand you used in Da Nang has two HCMC locations at 170 De Tham (Pham Ngu Lao backpacker district) and 151A Le Thi Rieng. Same machines, same coin-exchange setup, same roughly 60,000 VND wash-plus-dry cycle. If you learned the routine in Da Nang, HCMC is plug-and-play.

For full-service pickup, HCMC has a denser network than Da Nang. Our team at Tiệm Giặt 1988 covers all 21 HCMC wards with same-day pickup and delivery, 4.9 stars across 522 verified Google reviews. We handle the same beach-stay scenarios you encountered in Da Nang: salt and sand from Vung Tau day trips, sunscreen stains, dry cleaning for áo dài, and weekly subscriptions for expats. If you prefer self-service in Saigon, see our guide to coin laundromats in HCMC for the SESA branches and other 24/7 options.

One Da Nang habit to keep in HCMC, mention saltwater or sand at drop-off if you’ve been to Vung Tau or Phu Quoc. The handling is identical. One habit to drop, hotel laundry. HCMC’s pickup network is so dense that 4-5 star hotel laundry markups (often 5-10 times local rates) are even less defensible than in Da Nang.