Markets and malls in Nha Trang: where to buy souvenirs, seafood and groceries
Dam Market, the night market, Vinh Hai and Xom Moi, the seafront malls and hypermarkets: where to buy souvenirs and fresh fish, where to go with kids, and how to bargain.
For souvenirs in Nha Trang, go to Dam Market (Chợ Đầm) during the day or to the night market by the beach after 7 pm. For fresh seafood, go in the morning to the markets where locals shop: Xom Moi or Vinh Hai. Coffee, cashews and spices are easy to pick up at Lotte Mart, and when it's too hot or raining, the malls on Tran Phu are open until 10 pm. At the markets, bargain — the first price is almost always inflated.
Which market should I go to?
| Market | Where | Hours | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dam Market (Chợ Đầm) | centre, Phan Bội Châu | about 5:00–18:30 | the main covered market: food, clothes, souvenirs |
| Night market | by Tran Phu beach road | evenings, until 22:00 | souvenirs, clothes, street food after the beach |
| Xom Moi (Chợ Xóm Mới) | 49 Ngô Gia Tự | 6:00–17:00 | a locals' market: seafood, vegetables, household goods |
| Vinh Hai (Chợ Vĩnh Hải) | north, 2/4 street | early morning to evening | over a hundred fish stalls, dried squid, few tourists |
Where can I buy souvenirs?
At Dam Market — the central market in the lotus-shaped building, with souvenirs on several floors. In the evening the same kind of things are sold at the night market by the beach: come after 7 pm, when nearly all the stalls are open.
Coffee, cashews and spices are easier to buy at Lotte Mart on 23/10 road: prices are on the label, no haggling, and it usually works out cheaper than tourist shops.
Where can I find fresh seafood?
At the markets where locals shop. Vinh Hai in the north of town has over a hundred fish stalls, with fish brought in by local fishermen. Xom Moi is closer to the centre and opens at 6 am. Go to either in the morning — by midday most of the fresh catch is gone.
How do I bargain?
The first price at a market is almost always inflated, especially for tourists. Calmly name your own price, and if the seller won't budge, move on to the next stall — it often has the same thing. Count your money in front of the seller and pay in dong. Supermarkets and malls have fixed prices.
Which malls are on the seafront?
| Place | Where | Hours | What's there |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast Mall | 1 Trần Hưng Đạo, two blocks from the sea | until 22:00 | eight floors, over a hundred brands, Galaxy cinema, Lotte Mart |
| AB Central Square | 44 Trần Phú | 9:30–22:00 | clothes, supermarket, cinema, kids' area |
| Vincom Plaza Trần Phú | 78–80 Trần Phú | about 9:30–22:00 | shops, cafés, cinema |
| Vincom Plaza Lê Thánh Tôn | 44–46 Lê Thánh Tôn, a couple of blocks from the sea | 10 am–10 pm, weekends from 9:30 | clothes, cosmetics, cafés; WinMart supermarket on the 2nd floor |
| Vincom Plaza Thái Nguyên | 60 Thái Nguyên, west of the centre | 10 am–10 pm, weekends from 9:30 | shops, cafés; WinMart 8 am–9:30 pm |
| Nha Trang Center | 20 Trần Phú | call to check hours | shops, restaurants, entertainment |
| Lotte Mart | 58 23/10 road | 7:30–22:00 | groceries, souvenirs, clothes, kids' play area |
| GO! (formerly Big C) | western edge of town, 19/5 street | until 22:00, weekends until 22:30 | hypermarket, CGV cinema, food court |
| MM Mega Market | 10 23/10 road, far west | 7:30–22:00 | bulk shopping, large packs |
| Co.opmart | 2 Lê Hồng Phong | until 22:00 | everyday Vietnamese supermarket, home delivery |
Where can I go with kids or when it rains?
To the malls on the seafront: AB Central Square has a kids' area and a cinema, Gold Coast has the Galaxy cinema and Korean restaurants on the 4th and 6th floors. Lotte Mart on 23/10 road also has a kids' play area. All of them are open until 10 pm, so they work for an evening out too.
Where do I stock up for a long stay?
If you're staying for the winter with a kitchen, the hypermarkets on the west side are the easiest: GO! is 15–20 minutes by taxi from the beach, MM Mega Market 20–25 minutes, with groceries in large packs. Closer to the centre, Co.opmart on Le Hong Phong delivers orders within 5 km. Getting there is covered in our guide taxis in Nha Trang.
All markets and malls are in the markets and malls section.
FAQ
What time does Dam Market open? Around 5 am, and it closes around 6:30 pm, every day.
What time is the Nha Trang night market open? In the evening, until 10 pm. Nearly all stalls are open after 7 pm.
Where can I buy fresh fish in Nha Trang? In the morning at Vinh Hai market (2/4 street, north of town) and Xom Moi market (49 Ngô Gia Tự).
Where can I buy coffee and cashews to take home? At Dam Market, or at Lotte Mart on 23/10 road, where prices are on the label.
Which is the biggest mall? Gold Coast Mall at 1 Trần Hưng Đạo: eight floors, with a cinema and a Lotte Mart inside.
Do I need to bargain? At markets, yes — the first price is almost always inflated. Supermarkets and malls have fixed prices.
Sources and checks
Addresses, hours and descriptions come from VietGid's catalogue listings, which were checked on 1 and 6 October 2026 against Google Maps, the Khanh Hoa tourism information centre's page, TripAdvisor and the Vietnamese directories mia.vn, mytour.vn, tisland.travel and foody.vn. Market hours are approximate — stalls open and close at different times, so go early for fish. For Nha Trang Center hours, call 0258 626 1999. Text updated 7 October 2026.