2.43/5
128 reviews
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Da Lat

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Da Lat offers a relaxed atmosphere with a pleasant, spring-like climate year-round. It’s a great spot if you’re looking to escape the heat and fast-paced life of larger cities. The coffee scene is strong, with a variety of cafes offering unique yogurt-based drinks. The town isn't overrun by tourists, and the small expat community is friendly. It’s generally quiet and conducive to getting work done, though there aren’t many structured activities. Nature lovers will appreciate the nearby waterfalls and hiking opportunities.

However, it's not ideal for those looking for nightlife, as the scene is almost nonexistent. Dating options also seem limited. While some expect Da Lat to have exceptionally fresh air, there are reports of pollution due to burning in nearby mountains. Additionally, food quality can be hit-or-miss, and some visitors mention poor service in restaurants. Littering is noticeable, especially in the city center.

Overall, if you're looking for a peaceful environment with good coffee and cool weather, Da Lat is a solid choice. But if you prioritize nightlife, exceptional dining, or pristine air quality, it may not be the best fit.

AI-generated summary of reviews

Go here, why don't you? A cool place with year-round spring weather. It's Southeast Asia but without fans or air conditioners. The food is not strongly regionalized, just regular Vietnamese cuisine. Delicious and fresh yogurt is their specialty. It's funny that every cafe sells their own unique flavor of yogurt. There aren't many actively developed things to do, but that's part of the charm of the city. It's laid-back and quiet without the hustle and bustle. Food delivery apps work well. Great city to get work done, If you're crazy about partying and playing, Pass directly. Mornings are beautiful.

1 month ago

Da Lat is not a great place. I came here for fresh air (after 1 year in Chiang Mai) but unfortunately that is an illusion. They are burning in the mountains and you can see the smoke going up to the sky. And in the city it is not much better, the air is very much polluted there as well. I tried many restaurants but mostly the food is not very good and the service is depressingly bad. Combine that with the rubbish you see everywhere (especially around the center) and Da Lat makes not a happy place.

5 years ago

Perfect temperatures, fantastic coffee scene, rather relaxed mid-sized town atmosphere. As of late 2018 it's still not crowded with tourists or expats so it's retained authenticity. That said, the small expat community is very friendly and relatively close-knit. Moreover, great waterfalls and a few decent mountain hikes around the city.

On the downside: the night life is about non-existent and the town seems poor for dating if you're into it. However, overall it's great for winding down from big city life and getting some work done.

Best time to stay: from late November to late April, when it's dry.

6 years ago

✅ Great weather

✅ Relaxed atmosphere

✅ Good coffee scene

✅ Affordable to live

✅ Pretty safe

✅ Fast internet

✅ Warm now

✅ Warm all year round

✅ Perfect humidity now

✅ Good air quality on average

✅ Many Nomads.com members have been

✅ Spacious and not crowded

✅ Very easy to make friends

✅ Easy to do business

✅ Good hospitals

❌ Poor nightlife

❌ Pollution

❌ Mediocre food and service

❌ Littering issues

❌ No freedom of speech

❌ No democracy

❌ Not much to do

❌ Nomads.com members didn't like going here

❌ Not many Nomads.com members right now

❌ Quality of education is low

❌ Roads can be dangerous

❌ People don't speak English well

❌ Not safe for women

❌ Not family friendly

❌ Hostile towards LGBTQ+

❌ Many people smoke tobacco

❌ Marijuana is illegal

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⭐️ Total score	2.43/5 (Rank #453) 128 reviews
❤️ Liked by members	👍2 liked it 👎1 disliked it
👍 Quality of life score	Okay
👶 Family score	Bad
🎒 Community score	Okay
💵 Cost	😙 Affordable: $1,645 / mo
📡 Internet	😡 Slow: 11Mbps (avg)
😝 Fun	Okay
⛅️ Temperature (now)	🥵 Hot: 28°C82°F (feels 30°C86°F)
💦 Humidity (now)	😊 Comfy: 63%
👌 Safety	Good
🤮 Food safety*	Good
👮‍♀️ Lack of crime*	Good
🤝 Lack of racism*	Bad
🎓 Education level*	Low
⚡️ Power grid	Great
💰 Income level*	Very low: $181 / mo
🙊 English speaking*	Bad
🚶 Walkability	Great
🚦 Traffic safety*	Bad
✈️ Airline scores*	Good
🧳 Lost luggage*	Great
🏥 Hospitals	Good
😄 Happiness*	Bad
🍸 Nightlife	Bad
📶 Free WiFi in city	Great
🖥 Places to work from	Great
❄️ A/C or heating	Bad
😁 Friendly to foreigners	Great
🗯 Freedom of speech*	Bad
👩 Female friendly	Bad
🌈 LGBTQ+ friendly	Bad
🎅 Startup Score	Bad

🌍 Continent	Asia
🚩 Country	Vietnam
🗓️ Average trip length	5 days
📡 Internet speed (avg)	11 Mbps
⛅️ Weather (now)	🌦 28°C 82°F + 😊 Comfy (63%) = feels 30°C 86°F
🔌 Power	230V 50Hz
🚕 Best taxi app*	Grab
🚑 Travel medical insurance	Safetywing
💸 100,000 VND in USD	USD 3.91
🏧 Suggested ATM take out:	VND 10,000,000 = USD 391
💸 Tipping	No
💳 Cashless	💳 Yes, cards OK almost everywhere
🚰 Tap water	🚫 No, not drinkable
♻️ Return rate	6% of visitors return
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Population	410,000 people
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 GDP per capita*	$2,171 / year
👫 Gender ratio (nomads)	👨 83% 👱‍♀️ 17%
⛪️ Religious government	Non-religious
💻 Online electronics shop	Nguyen Kim
🏠 Apartment listings	Airbnb
✈️ Best short-haul air carrier	VietJet
✈️ Best int'l air carrier	Vietnam Airlines

💵 Cost of living for nomad	$1,645 / month
💵 Cost of living for expat	$700 / month
💵 Cost of living for family	$1,479 / month
💵 Cost of living for local	$422 / month
🏨 Hotel (median price)	$2,053 / month
🏡 Airbnb (median price)	$1,101 / month
🏠 1br studio rent in center	$297 / month
🏨 Hotel (median price)	$96 / night
🏠 Airbnb (median price)	$36 / night
🏢 Coworking hot desk	$175 / month
🍛 Dinner	$2
🥤 Coca-Cola (0.3L)	$1
🍺 Beer in cafe (0.5L)	$1
☕️ Coffee in cafe	$2
📱 Mobile data (~10GB)	$6 / month
🚕 Taxi price (avg trip ~3km/2mi)	$2 / trip