Remote workers in Da Nang usually need a café that is quiet enough, has stable wifi and lets you sit for a long time without hassle. Instead of a list of cafés that goes out of date quickly, this post gives you a set of criteria to check yourself in the first 10 minutes at any café.
10-point quick check
- Wifi: measure upload and download speed, and make a short test video call.
- Power sockets: are there any near your seat, and enough for peak hours?
- Noise: loud music, blenders, street noise.
- Light: bright enough to see your screen, without glare.
- Seating: a table big enough, a chair you can sit on for hours without back pain.
- Air conditioning or ventilation: not too hot, not too cold.
- Long-stay policy: ask the staff whether there is a time limit or peak hours.
- Price: the cost of drinks and the minimum food order to stay a few hours.
- Toilets and motorbike parking.
- Opening hours: early opening or late closing, to fit your working hours.
Tips
- Arrive just as the café opens to get a good seat and less noise.
- Order regularly if you stay for several hours.
- Bring noise-cancelling headphones and a power bank.
- Don’t use public wifi for sensitive work without a VPN.
Frequently asked questions
Should I use a coworking space instead of a café?
If you have frequent meetings or work all day, a coworking space is more reliable, see how to choose a coworking space.
Which areas make it easy to find a café to work from?
The centre and the coast have more choice, see where to live.
A list of specific cafés will be added once we have tried them in person, with the date of each visit.