All places on the Dalat Guide Map
51 curated places — every one somewhere I actually go. Open the map.
Eat
My regular spot for having a bowl of delicious Bo Kho (beef stew).
Solid Vietnamese menu beyond the bún chả too.
Good and surprisingly affordable Korean food & BBQ by the night market.
Proper Italian — the splurge option.
This spot has been serving avocado ice cream (Dalat's must-try!) and other ice cream desserts for…
Sourdough, Breads & Western cuisine
Big old-school Dalat bakery with local pastry and decent bánh mì.
Second branch of the Korean BBQ spot (on a break 13:30–17:00).
Great Indian food.
NY-style bagels & sandwiches (open mornings until sold out).
Very basic Japanese curry.
Nice Italian restaurant.
Great German food and beer!
Good Indian food.
Good ramen and great cocktails.
Great Italian food.
Drink
Great view — worth the trip out.
One of my favorite coffee spots in Dalat. A small, rustic house, valley view and vintage vibes.
A tea house / bakery with a variety of pastries.
Delicious coffee with a great valley view.
A cozy wine bar in the city center
A unique coffee shop with a serious sound system. Usually opens in the evening (18:00–22:00).
Small local coffee roaster and coffee shop.
A quiet cafe during the day, an ambient bar in the evening.
A busy beer pub with live music in the city center. Expect to see lots of foreigners and…
Travel
Local art & creative space.
One of the most surreal attractions Dalat can offer. Good to visit during the day, and then explore…
A walk around the lake will take 40-60 minutes and better done right before the sunset.
Dalat's signature viewpoint. Jeep up or hike (medium difficulty, 1 hour hike) to the top!
Forest waterfall just south of town, famous for the alpine roller-coaster winding down through the…
1932 Art Deco station with stained glass — departure point for the heritage train to Trại Mát /…
Working Zen monastery on Phoenix Mountain above Tuyền Lâm Lake — quiet forested grounds, reachable…
Scenic ride over pine forest from Robin Hill to Trúc Lâm Monastery & Tuyền Lâm Lake — a good way to…
Large lake a short drive away from Dalat.
One of the largest and far less crowded waterfalls in the area.
Central market by day, street-food & night market by evening — the social hub of the city. Good for…
A nice day-trip destination with mountain views, tea plantations and wind turbines.
A unique place, a must-go in the evening after visiting the Crazy House. Expect to see lots of…
Settle in
50,000 VND day pass, 190,000 weekly, 450,000 VND monthly.
The largest supermarket in Dalat.
A great supermarket with predominantly Korean products.
A local gym, packed with machines and iron.
Secondhand and new locally made furniture.
A small supermarket with a great selection of imported products.
A good private hospital without crowds of people. Whenever I have any health issues, I first go…