How much does a suit cost at Kim Hien tailor?
Few reviewers break down their orders at Kim Hien, but one paid US$110 for a dress and a shirt. Custom bikinis and swimsuits, including a premium fabric option, are repeatedly described as reasonably priced.
Several reviewers say it cost less, and the quality was better, than other Hoi An tailors they compared. For typical figures across town, see the Hoi An tailor prices guide.
| What was ordered | What the customer paid |
|---|---|
| mixed order | $110 for a dress + shirt bundle |
| swimwear | custom bikinis and swimsuits, including a 'premium' fabric option, repeatedly described as reasonably priced |
Collected from recent reviews, not the shop's price list.
How long does Kim Hien tailor take?
Most orders at Kim Hien are ready within 24 hours, several in a few hours, and more complex ones take up to 48 hours. One fitting with minor adjustments is usual, and some reviewers needed none. Alterations are free, with up to three rounds described, sometimes done on the spot.
For guests short on time there is a hotel fitting service, and final adjustments have been made right up to closing for customers flying out the next day. Measurements are kept on file for reorders shipped home, and one dress was carefully packed and sent abroad.
What 60 reviews of Kim Hien tailor mention most
Praised
- Friendly, patient staff70% here · 59% across Hoi An42 of 60
- Quality of the finished clothes58% here · 46% across Hoi An35 of 60
- Careful fittings, fit right52% here · 40% across Hoi An31 of 60
- Fast turnaround42% here · 41% across Hoi An25 of 60
- Good value for the price30% here · 26% across Hoi An18 of 60
- Good advice on style and fabric22% here · 22% across Hoi An13 of 60
- Wide choice of fabric12% here · 8% across Hoi An7 of 60
- Staff speak good English7% here · 3% across Hoi An4 of 60
Complaints and caveats
None of the 60 reviews raises a complaint.
Counted from the 60 most recent Google and TripAdvisor reviews of Kim Hien tailor; one review can mention several things. The mark on each bar is the share across 11,366 reviews of 170 tailors in Hoi An.
What customers ordered at Kim Hien tailor and what they paid
| Order | Paid | Ready in | Fittings | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dress and shirt | 110$ for both | less than three hours | — | |
| Dress like one displayed in the shop front | — | 4 hrs | — | |
| Dress from a picture | — | half a day | — | |
| Three dresses and a top, during the new year holiday | — | within 36 hours | — | |
| Five items | — | within 48 hours | — | |
| Waistcoat, two-piece silk set and silk robe | — | 24 hours | — | |
| Dress for a family wedding, made during Tet | — | a day and a half, with alterations done the next day | — | |
| Replica of a lost dress from a photo | — | 2 days | — | |
| Two-piece summer suit | — | 24 hours | — | |
| Linen top and trousers set and a bikini | — | less than 24 hours including alterations | — |
As reported in individual reviews, in the currency the customer used.
Who Kim Hien tailor is best for
Kim Hien suits anyone who wants custom swimwear, and travelers with petite or hard-to-fit bodies, couples, friends and solo travelers. It also makes suits, dresses, linen and silk sets, and copies photos or garments you bring. One reviewer notes the clothes are actually made in the shop.
The shop replies quickly on WhatsApp during an order. Reviewers raise no complaints.
- Kimnamed in 37 reviews · designing from photos, explaining fabric differences and doing alterations herself in the shop
- Rubynamed in 3 reviews · sewing the pieces herself with attention to detail
- Phuongnamed in 3 reviews · quick, flexible dressmaking and design advice
Before you order at Kim Hien tailor
- If you have a piece that fits you well, bring it: one customer advises doing so because they will use it as well as your measurements, and another had a favourite dress replicated.
- Swimwear is a speciality: several customers had bikinis and swimsuits made, one mentions a collection of swimwear fabrics and another chose a premium swim fabric that was still reasonably priced.
- They keep your measurements, so later orders can be placed by message and shipped home; one customer also had a dress shipped home to keep it out of a backpack.
- The shop has stayed open over holidays: one customer had a wedding dress made during Tet when many tailors were closed or only doing basic designs, and another found it open from early morning until late over the new year celebrations.
- Clothes are made and altered in the shop rather than sent out; Kim still does much of the sewing herself, and one customer watched the final adjustments being made in front of them.
Real photos from Kim Hien tailor customers
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Kim Hien tailor compared with nearby tailors in Hoi An
If Kim Hien tailor isn't right for you, these are the closest alternatives, with what their customers reported.
| Tailor | Distance | Suit | Ready in | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Hien tailor | — | — | 24 hours | 4.9 (448) |
| Line Tailor Hoi An | Steps away | — | 5 hours | 5.0 (38) |
| Miên’s Tailor | 50 m | — | Same day | 4.9 (195) |
| The My Tailor | 80 m | about $120 | 24–48 hours | 5.0 (322) |
| Tailor | 90 m | — | 2 days | 5.0 (44) |
| Van’s Custom Tailor | 160 m | — | 24–48 hours | 5.0 (73) |
| Custom Tailory Hoi An | 170 m | — | 24–48 hours | 5.0 (1,021) |
How to get to Kim Hien tailor
Kim Hien tailor is at Phan Châu Trinh, an easy walk from the Ancient Town — the map above has the exact spot. If a driver or a tout tells you it's "closed today", it isn't: that's a commission pitch. You can call ahead on +84796421986.
Grab drivers work from the Vietnamese address. Copy it, paste it into the Grab app as your destination, or show it to the driver.
Kim Hien tailor: frequently asked questions
Does Kim Hien Tailor make bikinis?
Yes. Kim Hien is known in Hoi An for custom swimwear and bikinis, with a range of swimwear fabrics including a premium option. Reviewers describe the prices as reasonable.
Do I need an appointment at Kim Hien Tailor?
No. Kim Hien Tailor welcomes walk-ins, and the shop keeps in touch over WhatsApp while your order is being made.
How long does Kim Hien Tailor take?
Most orders at Kim Hien are ready within 24 hours, some in a few hours, with more complex orders taking up to 48 hours and usually one fitting.
