How much does a suit cost at The 78 Tailor?
A silk evening dress at The 78 Tailor cost US$65. One reviewer mentions about 12,000 INR (around US$144) for a suit, and another says their suit cost roughly a quarter of an off-the-shelf suit in Australia.
Several reviewers, including some writing in Spanish, say bargaining is part of the process, while still calling the prices fair. Settle the price per piece before you start. For typical figures across town, see the Hoi An tailor prices guide.
| What was ordered | What the customer paid |
|---|---|
| evening dress (silk) | US$65. |
| suit | About 12,000 INR (~US$144) mentioned by one reviewer; another calls the price roughly 1/4 of off-the-shelf suit prices in Australia. |
Collected from recent reviews, not the shop's price list.
How long does The 78 Tailor take?
Full orders at The 78 Tailor are often done within 8 to 24 hours, a single item can take a few hours, and even large orders rarely take more than 2 days. Moon made one customer two silk dresses and a linen outfit in 1.5 days.
Plan for one or two fittings. Some reviewers had a perfect fit at once, while others needed two or three rounds for detailed pieces. Adjustments are free: one customer's blazers did not fit at first and were corrected after a couple of rounds. A torn shirt was repaired within a day. One order was sent ahead to the customer's next hotel in Da Nang. No review mentions shipping abroad.
What 78 reviews of The 78 Tailor mention most
Praised
- Friendly, patient staff67% here · 59% across Hoi An52 of 78
- Fast turnaround50% here · 41% across Hoi An39 of 78
- Quality of the finished clothes42% here · 46% across Hoi An33 of 78
- Careful fittings, fit right40% here · 40% across Hoi An31 of 78
- Good value for the price38% here · 26% across Hoi An30 of 78
- Good advice on style and fabric14% here · 22% across Hoi An11 of 78
- Wide choice of fabric6% here · 8% across Hoi An5 of 78
- Staff speak good English5% here · 3% across Hoi An4 of 78
Complaints and caveats
None of the 78 reviews raises a complaint.
Counted from the 78 most recent Google and TripAdvisor reviews of The 78 Tailor; one review can mention several things. The mark on each bar is the share across 11,366 reviews of 170 tailors in Hoi An.
What customers ordered at The 78 Tailor and what they paid
| Order | Paid | Ready in | Fittings | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silk evening dress | 65 US$ | within 2 days | — | |
| Suit | about 12k INR | less than 1 day | — | |
| Custom blazer ordered around noon | — | 6–7 hours | fit right at the first trial | |
| Tailored suit and a dress | — | 8 hours | — | |
| Clothes ordered just before leaving Hoi An | — | finished in 18 hours | trial within 12 hours | |
| Two silk dresses and a linen ensemble | — | 1.5 days | two try-ons on the second day | |
| One suit, three shorts and a tie | — | less than 24 hours | — | |
| Two suits and a shirt | — | less than 24 hours | — | |
| Linen suit and three women's pieces | — | made overnight, changes done by the third day | fitting the day after ordering | |
| Oversized navy suit and shirt | — | done on the third visit | 2 fittings |
As reported in individual reviews, in the currency the customer used.
Who The 78 Tailor is best for
The 78 Tailor suits couples, solo travelers, families and groups who want suits, dresses, shirts, linen, silk or an ao dai in a short stay. One customer, a lawyer, had a blazer made for court. Reviewers often name Moon and Lavie for their advice and patience.
If you dislike haggling, be ready for it here. There are no complaints on record, but the low number of quoted prices means you should get a clear quote first.
- Lunamed in 19 reviews · accurate measuring, help choosing fabric and colours, good English
- Lavienamed in 6 reviews · making specific pieces happen, such as a court blazer and a trench coat, on short timelines
- Moonnamed in 4 reviews · design advice, explaining what each fabric can do, and fixing fit through adjustments
Before you order at The 78 Tailor
- Lu is the name that comes up most here, credited with precise measuring and helping pick fabrics; two reviewers also mention her good English, so ask for her if you want someone to talk the order through.
- If you are leaving the same day, say so when you order: one customer placed a blazer order around noon and had it 6–7 hours later, and a couple short on time got a suit and a dress in 8 hours.
- Two reviewers say prices here are open to haggling, and another notes that both cards and cash are accepted.
- They also mend and copy: one traveller had a torn shirt repaired within a day and a new shirt sewn to the same measurements and style, and another had small alterations made to clothes brought from home.
- Moon explains what can and cannot be done with each fabric before you commit, and one order of hers was sent on to the customer's next hotel in Da Nang.
Real photos from The 78 Tailor customers
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The 78 Tailor compared with nearby tailors in Hoi An
If The 78 Tailor isn't right for you, these are the closest alternatives, with what their customers reported.
| Tailor | Distance | Suit | Ready in | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The 78 Tailor | — | about $144 | 8–24 hours | 5.0 (180) |
| Mr. XE | Steps away | — | Same day | 5.0 (1,757) |
| Sunrise Tailor in Hội An | 60 m | — | — | 4.8 (134) |
| Maya Tailor Hoi An | 70 m | — | 6–24 hours | 5.0 (1,061) |
| Izi Tailor 2 | 80 m | — | 12 hours | 4.9 (120) |
| Yaly Couture Signature | 80 m | — | 24–48 hours | 4.9 (1,921) |
| Blue Eye Tailor | 110 m | about $200 | Same day | 5.0 (2,881) |
How to get to The 78 Tailor
The 78 Tailor is at Nguyễn Thái Học, 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 +84909202592.
Grab drivers work from the Vietnamese address. Copy it, paste it into the Grab app as your destination, or show it to the driver.
The 78 Tailor: frequently asked questions
How much does a suit cost at The 78 Tailor in Hoi An?
One reviewer paid about 12,000 INR (around US$144) for a suit at The 78 Tailor, and a silk evening dress cost US$65. Several reviewers say you should negotiate.
How fast is The 78 Tailor?
Very fast. Full orders at The 78 Tailor are often ready in 8 to 24 hours, and even large orders rarely take more than 2 days, with one or two fittings.
Do I need to book The 78 Tailor?
No. Reviewers describe walking into The 78 Tailor at 78 Nguyễn Thái Học without booking and being served straight away.
