District 5 Travel Guide
Ho Chi Minh City
Visit District 5
Popular places to visit
An Dong Market
During your visit to Ho Chi Minh City, you can enjoy retail therapy at An Dong Market. While in this vibrant area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Phuoc An Hoi Quan Pagoda
You can learn about the history of Ho Chi Minh City when you stop by Phuoc An Hoi Quan Pagoda. Visit the shops and cosy cafes in this vibrant area.
Quan Am Pagoda
You can learn about the history of Ho Chi Minh City with a trip to Quan Am Pagoda. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this vibrant area.
Bui Vien Walking Street
When you visit Bui Vien Walking Street, a popular shopping spot in Ho Chi Minh City, you can browse for souvenirs. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.
Ben Thanh Market
No trip to Ho Chi Minh City is complete without exploring this bustling market where you can enjoy a traditional Vietnamese dish or purchase souvenirs.
Dong Khoi Street
One of two major commercial centers in Ho Chi Minh City, this street has high-end shops, cafés and restaurants as well as some of the city’s finest architecture.
Top hotels in District 5
Windsor Plaza Hotel
"Clean room excellent shops near by"
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon
"You should try the Spa at this hotel. Small but beautiful and my family rated it is the best spa service that they ever had and we often stay at the high end resort while we travelled."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Rex Hotel
"No longer stay at older property"
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Fusion Original Saigon Centre
"Lovely place to stay, convenient and friendly staff"
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Park Hyatt Saigon
"I had an amazing time at the Park Hyatt Saigon. It’s close to the center of city. You would have a warm, sweet welcome, i believe."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Hotel Majestic Saigon
"Restocked water and complementary fruit at time of checking in when we were checking out the bellman came in less than 5 minutes"
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Where to stay in District 5
District 1
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in District 1. Check out top attractions like Dong Khoi Street and Ben Thanh Market, and jump on the metro at Opera House Station or Ben Thanh Station to see more of the city.
District 3
District 3 is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to War Remnants Museum or Turtle Lake.
Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Ho Chi Minh City. Check out top attractions like Ben Thanh Market and Bui Vien Walking Street, and jump on the metro at Ben Thanh Station or Opera House Station to see more of the city.
Dong Khoi
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are a few things travellers love about Dong Khoi. Check out Dong Khoi Street or Vincom Center Shopping Mall while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Opera House Station to get around town.
Ben Thanh
If you're spending some time in Ben Thanh, Ben Thanh Market and Galaxy Nguyen Du are top sights worth seeing.
