Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide

Ho Chi Minh City
Museum of Fine Arts featuring landscape views and a city

Popular places to visit

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Ben Thanh Market

4/5(119 reviews)

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.

Ben Thanh Market
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Bui Vien Walking Street

4/5(80 reviews)

When you visit Bui Vien Walking Street, a popular shopping spot in Ho Chi Minh City, you can browse for souvenirs. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Bui Vien Walking Street
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Saigon Square

4/5(82 reviews)

During your trip to Ho Chi Minh City, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Saigon Square. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

Saigon Square
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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.

Dong Khoi Street
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Ho Chi Minh City Opera House

4/5(63 reviews)

This stunning theater, with its glistening white architecture and curved lines, makes it easy to forget that you are in Ho Chi Minh City and not in Paris.

Ho Chi Minh City Opera House
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Pham Ngu Lao Street

Travelers on a budget flock to this area of Ho Chi Minh City, which offers up quality rooms, delicious food and a variety of goods for very reasonable prices.

Pham Ngu Lao Street

Top hotels in Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

Royal Hotel Saigon
Royal Hotel Saigon
4 out of 5
133 Nguyen Hue Ave. District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is ₹5,067 per night from 12 May to 13 May
₹5,067
per night
12 May - 13 May
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"I like evrething"

Reviewed on 13 Apr 2024

Royal Hotel Saigon
Liberty Central Saigon Citypoint
Liberty Central Saigon Citypoint
4 out of 5
59 - 61 Pasteur Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is ₹6,875 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
₹6,875
per night
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"The staff is extremely helpful and professional, especially the 2 door men Thanh and Lap, who always take care of my transportation, bring my heavy shopping bags up to my hotel room , and bring down my 3 heavy suitcases downstair for check in. They even asked whether I needed to order food for dinner ..."

Reviewed on 24 Apr 2024

Liberty Central Saigon Citypoint
The Noble Swan Saigon
The Noble Swan Saigon
3 out of 5
229 Le Thanh Ton, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk and an airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (244 reviews)
"Helpful staff and a good location for access to markets etc."

Reviewed on 13 Apr 2024

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The Noble Swan Saigon
La Siesta Premium Sai Gon
La Siesta Premium Sai Gon
5 out of 5
180 -188 Ly Tu Trong St., District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (136 reviews)
"Nice and polite staff The room is little small"

Reviewed on 19 Apr 2024

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La Siesta Premium Sai Gon
Caravelle Saigon
Caravelle Saigon
5 out of 5
19 - 23 Lam Son Square, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is ₹12,017 per night from 17 May to 18 May
₹12,017
per night
17 May - 18 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Lovely landmark hotel
"I love me a heritage / landmark hotel so Caravelle was a big excitement for me this trip! The hotel comes with a rich history and was very welcoming and the room was beautiful and had an elegant, rustic touch to it. Facilities looked great (pool, gym) but didn't have time for them. Location is great ..."

Reviewed on 15 Apr 2024

Caravelle Saigon
Liberty Central Saigon Riverside
Liberty Central Saigon Riverside
4 out of 5
17 Ton Duc Thang Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is ₹5,818 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
₹5,818
per night
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Perfect stay
"The room was spacious and clean, and they refreshed it every day. Laundry was very prompt and I needed it because I sweated through all my clothes! The gym is small but it worked for me and has an amazing view. The pool deck is great, but the pool itself is in shade in the afternoon. The staff was ..."

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2024

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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

Bui Thi Xuan which includes a city and street scenes

Ben Thanh

If you're spending some time in Ben Thanh, Ben Thanh Market and Tao Dan Park are top sights worth seeing.

Ben Thanh
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District 1

The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of District 1. Make a stop by Ben Thanh Market or Bui Vien Walking Street while you're exploring the area.

District 1
Ho Chi Minh City Hall featuring night scenes and heritage architecture

Nguyen Hue Walking Street

Nguyen Hue Walking Street is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Nguyen Hue Walking Street and Ho Chi Minh City Hall Square while in the area.

Nguyen Hue Walking Street
Saigon Central Post Office which includes interior views and heritage architecture

Dong Khoi

4.5/5(93 area reviews)

The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Dong Khoi. Make a stop by Union Square or Dong Khoi Street while you're exploring the area.

Dong Khoi
Ho Chi Minh City which includes street scenes, signage and a city

Little Japan

4/5(44 area reviews)

Travellers come to Little Japan for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Saigon Japan Town and Ho Chi Minh City Opera House while you're in town.

Little Japan
Ho Chi Minh City which includes street scenes, signage and a city

Ben Nghe

4/5(8 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Ben Nghe, Saigon Japan Town and Vincom Center Shopping Mall are top sights worth seeing.

Ben Nghe

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide