Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide

Ho Chi Minh City

Ben Thanh Market featuring shopping, night scenes and markets
Museum of Fine Arts featuring landscape views and a city
Tao Dan Park which includes a park
Ben Thanh Market showing shopping, street scenes and markets
Tao Dan Park featuring a park as well as a small group of people

Popular places to visit

Bui Vien Walking Street

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 lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Bui Vien Walking Street
Ben Thanh Market showing shopping and markets

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.

Ben Thanh Market
Dong Khoi Street which includes heritage architecture and night scenes

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
Pham Ngu Lao Street which includes shopping, night scenes and street scenes

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
Saigon Square

Saigon Square

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
Opera House showing theatre scenes, heritage architecture and street scenes

Ho Chi Minh City Opera House

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

Top hotels in Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

Hotel Majestic Saigon

Hotel Majestic Saigon

5 out of 5
01 Dong Khoi Street District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is ₹7,597 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
₹7,597
₹8,854 total
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"A beautiful historic hotel with over 100 years of charm. Staff were excellent, the location is convenient, and the setting is lovely. Our room was spacious, comfortable, and well designed, though the balcony access was closed and the shower felt a bit dated. Breakfast had plenty of variety, but the ..."

Reviewed on 9 Sep 2025

Hotel Majestic Saigon
Liberty Central Saigon Citypoint

Liberty Central Saigon Citypoint

4 out of 5
59 - 61 Pasteur Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
"Excellent 2nd stay!! I hadn't been back to HCMC in 10yrs I decided to stay at Liberty again since last time it was excellent. The hotel is small enough for a personalized feel and location is perfect in D1 the customer service really does make this place 5 star. I chose the Executive Lounge access ..."

Reviewed on 10 Sep 2025

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Liberty Central Saigon Citypoint
GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon

GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon

5 out of 5
40 - 42 Phan Boi Chau, Ben Thanh ward,D1, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is ₹8,171 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
₹8,171
₹9,266 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Ben Thanh Market and Bui Vien ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (128 reviews)
"Staff are super friendly."

Reviewed on 11 Sep 2025

GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon
The Reverie Saigon

The Reverie Saigon

5 out of 5
22 - 36 Nguyen Hue Boulevard, 57 - 69F Dong Khoi Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is ₹18,452 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
₹18,452
₹21,505 total
26 Sept - 27 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,009 reviews)
"Wonderful staff. Beautiful property and excellent location!"

Reviewed on 9 Sep 2025

The Reverie Saigon
Au Lac Charner Hotel

Au Lac Charner Hotel

4 out of 5
87-89-91 Ho Tung Mau Street, Ben Nghe Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is ₹6,037 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
₹6,037
₹7,024 total
18 Sept - 19 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (970 reviews)
"Clean room,great rooftop bar and pool. Staff were great too!"

Reviewed on 4 Sep 2025

Au Lac Charner Hotel
Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel

Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel

5 out of 5
88 Dong Khoi, Ho Chi Minh City
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹14,384 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
₹14,384
₹16,311 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (675 reviews)
"I book for nonsmoking room, and they said my room was nonsmoking room. It wasn’t really smell . Besides that everything was great. We will come back for next trips."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

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Ben Thanh

If you're spending some time in Ben Thanh, Ben Thanh Market and Benthanh Street Food Market 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
Museum of Fine Arts featuring art and interior views

Nguyen Thai Binh

5/5(2 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Nguyen Thai Binh, Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts and Pham Ngu Lao Street are top sights worth seeing.

Nguyen Thai Binh
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 Dong Khoi Street or Vincom Center Shopping Mall 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

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide