Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
Bui Vien Walking Street
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Bui Vien Walking Street during your stay in Ho Chi Minh City. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
Hotel Grand Saigon
Fantastic location and very clean rooms. Rooftop bar is great for views. Excellent breakfast buffet.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon
Excellent service, delicious food, great location.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Rex Hotel
Good location!
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
New World Saigon Hotel
Our room was very clean and comfortable. The staff are fantastic and very helpful. I loved the food and the hotel is in a great location. I would definitely recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Park Hyatt Saigon
Located in a very convenient central loaction. Hotel rooms were spacious and the staff provided a warm and welcoming atmosphere
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel
Great staffs
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
Ben Thanh
If you're spending some time in Ben Thanh, Ben Thanh Market and Benthanh Street Food Market are top sights worth seeing.
District 1
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are a few things travellers love about District 1. Check out Ben Thanh Market or HCMC Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Ben Thanh Station to get around town.
Nguyen Thai Binh
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 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.
Dong Khoi
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.
Little Japan
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.
Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide
- Places of interest
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- Hotels in top Ho Chi Minh City neighborhoods
- More trip options
- Ben Thanh Market
- Bui Vien Walking Street
- Dong Khoi Street
- Saigon Square
- Vincom Center Shopping Mall
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall
- Saigon Central Post Office
- Independence Palace
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall Square
- Bitexco Financial Tower
- Saigon Skydeck
- Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts
- Benthanh Street Food Market
- Tao Dan Park
- September 23 Park
- Thai Binh Market
- Taka Plaza
- Saigon Central Mosque
- Parkson Plaza
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