Southern Vietnam Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Southern Vietnam
Vung Tau showing boating and a beach
Saigon Zoo and Botanic Garden showing a garden
Southern Vietnam
Saigon River which includes skyline, a city and a lake or waterhole

Where to stay in Southern Vietnam

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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
Ben Thanh Market featuring shopping, night scenes and markets

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

4/5(153 area reviews)

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

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
War Remnants Museum which includes interior views

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 Vinh Nghiem Pagoda.

District 3
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
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District 7

District 7 is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Saigon Paragon Mall and The Cresent Mall.

District 7
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District 5

District 5 is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by An Dong Market and Hoa Binh Market while in the area.

District 5
Vinpearl Resort & Spa Phu Quoc

Vinpearl Resort & Spa Phu Quoc

5 out of 5
Bai Dai, Gach Dau, Phu Quoc, Kien Giang
The price is ₹5,799 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹5,799
₹6,638 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Phu Quoc. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (789 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel located on a gorgeous oceanfront beach. The room: nice and clean. Little details that we like: provided sandals for the room & beach, the laundry line to hang up our wet swim suits. The pool: nice and big The restaurants: the beach bistro has a nice view. The breakfast buffet has ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Vinpearl Resort & Spa Phu Quoc
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, Ho Chi Minh
The price is ₹7,052 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
₹7,052
₹7,997 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
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! (57 reviews)
"The hotel is right across the Ben Thanh Market. It’s surrounded by coffee shops, massage parlors, restaurants and the like. Please take note that this is a boutique hotel so it’ll be small compared to the others. Make no mistake though, the service is outstanding (kudos to Ms Kati, Ms Anna and the ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon
Vinpearl Wonderworld Phu Quoc

Vinpearl Wonderworld Phu Quoc

5 out of 5
Ganh Dau Ward, Phu Quoc Island, Phu Quoc, Kien Giang
The price is ₹15,435 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
₹15,435
₹17,590 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Phu Quoc. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (373 reviews)
Beautiful
"We loved this place. Customer service was great! Everyone was friendly, nice and attentive. Our villa was spacious, clean and beautiful. Everything about this was was amazing and made your trip worthwhile. Absolutely would stay here again!"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Vinpearl Wonderworld Phu Quoc
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Sherwood Residence

Sherwood Residence

5 out of 5
127 Pasteur Street, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,335 reviews)
"The staff are brilliant and the rooms perfect for a large family. What would be an additional nice touch would be to have a large drinking water dispenser in lieu of the little bottles."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Sherwood Residence
Saigon Sirius

Saigon Sirius

4 out of 5
151 Ben Van Don, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (851 reviews)
"Hosts were waiting to greet us and showed us our room. Room was a little smaller than I expected but was everything we needed for a 1 night stay. Couldn’t fit two suitcases in our room but living area was nice and big so could easily fit it out there instead. Beds and pillows quite firm. Amazing ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Saigon Sirius
Sailing Club Signature Resort Phu Quoc

Sailing Club Signature Resort Phu Quoc

3.5 out of 5
Group 6, Duong Bao Hamlet, Duong To Commune, Phu Quoc, Kien Giang
Stay at this 3.5-star spa villa in Phu Quoc. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Phu Quoc Beach and Sao Beach are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (41 reviews)
"If you are looking for private villa accommodation in Phu Quoc, Sailing Club Signature Resort is perfect. The villa's are modern, well designed, very comfortable and private yet you still have all the resort facilities available to use"

Reviewed on 25 Apr 2025

Sailing Club Signature Resort Phu Quoc
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Popular places to visit

Bui Vien Walking Street

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

Bui Vien Walking Street
Ben Thanh Market showing shopping and markets

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
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
Phu Quoc Night Market

Phu Quoc Night Market

3.5/5(33 reviews)

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Phu Quoc Night Market during your trip to Duong Dong. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Phu Quoc Night Market
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

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

Cities near Southern Vietnam

Opera House which includes theatre scenes, a city and night scenes

Ho Chi Minh City

Photo by Nguyen Thi Dieu

Can Tho

Long Hai featuring signage

Long Dien

Chau Doc

Chau Doc