District 5 Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, a river, and a bridge at dusk.
A traditional Chinese temple with ornate architecture, including a multi-tiered roof and statues of lions.
A variety of red and gold lanterns, some with tassels, hanging in a display.
A group of people in a temple with traditional architecture, incense sticks, and red lanterns.
Incense burners with burning sticks in a temple.

Stay near popular District 5 attractions

A river with boats docked along the shore, some with thatched roofs and others with metal roofs.

An Dong Market

7.8/10 (543 reviews)
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.
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Activities

Cu Chi Tunnels: Morning or Afternoon Guided Small-Group Tour

Cu Chi Tunnels Morning or Afternoon Tour from HCM City

AU$20
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Cu Chi Tunnels Morning or Afternoon Tour from HCM City
Vietnam Airports Fast-Track: Skip The Line On Arrival

Vietnam Airports Fast Track: Skip The Line On Arrival

AU$34
per adult
Vietnam Airports Fast Track: Skip The Line On Arrival
Bitexco Financial Tower: Saigon Sky Deck - Fast Track Ticket

Bitexco Financial Tower: Saigon Sky Deck - Fast Track Ticket

AU$15
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Bitexco Financial Tower: Saigon Sky Deck - Fast Track Ticket
Ho Chi Minh City Saigon Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Ho Chi Minh City / Saigon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

AU$30
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Ho Chi Minh City / Saigon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Tan Son Nhat Airport - Ho Chi Minh City - Fast Track Service

Ho Chi Minh city: Arrival Fast track at Tan Son Nhat Inlt. Airport

AU$51
per traveller
76% of travellers recommend
Ho Chi Minh city: Arrival Fast track at Tan Son Nhat Inlt. Airport
Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours

Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours

AU$36
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours
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Our pick of the best District 5 Hotel Deals

Windsor Plaza Hotel

Windsor Plaza Hotel

5 out of 5
18 An Duong Vuong, Ward 9, District 5 Ho Chi Minh City
The price is AU$101 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
AU$101
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 clean rooms ...
Windsor Plaza Hotel
The Reverie Saigon

The Reverie Saigon

5 out of 5
22 - 36 Nguyen Hue Boulevard Ho Chi Minh City
The price is AU$310 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
AU$310
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 condition ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,009 reviews)
"Room 3825 was very clean. Housekeeping was very good. Staff especially concierge and front desk were exemplary. The concerns I have are with the need to upkeep the rooms especially (1) the electrical outlets at the bedside and at the office-desk. These need to be updated to include USB ports (need ..."

Reviewed on 26 July 2026

The Reverie Saigon
Rex Hotel

Rex Hotel

5 out of 5
141 Nguyen Hue Blvd Ho Chi Minh City
The price is AU$171 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
AU$171
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 restaurants and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,016 reviews)
"Terrible stay. We booked two rooms for three nights and ended up leaving a night early. The first pair of rooms we had smelled of stale old cigarette smoke and then after asking to move into rooms that had not been smoked in weeks were placed right below (for one room) and right next to (for the ..."

Reviewed on 27 July 2026

Rex Hotel
Bay Hotel Ho Chi Minh

Bay Hotel Ho Chi Minh

4 out of 5
7 Ngo Van Nam Street, District 1 Ho Chi Minh City
The price is AU$71 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
AU$71
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
Bay Hotel Ho Chi Minh
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 AU$140 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$140
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 Walking ...
GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon
Hotel Nikko Saigon

Hotel Nikko Saigon

5 out of 5
235 Nguyen Van Cu Street, District 1 Ho Chi Minh City
The price is AU$195 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$195
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
Hotel Nikko Saigon
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Our guide on where to stay in District 5

Find the best District 5 areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about District 5
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A large church with two tall spires, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and palm trees.

District 1

Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in District 1. Check out top attractions like Ben Thanh Market and Bui Vien Walking Street, and jump on the metro at Opera House Station or Ben Thanh Station to see more of the city.

A large brick church with arched windows and a prominent clock tower.
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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.

A pink church with a clock tower and arched windows.

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 The Most Holy Redeemer Saigon.

A spacious, ornate interior with a high, arched ceiling and green and yellow accents.

Dong Khoi

The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are a few things travellers love about Dong Khoi. Check out Vincom Center Shopping Mall or Dong Khoi Street while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Opera House Station to get around town.

A night-time view of a building with a clock tower and the inscription "CHÔNG BÌN THÀNH" at its entrance.

Ben Thanh

If you're spending some time in Ben Thanh, Ben Thanh Market and Benthanh Street Food Market are top sights worth seeing.

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