Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Ben Thanh Market featuring night scenes, street scenes and shopping
Museum of Fine Arts showing a city and landscape views
Tao Dan Park which includes a garden
Ben Thanh Market which includes markets, street scenes and shopping
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 top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.

Bui Vien Walking Street
Ben Thanh Market featuring 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

This character-filled street’s many transformations sum up Ho Chi Minh City’s history, which is pretty impressive.

Dong Khoi Street
Pham Ngu Lao Street showing night scenes, street scenes and shopping

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 which includes heritage architecture, night scenes and theatre 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

Activities

Package Tour North-South 6 Days: Sai Gon - Hanoi - Ha long Bay Cruise

6Day Package Vietnam Tour: Sai Gon - Hanoi - Ha long Cruise

AU$536
per child
6Day Package Vietnam Tour: Sai Gon - Hanoi - Ha long Cruise
Ho Chi Minh: Private City Tour and Dinner Cruise with Buffet

Ho Chi Minh: Private City Tour and Dinner Cruise with Buffet

AU$86
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Ho Chi Minh: Private City Tour and Dinner Cruise with Buffet
From Ho Chi Minh To Mui Ne Best Day Trip | Sunset Tour

From Ho Chi Minh To Mui Ne Best Day Trip | Sunset Tour

AU$93
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Ho Chi Minh To Mui Ne Best Day Trip | Sunset Tour
Night Bus Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

Night Bus Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

AU$11
per adult
Night Bus Tour in Ho Chi Minh City
Bitexco Financial Tower: Saigon Skydeck General Admission Ticket

Bitexco Financial Tower: Saigon Skydeck General Admission Ticket

AU$16
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bitexco Financial Tower: Saigon Skydeck General Admission Ticket
Saigon River dinner cruise in Ho Chi Minh City

Enchanting Saigon River Night Cruise: Gourmet Dining & Cultural Experience

AU$165
per adult
Enchanting Saigon River Night Cruise: Gourmet Dining & Cultural Experience
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Our pick of the best Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Hotel Deals

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 AU$140 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
AU$140
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
Liberty Central Saigon Citypoint
Hotel Majestic Saigon

Hotel Majestic Saigon

5 out of 5
01 Dong Khoi Street District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is AU$153 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
AU$153
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
Hotel Majestic Saigon
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$166 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$166
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Ben Thanh Market and Bui Vien ...
GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon
Caravelle Saigon

Caravelle Saigon

5 out of 5
19 - 23 Lam Son Square, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is AU$225 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
AU$225
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Caravelle 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
Fully refundable
The price is AU$334 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
AU$334
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
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 AU$120 per night from 11 Sept to 12 Sept
AU$120
11 Sept - 12 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 ...
Au Lac Charner 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 which includes art and interior views

Nguyen Thai Binh

4.5/5(8 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 heritage architecture and night scenes

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 featuring interior views and heritage architecture

Dong Khoi

4.5/5(153 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 featuring signage, night scenes and street scenes

Little Japan

4/5(41 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

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