Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
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 lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Dong Khoi Street
This character-filled street’s many transformations sum up Ho Chi Minh City’s history, which is pretty impressive.
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.
Activities
Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours
Cu Chi Tunnels: Morning or Afternoon Guided Small-Group Tour
HCMC: Cu Chi Less-Crowded Ben Duoc Tunnels Half-Day Tour
Vietnam: Tan Son Nhat (SGN) International Airport Fast Track Service
Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day Tour: Vietnam War Underground Network
Saigon City Tour Half Day - Pick up in Central District 1
Our pick of the best Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Hotel Deals
Hotel Grand Saigon
Room is clean but property look a bit tired .Standing shower has not been decorated to the best as the glass door panel below need to be reseal .Have to placed a towel below and air conditioning is not cold .Breakfast is just okay .
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon
Excellent client service by everyone. Thank you.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
New World Saigon Hotel
You get exactly what you pay for. You want a LV hotel experience, safe, upscale, and hospitality like second to none, then this is the hotel to come to. You’re not saving money but the experience is something you can only get here.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Rex Hotel
I didn’t like my room location. It is kind like motel outdoor setting. Outside of my room is a roof of second floor which make it feel so hot. The staffs were excellent.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel
Great.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Hotel Majestic Saigon
I go to Ho Chi Minh City every year and I've always stayed in this hotel. It has real character to it. The rooms are very comfortable. The staff is very friendly. The rooftop bar is fantastic to have a drink at night time.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
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 just a few highlights of District 1. Make a stop by Ben Thanh Market or HCMC Museum while you're exploring the area.
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 Union Square or Dong Khoi Street 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
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- Ben Thanh Market
- Benthanh Street Food Market
- Diamond Plaza
- District 1 Holidays
- Dong Khoi Street
- Hcmc Museum
- Visit Bach Dang Riverside
- Visit Ben Nghe
- Visit Binh Quoi
- Visit Binh Tan
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- Visit Bui Thi Xuan
- Visit Chanh Hung
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- Visit Go Vap
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall Square
- Visit Nguyen Hue Walking Street
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- Independence Palace
- Notre Dame Square
- Parkson Plaza
- Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica
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- Takashimaya Vietnam
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