Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide
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Visit Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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

Cu Chi Tunnels Ben Duoc Small-Group Tour or Private Tour

Small-group Saigon City Tour: 4-Hour Must-see Iconic Landmarks

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

Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours

Mekong Delta Experience: Small Group Adventure

Vietnam: Tan Son Nhat (SGN) International Airport Fast Track Service
Our pick of the best Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Hotel Deals

GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon
The hotel is located in a great location near the markets and many other tourist destinations in a walkable distance. The staff were some of the best I have experienced with always being willing to assist. An example was lending an umbrella when I first arrived and it had started pouring. There is ...
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

New World Saigon Hotel
Excellent facilities and service
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Icon Saigon - Lifestyle Design Hotel
Nice Service. Friendly. Clean. Convenience
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Hotel Majestic Saigon
Very clean property over all. Great breakfast, friendly staff, great room.
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Park Hyatt Saigon
- Room is elegant. I like the style. - Lobby has a good atmosphere day and night. Nice cocktail and singing. - Pool is old fashioned, not connecting with any big wardrobe space. You can walk in directly. - Staff is warm but needs more attention on service. Sometimes I feel confused about some ...
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Hotel Grand Saigon
Staff et la propreté
Reviewed on 18 Oct 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 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.

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
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