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

4/5(168 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 featuring shopping and markets

Ben Thanh Market

4/5(253 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

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

4/5(199 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
Opera House which includes heritage architecture, night scenes and theatre scenes

Ho Chi Minh City Opera House

4/5(117 reviews)

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

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

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

AU$29
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cu Chi Tunnels Ben Duoc Small-Group Tour or Private Tour
Small-group Saigon City Tour: 4-Hour Must-see Iconic Landmarks

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

AU$46
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Small-group Saigon City Tour: 4-Hour Must-see Iconic Landmarks
Cu Chi Tunnels: Morning or Afternoon Guided Small-Group Tour

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

AU$29
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Cu Chi Tunnels: Morning or Afternoon Guided Small-Group Tour
Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours

Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours

AU$38
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours
Vietnam: Tan Son Nhat

Vietnam: Tan Son Nhat (SGN) International Airport Fast Track Service

AU$46
per adult
Vietnam: Tan Son Nhat (SGN) International Airport Fast Track Service
HCMC: Cu Chi Less-Crowded Ben Duoc Tunnels Half-Day Tour

HCMC: Cu Chi Less-Crowded Ben Duoc Tunnels Half-Day Tour

AU$45
per adult
HCMC: Cu Chi Less-Crowded Ben Duoc Tunnels Half-Day Tour
See all activities in Ho Chi Minh City

Our pick of the best Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Hotel Deals

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$206 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$206
9 Nov - 10 Nov
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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (173 reviews)
"The staff were extremely nice and welcoming. I’d definitely choose this hotel again."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon
New World Saigon Hotel

New World Saigon Hotel

5 out of 5
76 Le Lai Street, Ben Thanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is AU$237 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
AU$237
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Excellent facilities and service"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

New World Saigon Hotel
Icon Saigon - Lifestyle Design Hotel

Icon Saigon - Lifestyle Design Hotel

4 out of 5
65-67 Hai Ba Trung Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is AU$135 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
AU$135
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (513 reviews)
"Very nice"

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Icon Saigon - Lifestyle Design Hotel
Park Hyatt Saigon

Park Hyatt Saigon

5 out of 5
2 Lam Son Square, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$444 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
AU$444
31 Oct - 1 Nov
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 in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (445 reviews)
"- 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

Park Hyatt Saigon
Hotel Majestic Saigon

Hotel Majestic Saigon

5 out of 5
01 Dong Khoi Street District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is AU$188 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$188
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews)
"Very friendly staff. Lovely spacious room. Easy to walk around. Special thanks to Mr Kenny."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Hotel Majestic Saigon
Hotel Grand Saigon

Hotel Grand Saigon

5 out of 5
8 Dong Khoi Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is AU$185 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
AU$185
13 Nov - 14 Nov
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 helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,014 reviews)
"Excellent stay. Property is a little tired but great staff make up for it."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Hotel Grand Saigon
See all 705 properties in Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

Default Image

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
Default Image

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

Choose two or more items and save on your trip:

Explore a world of travel with Expedia