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: Arrival Fast track at Tan Son Nhat Inlt. Airport
Cu Chi Ben Duoc Tunnels Tour (max 12 people) with Private Option
Small-group Saigon City Tour: 4-Hour Must-see Iconic Landmarks
Cu Chi Tunnels Morning or Afternoon Tour from HCM City
Small Group Mekong River Experience from Ho Chi Minh City
City Sightseeing Ho Chi Minh City / Saigon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Hotel Deals
Rex Hotel
Hotel is always nice. Excellent staff. Breakfast is so good.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Hotel Majestic Saigon
Excellent area close to centre,,staff are good
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
The Reverie Saigon
Exceeded expectations
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
New World Saigon Hotel
It was alright. But i think they should upgrade the hotel to a bit modern.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon
Located right across from the Ben Thanh markets so a great location. Typically friendly staff for Vietnam, always so polite and helpful. The rooms are neat and tidy. Bathrooms are a little small but the shower is hot and plenty of pressure. Breakfast is excellent, many choices of savouries, pastries, ...
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Sedona Suites Ho Chi Minh City
Just that drop off point not convenient as the open car park drop off super hot and too crowded
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
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
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 HCMC Museum, and jump on the metro at Opera House Station or Ben Thanh Station to see more of the city.
Nguyen Thai Binh
While you're in Nguyen Thai Binh, take in top sights like Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts and jump on the metro at Ben Thanh Station to see more of the city.
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.
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.
Bach Dang Riverside
The fantastic nightlife and stunning river views are a few things travellers love about Bach Dang Riverside. Check out Nguyen Hue Walking Street or Bach Dang Wharf while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Opera House Station to get around 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
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- 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
- Visit Nha Be
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- Visit Phường 15
- Visit Tan Binh
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- Visit Tan Thuan Dong
- Visit Thao Dien
- Visit Thu Thiem
- Ho Chi Minh City Holidays
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- Independence Palace
- Notre Dame Square
- Parkson Plaza
- Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica
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- Taka Plaza
- Takashimaya Vietnam
- Vincom Center Shopping Mall
