Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A bustling street market at night with people walking and riding motorcycles.
A densely packed urban area with a mix of old and new buildings, including a prominent hotel and a mosque.
A park with a statue, a bench, and lush greenery.
A busy street market at night with people walking and riding motorcycles.
A park with exercise equipment, trees, and people exercising.

Stay near popular Downtown Ho Chi Minh City attractions

A building with the sign "CUA-TAY" above the entrance.

Ben Thanh Market

7.8/10 (6,130 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.
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Activities

Bitexco Financial Tower: Saigon Sky Deck - Fast Track Ticket

Bitexco Financial Tower: Saigon Sky Deck - Fast Track Ticket

AU$14
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Bitexco Financial Tower: Saigon Sky Deck - Fast Track Ticket
Cu Chi Tunnels: Morning or Afternoon Guided Small-Group Tour

Cu Chi Tunnels Morning or Afternoon Tour from HCM City

AU$20
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Cu Chi Tunnels Morning or Afternoon Tour from HCM City
Tan Son Nhat Airport - Ho Chi Minh City - Fast Track Service

Ho Chi Minh city: Arrival Fast track at Tan Son Nhat Inlt. Airport

AU$44
per traveller
76% of travellers recommend
Ho Chi Minh city: Arrival Fast track at Tan Son Nhat Inlt. Airport
Discover Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Full-Day

Discover Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Full-Day

AU$38
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Discover Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Full-Day
Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours

Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours

AU$35
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours
Super Niche Walking Street Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

Super Niche Walking Street Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

AU$41
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Super Niche Walking Street Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City
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Our pick of the best Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Hotel Deals

Rex Hotel

Rex Hotel

5 out of 5
141 Nguyen Hue Blvd Ho Chi Minh City
The price is AU$170 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
AU$170
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh Municipality. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 restaurants and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Rex Hotel
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$187 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
AU$187
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh Municipality. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Ben Thanh Market and Saigon ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (661 reviews)
"Wonderful hotel, wonderful staff, my forth time staying at Grand DuLac, zero complaints, matter of fact its my go to home in HCMC, it’s always over and above hospitality, bed is amazing, spotless throughout the hotel. Highly recommend…"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon
Fusion Original Saigon Centre

Fusion Original Saigon Centre

5 out of 5
65 Le Loi, Ward Ben Nghe, District 1 Ho Chi Minh City
Fully refundable
The price is AU$213 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
AU$213
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh Municipality. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
Fusion Original Saigon Centre
The Reverie Saigon - The Leading Hotels of the World

The Reverie Saigon - The Leading Hotels of the World

5 out of 5
22 - 36 Nguyen Hue Boulevard Ho Chi Minh City
The price is AU$377 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
AU$377
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh Municipality. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
"Friendliest staff"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

The Reverie Saigon - The Leading Hotels of the World
Sedona Suites Ho Chi Minh City

Sedona Suites Ho Chi Minh City

5 out of 5
67 Le Loi Street Ho Chi Minh City
The price is AU$228 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
AU$228
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh Municipality. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (642 reviews)
"We stayed at Sedona Suites from 20 September to 25 September and overall had a very comfortable and enjoyable five-night stay. The room was very spacious, with plenty of storage, clean linens, complete amenities, and excellent insulation from outside noise. The city views were also fantastic, and ..."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

Sedona Suites Ho Chi Minh City
Caravelle Saigon

Caravelle Saigon

5 out of 5
19 - 23 Lam Son Square, District 1 Ho Chi Minh City
The price is AU$237 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
AU$237
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh Municipality. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Caravelle Saigon
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

Find the best Downtown Ho Chi Minh City areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
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A night-time view of a building with a clock tower and the inscription "CHÔNG BÌN THÀNH" at its entrance.

Ben Thanh

While you're in Ben Thanh, take in top sights like Ben Thanh Market and jump on the metro at Ben Thanh Station to see more of the city.

A spacious, ornate interior with a high, arched ceiling and green and yellow accents.

Dong Khoi

The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are a few things travellers love about Dong Khoi. Check out Union Square or Vincom Center Shopping Mall while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Opera House Station to get around town.

Traditional architecture with ornate roofs, a stone monument, and lush greenery.

Little Japan

Take time in Little Japan to visit attractions like Saigon Japan Town and Ho Chi Minh City Opera House. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Opera House Station to see more of the city.

A grand, illuminated building with ornate architecture, including columns and decorative sculptures.

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.

A cityscape with a river, a bridge, and the sun setting or rising.

Thao Dien

Noted for its river views and spas, there's plenty to explore in Thao Dien. Top attractions like Saigon River and Vincom Mega Mall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Thao Dien Station or An Phu Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide

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