Southern Vietnam Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Southern Vietnam
Vung Tau which includes a beach and boating
Saigon Zoo and Botanic Garden featuring a park
Southern Vietnam
Saigon River which includes a city, a lake or waterhole and skyline

Where to stay in Southern Vietnam

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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.

District 1
War Remnants Museum showing interior views

District 3

District 3 is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to War Remnants Museum or Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theatre.

District 3
Ben Thanh Market featuring night scenes, street scenes and shopping

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

4/5(259 area reviews)

Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Ho Chi Minh City. Check out top attractions like Ben Thanh Market and Benthanh Street Food Market, and jump on the metro at Ben Thanh Station or Opera House Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
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 a few things travellers love about Dong Khoi. Check out Union Square or Dong Khoi Street while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Opera House Station to get around town.

Dong Khoi
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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
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Long Beach

2/5(2 area reviews)

Long Beach might not have many top sights, but Sonasea Phu Quoc Night Market and Sao Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Long Beach
Vinpearl Resort & Spa Phu Quoc

Vinpearl Resort & Spa Phu Quoc

5 out of 5
Bai Dai, Gach Dau Phu Quoc An Giang
The price is AU$205 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
AU$205
12 Feb - 13 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Phu Quoc. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (892 reviews)
Very nice Hotel

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Vinpearl Resort & Spa Phu Quoc
Hotel Grand Saigon

Hotel Grand Saigon

5 out of 5
8 Dong Khoi Street, District 1 Ho Chi Minh City
The price is AU$199 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$199
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
This is a fantastic hotel, super clean,the room had everything, and the buffet breakfast was the best i have ever had in all my travels, its quiet at night, the staff are excellent

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Hotel Grand Saigon
Park Hyatt Saigon

Park Hyatt Saigon

5 out of 5
2 Lam Son Square Ho Chi Minh City
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$572 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
AU$572
19 Jan - 20 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (462 reviews)
Superb! Beautiful hotel and service. Thank you!

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Park Hyatt Saigon
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.
Saigon Sirius

Saigon Sirius

4 out of 5
151 Ben Van Don, District 4 Ho Chi Minh City
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (930 reviews)
Really pleasant stay.

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Saigon Sirius
California Saigon Hotel & Rooftop Pool

California Saigon Hotel & Rooftop Pool

3.5 out of 5
52 Thu Khoa Huan Ho Chi Minh City
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Ben Thanh Market and Saigon ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (332 reviews)
Pros: Great location right in the middle of things, 5 minute walk from the museums, bars / restaurants and other attractions. Rooftop pool and bar was great for relaxing after a long day of exploring the city. Cons: Some noise from the street made it to the room. Room was somewhat dated, could use ...

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

California Saigon Hotel & Rooftop Pool
Luxury Landmark 81 Urban Riverside

Luxury Landmark 81 Urban Riverside

4.5 out of 5
208 Nguyen Huu Canh Phuong 22 Ho Chi Minh City
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Ben Thanh Market and Landmark ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (304 reviews)
Great place to stay 👍 Very beautiful and in a great area close to many restaurants and essentials. Will book again when I’m back in HCMC

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Luxury Landmark 81 Urban Riverside
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.

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