District 5 Travel Guide
Ho Chi Minh City





Popular places to visit

An Dong Market
During your visit to Ho Chi Minh City, you can enjoy retail therapy at An Dong Market. While in this vibrant area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Phuoc An Hoi Quan Pagoda
You can learn about the history of Ho Chi Minh City when you stop by Phuoc An Hoi Quan Pagoda. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this vibrant area.

Quan Am Pagoda
You can learn about the history of Ho Chi Minh City with a trip to Quan Am Pagoda. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this vibrant area.

Ben Thanh Market
You can browse for souvenirs with a trip to Ben Thanh Market, a favourite shopping spot in Ho Chi Minh City. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

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 lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Dong Khoi Street
During your visit to Ho Chi Minh City, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Dong Khoi Street. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in District 5

Windsor Plaza Hotel
Internet was great, staff was very attentive, very clean hotel and rooms. Great value.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Hotel Nikko Saigon
Bellman whose name Leo is very friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 9 May 2026

Caravelle Saigon
Everything was excellent, but the cleanliness and amenities need to be more careful. There was one day I did not get the essential amenities in my room. Thank you.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon
Yes Breakfast was excellent,perfect suite provided by the Grand Hotel du LAC management.Staff were always immediately available,pleasant to deal with.Room was in excellent condition and perfect for this stay in Ho Chi Minh very close to all shopping places in the city.Highly recommended and look ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Rex Hotel
Good breakfast buffet, clean room, location is the best
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Hotel Majestic Saigon
The room has a musty decaying smell. The mattress was uneven and uncomfortable. The quilt looked like not being replaced for years. The worn patchy floor gave off an old neglective feeling. Staying here felt less in a so-called five star hotel, and more like sleeping in a museum. The hotel really ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around District 5

District 10
District 10 is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Hoa Binh Theater and Museum of Traditional Vietnamese Medicine.

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.

Ben Thanh
If you're spending some time in Ben Thanh, Ben Thanh Market and Galaxy Nguyen Du are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
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 Bui Vien Walking Street, and jump on the metro at Ben Thanh Station or Opera House 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.

District 4
You'll enjoy the restaurants and riverfront in District 4. You might want to make time for a stop at Cho Xom Chieu or Saigon River.
