Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide
Ho Chi Minh City
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Pham Ngu Lao Street
During your visit to Ho Chi Minh City, you can do some window-shopping at Pham Ngu Lao Street. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.
Ho Chi Minh City Opera House
You can make plans for a show at Ho Chi Minh City Opera House during your stay in Ho Chi Minh City. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon
Great location, friendly staff, good breakfast, modern. A little cosy overall but this is expected given the location
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Hotel Grand Saigon
Nice hotel close to all the attractions and in the centre
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
New World Saigon Hotel
Over ok
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Hotel Majestic Saigon
I go to Ho Chi Minh City every year and I've always stayed in this hotel. It has real character to it. The rooms are very comfortable. The staff is very friendly. The rooftop bar is fantastic to have a drink at night time.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel
Great hotel
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Rex Hotel
Reading some of the negative comments made me wonder if those guests were even staying at the same hotel as I was. The Rex Hotel has been nothing short of exceptional—even before I arrived. If I could, I would give them 10 stars. I missed my flight and couldn’t make it for the first two nights of ...
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
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
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of District 1. Make a stop by Ben Thanh Market or HCMC Museum while you're exploring the area.
Nguyen Thai Binh
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 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.
Dong Khoi
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Dong Khoi. Make a stop by Union Square or Dong Khoi Street while you're exploring the area.
Little Japan
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.
Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide
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- Ben Thanh Market
- Bui Vien Walking Street
- Pham Ngu Lao Street
- Saigon Square
- Ho Chi Minh City Opera House
- Vincom Center Shopping Mall
- Saigon Central Post Office
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall
- Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica
- Independence Palace
- Nguyen Hue Walking Street
- Bitexco Financial Tower
- Takashimaya Vietnam
- Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts
- Bach Dang Wharf
- Benthanh Street Food Market
- Diamond Plaza
- Notre Dame Square
- Galaxy Nguyen Du
- Tu Du Hospital
- Thai Binh Market
- Saigon Central Mosque
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