Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide
Ho Chi Minh City
Visit Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
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 lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Vincom Center Shopping Mall
During your trip to Ho Chi Minh City, you can enjoy retail therapy at Vincom Center Shopping Mall. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
Rex Hotel
Fantastic experience from start to finish. The location is absolutely perfect and made getting around incredible easy. What truly made the stay, however, was the staff. Every team member was professional, attentive, and went out of their way to ensure a comfortable stay. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Hotel Majestic Saigon
Great location. Hotel lobby was stunning. We had a room on the 4th floor which was a really spacious room, sort of designer old fashion, but the downside was the noise of chairs dragging across the 5th floor restaurant and bar above. Ok, it was quiet between about midnight and 6am but was still a ...
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
The Reverie Saigon
Initially, our room smelled and the AC did not work properly. This was unacceptable and we requested another room. My girlfriend and I expected a 5 star hotel to be inspected prior to guest's arrival. This should be standard procedure especially at a 5 star hotel. Maid service for the room was the ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Hotel Grand Saigon
Our room was clean, very comfortable and super quiet. It was very well located in downtown Saigon, with easy access to many of the sights. There was a good selection for breakfast. We went to the Sky lounge for some drinks. It is a pity that the brown building in front blocked what would have been ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
New World Saigon Hotel
Excellent stay. 100% Recommend
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Sedona Suites Ho Chi Minh City
BF are fine but menu could improve
Reviewed on 18 Apr 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 Bui Vien Walking Street, 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.
Phường 6
While visiting Phường 6, you might make a stop by sights like War Remnants Museum and Co.opmart Nguyen Dinh Chieu.
