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
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Bui Vien Walking Street during your stay in Ho Chi Minh City. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable 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.
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.
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
Rex Hotel
My pleasure to stay at this hotel… walking distance to most stores district 1
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Hotel Majestic Saigon
Staying at Hotel Majestic Saigon felt special from the moment we arrived. The service was excellent, and every detail reflected charm and history. The rooftop restaurant and views were unforgettable. We will definitely return!
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
The Reverie Saigon
This is a truly five star experience.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Hotel Grand Saigon
The breakfast staff were very friendly, attentive and helpful. Especially Elvis and Tina
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
New World Saigon Hotel
Great
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon
Absolutely outstanding staff, so friendly, and genuinely interested in caring about you, comfortable rooms. Incredible breakfast offering, highly recommend!!
Reviewed on 6 Mar 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 HCMC Museum, 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.
