Da Kao Travel Guide
Ho Chi Minh City
Popular places to visit
Jade Emperor Pagoda
You can learn about the history of Ho Chi Minh City with a visit to Jade Emperor Pagoda. Discover the fascinating museums and shops 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
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 River
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Saigon River during your travels in Củ Chi. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.
Top hotels in Da Kao
Somerset Ho Chi Minh City
Great serviced apartments
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
NTA Hotel - Serviced Apartments
Wink Hotel Saigon Centre - 24hrs Stay
Clean room, good staff
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Rex Hotel
Room is good, but some staff (manager?) not good.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Hotel Majestic Saigon
Beautiful hotel. Like much of Vietnam building going on everywhere and so the river view was not as good as it will be again.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Hotel Grand Saigon
Excellent service. I have came back 4 times already.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Da Kao
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.
Little Japan
Take time in Little Japan to visit attractions like Saigon Japan Town and Ho Chi Minh City Opera House. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Opera House Station to see more of the city.
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 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.
Ben Thanh
If you're spending some time in Ben Thanh, Ben Thanh Market and Benthanh Street Food Market 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 Benthanh Street Food Market, and jump on the metro at Ben Thanh Station or Opera House Station to see more of the city.
