Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide

Ho Chi Minh City

Ben Thanh Market featuring shopping, night scenes and markets
Museum of Fine Arts featuring landscape views and a city
Tao Dan Park which includes a park
Ben Thanh Market showing shopping, street scenes and markets
Tao Dan Park featuring a park as well as a small group of people

Popular places to visit

Ben Thanh Market showing shopping and markets

Ben Thanh Market

4/5(119 reviews)

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.

Ben Thanh Market
Bui Vien Walking Street

Bui Vien Walking Street

4/5(80 reviews)

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.

Bui Vien Walking Street
Dong Khoi Street which includes heritage architecture and night scenes

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.

Dong Khoi Street
Pham Ngu Lao Street which includes shopping, night scenes and street scenes

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.

Pham Ngu Lao Street
Saigon Square

Saigon Square

4/5(82 reviews)

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.

Saigon Square
Opera House showing theatre scenes, heritage architecture and street scenes

Ho Chi Minh City Opera House

4/5(63 reviews)

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.

Ho Chi Minh City Opera House

Top hotels in Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

Hotel Grand Saigon
Hotel Grand Saigon
5 out of 5
8 Dong Khoi Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is 2.753.727 ₫ per night from 28 Jun to 29 Jun
2.753.727 ₫
3.122.726 ₫ total
28 Jun - 29 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Great service will come again from America"

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Hotel Grand Saigon
Liberty Central Saigon Citypoint
Liberty Central Saigon Citypoint
4 out of 5
59 - 61 Pasteur Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is 2.159.259 ₫ per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
2.159.259 ₫
2.448.600 ₫ total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"No"

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Liberty Central Saigon Citypoint
New World Saigon Hotel
New World Saigon Hotel
5 out of 5
76 Le Lai Street, District 1, Ben Thanh, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is 3.688.000 ₫ per night from 28 Jun to 29 Jun
3.688.000 ₫
4.222.022 ₫ total
28 Jun - 29 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"The staff are excellent"

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

New World Saigon Hotel
Caravelle Saigon
Caravelle Saigon
5 out of 5
19 - 23 Lam Son Square, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is 3.551.097 ₫ per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
3.551.097 ₫
4.026.944 ₫ total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Very centrally located"

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

Caravelle Saigon
Au Lac Charner Hotel
Au Lac Charner Hotel
4 out of 5
87-89-91 Ho Tung Mau Street, Ben Nghe Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is 1.926.023 ₫ per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
1.926.023 ₫
2.184.110 ₫ total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Setting was excellent, our room and the facilities were excellent as was the breakfast and staff who were very welcoming and friendly. We would recommend this hotel to anyone who is going to Ho Chi Minh for travel and we will definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

Au Lac Charner Hotel
Hotel Majestic Saigon
Hotel Majestic Saigon
5 out of 5
01 Dong Khoi Street District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is 2.767.558 ₫ per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
2.767.558 ₫
4.938.411 ₫ total
8 Jul - 9 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Great way to end vacation
"After a month traveling around Vietnam we treated ourselves to a stay at the Majestic to end the trip. The staff are the best, the hotel is beautiful. The location is perfect and the breakfast that was included was surprisingly good. We will stay here again."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

Hotel Majestic Saigon
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

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Ben Thanh

If you're spending some time in Ben Thanh, Ben Thanh Market and Saigon Square are top sights worth seeing.

Ben Thanh
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District 1

The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of District 1. Make a stop by Ben Thanh Market or Bui Vien Walking Street while you're exploring the area.

District 1
Museum of Fine Arts featuring art and interior views

Nguyen Thai Binh

5/5(2 area reviews)

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 Thai Binh
Ho Chi Minh City Hall featuring night scenes and heritage architecture

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.

Nguyen Hue Walking Street
Saigon Central Post Office which includes interior views and heritage architecture

Dong Khoi

4.5/5(93 area reviews)

The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Dong Khoi. Make a stop by Dong Khoi Street or Vincom Center Shopping Mall while you're exploring the area.

Dong Khoi
Ho Chi Minh City which includes street scenes, signage and a city

Little Japan

4/5(44 area reviews)

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.

Little Japan

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