Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Opera House which includes theatre scenes, a city and night scenes
Saigon River featuring a city, skyline and a lake or waterhole
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Where to stay in Ho Chi Minh City

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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 HCMC Museum while you're exploring the area.

District 1
Ben Thanh Market featuring shopping, night scenes and markets

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

4/5(153 area reviews)

The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Downtown Ho Chi Minh City. Make a stop by Ben Thanh Market or Benthanh Street Food Market while you're exploring the area.

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
War Remnants Museum which includes interior views

District 3

District 3 is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to War Remnants Museum or Vinh Nghiem Pagoda.

District 3
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
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Ben Thanh

If you're spending some time in Ben Thanh, Ben Thanh Market and Benthanh Street Food Market are top sights worth seeing.

Ben Thanh
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District 7

District 7 is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Saigon Paragon Mall and The Cresent Mall.

District 7
Rex Hotel
Rex Hotel
5 out of 5
141 Nguyen Hue Blvd, Ho Chi Minh City
Fully refundable
The price is 3.215.986 ₫ per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
3.215.986 ₫
3.646.928 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 restaurants and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"It is an iconic hotel. The place is full of history. While the decor is slightly dated but the place is clean and more than acceptable. The staff is very nice and helpful. The location is also excellent, walkable to many main attractions. I would stay there again."

Reviewed on 20 Apr 2025

Rex Hotel
Windsor Plaza Hotel
Windsor Plaza Hotel
5 out of 5
18 An Duong Vuong, Ward 9, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is 1.722.222 ₫ per night from 24 Apr to 25 Apr
1.722.222 ₫
1.953.000 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
24 Apr - 25 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Convenient"

Reviewed on 14 Apr 2025

Windsor Plaza Hotel
Eastin Grand Hotel Saigon
Eastin Grand Hotel Saigon
5 out of 5
253 Nguyen Van Troi Street, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is 1.810.909 ₫ per night from 13 May to 14 May
1.810.909 ₫
2.053.571 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
13 May - 14 May
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (963 reviews)
"I like this hotel. Staffs were nice. Breakfast was good. I stayed every time I came back. Highly recommended"

Reviewed on 18 Apr 2025

Eastin Grand Hotel Saigon
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Sherwood Residence
Sherwood Residence
5 out of 5
127 Pasteur Street, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,286 reviews)
"Clean and spacious family apartment with a washing machine and a dryer which was very handy for family trip and keeping bathers readyvfor the next day. They have a shuttle to district 1 main tourist attraction points, that was very helpful. Walkable distance to War Museum and the Turtle Garden and ..."

Reviewed on 19 Apr 2025

Sherwood Residence
Saigon Sirius
Saigon Sirius
4 out of 5
151 Ben Van Don, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (814 reviews)
"Saigon Sirius is actually inside RiverGate Apartments, very confusing for checkin. I did not have data or wifi to call the host and nobody was at reception, not that I could get in because you need the access card to get in I borrowed a phone from a traveller to contact the host, who was very efficient ..."

Reviewed on 16 Apr 2025

Saigon Sirius
SAIGON 9 - Rivergate Residence Infinity Pool
SAIGON 9 - Rivergate Residence Infinity Pool
3 out of 5
155 Ben Van Don, Ward 6, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly apartment in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (287 reviews)
Great to have extra space for families
"These are great apartments a bit outside of the crazy hussle bustle of Ho Chi Minh. It was perfect for our family as it had a big space to have a break from the humidity during the day, and the pool was lovely too. It was walking distance to Ben Than market and a few other attractions. Staff were ..."

Reviewed on 20 Apr 2025

SAIGON 9 - Rivergate Residence Infinity Pool
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Ho Chi Minh City

4.2
Top destination
5 - Excellent
113
5 - Excellent 39%
4 - Good
135
4 - Good 46%
3 - Okay
38
3 - Okay 13%
2 - Disappointing
3
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 1%

4/5 - Good

Xholiso

Before buying food or a drink if price is not displayed ask for price. I got charged a lot for food or drink because they knew I was a foreigner. I liked that strangers helped me access “ grab taxi” service.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

What an exhilarating place! I had been before but took my wife this time. Traffic just as crazy as ever. Ben tahn street food market a must for cheap drinks and great food oprions! Walking street a must just for how crazy it is.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Great city with lots of great places to eat and drink. Can be a little overwhelming as it is so busy but a great experience

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Worth going in the Bitexco Financial tower sky deck to see the city lit up at night time. Great city to explore and especially interesting to see the developments being added to this ever expanding city.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

HCM people are so friendly.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

The city is good