Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide

Ho Chi Minh City
Museum of Fine Arts featuring landscape views and a city

Popular places to visit

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Ben Thanh Market

No trip to Ho Chi Minh City is complete without exploring this bustling market where you can enjoy a traditional Vietnamese dish or purchase souvenirs.

Ben Thanh Market
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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.

Bui Vien Walking Street
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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.

Saigon Square
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Dong Khoi Street

One of two major commercial centers in Ho Chi Minh City, this street has high-end shops, cafés and restaurants as well as some of the city’s finest architecture.

Dong Khoi Street
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Pham Ngu Lao Street

Travelers on a budget flock to this area of Ho Chi Minh City, which offers up quality rooms, delicious food and a variety of goods for very reasonable prices.

Pham Ngu Lao Street
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Ho Chi Minh City Opera House

This stunning theater, with its glistening white architecture and curved lines, makes it easy to forget that you are in Ho Chi Minh City and not in Paris.

Ho Chi Minh City Opera House

Things to do

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Saigon: City Highlights and Saigon Unseen Scooter Combo Tour

Rp309.260
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Saigon: City Highlights and Saigon Unseen Scooter Combo Tour
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Bitexco Financial Tower: Saigon Sky Deck - Fast Track Ticket

Rp154.630
Per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Bitexco Financial Tower: Saigon Sky Deck - Fast Track Ticket
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Ho Chi Minh: Water Puppet Show Ticket

Rp236.584
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Ho Chi Minh: Water Puppet Show Ticket
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Mekong Tour: My Tho - Ben Tre 1 day by DGT

Rp742.224
Per adult
Mekong Tour: My Tho - Ben Tre 1 day by DGT
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Daily Small Group Tour to Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi Tunnels

Rp865.928
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Daily Small Group Tour to Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi Tunnels
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Mekong Delta Full-Day Tour with Sampan Boat Ride and Lunch

Rp463.890
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mekong Delta Full-Day Tour with Sampan Boat Ride and Lunch
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Top hotels in Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

Royal Hotel Saigon
Royal Hotel Saigon
4 out of 5
133 Nguyen Hue Ave. District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is Rp976.557 per night from 8 Jun to 9 Jun
Rp976.557
per night
8 Jun - 9 Jun
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews.
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Awesome location, for the price exceptional value, breakfast was great, comfy beds and staff beautiful and helpful"

Reviewed on 7 May 2024

Royal Hotel Saigon
Liberty Central Saigon Citypoint
Liberty Central Saigon Citypoint
4 out of 5
59 - 61 Pasteur Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Fully refundable
The price is Rp1.338.514 per night from 19 May to 20 May
Rp1.338.514
per night
19 May - 20 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews.
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Good location close to markets and shopping centres. Staff are friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 5 May 2024

Liberty Central Saigon Citypoint
The Noble Swan Saigon
The Noble Swan Saigon
3 out of 5
229 Le Thanh Ton, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
7.8/10 Good! (254 reviews)
"Centrally located to the shopping areas"

Reviewed on 12 May 2024

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The Noble Swan Saigon
Liberty Central Saigon Riverside
Liberty Central Saigon Riverside
4 out of 5
17 Ton Duc Thang Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is Rp1.132.589 per night from 18 May to 19 May
Rp1.132.589
per night
18 May - 19 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews.
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Exacellent place, will visit again. Pool area is AMAZING"

Reviewed on 7 May 2024

Liberty Central Saigon Riverside
La Siesta Premium Saigon
La Siesta Premium Saigon
5 out of 5
180 -188 Ly Tu Trong St., District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (153 reviews)
"The rooms are lovely, as is the area the hotel is in. But the main highlight are the staff - their service is impeccable and really friendly. Nothing is too much trouble. Will definitely be back soon."

Reviewed on 12 May 2024

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La Siesta Premium Saigon
Hotel Majestic Saigon
Hotel Majestic Saigon
5 out of 5
01 Dong Khoi Street District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is Rp2.029.666 per night from 18 May to 19 May
Rp2.029.666
per night
18 May - 19 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a casino. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews.
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Iconic yet upgraded to keep up with modern time"

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

Bui Thi Xuan which includes a city and street scenes

Ben Thanh

If you're spending some time in Ben Thanh, Ben Thanh Market and Tao Dan Park 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 Union Square or Dong Khoi Street 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

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide