Southern Vietnam Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Southern Vietnam
Vung Tau showing boating and a beach
Saigon Zoo and Botanic Garden showing a garden
Southern Vietnam
Saigon River which includes skyline, a city and a lake or waterhole

Where to stay in Southern Vietnam

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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.

District 1
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 Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theatre.

District 3
Ben Thanh Market featuring shopping, night scenes and markets

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

4/5(153 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
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 a few things travellers love about Dong Khoi. Check out Union Square or Dong Khoi Street while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Opera House Station to get around town.

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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Long Beach

Long Beach might not have many top sights, but Sonasea Phu Quoc Night Market and Sao Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Long Beach
Hotel Grand Saigon

Hotel Grand Saigon

5 out of 5
8 Dong Khoi Street, District 1 Ho Chi Minh City
The price is Rp2.231.075 per night from 24 Jan to 25 Jan
Rp2.231.075
per night
24 Jan - 25 Jan
Stay at this 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 condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
Great breakfast. Convenient location. The building is 1930, so it's a bit dated, but clean

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Hotel Grand Saigon
Vinpearl Resort & Spa Phu Quoc

Vinpearl Resort & Spa Phu Quoc

5 out of 5
Bai Dai, Gach Dau Phu Quoc An Giang
Stay at this luxury hotel in Phu Quoc. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (892 reviews)
Very nice Hotel

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Vinpearl Resort & Spa Phu Quoc
Vinholidays Fiesta Phu Quoc

Vinholidays Fiesta Phu Quoc

4 out of 5
Ganh Dau Phu Quoc An Giang
The price is Rp1.177.228 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
Rp1.177.228
per night
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Stay at this hotel in Phu Quoc. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Corona Casino and VinWonders Phu Quoc are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (163 reviews)
Good location , friendly staffs, affordable price, excellent services, beautiful view, comfortable room.

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Vinholidays Fiesta Phu Quoc
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.
Saigon Sirius

Saigon Sirius

4 out of 5
151 Ben Van Don, District 4 Ho Chi Minh City
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (929 reviews)
Clean room, friendly staff.

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Saigon Sirius
California Saigon Hotel & Rooftop Pool

California Saigon Hotel & Rooftop Pool

3.5 out of 5
52 Thu Khoa Huan Ho Chi Minh City
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Ben Thanh Market and Saigon ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (332 reviews)
Pros: Great location right in the middle of things, 5 minute walk from the museums, bars / restaurants and other attractions. Rooftop pool and bar was great for relaxing after a long day of exploring the city. Cons: Some noise from the street made it to the room. Room was somewhat dated, could use ...

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

California Saigon Hotel & Rooftop Pool
Luxury Landmark 81 Urban Riverside

Luxury Landmark 81 Urban Riverside

4.5 out of 5
208 Nguyen Huu Canh Phuong 22 Ho Chi Minh City
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Ben Thanh Market and Landmark ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (300 reviews)
Great place to stay 👍 Very beautiful and in a great area close to many restaurants and essentials. Will book again when I’m back in HCMC

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Luxury Landmark 81 Urban Riverside
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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