Ben Thanh Travel Guide
Ho Chi Minh City
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Independence Palace
Get an appreciation for the years of conflict and unrest that plagued Vietnam during the 20th century at this fascinating palace.
Benthanh Street Food Market
During your trip to Ho Chi Minh City, you can do some window-shopping at Benthanh Street Food Market. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Tao Dan Park
Relax in one of Ho Chi Minh’s best city parks where there’s a children’s playground, plenty of open space and beautiful manicured gardens.
Temple of Mariamman
After visiting Temple of Mariamman, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ho Chi Minh City. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours
From Ho Chi Minh To Mui Ne Best Day Trip | Sunset Tour
Cu Chi Tunnels: Morning or Afternoon Guided Small-Group Tour
Small-group Saigon City Tour: 4-Hour Must-see Iconic Landmarks
Morning Cu Chi Tunnels - Join Small Group By Van
Ho Chi Minh City: Panoramic City Bus Tour
Top hotels in Ben Thanh
GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon
Easy access on almost everything, clean, staff are helpful, very nice, kind, they are Great, we enjoy our stay
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
New World Saigon Hotel
For me, New World sai gòn hotel is perfect in every way — I’m very satisfied.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Winsuites Sai Gon Hotel
Very nice staff *****
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
California Saigon Hotel & Rooftop Pool
Dated, but kept tidy. Staff were always friendly and helpful. Good breakfast buffet, varying selection of meats, rice, noodles, fruit and breads. Not high end, but solid. Good variety of pho.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Silverland Yen Hotel
All good! Good location. Good staff. Good room. Good complementary tea time. Good breakfast. Really good staff.
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
La Siesta Premium Saigon
I would come back and would highly recommend
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ben Thanh
Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
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 Bui Vien Walking Street while you're exploring the area.
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.
Nguyen Thai Binh
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 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.
Dong Khoi
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.
Little Japan
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.
Ben Thanh Travel Guide
- Ben Thanh Market
- Independence Palace
- Tao Dan Park
- Zen Plaza
- Huyen Si Church
- Pham Ngu Lao Street
- Saigon Zoo and Botanic Garden
- Vincom Center Shopping Mall
- Landmark 81
- War Remnants Museum
- Saigon Central Post Office
- Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica
- Saigon River
- Takashimaya Vietnam
- Aeon Mall Binh Tan
- Bitexco Financial Tower
- Vietnam National Museum of History
