District 5 Travel Guide
Ho Chi Minh City





Popular places to visit

An Dong Market
During your visit to Ho Chi Minh City, you can enjoy retail therapy at An Dong Market. While in this vibrant area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Quan Am Pagoda
You can learn about the history of Ho Chi Minh City with a trip to Quan Am Pagoda. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Cho Ray Hospital
If Cho Ray Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Ho Chi Minh City.
Medical University Hospital
If Medical University Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Ho Chi Minh City.
Hoa Binh Market
During your visit to Ho Chi Minh City, you can enjoy retail therapy at Hoa Binh Market. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this vibrant area.
Nghia An Hoi Quan Pagoda
Learn about the local history of Ho Chi Minh City when you spend time at Nghia An Hoi Quan Pagoda. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Things to do

Ho Chi Minh city: Arrival Fast track at Tan Son Nhat Inlt. Airport

Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours

Morning Cu Chi Tunnels - Join Small Group By Van

Cu Chi Tunnels Morning or Afternoon Tour from HCM City

Ho Chi Minh Historical Guided Walking Tour – 2 Hours

City Sightseeing Ho Chi Minh City / Saigon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Top hotels in District 5

Windsor Plaza Hotel
Staff were very helpful, hotel is lovely, area is well serviced.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Rex Hotel
The location is great very central and within walking distance to most places.also has the metro station right there. The room was very comfortable and well equipped. Staff were very friendly.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Hotel Majestic Saigon
Very good
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Hotel Grand Saigon
The hotel was nice, the breakfast had numerous mediocre choices and the roof top restaurant was forgettable.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon
This is a beautiful hotel in the heart of district one, just a walk from the main markets, museums, main points of interest and restaurants. The hotel is very beautiful with high quality furniture and beautifully decorated. The room and hotel were a bit smaller than we expected but they made good ...
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

New World Saigon Hotel
Perfect
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around District 5

District 10
District 10 is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Saigon South and Thong Nhat Stadium.

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 The Most Holy Redeemer Saigon.

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

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
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.

Nguyen Thai Binh
While you're in Nguyen Thai Binh, take in top sights like Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts and jump on the metro at Ben Thanh Station to see more of the city.

District 4
You'll enjoy the restaurants and riverfront in District 4. You might want to make time for a stop at Saigon River or Vinh Khanh Food Street.
