Dong Khoi Travel Guide
Ho Chi Minh City
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Vincom Center Shopping Mall
Two buildings packed with some of the finest designer brands in the world make up the city’s largest shopping hub.
Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica
Christianity may not be the dominant religion in Vietnam yet this stunning cathedral is considered by many to be Ho Chi Minh City’s most iconic landmark.
Saigon Central Post Office
Make sure you write your postcards in Ho Chi Minh City, as it’s a great excuse to visit the city’s stunning 19th-century post office.
Ho Chi Minh City Hall
This striking government office is undoubtedly one of the city’s most impressive colonial buildings.
Things to do
Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours
Morning Cu Chi Tunnels - Join Small Group By Van
Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta VIP Tour by Limousine
Ho Chi Minh City: Vung Tau Beach Full-Day Trip with Lunch
Small Group Tour: Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi Tunnels
Small-Group Full-Day Tour of Ho Chi Minh City
Top hotels in Dong Khoi
Hotel Grand Saigon
Great location
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Rex Hotel
The staff is incredible. Great location! Good breakfast buffet.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel
Outstanding experience from start to finish. This is my second time staying at this hotel. The hotel was spotless, the staff was attentive and welcoming. Amenities exceeded my expectations. Breakfast food buffet was above and beyond. The location is extremely convenient, and everything was well maintained. ...
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Park Hyatt Saigon
Located in a very convenient central loaction. Hotel rooms were spacious and the staff provided a warm and welcoming atmosphere
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Icon Saigon - Lifestyle Design Hotel
Great breakfast. Clean rooms. Great service
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Hotel Majestic Saigon
The Majestic was in incredible condition considering we happed to be staying during its 100th anniversary!! I had stayed in the Majestic, and the nearby Dong Khoi hotels back in the early 1990’s, and I was thrilled I could bring my family here at this time for Christmas, and they could enjoy the ...
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Dong Khoi
District 1
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are a few things travellers love about District 1. Check out Ben Thanh Market or HCMC Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Ben Thanh Station to get around town.
Little Japan
Take time in Little Japan to visit attractions like Saigon Japan Town and Ho Chi Minh City Opera House. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Opera House Station to see more of the city.
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.
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.
Bach Dang Riverside
The fantastic nightlife and stunning river views are a few things travellers love about Bach Dang Riverside. Check out Nguyen Hue Walking Street or Bach Dang Wharf while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Opera House Station to get around town.
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.
