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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ho Chi Minh City Hall Square
Take time out from the busy streets of Ho Chi Minh City and relax amid the French Colonial architecture and fragrant blooms of this historic square.
Things to do
Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour & Sightseeing By Motorbike
Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours
Ho Chi Minh city: Arrival Fast track at Tan Son Nhat Inlt. Airport
Cu Chi Tunnels Morning or Afternoon Tour from HCM City
Morning Cu Chi Tunnels - Join Small Group By Van
Small Group Mekong River Experience from Ho Chi Minh City
Top hotels in Dong Khoi
Caravelle Saigon
"excellent service, clean room, great location. we had drinks and food at Cafe Opera....so good!! and with a splendid view. did not have time to try the breakfasf."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Rex Hotel
"Room and Staff very good"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Hotel Majestic Saigon
"Ok"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hotel Grand Saigon
"Quite good but not 5 star. It was convenient and suited my purpose. The pool was good but suffers from shading."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Liberty Central Saigon Citypoint
"Room was decent size and clean. The staff were helpful and very professional. The location of the hotel was perfect! Close to everything we wanted. Will recommend friends & family to book this hotel."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
The Reverie Saigon
"The staff very friendly and the room super clean"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Dong Khoi
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 Bui Vien Walking Street, and jump on the metro at Opera House Station or Ben Thanh Station to see more of the city.
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 Bui Vien Walking Street, 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 Pham Ngu Lao Street and jump on the metro at Ben Thanh Station to see more of the city.
