Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide
Ho Chi Minh City
Visit Downtown 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.
Bui Vien Walking Street
When you visit Bui Vien Walking Street, a popular shopping spot in Ho Chi Minh City, you can browse for souvenirs. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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.
Pham Ngu Lao Street
Travelers on a budget flock to this area of Ho Chi Minh City, which offers up quality rooms, delicious food and a variety of goods for very reasonable prices.
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.
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.
Things to do
Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour & Sightseeing By Motorbike
Ho Chi Minh city: Arrival Fast track at Tan Son Nhat Inlt. Airport
Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours
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 Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
Caravelle Saigon
Great stay, the most comfortable beds! Nice and close to everything.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Rex Hotel
Location is the main reason I stayed, District One. Old hotel, don’t expect hi-end facilities but worth the stay nevertheless.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
The Reverie Saigon
Absolutely beautiful hotel
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hotel Majestic Saigon
Excellent location - nice view of the river, walking distance to everywhere but without all the noise Beautiful, classic decor Professional & courteous staff
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Liberty Central Saigon Citypoint
The location was great and the room was quite comfortable :-)
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon
The location of the hotel is great and the staff is amazing. We had to leave early to catch our flight and the offer us to prepare a breakfast with coffee to take-out. So nice. They stayed with us until we left. They were so kind. We will cherish the souvenir.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
Ben Thanh
If you're spending some time in Ben Thanh, Ben Thanh Market and Galaxy Nguyen Du are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Dong Khoi
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are a few things travellers love about Dong Khoi. Check out Union Square or Vincom Center Shopping Mall while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Opera House Station to get around town.
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.
Phường 6
While visiting Phường 6, you might make a stop by sights like War Remnants Museum and Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theatre.
