Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide

Ho Chi Minh City

Ben Thanh Market featuring shopping, night scenes and markets
Museum of Fine Arts featuring landscape views and a city
Tao Dan Park which includes a park
Ben Thanh Market showing shopping, street scenes and markets
Tao Dan Park featuring a park as well as a small group of people

Popular places to visit

Bui Vien Walking Street

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.

Bui Vien Walking Street
Ben Thanh Market showing shopping and markets

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.

Ben Thanh Market
Dong Khoi Street which includes heritage architecture and night scenes

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.

Dong Khoi Street
Pham Ngu Lao Street which includes shopping, night scenes and street scenes

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.

Pham Ngu Lao Street
Saigon Square

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.

Saigon Square
Opera House showing theatre scenes, heritage architecture and street scenes

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.

Ho Chi Minh City Opera House

Things to do

Ho Chi Minh: Private City Tour and Dinner Cruise with Buffet

Ho Chi Minh: Private City Tour and Dinner Cruise with Buffet

Rp922.320
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Ho Chi Minh: Private City Tour and Dinner Cruise with Buffet
From Ho Chi Minh To Mui Ne Best Day Trip | Sunset Tour

From Ho Chi Minh To Mui Ne Best Day Trip | Sunset Tour

Rp992.244
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Ho Chi Minh To Mui Ne Best Day Trip | Sunset Tour
Night Bus Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

Night Bus Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

Rp123.525
per adult
Night Bus Tour in Ho Chi Minh City
1-Day Small Group Tour in Vung Tau Beach

1-Day Tour in Vung Tau Beach

Rp790.560
per adult
1-Day Tour in Vung Tau Beach
Guests Onboard

1 Hour Saigon River Tour in Ho Chi Minh

Rp205.875
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
1 Hour Saigon River Tour in Ho Chi Minh
From Ho Chi Minh To Mui Ne Day Tour

From Ho Chi Minh To Mui Ne Best Day Trip | Sunset Tour

Rp1.021.140
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Ho Chi Minh To Mui Ne Best Day Trip | Sunset Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon

GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon

5 out of 5
40 - 42 Phan Boi Chau, Ben Thanh ward,D1, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is Rp2.028.657 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
Rp2.028.657
Rp2.300.498 total
25 Sept - 26 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Ben Thanh Market and Bui Vien ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (131 reviews)
"Staff was very kind and friendly. Breakfast buffet was great!"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon
Hotel Majestic Saigon

Hotel Majestic Saigon

5 out of 5
01 Dong Khoi Street District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is Rp1.756.694 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
Rp1.756.694
Rp1.992.092 total
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,014 reviews)
"Gracious older style"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Hotel Majestic Saigon
Liberty Central Saigon Citypoint

Liberty Central Saigon Citypoint

4 out of 5
59 - 61 Pasteur Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is Rp1.409.995 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
Rp1.409.995
Rp1.598.935 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,021 reviews)
"The position of the hotel is perfect to surrounding shopping, restaurants and attractions. Staff service was superb. Breakfast was so good! Rooftop bar is amazing, especially night. Loved the acoustic night of music. As a family it suited us well. Thank you."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Liberty Central Saigon Citypoint
Au Lac Charner Hotel

Au Lac Charner Hotel

4 out of 5
87-89-91 Ho Tung Mau Street, Ben Nghe Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.340.538 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
Rp1.340.538
Rp1.520.170 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"Nice hotel situated in a great location. Hotel us looking a little tired and could go with some updating in some areas. Rooms general clean, however one of our pillows smelt of tobacco. Breakfast and afternoon tea both nice but limited."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Au Lac Charner Hotel
The Reverie Saigon

The Reverie Saigon

5 out of 5
22 - 36 Nguyen Hue Boulevard, 57 - 69F Dong Khoi Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is Rp4.546.360 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
Rp4.546.360
Rp5.155.572 total
26 Sept - 27 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,019 reviews)
"Gorgeous luxury hotel! Great spa, & gym fantastic pool. Business friendly & awesome for holiday. Best & one of the nicest hotel we have stayed in. High quality & tasty breakfast with a wide selection with fresh fruits & juices. Worth including it in the stay. Rooms & amenities excellent with great ..."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

The Reverie Saigon
Fusion Original Saigon Centre

Fusion Original Saigon Centre

5 out of 5
65 Le Loi, Ward Ben Nghe, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is Rp2.330.595 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
Rp2.330.595
Rp2.642.895 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (536 reviews)
"Perfect staycation, would return."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Fusion Original Saigon Centre
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

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Ben Thanh

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

Ben Thanh
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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.

District 1
Museum of Fine Arts featuring art and interior views

Nguyen Thai Binh

5/5(2 area reviews)

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 Thai Binh
Ho Chi Minh City Hall featuring night scenes and heritage architecture

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.

Nguyen Hue Walking Street
Saigon Central Post Office which includes interior views and heritage architecture

Dong Khoi

4.5/5(93 area reviews)

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.

Dong Khoi
Ho Chi Minh City which includes street scenes, signage and a city

Little Japan

4/5(44 area reviews)

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.

Little Japan

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide