Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide
Ho Chi Minh City
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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.
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.
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.
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 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
Mekong Delta & Cai Rang Floating Market Tour River Life
Small Group Mekong River Experience from Ho Chi Minh City
Morning Cu Chi Tunnels - Join Small Group By Van
Top hotels in Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
Rex Hotel
In the middle of the city with abundant shops in walking distance! Rex hotel is really King!
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Hotel Majestic Saigon
Excellent
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
The Reverie Saigon
We experienced a serious safety issue during our stay. The shower head was not securely fastened and fell off without me even touching it. When it detached, it broke part of the ceramic fixture, which then fell onto my foot and caused a bleeding injury. I am currently pregnant, which made the situation ...
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Hotel Grand Saigon
Beautiful hotel, excellent location
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Icon Saigon - Lifestyle Design Hotel
Location and breakfast Definitely stay here
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Sedona Suites Ho Chi Minh City
We stayed in a 3 bed apartment and it was sufficient for 6 adults. I think the non en-suite toilet would have been better if it was bigger whilst the en-suite was too big. Breakfast was good and the choice was ok. Had Japanese food in the hotel and that was good. The view in the reception area was ...
Reviewed on 15 Apr 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 Benthanh Street Food Market 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 Vincom Center Shopping Mall or Dong Khoi Street 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 Co.opmart Nguyen Dinh Chieu.
