Southern Vietnam Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Vietnam showing a sunset, landscape views and a city
Vietnam showing a sunset, landscape views and a city
Vung Tau showing boating and a beach
Saigon Zoo and Botanic Garden showing a garden
Vietnam featuring a bay or harbor and a pond

Where to stay in Southern Vietnam

Guerrero

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 HCMC Museum, and jump on the metro at Opera House Station or Ben Thanh Station to see more of the city.

District 1
Top view aerial of Mai Chi Tho road, Thu Thiem peninsula and center Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam  with development buildings, transportation, energy power infrastructure. View from District 2

District 3

District 3 is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to War Remnants Museum or The Most Holy Redeemer Saigon.

District 3
Ben Thanh Market featuring shopping, night scenes and markets

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

4/5(153 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
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 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.

Dong Khoi
Well worth doing the tour

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
Long Beach featuring general coastal views and a sunset

Long Beach

Long Beach might not have many top sights, but Sonasea Phu Quoc Night Market and Sao Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Long Beach
Vinpearl Resort & Spa Phu Quoc

Vinpearl Resort & Spa Phu Quoc

5 out of 5
Bai Dai, Gach Dau Phu Quoc An Giang
Stay at this luxury hotel in Phu Quoc. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (914 reviews)
Hospitality of the staff, cleanliness of the room, and the amazing food

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Vinpearl Resort & Spa Phu Quoc
Rex Hotel

Rex Hotel

5 out of 5
141 Nguyen Hue Blvd Ho Chi Minh City
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 restaurants and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
A lovely spacious and confortable room. Staff were very friendly. I got an early checkin.

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Rex Hotel
SOL by Meliá Phu Quoc

SOL by Meliá Phu Quoc

5 out of 5
Zone 1, Duc Viet Tourist Area Phu Quoc An Giang
The price is Rp2.080.429 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
Rp2.080.429
Rp2.359.206 total
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Phu Quoc. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (881 reviews)
Great spot.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

SOL by Meliá Phu Quoc
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Sherwood Residence

Sherwood Residence

5 out of 5
127 Pasteur Street, District 3 Ho Chi Minh City
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,495 reviews)
Room was clean, bed was comfortable. Quiet area in District 3. Pool & gym were good. Breakfast was okay. Walking distance to District 1 was 1km. Staff were excellent!

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Sherwood Residence
Refined Saigon - Rivergate Apartment

Refined Saigon - Rivergate Apartment

4 out of 5
151 D. Ben Van Ðon Quan 4 Ho Chi Minh City
Stay at this aparthotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Ben Thanh Market and Bui Vien ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (591 reviews)
The apartment had a lot of amenities and was very convenient. My friend thought the bed was comfortable, and I had the bed

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Refined Saigon - Rivergate Apartment
Sherwood Suites

Sherwood Suites

5 out of 5
192 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, District 3 Ho Chi Minh City
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,121 reviews)
It is one of the great stays we have had with Sherwood. Never being wrong staying with Sherwood. Specially thank to front desk Mr. Hieu, Mr. Tan and other 2 front desk staff who gave us warm-heart and attentive service

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Sherwood Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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