Southern Vietnam Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Vietnam showing a sunset, landscape views and a city
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Saigon Zoo and Botanic Garden showing a garden
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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 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.

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
Beautiful scenery in the early sun of Khanh An Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam - little Japan in Saigon. Travel and landscape concept.

Little Japan

4/5(44 area reviews)

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.

Little Japan
Vinpearl Resort & Spa Phu Quoc

Vinpearl Resort & Spa Phu Quoc

5 out of 5
Bai Dai, Gach Dau Phu Quoc An Giang
The price is Rp1.729.313 per night from 11 Apr to 12 Apr
Rp1.729.313
Rp1.961.041 total
11 Apr - 12 Apr
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (930 reviews)
Northern location so less accessible night life. But beautiful property with attentive staff

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Vinpearl Resort & Spa Phu Quoc
Radisson Blu Resort Phu Quoc

Radisson Blu Resort Phu Quoc

5 out of 5
Bai Dai Area, Ganh Dau Commune Phu Quoc An Giang
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.294.670 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
Rp2.294.670
Rp2.602.156 total
6 Apr - 7 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Phu Quoc. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (322 reviews)
Great hotel with the most incredible staff

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Radisson Blu Resort Phu Quoc
Vinholidays Fiesta Phu Quoc

Vinholidays Fiesta Phu Quoc

4 out of 5
Ganh Dau Phu Quoc An Giang
The price is Rp678.497 per night from 15 Apr to 16 Apr
Rp678.497
Rp769.416 total
15 Apr - 16 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Phu Quoc. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Shophouse Grand World and Corona Casino are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (187 reviews)
By the look of the exterior and lobby of the hotel, it is a five star worthy resort. The room itself is not as luxurious. The room furnitures show signs of wear & tear. The bed is one of hardest bed, and it hurts my back. The shower drain is also cloggng, and it drains slowly. There are no hair conditioner ...

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Vinholidays Fiesta 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! (1,515 reviews)
Great location and very generous rooms. Attentive, polite and very helpful staff. Spotlessly clean and good value. Thank you so much

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Sherwood Residence
Saigon Sirius

Saigon Sirius

4 out of 5
151 Ben Van Don, District 4 Ho Chi Minh City
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (962 reviews)
Unable to use the pool. Instructions regarding hot water not given and the beds could be a bit softer

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Saigon Sirius
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! (1,136 reviews)
Truly unbelievable. First time in Vietnam can be overwhelming. The staff and hotel made the first leg of our trip truly memorable

Reviewed on 13 Mar 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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