Ben Nghe
Ho Chi Minh City
Popular places to visit
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 Zoo and Botanic Garden
Whether you want to see exotic animals or enjoy a stroll through colorful gardens, this park transports you from the bustle of Ho Chi Minh City.
Saigon Central Post Office
Make sure you write your postcards in Ho Chi Minh City, as it’s a great excuse to visit the city’s stunning 19th-century post office.
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.
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.
Ho Chi Minh City Hall Square
Take time out from the busy streets of Ho Chi Minh City and relax amid the French Colonial architecture and fragrant blooms of this historic square.
Things to do
Cu Chi Tunnels Morning or Afternoon Tour from HCM City
Small Group Mekong River Experience from Ho Chi Minh City
City Sightseeing Ho Chi Minh City / Saigon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours
Ho Chi Minh city: Arrival Fast track at Tan Son Nhat Inlt. Airport
Top hotels in Ben Nghe
Caravelle Saigon
Everything was excellent, but the cleanliness and amenities need to be more careful. There was one day I did not get the essential amenities in my room. Thank you.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Rex Hotel
Excellent location and staffs amazing
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Hotel Majestic Saigon
The room has a musty decaying smell. The mattress was uneven and uncomfortable. The quilt looked like not being replaced for years. The worn patchy floor gave off an old neglective feeling. Staying here felt less in a so-called five star hotel, and more like sleeping in a museum. The hotel really ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Liberty Central Saigon Citypoint
Excellent breakfast great staff
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Hotel Grand Saigon
Great location, amazing staff and yummy breakfast! Super clean too!
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
The Reverie Saigon
Clean Room , Staff exellent
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ben Nghe
Little Japan
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.
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.
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 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.
Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
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 Bui Vien Walking Street, and jump on the metro at Ben Thanh Station or Opera House Station to see more of the city.
Ben Thanh
If you're spending some time in Ben Thanh, Ben Thanh Market and Galaxy Nguyen Du are top sights worth seeing.
