Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City

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

Popular places to visit

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

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 showing night scenes, street scenes and shopping

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, night scenes and heritage architecture

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

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

€49
per adult
90% 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

€53
per adult
From Ho Chi Minh To Mui Ne Best Day Trip | Sunset Tour
1-Day Small Group Tour in Vung Tau Beach

1-Day Tour in Vung Tau Beach

€55
per adult
1-Day Tour in Vung Tau Beach
Ho Chi Minh City Saigon Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Ho Chi Minh City / Saigon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

€18
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Ho Chi Minh City / Saigon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Saigon River dinner cruise in Ho Chi Minh City

Enchanting Saigon River Night Cruise: Gourmet Dining & Cultural Experience

€94
per adult
Enchanting Saigon River Night Cruise: Gourmet Dining & Cultural Experience
Mekong Delta Small-Group Tour or Private Tour

Mekong Delta Small-Group Tour or Private Tour

€16
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Mekong Delta Small-Group Tour or Private Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

New World Saigon Hotel
New World Saigon Hotel
5 out of 5
76 Le Lai Street, District 1, Ben Thanh, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is €135 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
€135
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"The staff are excellent"

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

New World Saigon Hotel
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, Ho Chi Minh
The price is €104 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
€104
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Ben Thanh Market and Bui Vien ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)
"Everyone was very friendly and helpful from before I arrived until after I checked out. The inclusive breakfast was top notch and something I looked forward to each day. Definitely recommend if you’re looking for a SLH"

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon
Hotel Grand Saigon
Hotel Grand Saigon
5 out of 5
8 Dong Khoi Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is €100 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
€100
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Great service will come again from America"

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Hotel Grand 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 €78 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
€78
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"No"

Reviewed on 22 Jun 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
The price is €70 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
€70
1 Jul - 2 Jul
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay at Au Lac for 3 nights. The staff is super nice and awesome. They had a nice treat for my son for his birthday. The supervisor is sweet, she gave us a free upgraded room which was spacious and clean. The location is convenient to walk around district 1. We will absolutely come back ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Au Lac Charner Hotel
Caravelle Saigon
Caravelle Saigon
5 out of 5
19 - 23 Lam Son Square, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
The price is €129 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
€129
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
Best club lounge
"Staff friendly and helpful. Food st buffets often cold. Club lounge excellent great variety of snacks and beverages."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

Caravelle Saigon
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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

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