Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City

A bustling street market at night with people walking and riding motorcycles.
A densely packed urban area with a mix of old and new buildings, including a prominent hotel and a mosque.
A park with a statue, a bench, and lush greenery.
A busy street market at night with people walking and riding motorcycles.
A park with exercise equipment, trees, and people exercising.

Stay near popular Downtown Ho Chi Minh City attractions

A building with the sign "CUA-TAY" above the entrance.

Ben Thanh Market

7.8/10 (6,130 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Cu Chi Tunnels: Morning or Afternoon Guided Small-Group Tour

Cu Chi Tunnels Morning or Afternoon Tour from HCM City

€12
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Cu Chi Tunnels Morning or Afternoon Tour from HCM City
Super Niche Walking Street Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

Super Niche Walking Street Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

€24
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Super Niche Walking Street Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours

Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours

€22
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours
Picture 8 for Activity Ho Chi Minh City: Panoramic City Bus Tour

Ho Chi Minh City: Panoramic City Bus Tour

€6
per adult
Ho Chi Minh City: Panoramic City Bus Tour
From Ho Chi Minh: City Small-Group Mekong Discovery Tour

Small Group Mekong River Experience from Ho Chi Minh City

€51
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Small Group Mekong River Experience from Ho Chi Minh City
Scooter tour with female riders

Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour & Sightseeing By Motorbike

€26
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour & Sightseeing By Motorbike
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Where to stay in Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

Find the best Downtown Ho Chi Minh City areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A large church with two tall spires, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and palm trees.

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.

A pink church with a clock tower and arched windows.

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.

A spacious, ornate interior with a high, arched ceiling and green and yellow accents.

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.

A night-time view of a building with a clock tower and the inscription "CHÔNG BÌN THÀNH" at its entrance.

Ben Thanh

If you're spending some time in Ben Thanh, Ben Thanh Market and Benthanh Street Food Market are top sights worth seeing.

Incense burners with burning sticks in a temple.
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District 5

District 5 is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by An Dong Market and Hùng Vương Plaza while in the area.

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

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