What's it like in Downtown Ho Chi Minh City?

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City is a metropolitan neighbourhood known for its bar scene and major shopping area. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Downtown Ho Chi Minh City? Consider a visit to Ben Thanh Market while you're in the neighbourhood.

What's a favourite place to stay in Downtown Ho Chi Minh City?

Based on our traveller data, The Reverie Saigon - The Leading Hotels of the World is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Ho Chi Minh City. This hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Dong Khoi Street, and it offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Other good options for your stay in the neighbourhood include Rex Hotel and GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon .

How many hotels are there in the Downtown Ho Chi Minh City area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Ho Chi Minh Municipality, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 722 Downtown Ho Chi Minh City hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Ho Chi Minh City, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available in Downtown Ho Chi Minh City.

What can I see and do in this Ho Chi Minh Municipality neighbourhood?

Looking for a little shopping break? A shopping trip to Ben Thanh Market, Benthanh Street Food Market and Saigon Square might be just the ticket while you're in Downtown Ho Chi Minh City. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Takashimaya Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts are some other places worth a visit. Galaxy Nguyen Du, Taka Plaza and Takashimaya Ho Chi Minh City are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh City Museum and Bến Thành Street Food Market are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Ho Chi Minh Municipality.

How can I get around Downtown Ho Chi Minh City and the greater Ho Chi Minh Municipality area?

Looking for a quick way to explore more of the city? Catch a ride on metro transit at Ben Thanh Station and Opera House Station.

The Best Hotels in Downtown Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City - 2026 Updated Prices

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Our top choices for Downtown Ho Chi Minh City hotels

A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and a city skyline in the background.

1. Fusion Original Saigon Centre

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

Huong

฿5,495 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a view of the cityscape. There are several seating areas and a reception desk with two staff members.

2. Sedona Suites Ho Chi Minh City

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

Troy

฿6,258 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

A multi-level hotel atrium with a central staircase, outdoor seating, and lush greenery.

3. Rex Hotel

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

See Hiong

฿4,314 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a cityscape at sunset.

4. GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

Timothy

฿3,730 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A swimming pool with a bar area, surrounded by potted plants and a thatched-roof structure.

5. Caravelle Saigon

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

Kathleen

฿5,389 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

A modern lobby with a central heated pool, seating areas, and a reception desk.

6. Liberty Central Saigon Citypoint

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

Angelene Villanueva

฿3,006 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

The exterior of the New World Saigon Hotel with a modern design, featuring a curved facade, large windows, and a prominent entrance sign.

7. New World Saigon Hotel

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

Caroline

฿5,590 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by modern buildings and a clear sky.

8. The Reverie Saigon - The Leading Hotels of the World

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

Daniel

฿8,119 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A pool area with a waterfall feature, surrounded by red architecture and greenery.

9. Me Saigon Boutique Hotel

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

Brittany

฿2,785 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A high-rise building with a panoramic view of a cityscape, including a prominent bridge and skyscrapers.

10. Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

yim yuki

฿6,409 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A modern hotel with a rooftop pool, outdoor seating, and a city view.

11. La Siesta Premium Saigon

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

yolla

฿3,188 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a wooden deck, surrounded by lush greenery and modern architecture.

12. Silverland Yen Hotel

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

Jacob

฿2,917 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, string lights, and a city skyline in the background.

13. Hotel Grand Saigon

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

Amit

฿4,418 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A seafood display with various types of seafood including mussels, oysters, and shrimp, along with several condiments and utensils.

14. Saigon Prince Hotel

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

Manh

฿2,827 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A high-rise bar with a city view, large windows, and modern furnishings.

15. Hilton Saigon

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

Daniel

฿6,307 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city.

16. Liberty Central Saigon Centre

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

JEN

฿1,844 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

The exterior of ICON Hotel with a modern design, featuring a wooden facade, large glass entrance, and indoor plants.

17. Icon Saigon - Lifestyle Design Hotel

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

Simon

฿2,690 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the street.

18. Liberty Central Saigon Riverside

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

Kutay

฿2,658 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A spacious room with a large open area, a bar with stools, and a view through a glass partition.

19. Park Hyatt Saigon

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

Shahram

฿9,145 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of a balcony.

20. Bon Ami Hotel - Thiên Xuân

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

RYAN RAFAEL

฿1,380 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

Property	Property class	Guest rating
GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon	5.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 617 reviews	View
Rêve Ho Chi Minh City Vignette Collection by IHG	4.0 star property	10.0 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
Savvy by M Village Hai Ba Trung, a brand of Modern Village Lifestyle	3.0 star property	10.0 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
M Village Hotel Nguyễn Du, a brand of Modern Village Lifestyle	4.0 star property	10.0 Exceptional 12 reviews	View
Silverland Ben Thanh	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 403 reviews	View

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Dong Khoi

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Ben Thanh

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