Ben Nghe Travel Guide
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.
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.
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.
Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica
Christianity may not be the dominant religion in Vietnam yet this stunning cathedral is considered by many to be Ho Chi Minh City’s most iconic landmark.
Things to do
Ho Chi Minh: Private City Tour and Dinner Cruise with Buffet
Bitexco Financial Tower: Saigon Skydeck General Admission Ticket
1 Hour Saigon River Tour in Ho Chi Minh
Top Notch Street Food Motorbike Tour In Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City Half Day - VIP Private Tour
Top hotels in Ben Nghe
Hotel Majestic Saigon
The Reverie Saigon
Liberty Central Saigon Citypoint
Rex Hotel
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025
Caravelle Saigon
Au Lac Charner Hotel
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ben Nghe
Little Japan
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.
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.
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
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Downtown Ho Chi Minh City. Make a stop by Ben Thanh Market or Bui Vien Walking Street while you're exploring the area.
Dong Khoi
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.
Ben Thanh
If you're spending some time in Ben Thanh, Ben Thanh Market and Benthanh Street Food Market are top sights worth seeing.
- Saigon Zoo and Botanic Garden
- Ho Chi Minh City Opera House
- Vincom Center Shopping Mall
- Saigon Central Post Office
- Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall
- Takashimaya Vietnam
- Nguyen Hue Walking Street
- Bitexco Financial Tower
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall Square
- Vietnam National Museum of History
- Bach Dang Wharf
- Union Square
- Saigon Skydeck
- Parkson Plaza
- Taka Plaza
- Vincom Center B
- Lucky Plaza